The Soloists will be taking a short break as Pat spends his semester in France and I head off to Ann Arbor. Follow Pat's trip at www.pkinfrance.blogspot.com. We hope you enjoy the EP and we're looking forward to playing more shows when Pat returns to the US!
-Eric
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Playlist Review, #10
Alright, it's here, the end of the Playlist to Paris series. Let's review the entries, shall we?
1.Where I Stood-Missy Higgins
2.The Man Who Can't Be Moved-The Script
3. Landed- Ben Folds
4. Anna Begins - Counting Crows
5. Make it Mine- Jason Mraz
6. All We Are- Matt Nathanson
7. Why I'm Talking to You- Jon McLaughlin
8. Hammers and Strings - Jack's Mannequin
9.Syndicate - The Fray... and the last song will be
10. You Make it Real- James Morrison
James is a great singer from the UK, a lot of soul and grit in his voice. Hopefully I will be able to check him out while I'm in France. I hope you enjoyed this series and that you get to explore some new artists or new songs from familiar artists.
1.Where I Stood-Missy Higgins
2.The Man Who Can't Be Moved-The Script
3. Landed- Ben Folds
4. Anna Begins - Counting Crows
5. Make it Mine- Jason Mraz
6. All We Are- Matt Nathanson
7. Why I'm Talking to You- Jon McLaughlin
8. Hammers and Strings - Jack's Mannequin
9.Syndicate - The Fray... and the last song will be
10. You Make it Real- James Morrison
James is a great singer from the UK, a lot of soul and grit in his voice. Hopefully I will be able to check him out while I'm in France. I hope you enjoyed this series and that you get to explore some new artists or new songs from familiar artists.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The EP is Here!
You can listen to the "Bending the Truth EP" on our myspace page, www.myspace.com/thesoloistsmusic! Enjoy
-Eric
-Eric
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Playlist 9
As the playlist draws closer to the finish with only 2 songs left, I'm searching for the bands that I've left off. One of them is The Fray. After seeing them twice already this year with the potential for another show in Paris this October, I've developed a great appreciation for their music and for the guys themselves, they are all great musicians.
Playlist to Paris # 9 - Syndicate - The Fray: The first song off their latest cd, the piano part is pretty impressive, and the chorus is another catchy one by Issac Slade. Check the new stuff out if you haven't already, because if you've only heard the radio hits, then you haven't heard enough of this band.
Playlist to Paris # 9 - Syndicate - The Fray: The first song off their latest cd, the piano part is pretty impressive, and the chorus is another catchy one by Issac Slade. Check the new stuff out if you haven't already, because if you've only heard the radio hits, then you haven't heard enough of this band.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Playlist 8
Next on the list will be: Hammers and Strings (A Lullaby) - Jack's Mannequin
Some of you may know that Eric and I enjoy listening to many of the same artists, and when we see new music or if there are bands playing a concert with a band that we know, we'll check out their cd and see how it is. Well we knew some of Jack's Mannequin's old songs, but ever since we bought the new CD, it's been hard for both of us to stop listening to it. Check them out when you have a chance, and check out this chorus:
"Give me something to believe in, a breath from to breathe in, so write it down I don't think that I'll close my eyes, cause lately I'm not dreaming, so what's the point in sleeping? It's just that at night, I've got nowhere to hide, to the sleepless this is my reply, I'll write you a lullaby."
Some of you may know that Eric and I enjoy listening to many of the same artists, and when we see new music or if there are bands playing a concert with a band that we know, we'll check out their cd and see how it is. Well we knew some of Jack's Mannequin's old songs, but ever since we bought the new CD, it's been hard for both of us to stop listening to it. Check them out when you have a chance, and check out this chorus:
"Give me something to believe in, a breath from to breathe in, so write it down I don't think that I'll close my eyes, cause lately I'm not dreaming, so what's the point in sleeping? It's just that at night, I've got nowhere to hide, to the sleepless this is my reply, I'll write you a lullaby."
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Eric's Song of the Day
I've let Pat do most of the blogging lately, but I thought I'd jump in with a song of the day. "Phantom Limb" off of The Shins' album, Wincing the Night Away, has been played a few times on The River (for those of you who don't know, 93.9 The River is the radio station I'm pretty much always listening to) and I can't get enough of it. The first song of the Shins that I heard was "New Slang", which is also a great song. That song was recommended to me by Mr. Langley. (noticing a trend?) As Natalie Portman said, The Shins will change your life, so you should probably check them out.
In other news, our EP will be called "Bending the Truth EP" and it will hopefully be released later this week. We hope you're looking forward to this release as much as we are, as a lot of work has been put into it and we're very happy with the way its sounding.
-Eric
In other news, our EP will be called "Bending the Truth EP" and it will hopefully be released later this week. We hope you're looking forward to this release as much as we are, as a lot of work has been put into it and we're very happy with the way its sounding.
-Eric
Monday, August 10, 2009
Update, playlist 7
Hi, the latter half of the summer is proving to be a busy one for Eric and I. The EP is in the editing stage and we are starting to prepare for a show that will be formally announced in the near future, it promises to be a good one. We are both very excited about playing our new songs live and having a great time performing for our fans.
Also, I will be jamming and possibly writing with a good friend in the next few days..so there might be a new release in the next week or so. More on this as the week progresses.
Playlist #7 Why I'm Talking to You - Jon McLaughlin - One of favorite piano-driven artists, I feel that Jon has inspired part of my music, and that I've tried to create or at least have a touch of his elements in my songs. This song represents the blues song that I have longed to write as time goes on, a great groove and piano solo.....as is the case for many of his songs.
Also, I will be jamming and possibly writing with a good friend in the next few days..so there might be a new release in the next week or so. More on this as the week progresses.
Playlist #7 Why I'm Talking to You - Jon McLaughlin - One of favorite piano-driven artists, I feel that Jon has inspired part of my music, and that I've tried to create or at least have a touch of his elements in my songs. This song represents the blues song that I have longed to write as time goes on, a great groove and piano solo.....as is the case for many of his songs.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Playlist #6
Next up on the list, as I am 17 days from France:
All We Are- Matt Nathanson
One of the more simple songs on the list, another great song from Matt Nathanson with a great chorus: "All we are, we are..All we are, we are..And everyday is the start of something beautiful."
A great line to remember as we wake up and get ready for school or work, everyday is the start of something beautiful.
All We Are- Matt Nathanson
One of the more simple songs on the list, another great song from Matt Nathanson with a great chorus: "All we are, we are..All we are, we are..And everyday is the start of something beautiful."
A great line to remember as we wake up and get ready for school or work, everyday is the start of something beautiful.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Playlist #5
Next up on the playlist is a song that relates to an upcoming concert:
Make it Mine-Jason Mraz
A nice, upbeat song with some cool parts in it, the opening song on his latest cd. And these lyrics give you the inspiration for why his tour is called the "Gratitude Cafe Tour"
"I keep my life on a heavy rotation, requesting that it's lifting you up, up, up, and away, and over to a table at the gratitude cafe."
I just got my tickets in the mail and that made me want to listen to Jason Mraz, always good with words and melodies.
Make it Mine-Jason Mraz
A nice, upbeat song with some cool parts in it, the opening song on his latest cd. And these lyrics give you the inspiration for why his tour is called the "Gratitude Cafe Tour"
"I keep my life on a heavy rotation, requesting that it's lifting you up, up, up, and away, and over to a table at the gratitude cafe."
I just got my tickets in the mail and that made me want to listen to Jason Mraz, always good with words and melodies.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Playlist to Paris #4
Alright I'm around 3 weeks and 1 day to the time of my flight to Paris, so here is song number 4 on the list:
Anna Begins-Counting Crows - If you haven't heard this song before, and you listen to it, you may wonder why it is in the top 3 of my most played on iTunes. It's not really a traditional song with all kinds of things going on, it's just a nice drum beat, and the instruments come in as it goes on, chords are struck, and the lyrics are sung.. This kind of structure is something I haven't done in my short songwriting career. Most of the song deals with minor chords and then it turns major and really gets to you at the end.
Anna Begins-Counting Crows - If you haven't heard this song before, and you listen to it, you may wonder why it is in the top 3 of my most played on iTunes. It's not really a traditional song with all kinds of things going on, it's just a nice drum beat, and the instruments come in as it goes on, chords are struck, and the lyrics are sung.. This kind of structure is something I haven't done in my short songwriting career. Most of the song deals with minor chords and then it turns major and really gets to you at the end.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Playlist #3
Ok so for all of the followers out there, the last song I posted is not an "old classic", I just forgot to change the wording. Song number 3 on the list is now official:
Landed- Ben Folds - A great song to listen to in any situation, this is one of Ben's best songs with a great piano part and a great overall melody. Back on Monday with the next song.
Landed- Ben Folds - A great song to listen to in any situation, this is one of Ben's best songs with a great piano part and a great overall melody. Back on Monday with the next song.
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