entheos
entheos
© 2004 alison and carl shepard (659696076228)
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acoustic folk pop with deep trip-hop grooves
tracks
- 1 ice strings
- 2 i fly
- 3 pass
- 4 mecca
- 5 soul kiss
- 6 electrify
- 7 completely welcome
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"Dream Pop"
A love for deep grooves anchors entheos while they dress their songs with shimmering acoustic pop hooks. Tight melodic vocal harmonies evoke the popular Greenwich Village sounds of the 1960's, while indie rock and Britpop inform their music. entheos claims influences as diverse as Coldplay, 311, Doves, Muse, Massive Attack, Air, and the Beatles.
Dream Pop best describes their actual musical niche, earning entheos superlative comparisons to Mazzy Star, Everything but the Girl and Mojave 3.
Who's who?
Carl Shepard - vocals, guitars, bass, programming
Alison Shepard - vocals, percussion, keyboard
This brother and sister team have been singing together since grade school. "For us, performing together is a really natural thing," says Carl. "It's a kind of dynamic conversation, between each other and our audience. Though I'm also a visual artist, I realize that words and music are sometimes a more powerful form of communication," Alison explains.
Duos and Dichotomies
Listening to the band you get a sense of their expansive emotional territory:
Bliss and sorrow, sadness and wonder.
College professors would call this a dichotomy, or perhaps even a paradox.
But Alison and Carl aren't seeking intellectual answers. entheos is looking
to pull something deeper from their passionate audience, something from within, using sound.
entheos and Etymology
Spirit and enthusiasm are energies the band and their audience share for one another, and also contribute to the meaning of entheos, both as a word and a musical force. entheos has in fact, derived their name from the greek etymological root of the word, enthusiasm.
Because of that spirit and enthusiasm, entheos enjoys a growing and returning crowd. For the band, playing to their audience isn't just another gig. "It's a real event, a happening," Carl says. Continues Alison, "It's something special. We're making an authentic connection with our audience every time."
Interested in booking entheos?
Please contact entheos via email: entheos@entheosmusic.com.
or entheosmusic@yahoo.com
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Soul soothing licks and great vocals. I needed this c d. Thanks entheos
author: Ben CastilleI could tell when I first heard entheos that a lot went in to making this music because so much comes out when I play it. This CD provides acoustic strings and harmony like poetry in sound. A truly unique musical experience. Buy one and it will cradle you in a positive. Ben Catille, author, Texas USA.
- author: vicki hildebrandt
I like listening to this cd because it takes my mind to a very peaceful place. Good music to listen to when you just want to chill.
free your spirit and I fly with ice strings
author: Paul RoseThe great thing with albums is they're easy to throw, like a frisby. So if you get a bad one, you can wiz it out the window and see how far it'll fly. It's Always Fun! But Seriously, let me tell you. This bro-sis duo bring out a coordinated sound that glides you from sweet harmonies and rich accoustics, into the embrace and experience of Entheos. -Wonderful Work -throwing like a frisby, is not recommended or neccessary for this album
Beautiful...
author: Susan KemmeHauntingly ethereal, beautiful...I will never get tired of listening to this cd. For me, it is about a personal evocation of emotions and feelings each time I listen. I have heard these songs live (which I highly recommend) but having the opportunity to play them whenever I would like is wonderful. I always come away with a contemplative attitude, thinking about my life and the special people in my life, as well as the connection we have to others in this world. I think we all need music like this in hopes of reminding us of what we have in our lives and how truly lucky we are. I highly recommend this cd!
This cd is one to get!!
author: Joe SolomonEver sence I got my cd I have been listening to it very often. The harmonious songs done by entheos are ones that can take you to that spot in your dreamy mind. This cd is one to be had by all collectors of awesoume music. Songs like ice strings can give you goosie bumps. Soul kiss is another fave of mine. 2 thumbs up on this one, it will not disapoint.