A "take" on The Smith's "Reel around the Fountain," the Halo Benders capture Doug Martsch's iridescent guitar work and Calvin Johnson's trademark deep-toned, conversational style vocals. Leaving the typical quirkiness behind, they are able to capture something that is nothing less than rock epic. Yeah, I said it.
Take in the whirling guitars and contrasting vocals, because none of the other songs on The Rebels Not In offer the same significant statement of sound. While they were always able to make room for a purely Halo Benders sound, "Virginia Reel around the Fountain" definitely falls more into the Built to Spill camp than the Beat Happening one. At times, playful cacophonies and at others charming lo-fi, the Halo Benders are always interesting.
Song Breakdown
Best Place and Time to Listen:
Sync with your favorite 6 minutes of your favorite movie. It is amazing! And of course it works. Yeah buddy, it works with that one too.
If This Song Was a Celebrity It Would Be:
Schizophrenic mathematician and Nobel Prize winner John Nash.
Click Below to Listen to Virginia Reel Around the Fountain:
Halo Benders - Virginia Reel Around the Fountain.wma
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