Man On Land, by Man On Land

Man On Land

by Man On Land

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1.	Oomph 07:11	info	buy track
2.	Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter) 05:16	info	buy track
3.	Lumbersexual 05:30	info	buy track
4.	I Didn't Know What Time It Was 06:35	info	buy track
5.	Peddler's Theme 05:09	info	buy track
6.	Nora's Swing 08:45	info	buy track
7.	L'Etranger 08:14	info	buy track
8.	For No One 05:59	info	buy track
9.	Late Night Snack 07:59	info	buy track
10.	Listen 06:19	info	buy track

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Man On Land first performed in 2009 at the Taylor House in Jamaica Plain, playing original music by all three members. The sympathetic connection between them was obvious, and inspired them to keep performing and composing specifically for the group. Through a decade of performing each other’s music, that connection has deepened and is clearly manifested in this debut recording. Their original music places a great emphasis on melody, narrative, atmosphere, and interaction, blending together their distinct compositional voices. The versatility and imagination of their live performances have created a loyal following in the Boston area.

On this, their debut album, the trio takes the listener through many distinct musical landscapes and shifting moods. The propulsive opening track “Oomph” sets a high bar, and is followed by a bluesy treatment of “Hedwig’s Theme” from the Harry Potter movies. Friedland’s rugged yet suave “Lumbersexual” leads to Loughman’s sultry arrangement of the jazz standard “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was.” McMahon’s martial composition “Peddler’s Theme,” Friedland’s joyful ode to his newborn daughter, “Nora’s Swing” and McMahon’s L’Etranger” - a musical exploration of the book by Albert Camus of the same name - show off other sides of Man On Land, as does their take on the lovely Lennon/McCartney tune “For No One.” The album closes with Friedland’s driving cut “Late Night Snack,” and the cinematic closing number, “Listen.”

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released April 26, 2018

Brian Friedland - piano
Greg Loughman - bass
Austin McMahon - drums

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Man On Land first performed in 2009 at the Taylor House in Jamaica Plain, playing original music by all three members. The connection between them was obvious, and inspired them to keep performing and composing specifically for the group. Their original music places a great emphasis on melody, narrative, atmosphere, and interaction, blending together their distinct compositional voices. ... more

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