Friday, 22 February 2013
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It is no secret that I enjoy all forms of creative endeavors, the multitudes of art that offers one’s soul a respite from the constant toil and depreciating boredom of life. Some know that I happily suffer from an obsessive compulsion to own, and read books. The Losing of myself in the intrigues, adventures, and mysteries that my imaginary families endure or triumph is almost as thrilling as the ones I conquer in real life. I happen to enjoy the visual side such as movies, shows, paintings, photos, something that gives the mind an image to build upon, to take further by expanding an original thought into a full world. And then there is the smooth seductive thrill of finding something lyrical, created by bands, singers, or orchestras. They manage to enrich the world with harmony, melody, and notes so pure as to command the heart to beat just for it. Any who’ve explored my blog with depth or have the confused pleasure to know me, knows that I love Rush, and am ever grateful for the years of wonderful music they’ve offered. To me music is almost as gratifying as books (Almost, books still win by a mere margin lol), The electrical thrill that charges through the blood stream when a particularly delicious song plays across the speakers. Well, today I have been caught up in a tornado that has left me wanting to share this new charge.
So today I am going to share with you the mesmerizing sound that has been crooning to me off and on throughout the day. They are fairly new in comparison with bands that I’ve talked about prior, but their sound is promising, and of course it doesn’t hurt any that I am friends with the Bass player (zip it, and go with the flow Paul. *innocent smile* don’t make me sic the wifey on you.), albeit through some more interesting channels. Regardless I find that I enjoy this band, and the music they have shared. Hmm, I guess I should share the name of this new band that has caught my attention, so without further rambling and insane meanings I give you…
_-_-_-_-_-Sean Patrick and the Newgrass Revolution-_-_-_-_-_
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Sean Patrick – Lead Vocals, Acoustic, Mandolin, Banjo, Harmonica, Ukulele
Paul Dolak – Bass
Ryan Mccall – Drums
Michael Spanola – Guitar, Back Up Vocals
A little background would not go amiss I believe and pardon me for borrowing some of their own dialogue. Sean and Ryan came from a band called Otis, yet when the band parted ways, they stuck together to find a new group and follow a new sound. Michael and Paul had come from a local metal band called “Victim’s, Aren’t We All”. When Sean advertised on a local Facebook group for a bass player who could sing, Paul answered with “I can play bass, but I can’t sing” they gave him a listen, and decided he played well enough to be a perfect fit even if he lacked vocal talent. The drive for this band is to find a sound all their own that is versatile yet not limited to any specific confines of any genre. As soon as they started writing music they easily found their own unique style. Sometimes they could be described as having alternative rock origins, blended with bluegrass, folk and a dash of funk- deeming their new sound as “Newgrass”.
Songs
Songs currently released by them on their main web page are the following. Personally my favorites are Psychotic Whispers, and Top Of My Lungs, Yet all of them are quite entertaining. Below I’ve posted the lyrics to the songs courtesy of Sean Patrick, and Paul Dolak. Which was gained by poking my wifey, and having her poke them lol But hey, results were gained. Also if you click each link, it will give you the chance to listen to the songs, they will play in another link. Also, after the songs, there shall be more beneath the lyrics.
I cry out for my salvation
I’ve written my life in song
I wasted all this precious time
Now I sit around and realize what’s lost is now long gone
I scream at the top of my lungs
To no one in particular
My self-assured and self-restricted existentialistic views of this life
Brought me here
Chorus
I've excised so many demons with this guitar.
Through the hole they keep screaming, I don’t know which ones they are? (anymore)
There’s just too many demons tucked up in this guitar.
All I'm left with are sad songs
I long for communication
For someone to validated this life
I know it’s no one else’s job
To put a value on my failures and accomplishments that’s not right
I dream in a violent place, full of skeletons of all I've done (each one)
My anger and my rage, focused inward so long, made this space.
Chorus
I've excised so many demons with this guitar.
Through the hole they keep screaming, I don’t know which ones they are? (anymore)
There’s just too many demons tucked up in this guitar.
All I'm left with are sad songs
I'm filled with joy and anger
Two conflicting emotions at war.
Each day is a shock to me
To see which side is winning, who took that hill and what’s in store.
I scream at the top of my lungs
Are you listening (anyone)
Am i just wasting time writing down all the ways this plays out in my head?
