Carnival
© Copyright-Ben Stancil
(825346193120)
Record Label: Potato Moon
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POTATO MOON is a contemporary alternative group from Grand Rapids, Michigan and is made up of siblings Ben, Jane and Laura Stancil along with father Phil Stancil. "Carnival" is their third album and follow-up to "Midnight Water". It
highlights Potato Moon's unique vocal harmonies and diverse
songwriting. The group started as a folk-bluegrass group but has, over time, spread it's musical wings defining a
new sound which is hard to categorize but easy to listen to.
Carnival is loosely based on a traveling show. It's main character is a young man living in a small town who is eventually kidnapped and made to be a tightrope walker. He escapes and, while on the run, hears the voice of God and the angels in the song Hold On. The songs on this album are as diverse as the acts in a traveling circus. Don't Open Up Your Eyes, and Will I Fall evoke similar musical colors as vocal songbirds Norah Jones or Eva Cassidy while Hangtown and Big Rain Fire sound like the country blues musings of Mark Knopfler. The lead vocal on Hold On is reminiscent of the late Tempations singer David Ruffin while Hey Yeah, Carnival and Sing Sweet Baby are molded on a moderate tempo swing. Carnival as a whole is a unique blend of catchy hooks, silvery vocals, and lush instrumentation. Enjoy.
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France could be in love with your music !
author: Antoine
"Tightrope Walker" is one of the most beautiful song ever wrote...
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author: Jessie Eck
hey! i love your music! I was Jane's roommate in Florida for our Walt Disney World internship. I wanted to support what she does, so i bought this and other cds of yours and really like them alot. Take care! Miss you!
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Great music with beautiful flowing energy, definitely reccomended!!!
author: Zac McCarty
An excellent flowing CD with a unique folky grass style. I first heard of Potato Moon when seeing them live at the Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival 2006 in Empire, Michigan. It was love at first sight/sound. They were my favorite act at the festival and left a memorable impression that has motivated me to track down all of their CD's. So far "Carnival" is my favorite of the 3 I have aquired. It is like a journey through some fantastic majical music adventure. Folky grassy blues wrapped into a unique original style. The band is now known as "The Lonely Jones" as they recently changed their name...
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Treasure worth looking for
author: Mick
This CD is incredible! It starts slow and mellow, picks up a bit in the middle and ends quietly. The only downside I could think of is that it left you wanting more. I hope Potato Moon keeps sending us their great style of music.
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