Do you remember ? ‘Do you remember some warm september… one sunny afternoon…‘ I can’t resist dealing with a song called ‘Say it ain’t so’ and not evoke Murray Head. Murry Head ? One night in Bangkok ? ouch.. forget this one ! Prefer : Mademoiselle, Children only play (Do you remember…), Cocktail Molotov, Los Angeles, Never even thought, Last daze of an empire, Say it ain’t so, Joe… Well, Murray Head !
In a different style, but both inspired and talented, - and comparisons must being stopped here - Mark Berube as written down his own ‘Say it Ain’t So’… and it seems that his new sister-album, from his magnificent ‘What the river gave the boat‘ ; ‘What the boat gave the river’ - which is not a clean catholic concept - is already recorded, and will be available around august / september.
In the meantime, listen to this fabulous ‘Say it ain’t so’ recorded live @ the Cultch in Vancouver and check Mark Berube’s myspace page to listen to couple tracks from his forthcoming album : ‘Yesterday’s Halo’, ‘Flowers on the Stones’, ‘Minus 17′ are already rated 5 stars on my itunes library : singular symphonies oscillating between chamber pop and folk ; powerful lyrics ; an accurate sense of the melody ; and above all a blessing talent for sharing his music !
Thomas writes honestly and you can definitely hear it in his songs. In his myspace influences section he states, “bad lyrics wreck my head, I’d rather hear a simple lyric or none at all than someone trying to be smart but sounding like a Donkey.”
Once in a while I come across a song or an artist that will grab my attention and my ears will start pulsing, so was the case when I first heard Thomas Kitt. His song ‘Die Tryin’ is an absolute beauty with its funky beat and hopeful lyrics. His heart breaker ‘Girl with a Whispered Name’ is one I’ll listen to over and over with lyrics like “you’ve only got yourself to blame she breaks your heart, the girl with the whispered name, while her heart barely makes a sound”. Since there is not much info on Thomas he kindly agreed to do an interview with me. I hope you will enjoy his music and interview as much as i did, thanks Thomas.
Check out the songs I mentioned above and a couple others on his myspace page.
YCD: Please tell us a little about yourself, how long have you been making music etc? TK: I’ve been singing since I was very little, come from a musical family. My dad thought me guitar when I was 7. I guess I started writing my own tunes seriously in my early twenty’s after gaining a bit of life experience. I play cards to fund making albums and I’m a serious optimist.
YCD: What are your top 3 song of the moment and why? TK:emmmm
Operator by Jim Croce. Absolute classic. Been listening to his stuff on vinyl lately. It’s got the best line ever in a song, about a girl that’s left him.
“she’s living in L.A. with my best old ex-friend Ray”
I love songwriters who possess such turns of phrase.
“So sorry” from Feist, opening track on her Reminder album. Great song beautiful voice, wonderful arrangement, just can’t stop listening to it these days”.
Anything from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, absolutely love their stuff.
YCD: Who’s been the biggest influence in your musical career? TK: Guy Clark a Texan country singer songwriter would probably be my biggest songwriting influence. I’m definitely going for the brutally honest style of songwriting, it’s all I know, and he’s the master at that. Life influences me the most though, I’m fascinated by it.
YCD: Where do you see yourself/music five years from now? TK: It’s such an uncertain business money wise, i.e. there’s not much going around but the great thing these days is that you can make records a lot easier, so I guess if I’ve 2-3 more albums that I’m happy with, done in five years and I’m healthy and happy I’d be delighted. In reality I’ll probably have a few Grammys in the bag
YCD: Do you or your music get compared to anyone else? If so, do you see that as good or bad? TK: You get compared to a fair few people in reviews and such. Sometimes it can be very complementary, other times not so much. It doesn’t bother me whatsoever if I’m compared to someone I don’t think is any good. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion musically.
YCD: Are you working on anything now? Touring? TK: I’m always writing and the new album is taking shape at the minute. My debut album was released in Ireland about a month ago, so I’m doing the odd bit of gigging and promo. I don’t like force feeding people my CD, I much prefer the subtle word of mouth way of getting your music out there (probably my biggest fault).
