For all its sweetness, 13 Satellites often feels overdone, too bright and shining in its production for its own good. Brandon Schott follows Dandelion, which reflected on a fight with cancer, with the brighter hope of 13 Satellites. The Sgt. Pepper's-esque carnival of pop sounds here is full of a light joy, of a feeling very close to carefree. Schott's voice does a lot of that work, lilting with sweet, airy tones throughout. The music, which was created in a long-distance collaboration with drummer Billy Hawn, matches Schott's voice blow-for-sugary-blow. The best moments mix in...
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You're going to want to close your eyes and allow Brandon Schott's music to envelope you like a warm blanket. Just make sure you leave room for your feet to tap, because they will. " FIRE SEASON " from Brandon's upcoming LP "DANDELION" has been nominated for a 2009 Hollywood Music Award. This is particularly awesome news considering the album officially releases worldwide on September 29, 2009. Once you hear the song you will understand why it is already a gem. This is a song I could listen to over and over again with no fear [...]
After our interview, Roger Manning has continued to tour the interview circuit promoting "Catnip Dynamite" and if you wanted to hear even more from him, Phil Andrews got some more in depth from Roger in his interview from Palo Alto Pop Overthrow . There us also an interview with Ricky Free from Blue Sky Secret , a great new pop talent. Brandon Schott is an LA-based singer-songwriter who has beaten long odds and my friend at Too Poppy blog is very excited about a new series [...]
Feeling guilty right now because I forgot to do a write up about the first " Artists for Healing " event which happened on Sunday, September 14, 2008. "Turning Toward the Sun" was a special evening of music which benefited the Make A Wish Foundation out in California, Los Angeles. Three of the bands which performed a the event were Brandon Schott, Just Off Tuner and Moving Picture Show. As you know I'm a big fan of Brandon Schott and he was scheduled to perform with a string quartet! How awesome is that!? [...]
It's November 1st and you're going to roll your eyes at me and call me names for this, but I already have a holiday song for you! Actually, I don't have permission to link the track but I'm listening to it right now and it's so AWESOME! You'll remember my raving of Brandon Schott back in May (the tracks on the old post are no longer available on this site). Or maybe you won't remember but you should know he did not seek me out, I heard his music and befriended him because I was SO [...]
I don't know if it is possible for me to believe in something called a simple life. At least I didn't think it could be, but then when I heard Brandon Schott singing to me through these computer speakers. Well, perhaps there can be something simpler than I previously thought. =o) "You're day will dawn my friend, until then..." So here's what we've got Brandon Schott and his multi-talented self is the Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Wurlitzer AND Baritone Ukulale; Jason Wormer on Pedal Steel, Baritone Guitar, Guitar, Banjitar; Tim Schoenhals on Bass, [...]
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