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Free Song Alert - Barr Brothers 'Old Mythologies'

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Day 7.... A week's worth of free music so far on my quest to share free music once a day until I run out of sources.  Today's band is the Barr Brothers. 

There have been limited comments on the free songs so far, but I'm thinking it's just because you're overwhelmed by the excellent tracks you are receiving.  But, maybe you don't feel the same way I do about what you are hearing.  I know how you feel though.  On the March 2012 installment of Amazon artists on the Rise, I only found one song out of nine that I enjoyed.

That lone sonic winner was 'Old Mythologies' by the Barr Brothers.  The song sits amongst a quartet of beauties on the Barr Brothers self titled debut, joining 'Beggar in the Morning', 'Ooh Belle', and 'Give The Devil Back His Heart'.

The Barr Brothers - Old Mythologies (Live on KEXP)

The song combines Brad Barr's calm Garfunkel-like vocals, with Sarah Page's soothing harp playing.  While, the lead single 'Beggar In the Morning' is also chill, don't expect The Barr Brothers to be a total nap soundtrack.  Immediately following 'Old Mythologies' is 'Give The Devil Back His Heart' showing off the complexities of Sarah Page's harp playing, combined with Andrew Barr's percussion, and Brad Barr's skills on guitar.

Check out the band's mailing list, as at one time it triggered a download of 'Beggar In The Morning'!



If it doesn't, at least you'll get a heads up on the Montreal quartet.  Consider checking them out on tour this spring (Check out their tour page!). The tour starts 4-4-12 in Los Angeles for 7 West coast dates.  It also includes a trip across the pond and dates in Boston, NYC & DC in May!! Of course the tour also brings festivals throughout the summer!  I am hoping the schedule fills out a little more and I catch another show in Philadelphia.  The last one was beyond expectations and I would be willing to see a show as half as good.  (read the December review at World Cafe Live)

If you are still not sold, try this live bike store video.  Andrew Barr can use anything for percussion.  This time he uses bicycle wheels!  The video really picks up around the 2 minute mark



The Barr Brothers - Give The Devil Back His Heart (Live on KEXP)



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