sounds subdued: cinematic orchestra and the octopus project
Here are a couple more subdued tracks that I ran into over the last few days. Both are a bit familiar but with some unusual elements.
This Cinematic Orchestra (myspace) track is, well, cinematic. “Familiar Ground” starts with a subdue keyboard and acoustic guitar part. Drums, voices and other instruments all make the song more complex but no less sublime. The shaky voice thing could go either way but works in this song.
Cinematic Orchestra - Familiar Ground (mp3)
Cinematic Orchestra is at Bimbo’s on September 15.
The Octopus Project (myspace) are another band I heard recently. “I Saw the Bright Shinies” is glitchy right off the bat and has a subdued keyboard part. Theremin is the featured instrument of the track, though. Even with glitchy beats and some agitated parts, this track makes me feel like I’m floating along.
the Octopus Project - I Saw the Bright Shinies (mp3)
The Octopus Project is at Bimbo’s on September 6.
Nation-wide tourdates are available at their webpages.
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