For an artist with a reputation for putting on an excellent live show, the challenging part is often translating that raw, live energy into the studio for albums and singles. George Montague, a modern funk-pop songwriter whose live gigs showcase his excellent talent to every growing audiences, proves on his upcoming releases that it can be done, while also adding the sheen and slickness that studio recordings afford.
First up, single ‘Lost’ is a slick pop track based around acoustic guitar. And though undoubtedly captured in the studio, the upbeat, mid-tempo pace does a great job of encapsulating his live appeal. Later this summer comes a new album, and having been lucky enough to hear a full preview, I can confirm that trend continues, with neat studio touches embellishing an LP which is full of guile and invention.
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For more, head over to the George Montague website - http://www.georgemontague.com/. You can also pre-order the album (well worth it) from iTunes and Amazon. Last but not least, there are a host of live dates coming up.
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