So, if I've written 16 posts and I have 16 followers, does that mean that this post (the 17th) gets me another follower? Oh I hope, I hope!! ;)
Today is about... well, I don't really know how to classify this guy. His name's Newton Faulkner. It's mostly acoustic but it's not like Jack Johnson-ish stuff. It's mostly up-beat and perky. Kinda his own sound... Listen especially to his guitar work. He strums, picks and thumps on his guitar interchangeably which 1) takes an enormous amount of skill and 2) sounds just plain AWESOME. Also, you really NEED to listen to more than just these songs so I'll throw a few more on the Grooveshark playlist. But at least give these ones a listen. Enjoy!
Intro/To the Light- Although they're separate tracks on Grooveshark, you need to make sure to listen to them back to back so as not to interrupt the awesome-ness.
I Need Something
All I Got- "I gotta have more COWBELL!!" :) @1:00 ish
Teardrop- kicks in @ 1:30 ish... cool.
Gone in the Morning- Warning: this one will get stuck in your head very easily if you let it... (I know I already put it on Facebook but it's still a good song)
People Should Smile More
Here's a video of him playing into the light: (looks like he plays his guitar much like a funk/ slap bass player)
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i listened to a pandora station based on one of his songs for the better part of today. GREAT!
ReplyDeleteloving newton faulkner at the moment, i agree he is incredibly skillful
ReplyDeleteif you like him take a look at ed sheeran pretty similar but more rap- really cool ;)
nice blog x