DEEPFIELD
archetypes and repetition

Deepfield is:

Baxter Teal, Lead Vocals/Guitar
Russell Lee, Drums
J. King, Lead Guitar
Dawson Huss, Bass/Vocals

The Hubble space telescope allows man to reach farther than any other tool available in his quest for knowledge and in his search for the answer to the question: Why are we here? Many great thinkers throughout history have attempted to answer this question, some with religious zeal, some with cold logic, some with myth, and others with science. In 1995, the Hubble captured an image of a dark corner of space, a dimension as small as a tennis ball appears at 100 meters. After 10 days, the Hubble revealed not only unseen stars, but over 3,000 never-before seen galaxies. This image, called "Deep Field", has become the landmark image in the study of the early universe. As Hubble did not attempt to map the whole of the visible sky, Deepfield (the band) has not attempted to comment on the whole of music today.

Instead, they have picked a small point in the murky planescape of often-watered-down, overly-safe music, and tried to inform the thirsty public of the diversity of sound possible within modern rock music. Says Teal, "We didn't write our record to revolutionize the mainstream, but to make an impact, to be a catalyst." Their sound is not pre-cognitively singular, but definitely rock, influenced by metal, punk, and progressive: guitar and melody driven with a lot of riffage. Like the wildly varying galaxy structures within Hubble's revolutionary image, the songs on "Archetypes and Repetitions," their debut release on In De Goot Recordings, are varied, dynamic, and diverse.

Their songs, vocal and guitar led, each present a different musical idea. These ideas are explored from "Get It" (the first radio single) a guitar driven piece, to songs whose melodies you will want to belt out at shows, like "Into the Flood," to songs like “Wayside” whose lyrics you will explore in the isolation of your headphones. Within the tapestry, the band is able to show elements of smart-pop mentality with songs like “Fall Apart”, potentially yielding a crossover smash and tapping in to a much larger market than their hard-rock sensibility would ever allow All of this while maintaining the edge of the rest of the record, and showing furthermore that they are set on not being “pidgeon-holed” in one particular genre. The music is sonically full with tasteful parts, and intricate harmonies. Solid hooks are woven together by brilliant bridges within the song structure, creating an album ready to light a fire under radio.

Deepfield was formed in Charleston, SC, after Teal, Lee, King and ex-guitarist Eric Bass became weary of the music scene that surrounded them. Only after shopping a 3 song demo the band found themselves playing a showcase in New York, where they were promptly signed by industry legend Bill McGathy to his new label, In De Goot Recordings. After several months of development, with the writing of some 70+ demos, the band was then sent to Memphis, TN, to record with producers Skidd Mills and Paul Ebersol (Three Doors Down, Saliva, Third Day). After brief stints on the road with a few different bass players, the band decided on Columbia’s Dawson Huss, who offers the missing piece to Deepfield's live act with skill and vocals that live up to the musicianship the founders established in Memphis.

Deepfield's live show is a high-energy response to the influences each individual brings to the group. Teal, intelligent, always offering his opinion and challenging everyone around him to think, brings it onstage, but if you are watching this defiant frontman carefully, he will show you his vulnerability. Lee, Teal's antithesis, normally reserved and introspective, let's loose behind his Bonham-style kit, bringing a driving energy with solid, smart drum parts. King, often sarcastic and rarely serious, is never more serious in his obsession with perfect tone, perfect parts, and perfect sonic ambience. Huss, the newcomer, complements Teal vocally, and Lee/King with his solid bass work and onstage energy.

Astronomers of the past were content to comment on the stars of the night sky, derive meaning from the constellations and the Sun's path through them. But if you look through Deepfield's lense past the obvious, bright distractions, into the dark space behind them--weary of the archetypes and repetitions of history before them, you will discover - galaxies.

TRACKS

* Innocence
* 44 Teeth
* Get It
* Wayside
* Fall Apart
* The Bleeding
* Into The Flood
* Your Forever
* The Silence
* Dead Horse (The Love Between Us)
* Dreams
* Don’t Let Go

Often times, we get caught up in the big releases of the year and many debuts sneak by us under the radar. I was sitting here tonite thinking and on my shuffle list, Jon McLaughlin came on. His song "For You From Me," came on and I thought I would just listen to his record. I went to my library and played his record from start to finish and his CD, IMO, is the best under the radar relase of this year, thus far. The man has one of the best voices on the scene, arguably. He is likened to John mayer often in reviews and blows Mr. Mayer out of the water. Mayer is nothing more than a monotone that can play a guitar. He has good songs but they just dont move me... The are radio fodder for little girls. McLaughlin on the other hand, can play piano and has lyrics far more emotive than Mayer ever fathomed. This man still doesnt get the play he deserves. He touches on this in his song "Indiana," which is a fantastic piano ballad. This record is at Best Buy for $7.99 and worth every cent. Check it out!

