6 Day Riot, Bring on the Waves
An almost discordant ukulele enters as the song “Gerald the Glider” begins. Its upbeat tempo brings excitement, while the melody sparks unrest. Tamara Schlesinger sings with a clear and pure sound. I believe there to be religious contexts related to the song, especially with the lyric “Together we stand, together we pray. More hands than faces in this world we did create.” Although, the following chorus, “But don’t stray, stay tied to this wire of mine,” makes me think she is being ironic. This is what is great about 6 Day Riot- so many meanings can be found within one simple song.
Based on the four sample tracks 6 Day Riot has featured on their Myspace, I can confidently say the EP, Bring on the Waves, will do just that. They will rock the boat, but manage to keep everyone on board smiling. Witty lyrics and their acoustic, old world charm will instantly win over listeners for life.
Jenna Avery-Lawyer
The UK tidal force, 6 Day Riot, defines their genre of Folk Pop, and possibly creates a genre of their own; Gypsy Acoustic. Their lyrics read like poetry, and are open to the interpretation of the listener. Because of the versatility in their words, many meanings can be realized when listening to these beautiful slices of the old world.
The four tracks featured on their Myspace, from their 2008 EP, Bring on the Waves, showcase a darker, more introspective tone than their previous recordings on the 2007 release of Folie a Deux. While they have taken on a serious tone with the slightly deeper lyricism, they still maintain a joy that is prominent throughout the four tracks. I sense a theme that is based on battles and victories. Whether it is joy for joys sake, or the joy of resistance, they are ever-smiling.
An almost discordant ukulele enters as the song “Gerald the Glider” begins. Its upbeat tempo brings excitement, while the melody sparks unrest. Tamara Schlesinger sings with a clear and pure sound. I believe there to be religious contexts related to the song, especially with the lyric “Together we stand, together we pray. More hands than faces in this world we did create.” Although, the following chorus, “But don’t stray, stay tied to this wire of mine,” makes me think she is being ironic. This is what is great about 6 Day Riot- so many meanings can be found within one simple song.
“The Last Stand” is an epic send off, and doesn’t shy away from the theme of battle. The band is marching in their gypsy army, off to defend the honesty of their music. The profound trumpet sounds, while the militant percussion steadily holds its rhythm; both announcing the impending battle. The Spanish horn paints an image of a stand-off at sunset. Orange and red lights shine on the desperado they have created with their sound. It’s now or never. They unite as one voice, linking arms to create a wall of sound. They fade with the sun as it disappears behind the horizon.
Based on the four sample tracks 6 Day Riot has featured on their Myspace, I can confidently say the EP, Bring on the Waves, will do just that. They will rock the boat, but manage to keep everyone on board smiling. Witty lyrics and their acoustic, old world charm will instantly win over listeners for life.
BAND MEMBERS:
Tamara Schlesinger: vocals, guitar, ukulele, tenor guitar, glock,
Caspar Riis: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
John Beyer: double bass, guitar, vocals
Daniel Deavin: drums, percussion, shouting
Andy Watts: trumpet, guitar, percussion, vocals
On the recordings and sometimes joining us live:
Sophie Loyer: violin, saw
Sean O'Brien: accordion
Caspar Riis: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
John Beyer: double bass, guitar, vocals
Daniel Deavin: drums, percussion, shouting
Andy Watts: trumpet, guitar, percussion, vocals
On the recordings and sometimes joining us live:
Sophie Loyer: violin, saw
Sean O'Brien: accordion
Stay tuned for more about 6 Day Riot, as we will be featuring the band sometime in July.
6 Day Riot...the MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/6dayriot
Here is some live footage of 6 Day Riot performing their track, "Sky Father," which can also be heard on their Bring on the Waves EP:
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