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MP3 The Black Tie Affair - Burning Down the Library
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ROCK: Modern Rock, POP: Power Pop
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A common phrase that appears in a great deal of music writing today is one involving an artist''s ability to "paint pictures with their songs." If this sentiment was the norm, then The Black Tie Affair go above and beyond it. In short, these guys completely surpassed the canvas, and instead are gleefully throwing paint all over the walls, creating massive murals. In his lyrics, guitarist/keyboardist/singer John Paul completely immerses the listener in the environment he is describing.
Paul originally met up with a few of his current band mates while playing in bands in high school in Maine. Originally a drummer, Paul made the transition to guitar not long before The Black Tie Affair''s formation. "You have to be a lot more tame playing guitar. [On drums] I could go nuts. I can''t really start running around the stage now." The position change offered Paul an alternate perspective on his old instrument, however. "Our drummer (Mike Medina) writes parts that are not what I expected at all, it really changes the feel of the song, it''s more ear-opening."
Crowds should be willing to open their ears to The Black Tie Affair, however, as the band trades in extremely well written rock music that tows the line of indie, while retaining unmistakable melodies, all carried by Paul''s voice, sometimes wavering, sometimes falsetto, and sometimes both within the same song. This unpredictability only adds another dimension of depth to songs like "Winter Trek," where Paul''s gift for lyrical imagery shines right through, resulting in a song that almost actually gives off a snowy white light. While Craig Medina lays down a completely fat bass line, Paul adds twinkles on keyboard, while lead guitarist Mike Rodrigue provides long phrases of guitar, almost like icicles. The keyboard tone changes when Paul begins singing the line "the seasons change," as if signifying spring heat.
The band is no bunch of slackers in the musical department, as songs like "Spanish Courage" exhibit the band''s ability to switch dynamics at the drop of a hat, switching from a straight ahead rock beat to waltz time several times throughout the song. Vocally, Paul gives a stunning performance in "Breathe Slow," his voice seemingly straining with rage at times before diving right back into falsetto.
"There are so many bands up here, so much competition," bemoans Paul, explaining the transition he had to make from high school musician to college. While such concerns are perfectly valid, Paul shouldn''t worry so much. It would be a safe bet to say The Black Tie Affair have a fighting chance in this town.
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