Chris Parrello + Things I Wonder

posted by Leigh on January 20, 2011

{Indieball honors its word. And we like to stroll down that lane called Memory. If you missed the post below last October on Chris Parrello + Things I Wonder, we are giving you another shot. And, as promised, here is our reminder to you: If you are in New York on January 25th, check out the album release at Joe’s Pub. The show should not be missed.}

Recently, I went to see Chris Parrello + Things I Wonder. They were described to me as an avant-garde jazz band, obviously out of the sphere of inclusion for Indieball, so I relaxed knowing that I wouldn’t have to deliberate over whether or not I would write about them, thus eliminating the need to exert any mental energy trying to remember special moments to later describe. I would just have a pure, unadulterated listening experience. I did, until about half-way through the set when, as generally happens when one has pre-defined an experience, I was wildly (!) taken for surprise by the next few songs. They were begging, imploring, kindly asking to be considered something else and to be appreciated by a wider audience (Hello, Indieball).

“My War”, off the self-titled album to be released in January 2011, is one such track. P.J. Harvey greets Feist remembers Portishead. Something like that. Parrello’s compositions, not just of the individual songs but also of the songs within the album, are thoughtfully gorgeous, equally matching the sheer beauty of Karlie Bruce’s vocals and lyrics. Bruce also contributed to several of the compositions (“My War” included). In case that’s not enough talent for you already, the extended band includes a host of additional complementary musical prowess.

Ideas are meant to be broken down, rearranged and reincarnated. Through Openness. Interpretation. Impression. Emotion. This music is stamped with all of those characteristics. Preview other tracks through the Official Site link below. For those of you in New York or who find yourself in New York on January 25th, check out the album release party at Joe’s Pub. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you closer to the date.

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» Meaningless labels: Amazing Voice • Ambient • Experimental • Female vocal • Jazzy

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