since i hate writing about my life in my journal i think i'm going to start just talking about music and maybe write about albums i think are amazing and think you should all check out as well as post a video from the artist. i surround so much of my life with music that i figure i should write about it and spread my love and knowledge of music with you the readers, who knows maybe this will blossom into a blog-esque type of thing.
the receiving end of sirens - the earth sings mi fa mi
the receiving end of sirens - the earth sings mi fa mi is based on the concept of 16th-century astronomer johannes kepler's theory of the tonality of the solar system, which by many is considered a unconventional topic to write and sing about, but it's what makes treos' album stand out. what's most standoutish is the use of of three vocalists, which is something i've always liked and many bands don't ever use. it gives the songs depth and gives the listener something to really listen too because you're ear is trying to catch almost everything that is going on in the song and you always find/hear something new you didn't hear the first time. the music is very floating through space sense of feeling aka atmospheric and the lyrical "content behind the album is very interesting and quite compelling, based on the theory that each of the planets in the solar system produces a tone as they orbit the sun. the earth produces the notes mi, fa and mi on the vocal scale, which kepler said stood for misery, famine and misery. this theme runs quite rampantly through the album" (punknews.org). i mean that right there pretty much sums up how amazing this album is. it's not some typical band exploring heartbreaking relationships or how they grew up with a crappy/shitty family, this album has meaning and depth beyond its years. the synth is always my favorite in bands and the fact that they use it quiet frequently on the album rocks my world. the album is deep lyrically and upbeat instrumentally, it's a great combination. this is probably one of the most misunderstood and underrated albums of 2007 and should have gotten more credit in the music world. i this 2008 will bring more respect to treos. look out for them, check them out if you haven't already and become obsessed with "smoke and mirrors."stand out tracks: "smoke and mirrors," "oubliette (disappear)," "a realization of the ear," "stay small," and "pale blue dot."
record label: triple crown records
genre: indie/experimental
website: myspace link
the receiving end of sirens - smoke and mirrors
i hope you enjoyed my review of the cd/band. idk it's nothing great, but i hope it interests you enough to check out the band. goodnight all. xoxoxoxoxo.
