Sometimes musicians, artists, are lost in the cracks. So it goes with Fred Haring, and that’s just too bad. Haring’s music was country rock raw, and yet it is so heart-felt. He could sing sweetly (Sleepytime Prayer) or in the rough abandon of Wear White To My Funeral. But I think it’s fair to say that Fred Haring has lost his faith in the music business. You need only read between the lines on his web site. That said, he has made all…
Read MoreSinger-Songwriter Sophie Zelmani’s smokey voice, sounds like she could be on a small stage in a little piano bar around the corner from where you live. Her songs are not immediately infectious, but they have a way of seeping into your inner core as you listen more. Back to our lounge scenario, picture yourself sitting with your girlfriend or wife having a nice conversation over a few drinks. The lights are low, everyone is talking quietly, the singer is on-stage, and suddenly you…
Read MoreMusic Packaging There’s something peculiar about the state of music today. One thing that is lost in the advent of the single-song iTunes download, or even in the downloading of an entire CD’s worth of tunes, is the packaging. Gone are the days when an artist could create a cohesive set of music, concept album, etc., include art work and liner notes that aided and expanded the painting of the musical picture. Honestly, this is just a shame. Today’s artist is relegated to selling themselves in a two or three minute snap-shot. Sometimes it’s enough. Sometimes it isn’t. Packaging is still…
Read MoreMost of the time I’m looking for something that is original, new, and sometimes old and forgotten. However, when this video was shared on Google+, it inspired me to take a look at this group. Walk Off The Earth is a group of extreme talent, even if the bulk of their material is covers. Take a look at this single guitar cover of Gotye’s Somebody That I Used To Know, And tell me if you think I’m…
Read Morehttp://jamen.do/t/722469 I’ve said before, that Jamendo.com is a great source for creative commons licensed music, and prolific singer, songwriter, indie-rock musician, Andy Doran is a great example. Andy’s various bands past and current, including Monkeyland, Cannula and the most recent Heifervescent, display his song craft with the utmost of imagery-even without a video to accompany them. Check out this track, Dreamcatcher, from Cannula’s full length Neon Serenade, Available for free download under the terms of the creative commons licensing it was released under, at this link. Don’t stop there, however, do a search for Heifervescent on Jamendo or visit Andy’s web site for…
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