OWL CITY

OWL CITY

(Chip Chop Chip- Jim Gaffigan)

While watching Adam Young, of Owl City, perform; he definitely gives off a new age electronica one-man-band kind of vibe, is that even possible? If only those old men who played on street corners with a drum on their back, guitar, and harmonica attached to them knew what was going to become of their profession. Ben always pictures Dick Van Dyke when he thinks of one man bands. Owl City hails from the small town Owatonna, Minnesota. He has created much of his music in his basement and has grown a large following of fans. Who are eagerly a waiting the release of his newest album Ocean Eyes to be released on July 7th, plug, plug, plug!

We would use the term electro pop to describe Owl City; but his musical talent alone, I believe, warrants him more then to be thrown into the stereotyping that goes along with the pop genre. His upbeat back beats, and genuinely sung and written lyrics make it hard to not want to wait and listen for more. His melodic electronic tempos only enhance how poignant his lyrics can be. Some electronica bands can make it to easy to only listen because they are danceable and painless. Owl City does a remarkable job of contrasting these usual standards. I would compare him to Santagold and the Postal Service with this ability to pull you in not only with the beat but also with the meaning behind the voice. It can become hard in the genre of electronica music to find bands that can accomplish both good lyrics and a good beat, making Owl City a band to look out for because they have accomplished both.

Also a Unique thing that Owl City is in many of his songs he references certain cities. If you live in one of these cities like seattle (song: Hello Seattle) you feel a little special. He seems to have an intimate knowledge of these different regions, that just gives you a connection between you and him via his music.

Marie's Suggested Listening: Designer Skyline

Ben's Suggested Listening: The Saltwater Room