the grand shell game – “Some Socratic Oath”
A Spill Exclusive Music Premiere
the grand shell game is set to release their bold debut album man on a wire in their hometown of Carrboro, NC at the Cat’s Cradle on June 11th, 2016. Recorded at the renowned Tarquin Studiosin Bridgeport, CT (Interpol, The Head and the Heart, The National), the work springs from foundations laid by songwriter eric-scott guthrie (former co-founder of The New Familiars) and is fully realized with some of the best musicians to be found in central North Carolina: Daniel Fields- electric guitar, Dylan Turner- bass/vocals, Joe MacPhail- keyboards, Rob Davis- drums/percussion/vocals, and Rob DiMauro- drums/percussion/vocals. man on a wire was produced by the band along with engineer/mixerGreg Giorgio; the album represents a break-out work for both parties. Longtime assistant to Tarquin founder and chief Peter Katis, Giorgio takes over the studio and shows his chops by capturing the raw talent and sound of the band while delivering a polished and expansive mix. Beginning with the title track inspired by the novel Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann (in turn partly inspired by Philippe Petit’s famous 1974 tightrope walk), the album poses a series of questions and perspectives via six songs within a shifting landscape of styles and sonic colors. Though individually quite different from each other, the pieces are artfully stitched together by the distinctive voices of Guthrie, Turner, Davis and DiMauro. as their harmonies soar over virtuosic musicianship, the band forms a complete impressionistic composition that defines itself differently in the eye of each beholder. Catchy and fun while also challenging and unique, it is the work of a band well worth keeping an ear on.
Artist Quote
“Beginning with the title track inspired by the novel Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann (in turn partly inspired by Philippe Petit’s famous 1974 tightrope walk), the album poses a series of questions and perspectives via six songs within a shifting landscape of styles and sonic colors.”
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the grand shell game
man on a wire
(Independent)
Release Date: June 11, 2016
Pre-Order Via Band Website HERE
Album Release Show At Cat’s Cradle In Carrboro – Tickets Available HERE
Band Links
SPILL MUSIC PREMIERE: MV WELLS – “SPECTRUM BOY”
SPILL MUSIC PREMIERE: CASPIAN COBERLY – “WONDER”
SPILL MUSIC PREMIERE: MADAME REAPER – “FALLING APART AGAIN”/”GLUING MYSELF TOGETHER”
SPILL MUSIC PREMIERE: FRANK VIELE – “PUTTING OUT FIRES”/”THE TROUBLE WITH DESIRE”
