Whitehouse
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2/17/2008 7:03:34 AM
Whitehouse on Artist Launch Magazine
Artist Launch Magazine
WHITEHOUSE
MUSIC AND GAMES IN THE
ROSE GARDEN
by Joey Stuckey (summary)
I don´t know why the band is called
Whitehouse,but perhaps a better name .
would be the United Nations,as the band
lives in Germany but with members
hailing from not only there,but also
Australia and Spain.
First,let me say that the guitar work
is the best I´ve heard this year,I love it
and it is obvious that Stephan Simon
and Jose Amigo have spent time
working on their craft.
The guitar duo of Whitehouse provides
the listener with alot to take in.From
very Western pop guitar like you
might find on Richard Marks or Chicago
album to blazing flamenco runs and
licks.For guitar lovers the guys just
got to be heard.
The songs are sung in both Spanish
and English by vocalist Jose Amigo.I
don´t speak spanish,but when Jose sings
in that language,the music vocally comes
alive.I would imagine that it is because of
the flow of syllables in Spanish is different
than English and the vocals just seem to
feel more true both rhythmically and
melodically when Jose sings in his
native tongue.
The sound of the band is unique
without trying to be that way.I love the
blend of styles they have meshed
together.It´s interesting for those that are
music afficionados,yet,still compelling
for those that are avid terrestrial radio
listeners.
I don´t know how to really describe
their sound,you just need to take a
moment and check it out for yourself;
however,I will say that you need to like a
bit of Spanish musical stylings.Even if
you don´t though,I still suggest you
check them out,as it would be worth
your while.
It´s a real testament to the true
dedication and talent of the players in
Whitehouse that they come from so
many different backgrounds and yet
they all can relate to each other and
make music,that,despite is disparate
elements,does have a sense of
cohesion.
Their current releases,Games is
avaiable where you would expect to see
Indie CD´s and it is well worth a visit to
their CDbaby page to check out their
audio clips.
www.whitehouse-music.com/
www.myspace.com/whitehousemusic
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