So here is my question - and a response.
Me ----->'I'd love to hear about what originally inspired you to make the music you do - and a drive to keep going,to be different.
Bands like yours obviously represent the more creative and inventive side of the music industry. would you agree?'
The Middle East ----> 'I think it's just music that we like. We listen to other peoples music, take it in and then make our own. I don't think there's a mystical process or secret inspiration for writing the music, it's just what comes out. We don't drop acid or anything....
Yeah I think the band is pretty creative, but if you look hard enough there's always someone who's done most of it before. I guess the music industry has a big uninventive side.'
There are beautiful female harmonies, throughout their pieces, creative and dynamic guitar work. If I could make a comparison I would say that if you like music such as Cassino, The Snake The Cross The Crown, Fleet Foxes, then you will adore the Middle East.
(I might have to update this review, make it into two parts - because there's a couple of things I really want to know. But I'll work with what I've got so far)
Having a name like 'The Middle East' was either strongly thought out, or a mere coincidence, but gaining popularity, this band has made a very good marketing move.
Anyone who wants to know more, about one of the biggest places of cultural significance today, from little Billy who has to do a History assignment for his year 9 class - or a university student who's task is to give a 2000 word essay explaining in their own words, the turmoil in the middle east and why it is what it is. Anyone who types the middle east, might just come across this band.
I hope they do.
CALL TO ACTION
http://www.myspace.com/visitthemiddleeast
http://www.last.fm/music/The+Middle+East
Buy some of their music on Itunes.
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