I can see for Myles

Tuesday, July 15. 2008

Anyone looking for a nice case of cognitive dissonance should probably listen to David Myles' On The Line while looking at the picture of him right above this review. After all, he looks kind of awkward and dorky (not to mention disturbingly like this show's host), but the moment he opens his mouth it's like you're listening to some wizened old folkie. He's got a deep, soulful voice, and songs like "If I Said Please" and "Give You Up" demonstrate that it sounds completely natural coming out of him.

In fact, if you really want to see the dissonance in action, take a look at the videos of Myles' CBC East Coast Session from which the songs below are taken. He even jokes about it (listening closely and you'll hear him comparing his looks to Bob Saget), but, as is the case with On The Line, all the cognitive dissonance in the world can't change the fact that Myles is a pretty great singer.

1. Things Have Changed
2. I Can Move On
3. When It Comes My Turn

Enjoy!

Posted by matthew in mp3, reviews at 16:32 | Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0)

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A band that is on my must see list.
Have only given "dinasaur power" a quick scan to date, but I'm sure I'll be revisiting it.

Hey Matthew, what about gettin them here in ottawa?

.....and then if an opener is needed, you know my email!

#1 cory on 2008-07-17 16:43 (Reply)

ooops.
wrong thread.

#2 cory on 2008-07-17 16:45 (Reply)

I was going to say he kind of looked like a young House from House, M.D., the FOX show.

#3 Adrienne on 2008-07-22 18:14 (Reply)

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