Brightwood.
Asking me if I like music is like asking me if I like breathing. I don't get tired of music. I won't ever get tired of music.
Brightwood is a Portland based alternative/indie-rock band that had their debut EP "The Love Antidote" in February 2006. According to sputnikmusic.com, "The EP was recorded in the laundry room of one of the band members' apartments, but sounds just as professional as the next Capitol Records release. Brightwood have consistently turned down offers from major labels in favor of independent creativity and production. Despite their Indie status, they have gone on several inter-state tours with great success." This four-piece band was composed of Andrew Brittell, Stephen Brittell, Matt Fosket, and Collin Schneider.
There isn't much information about the band in the interwebs but they have been worded positively by many listeners. And I agree, this band deserves recognition than most pop artists today get. Their sound is really captivating, the first time I listened to one of their songs I was instantly hooked that I played it again until it lulled me to sleep. They are one of the bands that makes me feel a connection, makes me remember things and just feel the song for what it has to offer you; it's really incredible how music can do that to you.
In light of that, I'd like to share some of the lines/lyrics from Brightwood's songs that really struck me the most. I haven't fully listened to all of their records but I do found almost all of them a gem.
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"This time I won't try to reach you. You're already too far gone.
Slipped past, and I didn't notice. Did we ever sing the same song?
The story we wrote in one season came to an end in one night.
And I'll wait for you. I'll become something new. And I'll sing for you. Until this dream comes true."
-- In Memory
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"In the darkest hour, and I will hold you then
I can be the constant, be your rock, be the reason to go on
In the darkest hour, I will love you
I will hold you. Open your eyes, this is the night
You're falling back to life "
-- The Night
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"I need you to know that I want you this way.
I'll take everything you are. I'll take the fall for you.
When I'm with you, I lose control. When I'm with you, I am invincible. When I'm with you, I am irrational.
And when you're near, I fall in love."
-- Surefire
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"My love, I'll wait for you, Will you wait for me?
I'm almost there.
Laid awake countless nights thinking what you might be like
Out of an ocean of faces, have I met your eyes?"
-- Conversation with Stars
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It brings me happiness whenever I find artists that are really good and has great music and lyrics. This post is a somewhat tribute to a great band I just discovered lately (thank you Spotify), but only to find out that they had been disbanded. It is such a shame that bands as great as this are to part ways, but I know that their legacy will never be erased.
xx
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