2012-9-18 18:53
patrickm
Secondhand Serenade – A Naked Twist In My Story [Pop Rock/Acoustic]
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Artist: Secondhand Serenade
Country: USA
Album: A Naked Twist In My Story
riginal Release Date: Sep 11, 2012
Genre: Pop Rock / Acoustic
Label: Secondhand Serenade
Format: MP3
Quality: 320 kbps [Scene] I 44.1 Khz I Joint Stereo
Total Length: 46:57
Total Size: 108 mb
After touring with Boyce Avenue during the USA leg of their 2012 tour, Secondhand Serenade has released A Naked Twist In My Story, an altered version of his 2008 release A Twist In My Story. Completely stripped down of instrumentals, the acoustic album packs more emotion than ever before. The track listing mirrors the exact listing of the previous release with the exception of a bonus song, which is sure to keep fans anxious for his next full-length. Although each song is altered to produce a unique record, fans will not be disappointed and may even be claiming the re-imagined songs as their new favorites.
“Like a Knife” opens up the album on a more uplifting note than the 2008 release. The chorus is still able to explode off of the verses even without the use of drums. However, it is the combination of this lighter tone with the same strong emotion that makes the song unique and a great opener.
The album continues with 2 of its most popular songs, “Fall for You” and “Maybe.” Both songs originally rely on heavy instrument usage to create distinct choruses. Secondhand Serenade still accomplishes this by using a piano to maintain a steady rhythm and then combining it with the guitar in order to spark each chorus for “Fall For You.” It’s the same case for “Maybe” with the exception of a focus on violins to build up the chorus.
“Stranger” continues the album and is quite arguably the most romantic song of the record. He constantly comments on the beauty of his subject, which automatically makes it romantic. But it is the increased speed and the ukulele that makes it a song that could only be described as lovely.
For certain songs, vocal emphasis takes the place of explosive instruments. Both “Your Call” and “Goodbye” originally contain endings that rely on heavy instruments to express emotion. In the new release, the exchange of power instruments for lighter ones gives the vocals a chance to still convey the passion Secondhand Serenade is known for.
While some songs contain minor changes like the slower pace of “A Twist In My Story” and the use of a ukulele in “Pretend,” others that have a heavier sound throughout the entire song like “Stay Close, Don’t Go” and “Suppose” commonly transition to a piano based rhythm that relies on either vocals or another instrument to help emphasize the chorus and convey the same emotion.
“Belong To,” the only song not originally from the 2008 release, gives a solid finish to the album with a powerful chorus that is emphasized by the steady piano rhythm. If the song is any indication of new material from Secondhand Serenade, fans are sure to not be disappointed.
With hardly any instruments to distract from the emotional lyrics and the passion that resonates in each song, A Naked Twist In My Story is just like the title implies: an album at its most vulnerable state that still accomplishes to convey emotion and truth.[/quote]
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Profile
[b]Famous as[/b] :
Acoustic rock singer
[b]Birth Name[/b] :
John Vesely
[b]Birth Date[/b] :
February 05, 1982
[b]Birth Place[/b] :
Menlo Park, California, USA
[b]Claim to fame[/b] :
Single "Fall for You" (2008)
[b]Spouse[/b] :
Candice
[b]Son[/b] :
Jake
With the heat of summer in full swing, the next stage of Secondhand Serenade’s saga is gearing up for release. Those familiar with the words of John Vesely, the man behind Secondhand Serenade, have lived through his picturesque stories of life’s ups and downs – from the act’s acoustic debut, Awake, to the fuller, and more emotionally complex sounds of 2008’s sophomore A Twist In My Story. Fans have gravitated to John’s heart-on-his sleeve approach and are consistently moved by his tales of life, love and loss that foster universal understanding. Along this journey, A Twist In My Story spawned the platinum-certified top 10 CHR Top 40 hit “Fall For You.” The song also reached No. 21 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100. With the upcoming August 3rd release of Hear Me Now, Secondhand Serenade’s third studio release for
Hear Me Now, Secondhand Serenade’s third studio release for Glassnote Records, he gives a more in-depth look inside a man coming to terms with his shortcomings and moving forward with that understanding.
“I pushed myself harder than I ever have and made a record I am really proud of. The rest belongs to faith and the fans,” Vesely offers. Those fans won’t be disappointed with this 11 track opus. Packed with tales of enlightenment, he carries us through the realization that he has made mistakes along life’s journey and though not perfect, he refuses to beat himself up over those missteps. Vesely instead chooses to take pleasure in the joys, hopes and dreams that he has fulfilled and move forward while embracing all the riches life has to offer.
Stepping up his game, John’s growth as a writer and musician shines throughout his third release. Growth spurts are evident on such tracks as the haunting first single “Something More,” which he co-produced with drummer Tom Breyfogle and is mixed by Mark Endert (Train, Maroon 5). A fuller, richer sound has emerged via bits of electronic pop meshed with the rock sounds and signature powerful and emotive vocals that are this prolific storyteller’s distinctive mark. Working with producer Aaron Johnson (The Fray) on all but the three tracks he self-produced, Vesely has crafted a much more mature record.
“Reflecting and changing, re-examining everything” as he puts it, are common themes that resonate through on such tracks as “Distance,” “Stay Away” and “You & I” or in the heartfelt “Nightmares” and “World Turns,”” about confronting one’s demons and asking for forgiveness, while finding and embracing happiness on “So Long.”
Over the past five years, Secondhand Serenade has grown and evolved from the act’s grassroots approach that earned it the coveted No. 1 spot on MySpace’s unsigned artist ranking for months on end. John admits that all artists “hope for people to understand [their art] and appreciate it, and continually be affected by it. I want this to be my career for the rest of my life. I want to be a career artist.” As with all great singer/songwriters, he leaves you yearning for more and waiting for his next step. Secondhand Serenade’s Hear Me Now is calling to be heard.
Official Website：
[url]http://www.secondhandserenade.com[/url]
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Tracklisting:
01. Like A Knife
02. Fall For You
03. Maybe
04. Stranger
05. Your Call
06. Suppose
07. A Twist In My Story
08. Why
09. Stay Close, Don’t Go
10. Pretend
11. Goodbye
12. Belong To (Bonus Track)[/quote]
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