Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Dylan Champagne's New Equation

Dylan Champagne performed and recorded his debut solo album New Equation himself, in his basement. The mixes walk a tenuous line between lush and minimal, and the tone of the recording has been described as "haunting" and "intimate." Dylan's smooth and melodic vocal stylings could be compared to Nick Drake or Iron and Wine, though tonally, thematically, and compositionally the songs might be likened to Nick Cave or even Tom Waits.

The palette includes layered vocals, piano, acoustic and electric guitar, drums, concertina, violin (Joan Wilson Rueter), backup vocals (Val Esway), electric bass, the occasional synthesizer, and various extra percussion / noise. It was mastered by award-winning engineer Myles Boisen.

Not music for those of you feeling down this time of year. Unless of course you enjoy feeling that way and would like to be immersed in the melancholy from all avenues.

Listen:
Dylan Champagne - "From Here to There" (mp3)

Enjoy!

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