Member Since: 3/18/2006
Band Website:
"myspace.com/ericseversonmusic
Band Members: Eric Severson - Solo artist: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, drums, and MIDI-programmed violin, cello, piano, organ and orchestra. Production mixing and engineering by Eric Severson.
Influences: Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Pink Floyd, U2, Radiohead, Neil Young, Yellowcard, Coldplay, John Lennon, Kerry Livgren, Ian Bartlett, Sarah McLachlin, Leonard Cohen, Snow Patrol, Adam Duritz and Counting Crows, Linkin Park, The Moody Blues
Sounds Like: A mix of acoustic, rock and classical music with deep and poignant lyrics, designed to touch the heart and stimulate the mind.
As the title track for Eric's upcoming CD, "Gravity Waves" sets the stage for the interwoven themes of optimism, hopelessness, love and uncertainty that define both this CD and our post-modern world. Seeming prisoners of our own reality and of the random whims of the universe, we fail to see the bigger picture that would offer us life and hope. "Gravity Waves" just hit Number 16 out of 1,000 entries in the OurStage.com alternative rock category.
Eric's song "Peaceful Earth", is about the tranquil, hopeful view of earth seen by astronauts from space, contrasted with the hopelessness too often felt below. "Peaceful Earth" recently hit the Top 10 on Songvault's Alternative Radio Showcase and has been in the Top 40 on SongVault's Pop Radio Showcase since November 2007.
Eric's song, "Dying Down in Africa", is about innocent young children who are kidnapped in the night and forced to become child prostitutes and child soldiers. It is a heartfelt plea for help for the brave but besieged people of Africa.
In his modern protest song entitled "Warning Call", Eric uses a collage of sounds to capture the anguish of modern events, and the conflicted feelings of helplessness, hope and indignation that characterize modern times. "Warning Call" has been featured on Neil Young's "Songs of the Times" page, and recently hit the Number 1 spot on Songvault's Alternative Indie Hit Radio Top 40 chart.
"Invisible" is an anthem for the world's homeless, inspired by recent volunteer work at the largest homeless shelter in the United States (CCNV), located near the center of Washington D.C. "Invisible" was featured for 6 weeks on the Colorado Music Buzz site, and recently hit the Number 2 spot on Songvault's Alternative Indie Hit Radio Top 40 chart.
In "A Wreath", Eric sets to music the exquisitely beautiful poem written by Cindy L. Spear upon the death of her father. This is the first of potentially many collaborations with Cindy. Lyrics Copyright (C) 2007 Cindy L. Spear. Listen to "A Wreath" at
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"August 6, 1945 (Black Rain)" is a requiem for the people who were killed and maimed in the bombing of Hiroshima at the end of World War II, and a tribute to the spirit of those who lived just long enough to drink the gentle but radioactive black rain that fell shortly after the blast. You can hear "August 6, 1945" at
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Eric's song "Why Don't We Love" combines emo and classical styles to create a deeply romantic tune aimed at healing broken relationships. "Why Don't We Love" is featured at
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Eric's song "Alien Eyes" is about September 11 and all the feelings we had as we went through it. As we move toward the 7th anniversary of this tragedy, "Alien Eyes" is dedicated to the victims and their loved ones, to all those who stepped forward to help, and to all the rest of us who will never be the same. "Alien Eyes" can be heard at
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"Sometimes I Think" is dedicated to Eric's beautiful wife LeThuy and her deep passion for gardening. Like her, it's a blend of Eastern and Western influences. "Sometimes I Think" is also at Eric Severson - More Songs .
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None