Spirits of Music
Lubbock, Texas, United States | SELF
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The Spirits of Music manifested in the my old college stomping grounds of Lubbock, Texas when guitarist Jeff Fajans, drummer Matt Martin, and singer/bass player Colton Boyles converged to do some serious jammage. Despite Lubbock’s prestigious music history with it being the birthplace of Buddy Holly, there was no real music scene to speak of when I was going to school at Texas Tech… Then I heard The Spirits of Music and I started to have some hope. Their songs sound like epic jam sessions in an eclectic mixture of original songs heavily influenced by funk, rock, jazz, and hip hop. When performing live, The Spirits never play the song the same way twice. Although having structure, their sets are based off of being in the moment; improvising what comes naturally to them and through their instruments. - Escaping the Ordinary.net
“Roadtrip” by The Spirits of Music is where the mood changes dramatically. It’s more on the indie rock level, which is refreshing after all of the scream-in-your-face rock. They have a lounge sound, that really makes you feel as if you’re seeing a show in a dimly lit bar. - Pegasus News Dallas, Tx
These guys were a blast to work with. Drawing on influences dating back to Jimi Hendrix and other classics and fusing that with funk and rock sounds of today, their sound brings a much needed reminder of how music should speak to the listener. The songs are both artistic & thought provoking. Sure to be loved by many...
-Bradley Prakope
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Discography
2008 EP recorded at Luminous Sound in Dallas, Texas.
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Music infinitely flows throughout. Then, intravenously, it emerges from within.
The Spirits of Music is a three-piece-band that strives and maintains focus on the bright & positive nature of the universe. Atmospheric experimentation gives birth to all.
During the fall of 2006 AD Jeff, Matt, and Colton began to jam. Thus, the Spirits of Music was born.
For the following six months, anything occurring outside of the room with the light-blue blanket was a blur. The Spirits of Music surpassed all. However these newly-forming, dimly-lit dreams were exhausted. The Spirit's first spectators were the police. After relocating, their new environment offered an unexpected improvement; the ability to record their first live demo. Immediately the group began to perform. Their first show was also their first fundraiser. The Wounded Warriors of America gives aid to the veterans of America. As the Spirits continued to perform, they found themselves playing bigger and better venues until finally finding themselves headlining in Lubbock's Canyon Amphitheater.
The Spirits of Music have performed private parties and weddings; they've rocked the Curtain Club in Dallas and played multiple standing ovations in Austin. Colton, Jeffrey and Matt are fueled by unyielding dedication and are constantly consumed with breaking past the barriers of opposition.
Beginning in October of 2007 and ending in February of 2008, the Spirits recorded their first, six track EP at LuminousSound studios in Dallas, Texas. Audio engineer Bradlely Prakope of (B-Side Audio) recording.
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