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I performed as a singer-songwriter in nyc for a few years, and the album "Night Creatures" represents what i did during that time. Now i've moved on and i'm playing with chopshop (along with husband alan) on keys, cello, and some vocals. I loved writing and singing by myself (and with inspired accompaniment from devon and alan) but being in a band is WAY MORE FUN. and we rock.
www.myspace.com/chopshoponline
STUFF HAVING TO DO WITH "NIGHT CREATURES", 2006 SOLO ALBUM:
Night Creatures" available on CDBaby
Visit www.cdbaby.com/cd/rebeccacapua to purchase.
CDbaby's review of "Night Creatures": "With a voice as plaintive and moving as Harriet Wheeler of the Sundays, Rebecca Capua writes the kinds of songs that put a lump in your throat and send you into a spiral of nostalgia and wistful dreaming."
"NIGHT CREATURES" also now available on iTunes!!
More into the digital download thing? Download the entire album here at
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=192598706
REVIEW of "Night Creatures" from www.jezebelmusic.com
November 25, 2006 - 12:23 pm | Posted by DanDIppolito
It’s rare than an album is strong from start to finish. Often times I wait until I hear at least three noteworthy songs before purchasing any CD, but because there are ten remarkable songs on Rebecca Capua’s Night Creatures, I’d call it a sound buy. This intimate, emotional, and reflective album accurately and appropriately captures the majesty of Rebecca’s songs, leaving us with a solid representation of a young and highly talented songwriter at the beginning of her career.
Night Creatures is the first full length CD by the Brooklyn based singer/songwriter, recorded exclusively in the musician’s apartment in Williamsburg by herself and partner/roommate Alan Zapata. The album is predominately acoustic guitar and voice, with only sparing background instrumentation, notably staccato cello accompaniment in “Words Out of My Mouth” (performed by Rebecca) and light percussion, bass, electric guitar and a recorder solo all performed by Alan Zapata in “Robots in Love.” This recording doesn’t rely on tricks or technical flare to convey emotion – what you’ll hear are honest songs represented in a fittingly minimal way, allowing the extraordinary songwriting to fuel the album. No two songs sound alike, but all exhibit a similar expressive shade, from the upbeat “2 Girls” to the autumnal title track “Night Creatures,” comparable to varying hues of the same color.
What you’ll find on Night Creatures are not the typical song-stylings of a girl and her guitar – this album offers much more than just a pretty voice to listen to. Musically, vocally, instrumentally, and lyrically, Rebecca strays from the norm but maintains a pop sensibility that is guaranteed to appeal to a wide audience.
Very rarely will you hear Rebecca strumming her guitar. She relies heavily on steady and melodic fingerpicking patterns as the driving force of her songs. The resulting textural layers allow for equal emphasis on voice and guitar. Rebecca’s charming vocals aren’t influenced by any apparent singer – the Tori/Ani/Joni trinity seems to have passed Rebecca up. Her voice is naturally sweet and soothing without the use of additives or artificial flavoring (if you know what I mean). The melodies are the best part of these songs, seemingly existing outside of the music with a life of their own but harmonizing beautifully within the compositions. The nuances of harmony created by the relationship of Rebecca’s melodies against her guitar work are the most endearing characteristic of Night Creatures.
But the cherry on top of Night Creatures are the lyrics, often personal reflections on relationships with friends and family, introspective glances into society, and intelligent remarks about people in general - “it seems like the less people know the more they talk.” True story.
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