Blue
Holly's Song
Running Time: 57 min 18 sec
Songs: 13
Lyrics Inside
What are you going to see on the CD? As stated, there are 4 different sections to the CD. Each carries its own story. I enjoyed track 1, Glimpse, which is simply an instrumental introduction. It reminded me of "One of These Days" by Floyd. "Quiet," track 6, seems to be a dark song about the contemplation of suicide. Very cool, but kinda creepy. "Muted Whimper," track 9, takes the listener for a walk through a killing of who I can only assume is Holly. Track 12, "Requiem for Two," is composed of a soft and pleasant piano. This is the catharsis of the story told throughout the CD.
In sum, this isn't the CD you put in if your feeling a little depressed. But if you are looking for something different, this should fit your bill. If you like the somber tunes of Pink Floyd or Radiohead, Blue maybe a musician for you to follow. I wish him luck.
This is the second indie album I've received that takes the form of a rock opera (see archived review of The Count), or in this case a "Gothic Drama." Blue's "Holly's Song," is "a murder, a love, a death, a haunting." The context of the CD is broken into 4 acts, each delving into the different scenarios to provide the listener with a story via music. I've got to say this is quite a unique idea and listening experience. Blue's music is laden with the sounds and feel of Pink Floyd's "The Wall."
