Music Monday: The Ugly Suit
The Uglysuit. How have I not posted about these boys before!? And where to start! I grew up with 3 (Israel, Crosby, and Colin) of the 6 boys that make up the Uglysuit. I had class in Junior High with 2 of them, and knew the 3rd as one’s older brother. This is defiantly another band I hope to see when I visit home (OKC) this summer! The boys formerly had a band called “Corban Eldra” that was a bit more rockish.. but still had that same emotion piercing voice with deep melodies. I could tell stories for days on these boys too and all there greatness. So watch the videos below and gather some understanding for yourself. Also the boys are touring and will be at SXSW.. so make it out to a show!
Interview with The Uglysuit from The Helium Project on Vimeo.
Made up of six friends from Oklahoma Cit, The Uglysuit brings a different mentality to what they do – remarkably fresh-faced and honest, the band believes in letting loose, fostering a heartfelt atmosphere of hope and love, and works hard to shape what comes naturally. Playing together since their early teen years has given them an almost familial connection which shines through on their beautiful, fully-realized debut album.
The comfort and ease The Uglysuit shares in performing together is evident in the direction each song takes. Some start as one thing and end as something completely different, but in a way that fits together perfectly. Nothing is sacrificed and everything makes sense. “Brownblue’s Passing” begins delicately before orchestral elements take a march-like turn, leading to a finale that becomes increasingly hypnotic and epic. “…And We Became Sunshine” opens with a bouncy intro that eventually transforms into a soaring chorus of guitar washes, keyboard flourishes, and lush, layered vocals. “Chicago” brings together a more traditional song structure, a melody painted with piano and delicate guitar lines, and a refrain that can stay embedded in your brain for days.
The Uglysuit’s music is an extended love song to the notion that everything is possible, yet nothing is guaranteed. It’s born of excitement and energy and built on potential and promise. It’s based on the premise that change exists in everything, and where a wide-eyed view of the world doesn’t equal naiveté. It reminds us that we are alive, and that maybe it’s not too late. [via]
on. Episode Four The Uglysuit – 1902, Deep Ocean from Steven Hopkins on Vimeo.
This is a longer live video.. but this shows the boys doing what they love. And goodness they manage to groove to it all :)
“…And We Became Sunshine” by the Uglysuit @ the Living Room from Music Taster's Choice on Vimeo.
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