I used to stare up into the sky,
and fill the space around with my why's
but now i've got it all figured out,
and i'm embarassed that it me to long,
the simple answers in her replies,
unlock the universe with her eyes,
she rips apart my world with her moves,
oh while stealing all the light in the room

and i found someone to walk me through this life,
the brightened sun has opened up my eyes,
tonight i need exactly who she is,
we're going to be perfect

she can teach a melody to the birds,
and problem sloving without a word,
she can tell the richest man how to need,
oh right after telling him about me

and i found someone to walk me through this life,
the brightened sun has opened up my eyes,
tonight i need exactly who she is,
we're going to be perfect

and in my life,
if i can have one thing i don't deserve
then i have never wanted anybody else but you,

she can do no wrong in my mind,
so i take a seat while she takes her time,
'cause i am here forever i say,
so lock me up and throw the keys away

'cause i found someone to walk me through this life,
the brightened sun has opened up my eyes,
tonight i need exactly who she is,
we're going to be perfect, perfect

Pop music is like candy. It is addictive and impossible to put down once you have engaged it's ubiquitous sound/taste.

Enter duo, SKY.

Hailing from montreal, Canada, these guys are it! In my opinion, they are THE BEST pop outfit, ever to grace the stage. Huge claim? Sure it is. But considering the fodder filling the radio and junk in congruence with Paris Hilton and the likes of her, its a reputable claim. If you are a music snob and think every band sucks, except the shit you listen to, then read no further. Go away and crank up some Sex Pistols or punk crap, or better yet, turn up some ghetto junk.

Sky put out a debut album back in 1999 called "Piece of Paradise" that I bought in West Virginia, when it came out. I loved it and have listened to that record for near 8 years. Amazing. Last night I got ahold of their newer release, "Picture Perfect" and lead singer, Karl Wolf's debut solo release, "Face Behind the Face." Both albums are nothing shy of sugar coated, X inducing pop. These guys just make you want to fall in love. I cant begin to list stand out tracks because the entire record, all 3 of them are nothing short of timeless. I fyou do a search on Amazon, you can find these releases. Also, try ebay. The mix of acoustic/electric guitars over these guys harmonies, spiked with a shot of sick synths and keyboards, makes for an incredible pop rock ride that is surely not to be forgotten.

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I have had this record for little over a year now. I started listening to it the other day again and forgot how great of an album Fools Paradise is from Monday Morning, the North Carolina rock band. This record just makes you feel good. Straight forward rock all the way through. The disc opens with Sunshine, the video is posted above - be sure to check it out. Highlight tracks are "These Eyes", "I Cant Go On", "Dear You," and the album highlight - "Wonder Of It All." The record is strong all the way through and the guitars are soaring. Everyone needs to check these guys out!!! Buy their record if you dont have it!

..is like finding an old love letter from a person you still love and know, somewhere inside themselves, loves you back. I have tens of thousands of songs, as many of you know, and listen to music nonstop. Needless to say, I rediscover music all the time. A band that i rediscovered recently is Dakona. These guys are a great band. Back in 2003, Dakona came to Johnson City as a supporting act for Tonic, another fantastic band. Dakona opened and played at around 8pm. Tonic played at 10 and sold the show out so Emerson Hart, the lead singer of Tonic, decided to stay in Johnson City and play another show since there were fans lined all the way down the street. He played another show at 0100 hours (1am) and it was just insane!

Anyways.

Dakona.



Their debut record, on Maverick records, came out in... I want to say September of 2003. It was awesome! I listened to it for a few years and then filed it away in my case. Well, recently I came across a copy of it at a used CD store for $4.95 and bought another copy. I listened to it again for the first time in a while and remembered what an outstanding band these guys are. They are from Canada and are great guys. Ryan, the lead singer, is a good Christian guy with an amazing voice. He sounds much like Raine Maida from Our Lady Peace. This record, "Perfect Change," kicks off with a stellar opener, "Waiting." I remember this song, as it made me think of my X gf, Katie. A heart-wrenching rocker about losing someone you love. It unrequited in the way that he sings, "Anyday, anynight, anytime, anyplace, I'll be waiting..." After this the album keeps up the temp and slows down a bit at track 4, with "The Richest Man In the World." The entire record is an emotional rollercoaster that takes you on a heartfelt ride through relationships. But thats not the only source of life to Dakona. They have an amazing song called "In God's Name" that talks about racism and hate and how many people kill and hate in the name of God. This song damns that mentality and makes for a precious ballad. All in all, this record is worth every cent you will pay for it. I think it may be out of print and the only way to find it these days, may very well be, on eBay. If you come across this record, BUY it!!!!