2010’s release by the band, Everest, On Approach, included this great song, Let Go. It is plaintive and driven with a relentless beat, syncopated melody and belies a story just beneath the surface. Everest is currently working on completing their new album, which should be out later this Spring. You can find a boat-load of information on Everest simply by visiting their web-site. There you will find links to all the usual suspects, (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.). If you haven’t heard of Everest, take time to…
Read MoreNote: Video no longer exists. My thanks to fellow blogger, follower and bass player, Nicholas Krolak for getting me to peruse his site and finding this awesome full-on Jazz cover of House of the Rising Sun by jazz troupe Kensal Road. Would that all great songs had a great video to go with it, but in this case it is simply a static picture of the album jacket. Still, it is so worthy of a re-blog, that I wanted to include it. here. Tenor Sax work is from the expressive, Art Themen with rhythmical bass line provided by Nicholas himself. On the Piano…
Read MoreFrom the 2009 release of folk-rock, indie-rock band, Midlake, comes this dark song of betrayal and forbidden love. Acts of Man, the video painted in a style of a 1920’s silent film, casts a long shadow on humanity, with this haunting and terrible, yet beautiful song. Formed in 1999, this Denton, Texas band, has had less than it’s deserved impact on the music industry. Explore this track, as well as others from Midlake. Check out the band, releases and other links by visiting their Web Site. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Read MoreWell, at least I hope that is how you view this blog. I don’t expect you to like everything that I do, but if you find something you like, drop me a note and let me know, and thanks to all of you have added me to your follow list over the last few weeks and to those of you who have liked posts as well. The feedback is awesome! Coming up this Month, are a host of posts from musical offerings both new and newly discovered. You’ll find some Jazz, some pop, a touch of country and a smattering…
Read MoreIf you are following this blog, you’ll recall that I posted a track from Eva & Manu back on January 23, 2012. This folk-pop duo has been traveling around Europe, working for their room and board, and playing and writing music about their experiences and feelings as they go. It’s a tremendous effort, by two very talented people. Check out their Travel In Music blog, to learn more. Posting this track now, is an effort by yours…
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