YCD: Who would you love to sing or gig with? TK:Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Guy Clarke. I’d love to work with T-bone Burnett
YCD: And last but not least, if you had one super power what would it be and why? TK: That’s a tough one. The greater the power the greater the responsibility. I’ll just go for x-ray vision, top see through cards in a poker game.
Not so new album release but it may be new to some of you. Laura sent me this a few months back and I’ve been playing him in my car for the last few weeks. I’m not even sure if you’ve already blogged about him but just in case you haven’t I wanted to since I can’t get his songs out of my head.
I’ve been in one of those funks lately so my taste in music has been slightly on the pop side not to say this is pop, but it most certainly isn’t Americana, so forgive me if this is not your cup of tea. I promise I have some good old Americana/Folk to post about soon. Thanks Laura for introducing me to City and Colour!
“Bring Me Your Love” is City and Colour’s sophomore studio album. It evolves and adds layers to the sentiments in those vulnerable moments shared by Green on his original independent release. Co-produced by Dan Achen (Junkhouse) and recorded at Catherine North Studio in Hamilton, the first song “Forgive Me” opens with footsteps on a wood floor, the whirling of a nearby fan, and the rustling of Green picking up his acoustic guitar and sitting on a leather chair to perform on the former altar of this church-turned-studio. Every instrument used in the recording is “pre-loved”, vintage gear complementing the warmth and honesty of Green’s compositions - an intentional approach to capture the essence and intimacy of how records used to sound. Instruments and vocals were carefully recorded live off the floor, giving the songs depth and intimacy, and eschewing the cut-and-paste approach that is so common in today’s recordings. The album feels like a throwback to the days when an album’s thrills and beauty were found not just in exceptional songs and musicianship, but also in its blemishes and simplicity.
After couple dates in Germany this last February, Tomas Thunberg a.k.a Old Lost John is currently in UK for few gigs… Check his website to listen to his recent live performance and be sure to check his british schedule.
Geordie, there’s also a special show for you, right around your corner : hope you’ll find time to join !
This is the schedule:
May 10 2008 8:00P - Cavendish Arms (Stockwell) London, United Kingdom
May 11 2008 6:00P - Come Down and Meet the Folks (The Apple Tree) London, United Kingdom
May 14 2008 8:30P - The Bee’s Mouth Brighton, United Kingdom
May 15 2008 8:00 - The Rooms St Leonards-on-Sea, United Kingdom
May 16 2008 8:00P - The Smugglers Hastings, United Kingdom
May, 7 2008 at MySpace Secret Show at the Beachland Tavern
15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44110
Cost : FREE
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I’ve been listening to Griffin House ever since his “Lost and Found” album. There are several songs off that album that I still love but the one that initially captured my attention was “Waterfall”, it’s such a beautiful sad song. Another one of my favorites was “Tell Me Lie”. It wasn’t until this weekend when my iPod was on shuffle that I was reminded of him again.
I was online today buying some music and ran across a review of Griffin’s new album, so I ventured over to his page to hear a little more. It’s funny because I’ve never really thought he sounded much like Jack Johnson but for some odd reason someone did. Maybe it’s just me but I don’t hear the comparison.
Review below from Fingerprints:
Griffin House - Flying Upside Down
Griffin is a songwriter who will forever be compared to Jack Johnson, only because Jack got there first. Griffin has a laid-back feel to his music, but where Jack feels like the beach, Griffin’s music is much more informed by solid characters and an earthy-ness that just isn’t associated with the coast - it’s music that is much more like a house-fire than a bonfire.
He’s currently on tour, I’m thinking of catching his Troubadour show I’ve missed him every other time he’s been in L.A.
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Not so new album release but it may be new to some of you. Laura sent me this a few months back and I’ve been playing him in my car for the last few weeks. I’m not even sure if you’ve already blogged about him but just in case you haven’t I wanted to since I can’t get his songs out of my head.
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