Music for Headphones

Music for Headphones

1 July 2008—By chance, I stumbled upon ‘Music For headphones” a psychedelic/ shoegaze/ experimental band out of Philadelphia, PA.  This is a very creative and unique sounding band for people who want innovative and modern music.

Doctor– There is a mix of major/minor key tonality, and the ambient vibe is achieved through the melodic phrasing, instrumentation and effects used. The stream of consciousness lyrics are very trancelike.  It reminds me of the music that you heard throughout the “Garden State” movie.

Twisted times—Has a very relaxing quality about it.

She kissed me—The narrative lyrics grab my attention and hold on to it. Stylistically, I am impressed by the combination of the instruments and the effects- including the electric organ.  This is the music you put on to block out the world.

Rev—The pop-punk intro is a throw back to a very pop version of Green Day, and then the transition back to the ambient/experimental is nicely done.  It oscillates back and forth between guitar playing and ambient effects making for a refreshingly unique song. It also has major key tonality.  It’s your classic sounding guitar playing with modern, experimental effects.

[To Contact]

http://www.myspace.com/musicforheadphones

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-leigh silbernagel