Black and White Tango’s blog

Hi :)

We have a gig in Leeds on Tuesday 20th May at Faversham... we're playing with The Troubadours (Q magazine top 10 bands 2008) & Andy Rourke (The Smiths)... The Guardian and NME are gonna be there so it would be cool if as many people as possible could come with us..

we're thinking of taking a mini bus to go there and back on the same night if you are interested..

you can buy tickets from us for £5

Let us know what you think :)

Cheers

"Black and White Tango…a young, fresh out of the packet, extremely talented band, with bags…no, make it bin liners, full of potential. They’re most definitely not your stereotypical Indie, Punk, Metal or ‘Emo’ band. Genres that seem to be all too common and bursting at the seams here in Hull. Black and White Tango have resisted being pigeon holed and have broken the mould by creating their very own unique style, mixing classical, rock, progressive, jazz and pop sounds in a blender and creating a fabulous cocktail that can only be called ‘A masterpiece’.

The guys have worked hard in conjunction with Alan Jones at ‘The Big Hand Studio’ to produce a fantastic 3 track demo C.D and boy should we give them a ‘big hand’!

Tracks include ‘The Ballet’, a fantastic piece, aptly named with its classical, Tchaikovsky influenced introduction which, within a minute or so, has morphed into something more likely to be heard in an Ennio Morricone scored Spaghetti Western film. Particularly in the chorus and bridge which feature intertwined piano and guitar solos courtesy of Jamie and Adam.

The second track, ‘Purpose’, mixes classical acoustic guitar with a fuzz bass and in its darkest depths we can find components of, what essentially creates an easy listening ‘dance’ tune. Beginning in this way and ending in a way that calms and provides a strange therapeutic pleasure provides a welcome contrast, not only within the song, but also in comparison to the other two tracks.

The final track on the CD is ‘Cosmic Love’, which is most definitely my favourite, particularly its harmonious chorus that evokes all kinds of unexplainable feelings. This third track comprises of three main sections: Up tempo rock followed by a classical piano interlude and concluded with an explosion of aggressive techno rock. Or in other words…wham, bam, thank you mam!

An awesome song to end the 3 track demo C.D, which can be bought at any of their gigs for a mere £2. Hardly an amount to break the bank and well worth it!"

Review by Danielle McLoughlin

"I've had a bee in my bonnet about Black and White Tango for months now and have shared said bee with anyone who'd listen. Since then the relatively new band have played a string of gigs including some timely support slots and headlining at the ever popular Sesh night.

They caught my ear with the contrasting sounds of jazz rhythms, plaintive piano and sweeping vocal refrains. First to the keyboard - a place where I imagine many of Black and White Tango's songs originate.

There hasn't been a raft of keyboard players in this town playing on the circuit. There was the duo synth trickery from Last People, Simon from Ernest's grandiose expressions and of course the bubbling madcap fun of TopGun - still very much evident. Now we have Jamie; quiet, retiring Jamie who stands in half light amidst technology and creates drama and tension within the young bands songs.

It's real Stop what you're doing and listen kind of stuff. Then easily swinging the guitar back from around his shoulders, he rejoins the bands theatrical rock sound.

Black and White Tango's songs fearlessly blend the classical and contemporary incorporating jazz Beethoven and the emotive notions of indie rock bands such as Muse and Radiohead. Majesty, malevolence and effect laden keys create an atmosphere of uneasy beauty - a reluctant paramour, perhaps.

There is so much room for growth and development and in time I'm sure they will do both..."

Review by Michelle Dee

Hi Guys, it would be great if you would like to have a listen to this track and see what you think, it contains 3 sections of varying styles and moods...

Cosmic Love

Hey it would be great if you could have a listen to our stuff and let us know what you think :)

The Ballet

1 comment

Thanks alot

Jamie (Piano, Synth & Bass)

Black and White Tango      www.myspace.com/blackandwhitetango