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Episode 5: Spotlight: My Light Sweet Fire

Carlos Killpack — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:56:48 +0000

Sorry about the long wait, guys, I’ve been busy with a lot of things lately. I also apologise for any oddities you may notice in the show as it was recorded live and if I remember properly I had a couple of issues with the microphone during the show. All that aside I would like to introduce My Light Sweet Fire, a very interesting band from New York. They play a very pleasant mix of soft acoustic and what I would call Victorian-era music (although the Victorian influence is only noticeable in one song) and it sounds great.

This is probably one of the more exciting reviews I’ve done because I was given a hard copy of their latest album “An Invitation To” to use in the review process. And let me tell you; the album cover is beautiful! And one of the most creative I’ve seen in a long time. (Make sure to head on over to CDBaby and buy they’re album, it’s really worth it!) It sports a wax seal and a card inside inviting you to enjoy the music, and such. It is simply awesome!

You can find the band at RevebNation, which is linked to above, or at MySpace Music.

My Light Sweet Fire is “My Light Sweet Fire is the brainchild of Brian Murphey and Garth MacAleavey. After meeting in Santa Cruz, CA and playing in numerous funk, rock and avant-garde ensembles, they parted ways for several years until meeting up again in New York City. While pursuing other projects, they decided to begin arranging some of their otherwise unused singer-songwriter music. Soon, the music began to transform into something larger, incorporating their various influences and crossing genres and stylistic boundaries they had never even planned. This resulted in a series of songs centered around themes of love gained and lost, and accented by the banjo, strings and group vocal harmony.” #

This album presents four beautiful down tempo love songs that I simply fell in love with. I particularly enjoyed their use of harmony and the banjo (an instruments whose sound I really enjoy) mostly because harmony, particularly good harmony, is difficult but is well worth the effort. The best part of it all is that the music isn’t just complex and beautiful, it’s catchy as well. Great work guys!

The track listings are as follows: (I’m sure I played them out of order, though)

Just Been Born
World on it’s Own
Saturday Winter
Top of the World

I also included some sound-similar tracks by Pourquoi me Reveiller and featured a two-second guest appearance by Rick James!

Please enjoy!

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Ben’s Imaginary Band – Underwater Waltz

Carlos Killpack — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:51:03 +0000

Have this nice taste of some great music to hold you over until I record Episode 3! This is Ben’s Imaginary Band with Underwater Waltz.

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Pourquoi me Reveiller – Divided by Four

Carlos Killpack — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:45:00 +0000

Imagine this, a Dutch band, with a French name, that sings in English. They’re cool, in fact I would consider them to be eclectic rock. (cool, huh) Check them out and I will guarantee that you will enjoy this eclectic music.

Pourquoi me Reveiller – Divided by Four

Lorenzo’s Music – Down the Stairway

Carlos Killpack — Sat, 31 May 2008 04:01:00 +0000

I just gotta say that Lorenzo’s Music (this being the name of the band, if you where wondering) is awesome. I mean what could be better than rock combined with a saxophone? Seriously? But don’t let me tell you, find out for your self. By the way, check out their website (click on the title of this post)

Lorenzo’s Music – Down the Stairway

Brad Sucks – Overreacting

Carlos Killpack — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:31:00 +0000

Brad Sucks is the stage name for Brad Turcotte one of the first artists to distribute their music freely under the creative commons license. This song is from the album I Don’t Know What I’m Doing which is rather good so check it out at his website. Enjoy

Brad Sucks – Overreacting