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The Complements

More music at www.myspace.com/kevvyz

About Me

The Complements weave songs of delicious harmonies and bittersweet lyrics, with a roots vibe and a crackling pop twist. Their CD "Something Like Happiness" has been featured on U.S. radio and according to Now Magazine "...bristles with tight harmonies and solid accompaniment…strong writing avoids the sappy cliches that bogs down lesser breakup discs."Produced by Gregg Lawless and mixed by Scott Lake, the recording also features the talents of drummer Mark Kelso (Pete Townsend, Shania Twain), bassist John Dymond (k.d. lang, Bruce Cockburn), and keyboardist Steve Klodt (Amanda Marshall, Jeff Healey)."... a slick combination of acoustic rhythms and 12-string electric guitars that instantly recall Roger McGuinn and Tom Petty ... definite gems, whether you base your criteria on songwriting or performing." (BEING THERE MAGAZINE)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/16/2005
Band Website: thecomplements.com
Band Members: Kevin Zarnett - Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica
BOB DYLAN DREAM & I FELL ASLEEP IN MY CLOTHES Produced by Scott Cooper & KZ

--Featuring--
Nurit Suzana: Vocals // Mark Kelso : Drums // Dennis Keldie: Hammond B3
SWEET SORROW & JUST ANOTHER SAD SONG

Produced by Gregg Lawless

Nurit Suzana - Vocals
--Featuring-- Mark Kelso : Drums // John Dymond: Bass // Steve Klodt: Hammond Organ, Piano, Accordion // Gregg Lawless: Electric Guitars, Tambourine
Influences: The Jayhawks , The Blue Shadows, Paul Westerberg, Josh Rouse , Jackson Browne, Bugs Bunny, Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, Paul Simon, Sam Phillips, The Band, Patty Griffin, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, The Kinks, The Jam, Paul Weller, Steve Forbert, Otis Redding, Big Star, Gram Parsons, Elvis Costello, Wilco, Nick Drake, Joe Henry, The Zombies, Pat MacDonald, Michael Penn, Marshall Crenshaw, Ryan Adams, Squeeze, Carole King, Marc Cohn, Crowded House, The Beatles, David Mead , Edie Brickell, Beach Boys, Superdrag, Kris Kristofferson, Marvin Gaye, Nick Lowe, Gregg Lawless, The Louvin Brothers, Gerald Collier, Duncan Sheik, Stray Cats, Counting Crows, Eddie Cochran, Pete Yorn, P.F. Sloan, Jim Croce, Harry Nilsson, Tracy Chapman, Loudon Wainwright III
Sounds Like: Blue Rodeo, The Jayhawks, The Wallflowers, Simon & Garfunkel, Tom Petty, The Byrds, The Pretenders"...their EP bristles with tight harmonies and solid accompaniment...strong writing avoids the sappy cliches that bogs down lesser breakup discs."
(NOW MAGAZINE)"...topped with strong singing and tight vocal harmonies. A very promising debut."
(PENGUIN EGGS)"...collects five originals that are definite gems, whether you base your criteria on songwriting or performing."
(BEING THERE MAGAZINE)"Suzana's richly woven harmonies with Zarnett flow with the completely danceable "Something Like Happiness", and glimpses of a young Dylan are evident on "Just Another Sad Song" where Zarnett's vocals find solace. The songwriting also maintains center stage with catchy choruses and thoughtful insight."
(SOUL SHINE MAGAZINE)"...the listener is treated to a variety of styles that doesn't turn an album's worth of tracks into tired and standard singer-songwriter fare."
(CDREVIEWS.COM)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

August is "Spinning"

Greetings music aficionado's, Did you know that August is international wordplay month?  This follows closely on the heels of international foodplay month, which was highlighted by a carefully c...
Posted by The Complements on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:43:00 PST

Funny gals named Tina

In the spirit of literacy, I've decided not to post some youtube link, but sport some good old fashioned written word (and a few pics) to salute perhaps my favourite SNL gal Tina Fey.  I remember...
Posted by The Complements on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 12:50:00 PST

Finally, the Scott Cooper sessions & the light of day!

Greetings all, have ya got a minute?Pleased to say, that after a little delay, the two songs recorded with fellow myspacer Scott Cooper, are now available for mass consumption.  Dig in and feel f...
Posted by The Complements on Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:11:00 PST

i looked up "satiated" just to be sure

Here's a review of a show I was forunate enough to participate in, some of which will air on "Its (A)Live!" on CIUT 89.5 FM, this Valentines Day at 9:00 PM. It is defintely worth hearing, as you can r...
Posted by The Complements on Mon, 06 Feb 2006 06:28:00 PST

Cool - Pat MacDonald is here!

Howdy folks, was thoroughly pleased and excited to come across singer-songwriter Pat MacDonald's page on myspace.  As a lyricist, Pat is a total ace, and has written some of my all-time favourite...
Posted by The Complements on Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:57:00 PST

Not quite demo's, but new tunes none-the-less

I've been long overdue to have some exclusive content here on myspace, and thought I'd share a couple of newer songs with anyone who may be interested.  There are actually two songs sewn together...
Posted by The Complements on Thu, 20 Oct 2005 10:19:00 PST

Aimee Mann agrees with me

All the way back in my first blog, I mentioned my perceived underappreciation for Elton John's "Tumbleweed Connection" (which of course may be totally inaccurate, but no one I talk to seems to know an...
Posted by The Complements on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Zevon

For those who saw the VH1 Warren Zevon doc "Inside Out", one of the most talked about moments was when Warren's son Jordan sang a bit of tune with the lyrics "there's a message in this bottle/and i'll...
Posted by The Complements on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

To Blog or Not To Blog

Greetings friends, new & old, glad you found *our space*!I'm Kevin, the guitar pickin', singer-songwritin', fake harmonica playin' half of the duo The Complements.Before I say any more, I must pas...
Posted by The Complements on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST