Just to keep things exciting, we are releasing another song off our EP, titled "To Ann, My Apologies." I need my one solid guitar track on each EP, so this was it. I put it together near the end of the last semester and was really happy with the way it was sounding. When I brought it to Sir Patrick McCartney, uh I mean Kochyan (its hard to tell those two apart sometimes), I was amazed with the harmonies he came up with, really bringing this song to a new level! Hope you enjoy it!
-Eric
Monday, July 25, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
"I wonder what it's like to live in such demand?"
You'll have to wait a little longer for the full release, but I'm proud to introduce the first song on the new EP: "Working Man". This single is being released as I type this!
When Eric and I started thinking about these songs in March and April, we talked a lot about the kind of sound and feel we wanted on the EP. This song is a great representation of what we were after. Our song structures, vocals, and instrumentals are significantly more involved and complex than before. This song also captures the organic and folk feel of our band. On a less serious note, any song with egg shaker is worthy of at least some recognition!
"Working Man" was the first song I wrote for this new EP. It's an important song to me, as some of the lyrics relate to my friends (and bandmate) moving all over the country and entering the work world. In the end, the song reflects our past and where we are now at this point in our lives.
When Eric and I started thinking about these songs in March and April, we talked a lot about the kind of sound and feel we wanted on the EP. This song is a great representation of what we were after. Our song structures, vocals, and instrumentals are significantly more involved and complex than before. This song also captures the organic and folk feel of our band. On a less serious note, any song with egg shaker is worthy of at least some recognition!
"Working Man" was the first song I wrote for this new EP. It's an important song to me, as some of the lyrics relate to my friends (and bandmate) moving all over the country and entering the work world. In the end, the song reflects our past and where we are now at this point in our lives.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Updates and New Music
Hey everyone,
The new EP is almost wrapped up and ready for release, stay tuned for more on that in the next few weeks! It's sounding great and we can't wait to get out to you.
In other news, I figured I'd update you on what I've been listening to recently. It's been a while since I've done some CD reviews, so I have a few things to say.
Codes and Keys-Death Cab for Cutie
I am not (like VB) an avid listener of this band or their older music. I have some of the CDs, but I didn't really listen until this CD came out. I needed a new album, and they gave it to me. I started to like this one from the very first listen. "Stay Young, Go Dancing" is one of my favorite songs of the year. There are other tracks on the CD that will get to you, no matter what kind of music you like. I now have a deeper appreciation of Ben Gibbard and his talents. To me, this album is enjoyable, musically tasteful, and just cool!
Modern Love-Matt Nathanson
After seeing this guy multiple times in a year and enjoying it, I was anxiously awaiting this release. Sadly, it really doesn't do too much for me. The lead single "Faster" is catchy if you take yourself back to high school and get over the silly lyrics. I'm not the biggest fan of this album, but I do like "Bottom of the Sea", where Matt takes on an organic and simple sound, with a cool song structure and piano part. Also, the more reserved vocal on "Kept" is nice, as is "Kiss Quick".
Get ready for our EP soon!
PK
The new EP is almost wrapped up and ready for release, stay tuned for more on that in the next few weeks! It's sounding great and we can't wait to get out to you.
In other news, I figured I'd update you on what I've been listening to recently. It's been a while since I've done some CD reviews, so I have a few things to say.
Codes and Keys-Death Cab for Cutie
I am not (like VB) an avid listener of this band or their older music. I have some of the CDs, but I didn't really listen until this CD came out. I needed a new album, and they gave it to me. I started to like this one from the very first listen. "Stay Young, Go Dancing" is one of my favorite songs of the year. There are other tracks on the CD that will get to you, no matter what kind of music you like. I now have a deeper appreciation of Ben Gibbard and his talents. To me, this album is enjoyable, musically tasteful, and just cool!
Modern Love-Matt Nathanson
After seeing this guy multiple times in a year and enjoying it, I was anxiously awaiting this release. Sadly, it really doesn't do too much for me. The lead single "Faster" is catchy if you take yourself back to high school and get over the silly lyrics. I'm not the biggest fan of this album, but I do like "Bottom of the Sea", where Matt takes on an organic and simple sound, with a cool song structure and piano part. Also, the more reserved vocal on "Kept" is nice, as is "Kiss Quick".
Get ready for our EP soon!
PK
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