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If you’re feeling frightened about what comes next, don’t be. Embrace the uncertainty. Allow it to lead you places. Be brave as it challenges you to exercise both your heart and your mind as you create your own path towards happiness, don’t waste time with regret. Spin wildly into your next action. Enjoy the present, each moment, as it comes; because you’ll never get another one quite like it. And if you should ever look up and find yourself lost, simply take a breath and start over. Retrace your steps and go back to the purest place in your heart… where your hope lives. You’ll find your way again.
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30th May 2012 (12:06 pm) - Reblogged from Perfectly Imperfect

His music speaks for itself. It’s important to support the little guy don’t you agree??

30th May 2012 (11:10 am) - By lucydrigby

Source: indiemusicreviewer.com

indiemusicreviewer:


Great music affects people in different ways.  It may relax or excite some, while causing others to dance or sing along.  Then there’s the music that is thought provoking and forces you to open your mind.  Daniel Levi Goans’ BrotherStranger is one of those albums.

Daniel Levi Goans is a folk musician from Greensboro, North Carolina, who claims Bob Dylan as one of his influences and you can hear Dylan’s influence in his music and lyrics. Daniel escaped to an old wooden library on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay to write BrotherStranger and he gained inspiration from the beauty of nature and a couple of novels he read on this lyrical journey.

Goans is a profound songwriter who should not be taken lightly.  His music will open your mind and enlighten you.  His voice completes this masterpiece of elegant music and lyrics. As his Facebook page states, “Goans leaves a peace in the footsteps of his voice, a suggestion that while beauty is often well hidden, it is freely found.”  We had the opportunity to set up an interview with the folk singer/songwriter after announcing that he would be featured in IMR’s Indie Acoustic Issue.  Here is what he had to say about his inspirations, the writing process, and what’s next in his career.

Who is Daniel Levi Goans?

I am a folk singer and producer from Greensboro, NC.  As for the rest, I’m sure I’ll be learning about that for the rest of my life.

What type of music did you listen to growing up and who has influenced your style of music?

I actually didn’t listen to a certain genre of music as a kid. My house was filled with various sounds from different sources. My dad worked with high school aged kids for most of my youth, so it was primarily whatever was popular to the adolescent teens of the late 80s and 90s and of course, a healthy dose of motown. Things shifted for me when I heard the Beatles’ White Album in 8th grade. I was stunned and inspired. Up to that point, music had provided a beat to move to and an unspecific, complicated series of emotions to sit in for 3-5 minutes. After getting more acquainted with the Beatles, I realized that I was a songwriter (or at least that I wanted to be one).  Since then, I would cite Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Van Morrison as main influences, although I listen to music all the time and have been effected by many more.

BrotherStranger is your second solo album. How does it differ from your first release, Choice Cannonballs?

My first release was a more stripped down, less involved project. In 2009, the indie rock band I had been writing and touring with (The War) stopped playing and I found myself back in NC. I began writing folk songs and compiled enough to cut an album. I decided to self-produce it, but I had only one microphone, a few instruments, and about six weeks. In contrast, on BrotherStranger I had access to quite a bit more equipment, had a few guest musicians and was able to track for close to nine months. Also, the first album was recorded in a basement in NC and the second album was recorded in an old library on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. I think the unrushed time and the beautiful, isolated setting can be heard in the sound of BrotherStrangerChoice Cannonballs is where I got my feet wet in folk writing and producing, while BrotherStranger is a more deliberate and extensive exploration of sound, songwriting and scope. Also, BrotherStranger is a concept record exploring the human experience and relationships both to others and the world around us, while Choice Cannonballs is a series of story songs inspired by my life, but not connected as explicitly in content. The instrumentation on the newest project is much more lush, percussion driven and ethereal.

What inspired you while writing BrotherStranger?

A few different sources come to mind when thinking back on what brought this album to life. First of all, the powerfully beautiful setting that I was in while recording set my imagination in motion. The wind whipping in off the bay, the creaking of the wooden walls of the library and the vast water right out of the window heightened my concept of being alone with the songs. In addition, two novels, John Steinbeck’s East of Eden and Thomas Wolfe’s Look Homeward, Angel, both deepened and complicated my thoughts about the songs. These novels both explore family relationships and the difficult truth that no man knows another man’s sorrow. The novels also capture the beauty of nature and uncrushable nobility contained in the human soul.

If you were to pick one song off the album that represents you best as a musician, what would it be?

The song “Albatross” probably best represents what I do musically. I think my wife would say “Family Name” though. Hard to say.

“Gates of Heaven” is a very relatable song about someone going through hard times, but then a lover ends up giving them hope. Is there a story behind this song or an inspiration?

This song is inspired by a particular situation that I’ve been witness to for many years, but I think it is also a story we’ve all experienced in one way or another. Hopelessness can be crushing and when we isolate ourselves it can distort our vision. Fortunately, hope is more substantial and beautiful than despair. Often as a songwriter, there is a temptation to wallow in self pity or paint elaborate pictures of our internal struggles or demons, but to write a song that acknowledges darkness in the world, but affirms hope in the face of darkness…that is what I aim to do.

