Had a chance to watch "Once" the other day with Paul, and was astounded. It's exceptionally crafted, and apart from that, the story is beautiful. If there's any hint of a musicians' soul trapped inside of you, it's bound to make you want to drop everything and make music.
In a similar current, the Understudies' EP is now available on ITunes. Check for it there, or go to http://www.understudies.net for a direct link. It's slightly re-mixed from the originals, which helps out, although I'm still not impressed with the drums in the mix. The vocals shine, and guitars and piano are great; Ryan and I kind of get lost in the background. For the bass, it's a shame, as Ryan is rock-solid; for the drums, this is a mixed blessing.. the drums on the tracks are probably the least appealing of the ensemble, so the more you can tune them out, the better! Someday the band will realize this and find a capable drummer, and then their rise to the top will be unstoppable. Really, check it out, if for nothing else than the songwriting; Laura and Mike have real gifts.
Also, go check out the band tonight, if you're around Silver Spring. DO IT.
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