MARC MANNING "AIR IN THE TREES" CD EP
Drawing influence from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, Portland-based artist/musician Marc Manning has crafted a collection of songs that explore the fears and joys we fill our days with. Throughout the EP’s seven tracks, Manning (who also fronts the band Everything Is Fine, performs drone epics under the moniker Heavy Lids and is one third of the Red Weather Tigers collaborative with Tract Records label mates Grumpy Bear and Theath ) immerses you in a post-4AD swirl of guitars that are perfectly contrasted by his gentle cooing vocals. Despite the greenery often touched upon in these songs, this disc is more about man versus himself than nature. In the disc’s standout track "U.G.," the spoon-bending antics of famed mentalist Uri Geller act as a metaphor for a moment of euphoria in an otherwise joy-free existence. What the song is suggesting is that changing our consciousness can be done as easily as Geller’s cutlery parlor tricks. Elsewhere on the disc, Manning uses the wail of his electric guitar to ward off unseen forces that seem to be conspiring against him, as exemplified by the gorgeous "Storms" and the instrumental "Shakey." While the foes presented in those songs may not be tangible, the same can’t be said for "Glass," a harrowing tale of a home invasion that was inspired by actual events. Ending the disc is "Moonlight Is Bright," the saddest shot at salvation you’re ever likely to hear. But it’s damn beautiful as well. This duality seems to reinforce Manning’s ultimate message that you should immerse yourself in the good things while you can, because disaster might be waiting for you just around the corner.
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What goes on in this transitional world, behind closed doors? What is the true meaning of room service? Who is that handsome stranger?
Featuring: Matmos Dino Dinco Matthias Hermann Rick Castro Ian O'phelan Steven Miller Zachari Logan Peter Maloney Ron Volanti Jr LuigiyLuca Manuel Delgado Alex Mirutziu Marco Mazzoni Brandon Herman Damian M.M.
would love to play a show with you as well. your stuff sounds cool. if you happen to be setting up any shows in san francisco let us know, we will definetly head up that way.
Hi! Thanx a lot for the add! I heard your music on the speed demon compilation and I must stay is extremely beautiful and mesmerizing!!! Hope to see you guys live!!!
Hello. thanks for the add.Again, i really love your music. if you dig the tunes i have online, come download a free copy of my new EP! ... and i'm going to be playing in Oakland on the 13th at mama buzz. check out my myspace calender for tour dates, maybe i'll catch you at a show.
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I just got your Cd's in the mail and I just wanted to say thank you for the extra one! I haven't had a chance to listen yet but I really enjoyed your artwork! I actually still have one of y
