A friend of mine that I work with gave me a couple bands to listen to; Balún and Horse Feathers.
Balún is a 4-piece group hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico whose list of instruments goes FAR beyond the number of arms each band member has: melodica, glockenspiel, accordian, synths, toy piano, violin, acoustic/electric/bass guitars, etc. Jose, Angelica, Nora and Andres use those instruments to compose beauty. I can't help but attach an endless line of metaphors: this music is as soft as down feathers, as free as the tropical winds, as clear as the ocean off the white sands of San Juan. Okay, I'm done. The blips and bleeps of the electronic instruments are woven seamlessly with Angelica's wandering voice. A voice so delicate that it only comes with a soft whisper; not too loud to cover the fragile music but not too quiet to fade away.
Balun - A Surprise
want more? - check out Balun's online space @ balunonline.com.
Horse Feathers is the moniker of singer-songwriter Justin Ringle who started his music career by playing open mic gigs around Portland, Oregon. Now he is accompanied by a full band consisting of Peter Broderick and Heather Broderick on record and Nathan Crockett, Catherine O'Dell and Sam Cooper on tour. He just released his newest album, House With No Home, last September via Kill Rock Stars Records who are also responsible for bands like The Thermals, Xiu Xiu and The Decemberists and Deerhoof.
Horse Feathers - Hardwood Pews
want more? check out Horse Feathers on Myspace.com
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