[Mp3] Oryx & Crake: “Fun Funeral”
These days, it seems most musicians are competing with one another to make the most stripped down, shittily produced, disposal garbage they can. Things like knowing how to play your instrument or having a shred of talent have become an afterthought. Because of this, I find myself moving towards more complex music, and my genre of choice for the moment is increasingly becoming orchestral pop, which in recent indie times seems to be the ying to the lo-fi yang.
Looking locally, we actually have quite an impressive contingent of artists that could broadly be grouped under the orchestral pop banner, such as Tealights or Little Tybee. But after listening to Oryx & Crake‘s debut, self-titled record over and over again, I think I have a new Atlanta fave.
I’ve heard many bands, hoping to create something timeless yet relevant, try to blend conservative music with more modern ideas, but rarely have I heard it achieved this successfully. Oryx & Crake are sort of like Castanets, but with more memorable songwriting. It’s surprising to find a local debut album that is so stacked on every side of the equation, containing beautiful songs, sharp production, and so many cool tricks intricately woven throughout. It’s a legitimate contender for Atlanta record of the year right now.
It comes out August 28, and that night they will be playing a release show at The Earl with fellow orch-popsters Venice Is Sinking and Book Of Colors. I can’t wait. So, here’s the opening track from the record:
- Posted by Davy Minor on June 28, 2010 at 5:21 am
3 Responses to “[Mp3] Oryx & Crake: “Fun Funeral””
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MJ Says:
June 28th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Very flattering, thanks for your kind words Davy! Look forward to seeing you on the 28th!
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David Says:
June 28th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
That track is FANTASTIC. Just the right amount of texture and effects. I’m looking forward hearing more.
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Oryx & Crake, August 28 at the EARL | Atlanta's A-List Says:
August 20th, 2010 at 9:20 am
[...] them. But please don’t take it from us, some of Georgia’s finest music sites – Ohmpark, Dead Journalist, Little Advances, and Blue Indian – have all praised [...]
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MJ Says:
June 28th, 2010 at 11:07 am
Very flattering, thanks for your kind words Davy! Look forward to seeing you on the 28th!
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David Says:
June 28th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
That track is FANTASTIC. Just the right amount of texture and effects. I’m looking forward hearing more.
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Oryx & Crake, August 28 at the EARL | Atlanta's A-List Says:
August 20th, 2010 at 9:20 am
[...] them. But please don’t take it from us, some of Georgia’s finest music sites – Ohmpark, Dead Journalist, Little Advances, and Blue Indian – have all praised [...]
