Melodic mojo. Ethereal bliss. Sway is a sophisticated, sonically
adventurous modern rock debut that's at once gorgeous, deep and
fragile.
Driven by melody, embellished with sumptuous arrangements,
and anchored by emotionally acute lyrics, Sway is the moving
solo CD debut by Michael Lord, a remarkable new singer.songwriter
and multi-instrumentalist who draw quiet strength and inspiration
from volatile relationships, intimate moments and invisible
scars. Make Soundwaves!
Throughout his self produced CD, Lord paints his delicate heartfelt
songs with lushly texture layers of sound. With soaring melodies
always at the core, he creates engulfing soundscapes by instrument
after instrument, and by dubbing his own three-and-four part
harmonies. Most all of what you hear is him: guitars, piano,
loops, percussion and Lord's seductive vocals hat rival anything
you've heard.
"I'm
endlessly inspired by what can be done with the piano," says
Lord, a classically-trained pianist and drummer from the age
of five until his teenage retro discovery of the British Invasion.
The California native has since jammed in garage bands and major
label groups, but it wasn't until he worked with producers like
T-Bone Burnette and Eric Valentine (Queens Of The Stoneage, The
Lost Prophets) that he began exploring new writing and production
techniques, uncovering his own melodic voice and gift for powerful
arrangements. His work as recently been featured in TV and film,
including "Las Vegas," MTV's "Laguna Beach," and
the upcoming 4th season of "Alias" (Holding My
Beath is played in Detente).
Sway features guest appearances from guitarist Yogi of The Wallflowers,
master drummer Matt Laug (Alanis Morisette, Lifehouse, The New
Radicals), and The Section Quartet, the premier rock 'n' roll
string ensemble (Fiona Apple, Wilco, Christina Aguilera, Jon
Brion, David Bowie, A Perfect Circle).
The CD's bonus video
for "Come To Me" was shot by
Zalman King (9 1/2 Weeks, Red Shoe Diaries), directed by Kathleen
Kinmont, and features Terminator 3's Kristanna Loken.
No wonder Michael Lord's intense yet tender poignancy has begun
to find an audience. Critics are moved by Sway, hailing it as:
"Ideal,
pristine and absolutely glorious swirly bliss for the pop
fanatic..." - CD Baby
"Deliciously
well-crafted - and an impressive debut..." -
Splendid Magazine
"A
must for all lovers of the atmospheric side of rock..." -
Melodic Net
"A
full harmonic sonic force..." -
Pop Bang Radio
Come along
for the ride. Just breathe is and sway.
To learn more
about Michael Lord, please click
here to visit his official website. |
