Steeped in a mysterious story that lies just beneath the surface, Black Hills Gold from the band Dolorean’s 2011 release The Unfazed, insinuates a deep loss and in some ways, a new beginning. Singer and guitarist, Al James, paints the story with broad strokes, rather than details, and lets the listener decide how best to interpret. That said, the story is decidedly dark. This video, captures the darkness in it’s black and white rendering. As the story resolves in the end, the…
Read More2010’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:…
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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