Comprised of drummer Andreas Werliin and singer Mariam Wallentin, Wildbirds & Peacedrums album Heartcore is an engaging mix of folk, blues, pop, and soul, that when put together, the end product is anything but mundane.
The sound is similar to what you would imagine hearing from a downstairs room in your home, being sung by a familiar voice such as your mother. Wallentin’s singing is responsible for evoking this homey impression that makes the listener feel comfortable and relaxed. No one song on the album can be pinned to one genre alone, and that’s what makes it so fun.
The creative approach to percussion and soulful singing make for an experience of elation that only this couple could produce. The Swedish join up have succeeded in creating a balance between Mariam’s vocals and Andreas’ unique approach to percussion that portrays the album in a seemingly simple structure, but is really a clever concealment of its intended frame.
With a wide range of incorporated types of music, Wildbirds & Peacedrums have produced a variety of enticingly dramatic ditties that range from mellow and calm ("The Battle In Water," and "A Story From A Chair"), to upbeat and exuberant ("The Ones That Should Save Me Get Me Down," "Doubt/Hope"). Each complements the other, and the end result is refreshing, original, and satisfying.
Here is the video for their track, "The Window"
Wildbirds & Peacedrums: I Can't Tell In His Eyes
Upcoming tour dates:
Sun 7 Dec 2008: Neumos, Seattle, WA, USA
Tue 9 Dec 2008: Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, OR, USA
Thu 11 Dec 2008: Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco, CA, USA
Fri 12 Dec 2008: Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA, USA (with Radars to the Sky)
Website: http://wildbirdsandpeacedrums.com
MySpace: http://myspace.com/wildbirdsandpeacedrums
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