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(Taken from jamesfloresmusic.com)
Although categorized as a singer/songwriter, the combination of James Flores's distinctive voice, the stripped-down rawness of his acoustic guitar and honest, introspective lyrics create a unique sound all his own.
Unlike many new artists, Flores's soaring, subtly nuanced voice is not just a compliment to his lyrics and guitar. It's a necessary ingredient to his sound-its own instrument that Flores elegantly uses to set the tone of his songs and convey a breadth of emotions.
Flores's voice is perfectly suited to his roots-pop sound. It ranges from deeply soulful on songs like "Words I Don't Have to Hear" and "Don't Fall Away" to raw and powerful on "My Fault". There is an unselfconscious passion with which he projects his voice. This passion helps create a rich, full sound when fused with Flores's deft guitar-playing.
With his intricate fingerings, Flores's guitar whispers of the likes Dave Matthews and Lindsey Buckingham. Flores' sound is so mature and assured it hardly seems possible that he is not only self-taught, but he only began playing in college.
Flores is also not afraid to experiment with sound, as evidenced by the hints of Spanish textures in the haunting "My Fault". "I listen to a lot of different music: R & B, pop, rock, and many different singer/songwriters. My sound is definitely influenced by all of them," Flores observes. He flawlessly pairs both simple and complex rhythms that mirror the subjects he explores in his lyrics.
Each song that Flores writes is a tapestry interwoven with truth, redemption, the pain of love and loss, and personal reflection. Like one of the major influences he cites, James Taylor, Flores's songs also have a timeless quality, but one with a fresh perspective that appeals to a new generation of listeners.
One theme that reappears in many of Flores's songs is the complexity of relationships. He perfectly captures both their ecstasy and the overwhelming heartache. He understands well the indecision and uncertainty that seem to permeate the affairs of twenty-somethings..."
My man James. The band that you haven't seen (Brice and the Positrons) will be having a cd release jammy jam at the Beat Kitchen on Sunday May 18 at 8pm. 1st 25 get in free and get a free cd. 2 beer tix for all involoved! b
hey old roomie! i'm so happy for everything you're doing! i just moved back to the chi-town area and definitely want to meet up and/or see you perform asap! keep me in the loop, ok? i remember you in b-town and can't even imagine how much better and more experienced you are now!!!
Werd up...Manhattan (Upper West Side to be exact). I live up on 74th...couple streets up from The Dakota, where John Lennon got blasted. I passed Maury Povich around there the other day...he lives there. It's like we're neighbors!! Ha...
hey love the tune words...great lyrics..hey where are you originally from man ya look like ya can be from the islands like me..anyhoo take care and good luck!
hey thanks for the request! I'm listening to your music and it's great. you voice is amazing! really great stuff, keep up the good work! take care -alyssa
yeah dude i havent been to open mic in a while, damn the comedy. still doin the same sheet. i go to NC this weekend and maybe ireland in two weeks (but that may be kinda last minute). you?
Nada. Wanting to play an open mic so badly. Oh but on Thursday, I believe, that's when that JustPlainFolks show is going on. Try to come out and support if you can. I think it's at Fitzgerald's. I'll get back to you with the info. We gotta do the Ray and Damien cover. So tight. Hit me back.