I really enjoyed the track, “Guess I Better Take Off My Shoes.” The tambourine, harmonica, hand claps, and whistles give the song it’s own personality. What’s the meaning behind the lyrics?

This is a song about the interesting position we find ourselves in when our emotions don’t line up with reality. We often feel things that are not actually true. Because we can be so thrown around by our feelings, I find it helpful to try to keep a thankful heart. This song talks about keeping the good in our lives in mind even when we feel surrounded by difficulty.

What can someone expect when they attend a Daniel Levi Goans live show?

I perform as part of a duo with my wife Lauren Plank Goans. You can hear Lauren singing on a few of the tracks on BrotherStranger and, if you see us live, you will hear her hauntingly glorious voice on every song. In the live show we are exploring the space and rhythm of these songs by way of stomping our feet, sparse harmonica, tambourine and lots of vocal harmony.

What is next for Daniel Levi Goans?

First of all, we are releasing a new EP (www.daniellevigoans.bandcamp.com) on June 1! Secondly, we will be on the road for the next few months pretty consistently. We are fired up about performing a few times in NC this week. One of which, I am thrilled about. We are doing a show on Bob Dylan’s birthday to celebrate the many contributions he has made to music. We’ve got five bands performing and we will each be covering at least one Dylan song during our sets, and we will close out the night in a sort of “We are the World” performance of a few of Dylan’s tunes! Should be wonderful. For the rest of the summer we will be writing while touring up and down the East Coast. We hope to start pre-production on our next album this coming December or the first of next year.

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars!
Album: BrotherStranger
Release Date: September, 2011 (Another Side EP will be released in June 2012)
Genre(s): folk, indie folk, singer/songwriter
Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Members: Daniel Levi Goans, Lauren Plank Goans (vocals, tambourine, harmonicas)
Website: www.daniellevigoans.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/daniellevigoansmusic
MySpace: www.myspace.com/daniellevigoans
Twitter: www.twitter.com/daniellevigoans

29th May 2012 (11:47 pm) - Reblogged from IMR Magazine - Indie Music Reviewer

Meet Buddy and Chloe, my two cats I rescued. Chloe was from the humane society, and Buddy we found on the side of the road. I feel like with all that is going on with the world today, sometimes we forget about the little critters who can’t help themselves. I’m sure you see cute videos everyday of dogs and cats and think, ‘How cute I want one!’ but never do anything about it. There are hundreds of animals that get put to sleep just because there are too many in shelters and they can’t all be taken care of. Please be responsible. Only adopt if you know you are going to be able to take care of it FOREVER. Maybe you can’t adopt for whatever reason, but you can still help out by donating your time and money. There are a million ways to help, the important thing is to just pick one and do it :)

That was your public service announcement for today, Peace to all

24th May 2012 (11:47 am) - By lucydrigby

Source: garagedump

This is worth a read, and re-read everyday.

21st May 2012 (1:01 pm) - Reblogged from Garage Dump

Need some new music in your life? Indie Overdose is here to save the day! 15 tracks from bands all around the world and they are all rockin’. Check them out, share and spread the love <3

16th May 2012 (10:20 am) - By lucydrigby

thedailywhat:

Post-Apocalyptic World of the Day: Lucie &amp; Simon, a self-taught artistic duo out of France, have traveled the world photographing major metropolitan areas — such as Times Square and the Louvre — without signs of life. Their technique involves using a neutral density filter that allows for extra-long exposures, which removes moving objects like people and cars.
Don’t miss the rest of their series, Silent World, or the short film that pairs their images with music.
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Source: thedailywhat

thedailywhat:

Post-Apocalyptic World of the Day: Lucie & Simon, a self-taught artistic duo out of France, have traveled the world photographing major metropolitan areas — such as Times Square and the Louvre — without signs of life. Their technique involves using a neutral density filter that allows for extra-long exposures, which removes moving objects like people and cars.

Don’t miss the rest of their series, Silent World, or the short film that pairs their images with music.

[twistedsifter]

1st May 2012 (1:00 pm) - Reblogged from The Daily What

It’s that time again!

Have you heard our Indie Overdose compilations? They are pretty sweet. 15 tracks, all great in their own way. Bands from around the world submit and it’s really an amazing thing to find such true talent. It’s that time again for YOU to submit your music as well (yes, I’m talking to you!) If you want your music to be heard by lots of new ears (FYI we just hit 10,000 likes on Facebook) submit a song! We are also working on a special Acoustic album so all you acoustic folks feel free to submit to that as well! You can submit to both, and even if you’ve had your music featured in our magazine you CAN STILL SUBMIT!  Ready for the email addresses? Here we go..

indieacoustic@indiemusicreviewer.com.

overdose@indiemusicreviewer.com 


Peace, Love, and all that good stuff!

Anyone else remember this? Juliette is kind of brilliant don’t you think?

“I wipe my face off and give your kisses back baby”

Love it

23rd Apr 2012 (9:56 pm) - By lucydrigby

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22nd Apr 2012 (9:07 pm) - Reblogged from meeeeeeeeeth