Get off on a CoolBlueExit...
author: Mark Uricheck-FOX 56/WB 38-NEPAtoday.com
NORTHEASTERN, Pa. - Hypnotic, melancholic, brooding, surreal. These are all perfect words to describe the music of CoolBlueExit.
CoolBlueExit is the brainchild of Falls based musician James Schappert. Schappert's time as both a performer and audio engineer come into play when talking about his CoolBlueExit project. As James says, he wanted to create music that was both focused and interesting; check and check. Listening to the music, it's evident that the composer knows a little something about writing and turning the knobs too.
CoolBlueExit's latest offering, an EP titled Winners, treads a fine line between experimental electro-pop music and full on trance inducing hypnotica. It's really something that must be experienced. If ever there was music that can make you become unconscious of your surroundings and take you to a whole new reality, this is it.
From the first track on Winners called Collide, it's not hard to think of David Bowie's more experimental moments. James' voice has got a certain Bowie-esque quality, with a mixture of early 80's British new wave vocal style; The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler also comes to mind. Collide has a certain lush beauty that transcends the experimental nature of the music. And while the music might be considered experimental, the lyrics on the Winners EP are filled with simple, timeless images of love found and lost, redemption, and explorations of the soul.
The next track, Heaven's Not In It, forays into more of a minor key, darker territory. The song's a lament of a relationship that is just going through the motions, looking back and seeing things weren't really as happy as they seemed. From there is In the End, with a haunting, whispy keyboard intro. This song has a solid groove over the sparse instrumentation; actually, a solid little groove prevails over the entire album. James Schappert has a knack for programming a drum loop.
The Darkest Sky follows, taking a more aggressive tone both beat-wise and vocally. This one features some great atmospheric keyboard playing to create a fine sonic landscape. The album's title track is next, it's a dark classical sounding piece with only voice accompanied by keyboard/piano. The music is in contrast to the lyric content on this one; the lyrics convey a positive uplifting sentiment: "We are winners, we light up the night sky." This song was actually featured on a compilation album for a 9/11 tribute.
A lively, melodic track called Surround Me is up next here. The song conjures up images of a dream-like state, almost sensual. Closing out the album is You Are Beautiful, perhaps the most straight-up pop in this collection of songs. An ode to a special loved one, this track is vibrant in its use of layered keyboards.
The Winners EP sees James Schappert and CoolBlueExit finding a niche and not being afraid to create music that's passionate and intriguing. There are no boundaries in the music of CoolBlueExit, which is why it will likely appeal to a broad range of tastes.
CoolBlueExit recalls a time when British synth-based music ruled MTV; circa 1981-82, but ultimately this music is fresh and vibrant. It's something different than today's mainstream, and it offers a different perspective. It lets the listener take a step back from what's currently in vogue in today's music scene and clear your mind for a bit.
In music, it's great to be able to push the reset button every once in a while.
Visit the world of James Schappert at www.CoolBlueExit.com and experience this music for yourself.
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A WINNER,your song Surround Me,Engulfed Me.Now we Surround YOU!
author: colbyodonis.com
Your song "Surround Me" This song captures what we are trying to put together, for the September 11th Tribute Compilation album. We at Future Icon Records salute you.Your song will be featured prominently on the 9/11 tribute album.Theirs something haunting me about the way you sing its on a level that i can't explain like Deja Vu . Yes their will be a nationally sponsored tour by F.D.N.Y. to promote the W.T.C. Memorial you will be Forwarded all the info by late July.Hope you can make it lots of T.V.,Radio,newspaper and mags.All expenses and per dium.BUCKLE-UP.This THUNDERBOLTS for YOU.
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