
Vertebrae No. 5
Vertebrae No. 5
When Mische Eddins decided it was time to get the music out of her head and onto a CD she busted a move and hooked up with some of Seattle’s top talent. Along with guitarist Bill Horist and producer Steve Fisk, Eddins hit the studio to record the five tracks that would become her debut EP, Vertebrae No.5.
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On the disc’s opening cut, “Sometimes I Smile,” Eddins uses acoustic and electric guitars fused with synthetics beats, textures and other delicate sonics to create a gorgeous swirling universe of sound. Her voice is sharp but soft, innocent yet worldly, with a slight edge and just a hint of vulnerability.
On “Called to Say,” Steve Fisk makes his mark by infusing his trademark sound–pops, blips and textural layers–into the deep, translucent arrangements. Along with the twin guitar work of Eddins and Horist, the song moves with grace and sophistication through sleek pop melodies and a steady acoustic rhythm. When Eddins sings, “Time is wasting/ I’m wasting time rehearsing my lines” the song clearly resonates as one of the disc’s best.
Suspended electric guitar notes shimmer and shine against a tight acoustic groove on “Strange,” another stand out tune. The song uses Eddins’ straightforward vocal presence to express the pain and wonder that lies at the heart of all of our relationships.
Then the title track brings some gorgeous harmonies into the picture. While the song’s mid tempo rhythm walks through questions of direction and purpose, Eddins’ voice expands into a delicious space. It’s a new direction that offers a glimpse into her future recordings.
For the EP’s final cut, Eddins rewinds to the album’s opener, revisiting “Sometimes I Smile” with a new, remixed version of the track. This version takes the song to a whole new place. Dark, grinding rhythm elements cook and twist somewhere in deep space. The melody cuts through the synthetic low end with a dramatic clarity that is rarely achieved in recorded music.
Mische Eddins’ Vertebrae No.5 is a dreamy collection of tunes that melts the secrets of our hearts with expert songcraft and a synthetic/organic sound that lies somewhere deep below the surface yet high above the clouds.
Available on Apple Music, Spotify, or Amazon Music
All songs Written by Mische Eddins
Publishing: Whiney Girl, ASCAP
Released: Jan 2003
Mastered by Steve Turnidge
Cover Design by Kathleen Kincaid
The Talent…
Produced, Recorded & Mixed by Mische
Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, drum loops – Mische
Electric and Acoustic Guitars – Bill Horist
Sometimes I Smile – Steve Fisk Remix
Remixed by Steve Fisk
Produced & Recorded by Mische
Mixed by Rick Senechal
Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, drum loops – Mische
Electric and Acoustic Guitars – Bill Horist
Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Steve Fisk
Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar- Mische
Keys, drum loops, haunting sounds – Steve Fisk
Electric Guitar – Bill Horist
Produced, Engineered & Mixed by Steve Fisk
Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar- Mische
Keys, drum loops, haunting sounds – Steve Fisk
Electric and Acoustic Guitars – Bill Horist
Reviews
Oct 2003: | “Mische Eddins’ Vertebrae No.5 is a dreamy collection of tunes that melts the secrets of our hearts with expert songcraft and a synthetic/organic sound that lies somewhere deep below the surface yet high above the clouds.” —- Indie Music Review |
Oct.17.03: | “Bronze-throated singer/songwriter” —- Seattle P-I |
Nov 2003: | “This is a talented singer, musician and songwriter. I’d like to see what she can do on future releases… Take the time to listen to Vertebrae 5 and I think you’ll agree with my overall consensus. She’s definitely worth a listen.” —- South of Mainstream |
Dec.16.03: | “Eddins and her collaborators have created an EP that’s traditional and refreshing, honest and mysterious, all at the same time. Definitely a worthy debut.” — Splendid E-Zine |
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