Perpetual Dream Theory
A Softer Landing
© 2005 Perpetual Dream Theory (776098176827)
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From the gritty "Alibi Room" to the introspective "Snow in September", prescient memories and hopeful expectations frame the lyrical landscape of this dynamic and finely crafted release.
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Perpetual Dream Theory's music has been described as a completed jigsaw puzzle - every piece fits exactly into place. A layered, cohesive sound is what this foursome from Vancouver achieved with their acclaimed debut release, Now or Never. The fluid, ethereal melodies of singer Eryn Holbrook and guitarist Gordon Breckenridge resonate against a backdrop of unexpected, dynamic rhythms provided by bassist Todd Holbrook and percussionist Shawn Killaly.
Formed in the late '90s, Perpetual Dream Theory began as an electro-acoustic trio, collaborating on material and playing at small cafes. The band's sound was completed with the addition of a versatile, and somewhat unpredictable percussionist, Shawn Killaly. By 2000, PDT was playing around Vancouver regularly and began working on their first album which came out the following year.
With the release of 2005's A Softer Landing, the spirit of their debut was met with the strength and intensity expected from experienced performers. The samples, loops and synths that punctuate their recorded material play a dominant role in each live performance. Improvisation and real-time remixes are textured with layers of organic harmonies. The next stage in the evolution of this band has already begun.
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- author: Nicole Ottenbreit
Relying on intricate melodies and harmonies, unconventional rhythms, and elegant arrangements, every song on this album evokes a mood, builds tension, and leads to a satisfying conclusion. The album's opening song, When Worlds Collide, explores the universal yearning for love, meaning, and spiritual connection, as does the breathtaking Supernova. Drive North and Saskatchewan describe relationships that, like the sympathetic Canadian landscape they are set against, have become flat and disconnected, and long for resolution. In these songs, the musicians strike the perfect balance between quiet and subtle, and a sound that is full and soaring.
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