Forgotten Works has been making energetic acoustic music since the winter of 2005. As an acoustic duo from Eugene, OR, visual artist David Norem and audio engineer Dan Reyhle strive to create music with origin. This is done through meaningfully written songs and improvisational live performances. They work as a duo of vocalists and guitar players, with an emphasis on high-energy songwriting, and harmonies, as well as unique musical and visual arrangements. In their 3 years as a group, Forgotten Works has played shows all over Oregon, shared the stage with other high-energy acts like Split Lip Rayfield and Hillstomp, and worked up three official CD releases. The duo has just finished their second full-length album titled “The Keyâ€, which will be released April 22 at Sam Bond’s in Eugene. Forgotten Works prides themselves on handcrafted songs and an “in the moment†musical energy that lights their live shows a-blaze. Concerts and CD releases are almost always accompanied by stunning and relevant visual art such as paintings, video and sculptures, all hand-made in Eugene.
“a stellar musical comraderie†–Eugene Weekly 11/07
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About “The Keyâ€
“The Key†is the second full-length release from Forgotten Works. It marks a new chapter for the band, as it is a departure from their debut, “Last Days of Smoke & Thunder†(2007). “Last Days†was assembled from early FW material, and also songs that pre-dated the group with a straight-forward acoustic rock philosophy. “The Key†is a collection of songs that are 100% Forgotten Works, as these tunes were born out of the bands 3+ years of constant gigging, recording and writing together. Explorations in the studio and better creative chemistry provided much room for moods, tones and an overall vibe not heard on “Last Daysâ€. Songs like the title track and “Pincher & Scales†weave dark themes in and out of light with powerful lyrics and raging guitars, while other tracks like “Gold†and “The Bridge†provide somber moments drenched in vibrant sonic color. Forgotten Works also returns with some foot-stompin’ roots tunes like “Find What You Seek†and “Western Horizonâ€. Available in April on Cdbaby.com, iTunes, and CD World in Eugene.
THE KEY RECORD RELEASE PARTY
APRIL 22 EARTH DAY 8PM
SAM BOND’S GARAGE – 407 Blair Blvd. Eugene, OR(541)431-6603
w/special guest, Jamalia
