ARTiST : The Little Ones
ALBUM : Sing Song
LABEL : Astralwerks
GENRE : Indie
RELEASE : 2006-12-05
STREET : 2006-10-17
ENCODER : LAME 3.90
QUALiTY : 226kbps avg / 44.1kHz / Joint Stereo
SiZE : 48 MB
PLAYTiME : 00:27:53
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[#] [Track Name] [Time]
1. Let Them Ring The Bells 2:39
2. Lovers Who Uncover 4:13
3. Cha Cha Cha 4:46
4. High On A Hill 3:18
5. Oh, MJ! 5:11
6. Face The Facts 3:20
7. Heavy Hearts Brigade 4:26
27:53
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This remastered re-release by The Little Ones official new label, Astralwerks,
includes a bonus track 'Face The Facts'.
In the land of White Noise, there lay a vast corporate landscape, which seasoned
every major highway and small backcountry road for as far as the eye could see.
The world itself tilted off its axis while all the powers that be played an
eternal game of tug of war. The Little Ones felt so insignificant against the
bigger picture. There were no new tales to tell and they felt stuck right where
they started. Until one day there was a spark. They found it right outside their
window. It was the branches that pointed them in the right direction. Although
insignificant as it seemed, it reminded them what if felt to forget.
The Little Ones quickly realized that their only weapon against reality was
their imagination. They embarked on a radical experiment: to see if they could
convince themselves that everything was going to be all right. They spent
majority of their nights holed up in their studio affectionately named ôUncle
LeeÆsö. There were many songs written and many songs abandoned. At times, they
felt their muse had left the building. Still afraid of the world outside, they
adopted a ôjust write and donÆt tell anyone policyöé that lasted for more than a
year. As the experiment grew longer and longer, they grew weary that they could
no longer follow the path they started on. One by one, each of the Little Ones
wanted to stray. A new barometer needed to be set. They came up with Uncle LeeÆs
Rule of Feet. The rule stated that a song was deemed appropriate if, and only
if; each of the Little OnesÆ feet could shuffle. Once they adopted this new rule
they began to realize what they had right in front of them.
Excited with the prospect of having songs that fit Uncle LeeÆs Rule of Feet they
brought them to David Newton (The Mighty Lemon Drops). He too abided by the rule
and helped document their discoveries to tape. After some gut wrenching and knob
twiddling they produced six songs, which fit their new rule of thumb. Their
Rollercoaster sessions yielded a collection of songs that showcased their love
for subtle textures, rhythmic pulses, and sharp melodies. With each breath of
the mellotron or shake of the shaker, the Little Ones created their own aural
reality. What they did not expect was that it would have some effect outside of
just the Little Ones. Those who bear witness were taken by the Caribbean
undertones of Cha Cha Cha, the Motown backbeat of Oh, MJ!, and the percussion
driven High on a Hill. Some of the Little Ones began to notice the social
effects of Sing Song. Listeners felt the need to share their experience with
others. Audiences felt the need to move closer. They suddenly realized that
other peopleÆs feet were moving.
All members of the Little Ones lives were intertwined in some way over the
years. Whether it was siblings, past bands, hometowns, or childhood friends.
There were circumstances that brought these individuals and their feet together.
The world may be off its axis, but the stars will inevitably align. The Little
Ones, with Sing Song in hand, journey out of City of Angels to bring a new
aesthetic. They want you to take a good look outside your window and see what it
is like to forget even for just a second. ItÆs right in front of you.
http://www.wearethelittleones.com