What Genre?

[skywalkersurfs]

We are having some trouble figuring out what genre our music falls under. Also, we have no idea who we sound like. People are asking us, and we are drawing a blank. Would you be so kind as to have a listen and offer an opinion? Thanks.

Heat in the Summer by The Lost Woods

 

[ReginaldPLinux]

Indie pop?

 

[Ezmar]

I'll guess. Jazz-punk.

Now I'll listen.

Hmm... Definitely not Jazz-punk. Lite-rock? It's like 60s-70s pop, a little, but with a little bit of the 90s minimalism. I think Lite-rock is the closest you'll get. It would be more easily definable if it had a guitar. Guitars really paint a nice genre. Do you have a drummer? Those cymbal hits sound oddly the same every time.

Nice Bass licks, too, by the way.

 

[WilliamSandoval]

Indie pop?

+1

Nice playing by the way.

 

[skywalkersurfs]

I'll guess. Jazz-punk.

Now I'll listen.

Hmm... Definitely not Jazz-punk. Lite-rock? It's like 60s-70s pop, a little, but with a little bit of the 90s minimalism. I think Lite-rock is the closest you'll get. It would be more easily definable if it had a guitar. Guitars really paint a nice genre. Do you have a drummer? Those cymbal hits sound oddly the same every time.

Nice Bass licks, too, by the way.

LOL! The drummer is my old lady. Indeed a real person. No compression or effects used.

 

[skywalkersurfs]

So...no thoughts on "who" we sound like? Eh? We would love to have a third player, but for now it's just the two of us.

P.S. Thanks for the feedback so far!

Cheers,

jenny lavina
drummer

 

[oniman7]

Indie Pop seems to work fairly well. Lite rock as well. Either one of those, depending on who you're talking to, should be fine. I could see the music being used in a jingle or TV/radio ad.

 

[packhowitzer]

I put music in two categories: good and bad. Yours I deem good. Your bass playing I deem really good.

 

[skywalkersurfs]

I put music in two categories: good and bad. Yours I deem good. Your bass playing I deem really good.

That is very kind sir.

 

[Papa Dangerous]

wow. I am thoroughly impressed. It sounds very very good! Kudos!

So, it is two people with bass, drums and piano? Sounds like at least 3-4 note chords... that some pretty amazing talent you'll must have for a live performance.

Hold.. I really think I want to listen to this again.. maybe I'll try and piece who you sound like...

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First listen was curiosity.
Second listen for deep analysis
Third listen because I liked
xD

I actually have a hard time figuring this out. Vocals have this weird hybrid of Elton John and Bowie, but mixed with someone else that I cannot figure out. The piano groove helps the Elton John idea. As for genre, I really cant define one. Good job!

EDIT: For some reason, I hear a tad pinch of King's of Leon. Hmm...

 

[skwee]

groovy Classic pop.

 

[skywalkersurfs]

Thanks so much guys! This is the most input we've had. We have been showing our tunes to friends and family and...*crickets*.

I'll think we'll go with Indie pop/rock for now. Lite rock sounds very Kenny G/Michael Bolton to me (both very talented, but not what we're shooting for). =)

We are recording everything ourselves, and there is a BIG learning curve, but we hope to have an album done by late fall. It really helps to get feedback and we appreciate it very much!

Cheers!