Lady Danville

Posted by Playlisted on May 18, 2009 in music artists |

Check out Lady Danville singer Michael Garner’s playlist exclusively with us…

A Taste:

Dave Matthews Band, The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie

Two-thirds of acoustic rockers Lady Danville met at an UCLA a capella group audition in 2005. The pop rock trio have since been featured inHulu’s #1 webseries “Dorm Life” where band member Michael Garner made acameo appearance. The show highlights new and upcoming artists – watchepisodes on http://www.Dorm-Life.com.

Singer/keyboardist Michael Garner shares his influences with us:

1) Ben Folds – Whatever and Ever Amen

“Made me want to be a rock star from the moment I heard his piano and purewit.”

2) Guster – Lost and Gone Forever

“I love the dual melodies/harmonies/two-man lead style with the “ThunderGod” laying down the beat. I’ve never skipped a song on this album”

3) Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism

“Ben Gibbard knows exactly what to say in the most non-BS, straight-forwardmanner. The simplicity is pure poetry.”

4) The Decemberists - The Crane Wife

“Colin Malloy tells stories like Aesop. No. Like Shakespeare.”

5) Rufus Wainwright – Want One

“He’s everything in one…a singer songwriter, a great orchestral composer,a rocker and absolutely not afraid to be himself. His piano melodies arecreative and his voice lends itself well to his romantic lyrics. Let’s notforget that the guy has like a 200 octave range. On his tour this year, hedid a cabaret style performance where he dressed as a woman and danced aboutthe stage with his full band (choreographed and all). Oh Rufus”

6) Sara Bareilles – “Careful Confessions”

“She’s got the insight of a 500 year old sage, and i think she has masteredHOW to say every word she utters. Also, we were in the same a cappella groupat UCLA. I was in awe of her then and not a lot has changed.”

7) Dave Matthews Band – Live at Red Rocks

“Listening to DMB is an experience. It’s more than just about the lyrics orthe music but rather their collective effect. and when they start takingturns grooving and jamming… it takes me back. RIP LM.”

Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

“Watching Bon Iver live was one of the most surreal experiences ever. JustinVernon’s ethereal falsetto combined with his intricate choice of guitartunings create an out of body experience that leaves you floating in the airwhile you see yourself standing on the ground.”

9) Ratatat – Classics

“The melodies and beats are off the chains. Just TRY standing still whilstlistening to this masterpiece.”

—Frances Zapanta
05.18.09