First up is Songs Found Under the Couch. This collection of Richard’s introspective songwriting demos is the first Curious Automata release with vocals on every track. I really dig its dark tone and Richard’s guitar and vocals really shine, despite the somewhat lo-fi quality of the original tapes. It’s definitely music that deserves repeated listening.
Play One Song is an in-depth instrumental exploration of Richard’s song Sixteen Roses, featuring Louis Carrillo on percussion and Kendal Crews on bass along with Richard on electric guitar. Over 72 minutes of continuous music, the trio finds darkness and light in one of Richard’s best compositions. Listen to the original demo with vocals off Songs Found Under the Couch, then check this out to hear how great musicians can bring new depth to songs.
A quick note: as executive producer I shortened Play One Song by 10 minutes so it would fit a single CD. This is the most corporate thing I have ever done. I have become a suit, mea culpa.
CD: $15.00 Amazon | iTunes Graphite Addiction returns with our 3rd studio album. It’s a set of 7 instrumentals, a pair of songs, and a spoken word piece woven together to begin the tale of Sifferson. And it all features our trademark blend of jazz harmonies, world rhythms, and melodic hooks to keep you grooving. “Graphite Addiction is a strange… Read more →
Graphite Addiction will be releasing our third studio album, “Sifferson”, on March 21st. Here’s a track off it: “30 and Counting” written by Pete Ehrmann. Read more →
For your viewing enjoyment: two videos of Graphite Addiction live at La Vita Bella, courtesy of Bonnie Carmichael. More Than Mediocrity Haley’s Comet Read more →