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Jonathan Cour [update] [9.18.07]
Hey all,
Summer's over, I guess, and I hope that everyone has had a fun one. For me, it has been a summer full of changes and lots and lots of songwriting.
We kicked off the summer with some pretty major changes to our live show and lineup. As many of you know already, the live band is now a 3-piece with me on bass, Grant on lead guitar and keys, and Matt on drums.
The line-up really opens up the music to make room for the vocals while also giving Grant and Matt the ability to stretch out as musicians. As all the Grant fans out there have known for years, he's not just a great singer, he's a multi-instrumentalist who's amazing at every instrument he picks up -- whether it's guitar, keys, harmonica, etc. -- and a master with looping and other weird effects. He's even playing his guitar with a violin bow on a song or two. He's like the Edge and Jonny Greenwood all wrapped into one, with a touch of Jimmy Page.
I couldn't be more excited about the new lineup. I felt that my music needed a new arrangement and vibe, and as it developed, I wanted the live band to be able to match the sound that we've created. I think we've found just the right combo. For anyone who hasn't caught any of the latest shows, we've got a couple scheduled in St. Louis in October and will be soon announcing some further dates in Chicago, St. Louis, and elsewhere for November and December.
Writing and recording is really what we're up to right now though. In between shows, we're planning on heading back into the studio. Like the live show, the songs for the next record also have a different vibe than the first time around. Grant and I have been writing and recording together a lot during our down time, and I also hammered out a tune with Goran Kralj from The Gufs called "Hey Princess" that's been a centerpiece of our new live shows.
Through touring and working with new ideas and inspirations, I feel like I've grown so much as a songwriter and performer in the past year and a half, and have a better understanding of who I am and how I can express that through my writing. My last record was built from songs I wrote with and for an acoustic guitar in my bedroom; I had no influence from a band or live touring. Having now had those influences and experiences, the sound has naturally evolved. I hope you'll like it as much as we do.
To whet your appetite, we've thrown up a couple demos on my myspace page for you to enjoy -- a new track called "MacArthur Blvd." and a full electric version of "Everless" that I recorded as part of the sessions that produced my EP. Keep checking back, as we will be updating the sites with videos and pictures from the studio.
Finally, people always ask what the guys and I are listening to, so I thought I'd start listing some artists and songs. Below are some songs we're currently spinning... if you are looking for some new tunes, check them out!
• 'Halloween' by Matt Pond PA |
• 'Death Machine' by Fiction Plane |
• 'Lazy Eye' by Silversun Pickups |
• 'Hurricane' by Athlete |
• 'Don't Stop' by Brazilian Girls |
• 'Sea Legs' by The Shins |
• 'Red Eye' by The Album Leaf |
Take care and stay tuned -- I promise the updates won't take so long next time!
JC
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