& Garfunkel right? And then that
Kruder & Dorfmeister album cover comes to mind and then of course
Kings Of Convenience... or, maybe not. For some reason I'm convinced Ginsburg & Herman's conception had more to do with Thom Yorke releasing his electronic, solo album Eraser. Not that they sound anything alike, it's that
I imagine they also needed to explore a new creative outlet for songs other than that of the conventional band, the duo also being part of the unfairly unknown Fly Paper Jet.
There is the more subtle similarity of approach though – a sensitive musician will use the computer in the same way as any instrument to produce music of emotional depth – with care, with melodic beauty, with a giving of themselves. Melancholic, lyrically rich folk songs fleshed out with great guitar playing and instrumental arrangements, Ginsburg & Herman's 3 song EP deserves headphones. Try and resist the cool rippling rhythms of Rider In The Night Time as it lulls you into its tranquil travelogue. Listen to how the double bass kicks in full fat at the top of the second verse in the Calexico-esque Ship In The Desert, the looped brush shuffle, electric crunch and killer Wurlitzer driving us through its emotional wilderness. Or the dry waltz of Dangling Man with it's tired of life vocal delivery drawing you into its existential yarn – these are soundscapes impeccably rendered, these are songs you should hear.
http://www.ginsburgandherman.com/
Watch Ari Kruger's promo video for the duo called Squash below, it's brilliant! Record store pic by Jonx Pillemer.
Lance Herman (vocals, acc-guitar), Josh Ginsburg (e-guitar),
Shane Cooper (bass), Lee Thomson (trumpet), Jason Reolon (keys).
All songs copyright of Ginsburg & Herman. Recorded / engineered by Matt Alison at Dockyard Studios.
Mixed by David Langemann. Post production by Ginsburg & Herman and Paul Ressel.
3 songs (EP) by GinsburgandHerman
Ginsburg & Herman - Squash from Ari Kruger on Vimeo.
