In line with that seems to be a
reoccurring trend in my life, I have absolutely no idea where this month
went. I have posts that indicate I was around for it, but I swear that
New Year's Day was just last week. Where is all the time going!?
In any case, let's talk Jesse Elliot and David Strackany (aka Paleo) and
their work under the name of These United States. The duo have only
been creating music together for about two years, but with the notoriety
they've attained from playing over 300 shows they seem poised to break out
and capture everyone's attention on March 4 when United Interests releases
their debut album, A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden
Of Eden. Feel free to mark that day down as one to treat yourself
to a little something. Enjoy.
:These
United States - First Sight:
For the first 50 seconds of this I was convinced that it
was just another electro pop tune. It isn't, and
you'll realize it once Jesse steps in and says "With her
mouth making movements to introduce thoughts/I sat deafened
by trust." Not only is that a good line, but I think
it immediately says that this isn't something that you just
sing-a-long with and then place in the depths of you head.
It's worth pouring over a few dozen times.
Here is Jesse
performing So High So Low So Wide So Long. Live
videos tend to make me curious about what an official piece
would be like, but this one has great sound quality and is
shot in such an endearing way that I think it's perfect as
is. Watch and love.
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