What happens when dreams become real life?
The three Hume brothers of Evermore have come a long way since the release of their debut album Dreams. With over 300 live shows, an MTV Award, a NZ Music Award, the APRA Silver Scroll, five ARIA nominations, and hung a platinum record plaque on the wall of their home studio. It's a far cry from their humble and rain-drenched beginnings in rural New Zealand, and it all culminates in their new album, Real Life.
The writing and initial recording took place in the isolation of their Central Coast abode, an isolation the boys were not only used to, but actively encouraged. Separating into different rooms, they each had their own private recording studio in miniature, working on tracks solo before bringing them together for the Evermore polish.
After two months in the warm environs of the Australian summer they leapt into the freezing winter of inland Massachusetts, USA. Actually, the term freezing is an understatement, we're talking temperatures of minus 25 degrees and below. Keeping true to their rural roots, they recorded in the oldest studio still operating in the US, Longview Farm. Artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith have all frozen their butts off there in the past. Respected engineer John Alagia (who mixed Dreams, and has worked with acts like John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band and Ben Folds) was chosen for the job for his twiddling tenacity and his striking good looks.
"I ended up doing a lot of the recording myself," explains Jon, speaking of their time at the farm. "We liked working with John Alagia because he believes in letting the artist have freedom rather than forcing ideas on to you. Plus he's a really funny guy. And when you're in the studio for months on end your sense of humor goes a little haywire!"
Allowing themselves freedom was also high on the agenda, with the two younger Humes contributing to the songwriting a lot more heavily than on Dreams. "Instead of me writing almost everything, we suddenly had three writers coming up with a lot," Jon says. "We could have made two albums simultaneously."
"Dann wrote nearly a song a day," echoes Peter. "He had over one hundred songs - which is insane! We definitely didn't have a lack of songs."
But perhaps the main difference between the two albums is in the songs themselves. From the epic energy of Running, the band's first single off the album, to the melodic harmonies of Never Let You Go; from the dynamic rock of Unbreakable to the uplifting lyrics of Light Surrounding You, this second album has seen the band's songwriting grow and diversify.
"Dreams was very atmospheric and mood-based," explains Jon. "This one jumps out of the speakers at you. The songs are more positive and sonically, it's more direct."
"Its louder and more to the point," agrees Dann. "We're going to grab people's attention, and leave them with something to think about."
With the likes of the Beatles, David Bowie and Bob Dylan on high rotation throughout the recording process, their shift to a focus on song writing seems only natural. "We've taken so much inspiration from classic songs," explains Pete. "We wanted to be sure all the tunes sounded great just played simply on a guitar, that way you know you have a great song."
"We're the kind of band that is going to change with every record," adds Jon. "We will always sound like us, but we'll utilise our strengths as three writers."
A new journey has just begun for this talented trio, whose sounds and lyrics have taught us how to dream... Welcome to Real Life.
Our comedy, Rental Boys, has made it to the final of RTE's storyland
Competition!!! Woo! (I don't think any of us who were involved ever
taught we'd get so far!)
We need you to help us win this thing!! Please go to
www.rte.ie/storyland and get your vote in for "Rental Boys" one last
time before Tuesday the 8th! The competition is fierce so pass this is
on to all your buds.
Thanks for the add and for taking the time to check out my page. I enjoyed checking out your space!! Hope you enjoyed a song or 2, let me know? I hope you have a great week!!
It's votin' time again!! "Rental Boys" came first in the last round of RTE's Storyland competition and now we need you good folks to make it happen again. :-D
First I have to say a giant thanks to every one who voted for "Rental Boys" in RTE's Storyland competition the first time around! we made it through and came 2nd! :-) Yus!
Hi DREAMTEAM IRELAND. Just wanted to let you know about our show, this Saturday night in Dublin's Academy 2! Doors are at 8PM and support comes from the excellent Romanovs Goodbye.
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Fancy dropping down to this tomorrow? It should be a great gig, and it's all in a good cause, 100% of profits go to bands... cos all we need is love and music! ;)
Fusion would like to thank all of its dedicated artists, friends & supporters for coming along to the boutique on Thursday last.
We hope you enjoyed the show and would like to see you again soon. Feel free to forward on any suggestions or feedback you have to offer about the night.
Fusion is hosting a night this Saturday in Radiocity with Sourcecode headlining and as always it will be a fantastic one so come along.
Our next boutique is on June 28th any artists who would like to submit work be it audio visul or performance are welcome to reply to this email or contact us at the numbers below.
All art will be catalogued and displayed when an opening arises. Due tothe demand for spaces work must be submitted in jpeg format through email two weeks prior to the night so as to allow us to co ordinate the event.
We are interested in any art photography multi media displays,short film,silent film & alternative acoustic music again every entry will be listed an introduced when an opening arises.
We would like to thank you for believing in our vision and helping us along our way.
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