Chorus
I've excised so many demons with this guitar.
Through the hole they keep screaming, I don’t know which ones they are? (anymore)
There’s just too many demons tucked up in this guitar.
All I'm left with are sad songs
Surrounded By Pines
(No video currently)
I slept on a mountain covered in snow surrounded by pines
I slept on a mountain, covered in snow, surrounded by pines
I dreamt on the eagle, majestic and regal, soaring up in the sky
I, I can see. That I'm not anywhere that I should be
Through his eyes, no disguise can hide my shame, that I feel
I don’t know what I was doing there, I don’t know
I don’t know what I was doing there, I don’t know
I don’t know what I was doing there, I don’t know
I don’t know what I was doing there, I ....... I don’t know
I slept in a forest, covered in leaves, still surrounded by pines
I dreamt of that beaver, stopping the river, with the trees grown so high
I, I can see. That I'm not anywhere that I should be.
Through his eyes, no disguise, can hide my shame, that I feel
I don’t know what I was doing there , I don’t know
I don’t know what I was doing there, I don’t know
I don’t know what I was doing there , I don’t know
I don’t know what I was doing there, I don’t know
I don’t know why you're offended
It never works out like you planned it
Hold your tongue, keep your distance
shake it off
I don’t know why you're offended
It never works out like you planned it
Hold your tongue, keep your distance....
Shake it off, Shake it off
'cause I don’t mind and I don’t care
Shake it off, Shake it off
'cause I don’t mind and I don’t care
SHAKE IT OFF, SHAKE IT OFF
SHAKE IT OFF, SHAKE IT OFF
SHAKE IT OFF, SHAKE IT OFF
SHAKE IT OFF, SHAKE IT OFF
I don’t know what I was doing there. I don’t know
I don’t know what I was doing there. I don’t know
I don’t know what I was doing there. I don’t know
I don’t know what i was doing there. I.... I don’t know
I slept on a mountain, covered in snow, still surrounded by pines
Now where did you go?
I waited so long.
You should be with me
But I know,
I know,
I know, know know
I know that your not.
Now why can t I see
that im wasting my time?
You should plainly see.
That you
That you
That you , you , you,
That you should be mine.
Chorus
Where did you go?
Why did you run away?
I needed you so?
Now I'm left to save myself.
My heartstrings pulled tight
My blood flows in side
You weren’t very nice
Now my blood
My blood
My blood, blood, blood
Is cold as ice.
You thought you could run and
That I'd never find
Just look out your window
I’m right,
I’m right,
I’m right, right, right
I’m right outside
Chorus
Where did you go?
Why did you run away?
I needed you so?
Now I'm left to save myself.
You thought you were safe here
You thought you could hide
just walk out your front door
Let’s go,
Let’s go,
Let’s go, go , go,
Let’s go for a ride.
I finally placed you
Where no one will find
Your Psychotic whispers
They Roll,
They Roll,
They roll, roll, roll
They roll on in my mind
They roll on in my mind
Chorus
Where did you go?
Why did you run away?
I needed you so?
Now I'm left to save myself.
Myself
Myself
Save Myself
I no longer wait for you to see what’s on your mind.
I no longer wait for you to help me make up mine
I no longer hesitate to do just what I please.
Wasted time and wasted breath its all the same to me.
Chorus
Why did you keep me waiting
Why did you think that was ok
To show your face in this place, this is my time
I no longer worry if I left that porch light on
and I no longer have you here to critique every song
I no longer wait to see if my telephone will ring
Who you’re with and where you’re at well it doesn’t mean a thing
Chorus
Why did you keep me waiting
Why did you think that was ok
To show your face in this place, this is my time
I no longer worry if I'm gonna run into you
I don’t know just what I’ll say but I know just what I'll do
I no longer wonder where I'm going out tonight
I got friends that pick me up and they make sure I get right
Chorus
Why did you keep me waiting
Why did you think that was ok
Why did you show your face
In this space, it’s my place and this is my time
This is my time
This is Sean time......
Additional links for the band:
Another mention, is that there should be some more live videos uploaded onto the youtube channel after a few more gigs.
And most importantly, I must say thank you to the Band, as well as my wifey who helped me with putting this together.
ENJOY!
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