Flambescence

About the Artist
In early 1995, Painting Daisies got its start as a two person acoustic project. Within six months, Rachelle Van Zanten and Daisy Blue Groff's material had evolved enough for Painting Daisies to make the jump from a duo, to a full electric band. Today, with bassist Carolyn Fortowsky and drummer Kim Gryba, we are one of Canada's premiere touring bands. In the past year, we've covered Canada from Dawson City to Windsor, and from Halifax to Victoria, as well as touring throughout Holland, Belgium, and the U.S.A.

The flexibility of our live show has been thoroughly tested and proven: as a four-piece band, we've played everything from forty- seater coffee shops, to outdoor festivals with upwards ten thousand spectators -- all with a great deal of success. The key to success lies in the music itself:"Daisy Groff's witty tunes about sheep and cross- dressers, balanced by Rachelle Van Zanten's more serious approach to songwriting." (Edmonton Journal)

Painting Daisies' debut CD, "Flambescence", focuses on the rich harmonies and strong writing styles of our band. It garnered an ARIA nomination for "Best Roots Recording" in 1998.

Product Description
Welcome to the Prairies version of the Indigo Girls! Or, for a slightly more obscure reference, think of Lava Hay jamming with Jr. Gone Wild. Yes, Jr. Gone Wild may be gone, but founder Mike McDonald is still layin' down tracks, this time as producer of a bunch of spare, earthy tunes by Edmonton quartet Painting Daisies. Daisy Blue Groff and Rachelle Van Zanten are the songwriters and vocalists, and the disc alternates with a Groff composition and then a Van Zanten composition. It's Groff's stuff that really grabs me. Her short and sweet piece, "Glamourized," has the sprightly feel of early Van Morrison and really showcases the group's tight, spiraling harmonies. Other Groff notables include the accurately titled "Positive Blues Funk," with its gospel-flavoured vocals and a jolting line: "I'm a first rank crazy bitch/Who blames everything on alcohol"; "The Swinger's Guide to Self-Improvement," a witty jazz swing number; and "Michael Stipe the Shining Light," which never quite reveals its verdict on its subject. Van Zanten's songs tend to be slower and more introspective, like the pleasantly spiritual "The God Song" and the eerie "A Song for Jeremy." Musically, the prominent acoustic guitars are quite refreshing and the energetic but subtle bass playing by Dale Ladoucer are a perfect complement. About the only thing that undermines this disc's listen ability is the incessant harmonizing on just about every line! When it works it sounds great, but there are moments when you wished they'd showed some restraint. Alphonse Leong

Flambescence,Painting Daisies,Indie,Folk

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Flambescence Painting Daisies Manufacturer: Indie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005USRC Release Date: 1997-09-25

Tracks:

1. Uptown Local
2. Glamourized
3. A Song For Jeremy
4. The Swinger's Guide To Self-Improvement
5. For The Boys Just A Theory- No Pressure
6. The God Song
7. I'm So Lame
8. How Am I Supposed To Be?
9. Positive Blue Funk
10. Hunting
11. Mike Stipe The Shining Light
12. Black Berets And Mochaccino

Album Description

Welcome to the Prairies version of the Indigo Girls! Or, for a slightly more obscure reference, think of Lava Hay jamming with Jr. Gone Wild. Yes, Jr. Gone Wild may be gone, but founder Mike McDonald is still layin' down tracks, this time as producer of a bunch of spare, earthy tunes by Edmonton quartet Painting Daisies. Daisy Blue Groff and Rachelle Van Zanten are the songwriters and vocalists, and the disc alternates with a Groff composition and then a Van Zanten composition. It's Groff's stuff that really grabs me. Her short and sweet piece, "Glamourized," has the sprightly feel of early Van Morrison and really showcases the group's tight, spiraling harmonies. Other Groff notables include the accurately titled "Positive Blues Funk," with its gospel-flavoured vocals and a jolting line: "I'm a first rank crazy bitch/Who blames everything on alcohol"; "The Swinger's Guide to Self-Improvement," a witty jazz swing number; and "Michael Stipe the Shining Light," which never quite reveals its verdict on its subject. Van Zanten's songs tend to be slower and more introspective, like the pleasantly spiritual "The God Song" and the eerie "A Song for Jeremy." Musically, the prominent acoustic guitars are quite refreshing and the energetic but subtle bass playing by Dale Ladoucer are a perfect complement. About the only thing that undermines this disc's listen ability is the incessant harmonizing on just about every line! When it works it sounds great, but there are moments when you wished they'd showed some restraint. Alphonse Leong

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