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Shatter Creek:
Sink or Swim EP
There are only rare instances where a combination of a solo vocalist and a piano can sound so somber and exquisite. Interestingly enough, this vocalists inspiration comes from his experiences working at a summer snowboarding camp in Oregon, thus the name, Summer at Shatter Creek. This five song EP, Sink or Swim is beautifully crafted and the brain behind the music, Craig Gurwich, is among the few and exceptional. His vocals have somewhat of a Radiohead-esque quality, but Gurwich shows he is capable of much more evocative and gentle words. The EP starts off deeply with Something to Calm Me, which indeed accomplishes the deed of consoling and soothing a busy mind. The piano parts are very steady and the words are sung very faintly, almost like a whisper. A particular favorite was Worlds Away. I couldnt help but keep it on repeat on my CD player. The melody is definitely catchy, and the lyrics leave a feeling of nostalgia. There are a few backup vocals that resonate as very dreamy and mystical. He recites longingly, If life is just a bunch of memoriesThen what are these? and you cant help but sing along. Its great that each song has its own unique melodies and creates an individual mood. Gurwich truly has the gift of making something so simple sound so gorgeous and have complex meaning. Whether youre a fan of the piano or not, this is a must-listen for everyone. Also, the full length on Kosher records is now released.
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