"I dig your music." ---The Decemberists (Chris Funk)
"The music sounds lovely. I will keep an eye out for you!"
---Catherine Feeny (Hotel Cafe Tour)
"I really like your stuff! When will you be coming to NY? I would love to see you."
---Sharon Van Etten
"Little known fact: not only are The Woodlands generously musically inclined, they are also quite gifted when it comes to baking." ---Tender Loving Empire
"The truth is the music you two are creating has this sheer fragile beauty to it that I've only heard from a few others." ---Greg
"Amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing. I know I don't do the same kind of music, but that King And Queen track is Bananas!!" ---Fabrice Piard
"It really is refreshing to find such amiability, and even more uplifting to encounter genuine musical talent." ---Michaela
"Hannah and Samuel of The Woodlands invite you into an idyllic world
of warmth and inherent goodness. The deceptively simple sound, the lyrics,
and the texture of Hannnah's voice combine to show the truth in the dictum
Less Is More. Their music is so attracting you will want to place another
log on the fire and be as one in their world." ---Tom Wood
"The way Hannah's voice and the instruments compliment eachother...it's a symphony of human frailty. I love it." ---Nathan Jacquart
"I find your music to be lovely, yes, but also very artistic and creative
and it brings wonderful ideas into my mind that I had no idea existed.
It is very refreshing. Thank you." ---Jack
The grey of dripping dusk sounds forth an invitation to innocence. It extends its grey hand with a slight tremble and a quiet recognition of the disparity between its own chill and the warmth of the impending guest. Innocence reciprocates like a slow glance around the doorway that leads to a dim room, holding promises not only of marvelous wonder, but also of looming danger. And the allure of wonder prevails. The music is like the light of innocence that does not seek isolation or hibernation. It dances with gloom, not upon it. It does not intrude, it intervenes. And this light allures because it too has been haunted, yet shines more fiercely because of the haunting.
Hannah sings of longings and musings and daydreams that delicately embrace the blurred borders between heartbeat and heartache. Hers is a voice of swift beauty that hovers between stark and glow as it glides along her guitar. Samuel (Of The Isles) contributes lyrically and instrumentally to the songs that tell stories and beckon towards familiar mystery.
As wife and husband, they have spent many months together in their Portland apartment writing, recording and producing the album on their own. Amidst an aged and worn wooden desk, elusive quiet night hours, and a homemade studio fort of blankets and pillows, The Woodlands traveled the byways of one another’s souls--seeking, listening and searching for words and sounds with which to share what they found.
Your music is wonderful! Absolute sweetness to my ears. I have no words to describe the pleasure you gave me by adding me as a friend. Lots of love & peace.
thanks for your comment it would be great to see you if you come to scotland. yes the boys start their summer hols tomorrow. shetland has had some really hot days up 22 degrees the last couple of days we are not used to it! mind you the sea mist has come in so i can hardly see to the end of me nose tonight for it!! loves lou xx
Thanks for your comment. Yes, I speak Spanish. I'm from Mexico, but I grew up in the USA. In Mexico, they really like different & original music, there is a need for artists to tour there, for instane Camera Obscura, Jose Gonzalez, & other artists have been there. Ojala que pronto puedan ir a Mexico, para que toquen su musica, no se si conozcan Mexico? Su Espanol es bueno. Escuchen a Natalia Lafourcade, Ximena Sarinana, Porter, Hello Seahorse, Kobol, Ceci Bastidas, y Cafe Tacuba son artistas Mexicanos que estan haciendo musica muy interesante y moderna. Best wishes, Monica.
Aww you're welcome! Thanks for the lovely comment! Summer's just great thanks - I can't believe how sunny the UK is at the moment. I've been spending my days playing tunes in the garden - ahhh :) How has life been treating you? :)
Hello there beautiful people! Your music inspires me and leaves me feeling uplifted and joyful! Congratulations on all your success...many blessings and love to you both! ~Hugs~ Elizabeth oxoxo
Hey guys! :) I've just been reading all of the good news in your bulletin... SERIOUS CONGRATULATIONS to you! That's brilliant! Well-deserved amazingness ;) Best of luck with everything, and have a great week,
Hi ! I've juste seen your message, don't know I could'nt read it earlier, whatever ... I added you on facebook ;) People have several sides and my picture is one of mine :) Hope you'll visit France soon and more precisly Bordeaux :D
