Dreaming In Stereo

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Dreaming in Stereo is churning a style of music coined by band and press alike as Progressive Pop. Dreaming In Stereo is the brainchild of Fernando Perdomo, a Miami based and accolade-laden singer/songwriter responsible for every ear-turning sound and instrument emanating from his self-titled debut album. From an early age, Perdomo effortlessly gained a reputation as a high-in-demand session musician for top grossing international acts. This is where he sharpened his virtuosity as not only a guitar hero, but as a seasoned stage entertainer at barely 20 years of age. A child of the flea-market-record-buying variety, Fernando began collecting thousands of titles spanning genres and generations; from King Crimson and Gino Vannelli to Genesis and Sesame Street Fever (a furry take on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack). Reared on what can only be described as such musical potpourri, Fern developed a style of writing, performing and playing that referenced a larger musical scope than one would expect from an early 20-something year old. Amidst the international tours, TV appearances and growing personal profile, Fernando found time to lay down musical ideas that began to take the shape of something too personally branded to become part of the varying groups he played with. The result was an unabashed slap in the face of musical conventional wisdom. A collection of songs that were greeted with nothing less than glowing reviews from press, radio and fans alike. So it’s no surprise that national media like Guitar Player Magazine, Keyboard Magazine, and DrumHead Magazine took notice of the project and sang the praises of Dreaming in Stereo. And it’s no surprise that not a year since its release, Dreaming in Stereo is already in its second pressing. A college radio campaign ensued and found Dreaming in Stereo added on over 130 stations right out of the gate and in fact charting Top 30 in 17 college markets. Not bad for a first timer on a shoe-string budget. The task of putting a band around Dreaming in Stereo, although a phenomenal challenge, resulted in a cast of characters as diverse as the music stylings Fernando grew up with. The round-up includes Marisol Garcia on keys and vocals, Dave Torre on guitar and viola, Allison Irvine on violin and vocal, Giuseppe Rodriguez on bass, and Eddie Zyne on drums. The group has found itself conducting radio interviews and playing various music festivals since the release of their debut album. They’ve already even shared the stage supporting some of their icons: Todd Rundgren, Mumiy Troll, Leon Russell, Davey Jones, and Orleans. Dreaming in Stereo has accomplished in less than 12 months what takes most groups two years and they show no sign of slowing down.

Reviews
...breathtakingly beautiful. Perdomo's sensitive reading is full of surprises and absolutely stunning. --Guitar Player Magazine

1. Sea Dreams
2. Misery Loves Companies
3. Steal This Song
4. Lazy
5. Smile
6. I’m Not Going To Move To LA
7. Half Dead
8. Decisions Decisions
9. Let Me Love You
10. The Will To Love
11. Amicable

12. Part of Your Life

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Dreaming in Stereo self-titled debut
(Forward Motion Records )

If there's one thing that's evident from the outset about multi-instrumental wünderkind Fernando Perdomo — aside from the already established fact that he's one of South Florida's most gifted songwriters and musicians — it's that he's obviously listened to a lot of classic albums in his day. He flaunts his well-stocked vinyl library both on the inner sleeve of this new CD and in the accompanying video for the lead single, "Steal This Song." But Perdomo proves adept at transferring those collective influences into original songs that shine.

Traces of the Beatles, ELO, the Beach Boys, and the Moody Blues permeate this self-titled set, giving each track an instant familiarity that seizes hold at first encounter. That's owed in large part to the effusive arrangements that accompany songs such as "Misery Loves Companies," "Lazy," "Smile," and "Decisions, Decisions," all of which are endowed with sumptuously compelling choruses.

Then there's the fact that each track is embossed with a glossy pop sheen and ornate orchestration. Perdomo has a knack for creating hooks that instantly engage, boosted considerably by intricate textures.

Happily, though, Dreaming in Stereo offers more than sugary-sweet excess. Perdomo's lyrical twists reflect a knowing perspective of the music biz and all its various pitfalls. Consequently, "Steal This Song" rails against those who would plunder a musician's wares through illegal downloads. Meanwhile, "I'm Not Gonna Move to L.A." touts his loyalty to the local scene over opportunities offered in an entertainment mecca like Los Angeles. Ultimately, though, Perdomo's appeal derives from craft and creativity and a lingering sense that he will maintain this unmistakable presence for a long time to come.

-Lee Zimmerman
Miami New Times, Aug 25th 2009

Member Since:

May 30, 2004

Members:

Fernando Perdomo , Eddie Zyne, Marisol Garcia, Dave Torre and Vincent Cuevas

Influences:

Todd Rundgren, Utopia, Genesis, King Crimson, Curved Air, Salem Al Fakir, Paul McCartney, Jon Brion, Jason Falkner, Emmit Rhodes, Dave Dill, Richard X. Heyman Sascha and the Robot Swan, Jim Camacho, Adonis Cross, Jason Falkner, Micheal Penn, Josh Clayton- Felt, David Ryan Harris, Daryl Hall and John Oates,The Ark, Chris Bell, Matthew Sweet, Elliot Smith, Derek Cintron,Moogy Klingman, Patti Rothberg, Jen Trynin, The Band, Soulwax, George Harrison, John Lennon, Zach Ziskin, Beatles, Ed Hale, Aslyn, Gino Vanneli, Kate Bush, Blood Sweat and Tears, The Cardigans, Elsten Torres, scores of others

Sounds Like:

TODD RUNDGREN, THE GRAYS, UTOPIA, JELLYFISH, TEH BEATLES, THE WHO, YES, GENESIS, KING CRIMSON, JETHRO TULL, WILCO..

Record Label:

Forward Motion Records/ Aucoin Globe Media

Label Type:

Indie