If You Can’t Look Up, Just Keep On Spinning
Sep 11, 2009 Artists
Elizabeth & The Catapult
So I found some good tunes and happiness has arrived in the form of a trio band. I think it is a great talent when an artist or artists can bring you into their life experience with an album or even song. I don’t mean the music ”takes you back” I mean it takes you into their world. Elizabeth & The Catapult has the unique capability of making you feel like you are right there with them. In their song Rainiest Day of Summer I swear I can smell the dampness of Manhattan. Crazy stuff. Their lyrics aren’t just expressing an emotion or relationship, but a season and city with humor and insight. It is funny how without knowing she is from New York, you can just tell by listening. The songs scream big city. I think it’s because of that fusion of whimsical lyrics and lounge/piano jazz/electro percussion/pop/rock sounds. Their major-label debut is going to be a big success with their layer upon layer of goodness. Especially with songs like Momma’s Boy and Taller Children. No doubt because of a little help from veteran producer Mike Mogis. I’m interested too see if this impressively arranged cd holds up live. And I am crossing my fingers as I say this because if they can recreate these sounds live, I don’t know what can stop them. Many thanks to IHeartRadio for their amazing new list of new artists where I found this band among others. And many many thanks to Radio Radio for having Elizabeth & The Catapult on their calendar in just a couple weeks. Radio Radio, you had me at Rosi Golan. Look for an event posting soon!
Tags: Electro Percussion, Lounge, Piano Jazz, Pop, Rock
