"And if you travel here/you will feel it all/the brightest and the darkest/
and if you travel here/listen to your heart/and take with you what lasts forever."
and if you travel here/listen to your heart/and take with you what lasts forever."
Album Title: TravelAlbum Artist: Future Of Forestry
Track Listing:
1. Traveler's Song (3:49)
2. This Hour (3:41)
3. Colors In Array (5:40)
4. Close Your Eyes (4:02)
5. Closer To Me (4:11)
6. Halleluiah (5:55)
Track Listing:
1. Traveler's Song (3:49)
2. This Hour (3:41)
3. Colors In Array (5:40)
4. Close Your Eyes (4:02)
5. Closer To Me (4:11)
6. Halleluiah (5:55)
Future Of Forestry is an alternative rock band from San Diego, California. It is headed by Eric Owyoung, whose name may or may not be familiar to you. If you do recognize his name, it's probably because Eric Owyoung was also the lead vocalist for the band Something Like Silas, a band who became somewhat popular thanks to their song "Divine Invitation." But if you're only familiar with SLS, expect something completely new, wonderful, and different from Future Of Forestry.
This album, Travel, is the first in a series of three albums, each with a different "travel" theme. As you can see from the cover, this album is somewhat sonically and thematically themed around flight. Logically, then, these songs soar - the melody lines are big and open, the music practically breathes.
One thing I love about this release is that it can be listened to passively or actively and still be enjoyed. The songs are intricate, but never busy; complex, yet fit together so well that they don't sound that way upon first listen. Another thing I love (about FOF in general) is their use of different and unique instruments. A hand-pump piano was used on this album, as well the
theremin...
...and the musical saw...
...and always a favorite of mine, the tubular bells... 
(if they aren't on this album it sure sounds like it, and I know they've used them on past albums.)
Anyway, there isn't a bad song on this album (of course it is short, only about 27 minutes). From the wonderful chorus of "Traveler's Song" to the interesting vocal melody of "Colors In Array," to the peaceful guitar of "Close Your Eyes," you just can't go wrong with Travel.
Give the ever-innovative and always creative Future Of Forestry a good, honest listen, and I know they're bound to become one of your favorite new bands.
My Take:
4.5 out of 5 stars.
Must hear!
Album Highlights:
Traveler's Song
Colors In Array
Close Your Eyes
Links:
Future Of Forestry on MySpace
Future Of Forestry's Webstore
Future Of Forestry on Twitter
I couldn't find any songs on the playlist website, so just go to their MySpace (see above links), where you can hear songs from Travel as well as from their newest release, Travel II.
This album, Travel, is the first in a series of three albums, each with a different "travel" theme. As you can see from the cover, this album is somewhat sonically and thematically themed around flight. Logically, then, these songs soar - the melody lines are big and open, the music practically breathes.
One thing I love about this release is that it can be listened to passively or actively and still be enjoyed. The songs are intricate, but never busy; complex, yet fit together so well that they don't sound that way upon first listen. Another thing I love (about FOF in general) is their use of different and unique instruments. A hand-pump piano was used on this album, as well the
theremin...
...and the musical saw......and always a favorite of mine, the tubular bells... (if they aren't on this album it sure sounds like it, and I know they've used them on past albums.)Anyway, there isn't a bad song on this album (of course it is short, only about 27 minutes). From the wonderful chorus of "Traveler's Song" to the interesting vocal melody of "Colors In Array," to the peaceful guitar of "Close Your Eyes," you just can't go wrong with Travel.
Give the ever-innovative and always creative Future Of Forestry a good, honest listen, and I know they're bound to become one of your favorite new bands.
My Take:
4.5 out of 5 stars.
Must hear!
Album Highlights:
Traveler's Song
Colors In Array
Close Your Eyes
Links:
Future Of Forestry on MySpace
Future Of Forestry's Webstore
Future Of Forestry on Twitter
I couldn't find any songs on the playlist website, so just go to their MySpace (see above links), where you can hear songs from Travel as well as from their newest release, Travel II.
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