Shining Brightly
Posted May 07, 2008
By IronJedi,
Shine Through The Stars, the latest release from indie label OMG band Chasen, is sure to put Greenville, South Carolina on the musical map. Chasen's contagious blend of folk/pop rock is the perfect synthesis of Jars of Clay and Caedmon's Call, with just a touch of the southern styling of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
With namesake Chasen Callahan handling lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Evan Silver on electric guitar, and Aaron Lord on drums, this trio produces some of the most enticing folk-flavored pop rock in recent memory. Rhythmic reinforcement is ably provided by bass, piano, B3 synth, banjo, fiddle and percussion studio musicians. Their buoyant sound is further enhanced by live strings provided by the inclusion of viola, violin and cello courtesy of the renowned Nashville String Machine.
It is obvious that the three friends that make up Chasen love to create music together; their tunes are infused with an upbeat lightheartedness yet still communicate something profound. Fans of modern rock/worship bands Starfield, Ruth, Foolish Things, Robbie Seay Band, Big Daddy Weave and Telecast will find something to brighten the gloom of recycled pop music with Chasen's Shine Through The Stars.
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