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Gentlemen’s Crow

Gentlemen’s Crow

Gentlemen’s Crow’s comprehensive blend of tones and dynamism are clearly noticeable in their latest self-titled two-track EP. They embrace the astounding sound capabilities of Cameron Moratis on guitar and vocals, Alex Sandlin on lead guitar, Mike Eyer on bass guitar, and Mark Rutski on drums. The evolving original indie music provided by Gentlemen’s Crow speaks volumes on their balance of transitions and one-of-a-kind musical representation. The balance of clear melody, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, drums with harmonized vocals, and intricate instrumentation pervades.

One can authenticate the forward-thinking lyrics and magnificent textures of Gentlemen’s Crow’s compositions. The extraordinary spirit of a raw indie sound alongside a medley of striking music composition are features unique to the band. The soulful vibes with idiosyncratic upbeat indie rock techniques of Gentlemen’s Crow is manifested in “Backwind,” which includes a poetic enlightenment indicating in between well-placed tonality that: “their feelings reach their peak.” The overall fluidity of notes well constructed with poetic articulations and thorough meaningful sense of place in all music pieces makes them the go-to for original indie music. Most notoriously noticed as a blueprint for any original indie band today, Gentlemen’s Crow never ceases to inspire the world of countless artists. The overall dynamism of musicianship by Gentlemen’s Crow is apparent in “All There Is” with written poetic verses encompassing a sensitively emotional style of musical expression describing that: “this is how the door swings open.” The distinctive vocals alongside the feeling of great music making of Gentlemen’s Crow is audibly discernible.

This calmly resolute and savant sound and style of Gentlemen’s Crow creates an encouraging atmosphere for all music enthusiasts to catch sight of this EP.

www.gentlemenscrow.com


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