Graham Czach - "Windows"
"Windows" is tight and yet ever so fluid. It starts subtly enough, but eventually kicks into something incredibly powerful and uplifting. Czach cites Jeff Buckley as an influence, and it's certainly evident here -- especially when he hits those insanely high notes vocally. Czach works in tension and release and can deal quite a kick going effortlessly from the soft to the quick and loud. He's an incredibly skilled musician, but is also sensitive to how a gripping melody can be just as effective as an impressive guitar solo. The music is thoughtfully arranged without sacrificing or diminishing the emotion that motivates the notes to pour out of each instrument.
More after the hop.
Graham Czach - "Lost In Life"
"Lost In Life" is equally as moving as "Windows," but illustrates the influence of Soundgarden and Radiohead, two other bands Czach holds near and dear. The song progresses into a bridge that kicks up dust but gradually winds the song down; it's grand in scale with Zeppelin-worthy string arrangements and almost prog-style guitar in the vein of Soundgarden's Kim Thayil. Vocally, Czach sounds a bit like Will Sheff of Okkervil River and shows a bit more grit in his voice.
BUY: "Windows" and "Lost In Life" are from Graham Czach's new album Lucid. Pick it up here. Buy it directly at that link as a portion of the proceeds from the album are being donated to Greenpeace, Planned Parenthood, the American Cancer Society, and the Art of Living Foundation to help change the world for the better.
(Artwork: Jeff Jordan)
Lucid features Kris Myers (Umphrey’s McGee) on drums, Matt Nelson (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) on keys, and Chris Siebold (Howard Levy, Kick the Cat) on guitars.
Chicago's Graham Czach is an accomplished musician, composer, upright/electric bassist, vocalist and guitarist. Throughout his career, he has performed with some of the industry's top musicians, including Grammy Award Winners Paul Wertico and Howard Levy. He also performs and tours with the Aaron Koppel Quartet, Andrew Ripp, the Matt Nelson Trio, and Second Hand Smoke (Sublime Tribute) among others. Czach also recently played double bass on Lupe Fiasco's forthcoming album L.A.S.E.R.S.
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