The Amanda Emblem Experiment brings some of the best bluegrass and soul music you’ll hear. This is one of those bands that sound as good live as they do on their recordings. Sprawling through themes that are relatable and connect with the soul, they bring out their latest EP. This one is called Farmtime.
The openings of the songs will immediately get you hooked. Soothing harmonic sections make you sail through the first song on the roster. Waterfall has that ease, the serenity of staring at this majesty of nature. The words aren’t complicated, it is an ethereal feeling of observing something that will last forever. The use of tones by The Amanda Emblem Experiment is refreshing. The distortion and gain isn’t turned up too high, there are some majestic transitions that make this kind of music so emotive.
The emotive root of blues
Of Course I Do is the second track, another soothing acoustic opening. It is a great transition from Waterfall, and creates the kind of environment that almost simulates nature. The Amanda Emblem Experiment treats this as an aural experience that transcends time. As they have made music through albums like The Last Miracle, they have also ensured that the sound has improved. Techniques have finesse, styles have been incorporated. There is still that root sound that make this band so identifiable.
As you go through Middle of the Night, you can hear a bluesy echo return. It has the mystery a track like this needs, adhering to the palpable vocal tension. A fun song, this is how you can create drama in your music. There are no visuals, but you can imagine the manifestation weave itself around you. A catchy and rolling song, from ballad styled tracks, we have reached blues infused stomps. Vocals recede into the dynamic contrast of the instrumental parts effortlessly.
Keeping the flow changing
If you want to continue riding the blues train, you’re in luck. General Consensus takes you to pretty much the 60s blues era. The slow jam is an addictive number to enjoy, and you find yourself waiting for the explosion. If you know how the template goes, you know that something exciting will tear through the poster. The Amanda Emblem Experiment creates these elements from the past while paying respect to what they’re going to represent for all music fans.
Aphrodisia soothes our doubts. Live music will live for long. There is no doubt, for everything has been treated to capacity. The lyrics are intriguing. The chords are familiar, yet take routes you might have not expected. It is exciting to hear bands fall in love with the genre, and create something that will last several lifetimes. The Committments (1991), would do this EP some justice. The timeless music fits within this theme in several scenes, and would be a great sound to associate with. Listen to The Amanda Emblem Experiment above, and follow them for more!