Good day to all! I still find myself daydreaming, so without further adieu, enjoy Mazzy Star and Beach House!
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Mazzy Star is one of those bands that has perfected this fantastic, hopelessly romantic sound. I first heard them about five years ago on a college radio station, and I have been hooked ever since. The soft acoustic guitar with a hint of country-influenced electric guitar is just the right recipe for 1990's alternative magic. Oh, not to mention, Hope Sandoval's voice is something of legend and glory; she sings so clearly and with a certain force, but her voice remains soft and almost innocent. Their use of tambourine and slow drum beats only enhance the feeling of unrequited love: dying roses and unanswered letters. Or at least that's how I react to the image Mazzy Star presents. Their album "She Hangs Brightly" really shows Mazzy Star at their alternative finest.
Beach House is an entirely different story, and really the only thing they have in common with Mazzy Star is a stellar female vocalist. While still holding true to the dream pop concept, Beach House also utilizes the new wave electronica to create a rather daring sound (A.K.A, this duo is so hip it hurts; just look at their pictures sometime... they are poster children for "indie darlings"). Vocalist/keyboardist Victoria Legrand has one of the most incredible voices I have heard in the alternative genre. She really brings a soulful perspective to dream pop and indie, complimented nicely by guitarist Alex Scally's shoegaze riffs and spacious electronic sounds. The pre-recorded drums are just fine with me, creating a unique harmony between electronica and genuine vocals. Watch out, Nico.
My Picks:
Mazzy Star- Halah
Beach House-10 Mile Stereo
Love,
Danielle
picture: "Dream Caused by the Flight of the Bee" by Salvador Dali
Hey Danielle
ReplyDeleteIm just such a massive fan of Beach house. Just bought the Teen Dream album which I am still getting aquainted too. To be honest, I didnt even need introducing to Devotion, I loved it instantly. Gila is my all time favourite. I hope they come to play in Newcastle again soon! Mazzy star are cool too, to me a rougher more raw experience.
Keep up the good work Danielle
x x