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Absynth nyc12/25/2022 ![]() ![]() ![]() This track gives a true New York classic vibe that stems all the way from ‘20s Flapper era that shaped the city’s core signature sound that has been a staple in every major New York event. Then the record takes a roaring, bombastic jazzy turn that bring old New York midtown jazz joints and prime time New York television shows to mind, with the piano, guitar, brass and saxophone work in Bring Back Love, featuring vocals and stacked harmonies by Matthew J. Back-up vocals and traditional rock drumming styles are reminiscent of early Peter Gabriel and Genesis ballads. The track harkens classic 80s new wave with its catchy hook and easy back-beats carrying anthemic toplines. The record starts with the very up-beat New Situation which features vocals by Nina Luna. By chance, many of the song lyrics deal with hope and positivity, and combined with the album’s catchy music, it makes Diamond Field an ideal soundtrack as find our way forward. Hooks are everywhere and stick in your head – this is “ear worm central”! Despite the varied song styles and different vocalists, Diamond Field still feels like a cohesive album – like a compilation of pop hits, but all from one artist.Īll the album’s tracks were written before the covid-19 pandemic with final mixing taking place over the course of 2020 and early 2021. Careful attention is given to song arrangements – intros to draw you in, pre-choruses build, choruses soar, solos and middle eights keep you engaged. On Diamond Field, electric guitars, bass, and ‘real’ drums are combined with drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers vocals are up front and stacks of backing vocals regularly fill out the choruses.įor the songwriting, inspiration comes from many places – from ABBA to Michael Sembello, The Go Go’s to Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark. Andy has also performed and recorded with many of these artists outside of Diamond Field, making the collaboration process feel like a musical family affair.ĭiamond Field’s sound is inspired by ‘80s producers like Hugh Padgham (Phill Collins, The Police), Rupert Hine (Howard Jones, The Fixx) and Peter Wolf (Wang Chung, Survivor), whose production techniques mixed traditional instruments with the latest tech of the time. The Saxophone Warrior (Felix Pastorius’ Hipster Assassins, Fischerspooner, Lord Huron) makes a special appearance on sax, with LA’s Rodger Cunningham on guitar. All fine artists in their own right, vocalists include Cody Carpenter (Ludrium, John Carpenter), Chelsea Nenni (Late Slip), Nik Brinkman (Junica, Over The Atlantic), Belinda Bradley (Selon Recliner), Kyle Brauch (MIDWAVE, Rain Rabbit), Becca Starr and Miriam Clancy, with return appearances from previous Diamond Field collaborators Nina Luna and Matthew J. Diamond Field’s Andy Diamond worked on the album with vocalists and musicians from across the U.S., to Scotland and New Zealand. Ruys, vocalist.Īfter a run of outstanding singles, on July 30th NYC’s DIAMOND FIELD unveils their self-titled debut album of 10 brand new songs, shimmering with the sound of the the 1980s. “Every song has elements that remind me of my favorite ‘80s songs from Howard Jones, to Flock Of Seagulls, to The Cure, to Nik Kershaw, to Toto, to Chicago. Diamond Field releases an album of “21st Century ‘80s Music.” ![]()
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