I love harmony. Harmony can give such a richness and fullness to a song. This weeks artist of the week, Lady Danville — formed in UCLA but originally from Danville, executes on singing harmonies very beautifully.
What does Lady Danville sound like?
Lady Danville is quirky, acoustic, folk pop with multi-layered harmonies and simple, but deep lyrics.
Why I high five Lady Danville.
Who knew a group from Danville would excite me? Being born and raised in the Bay Area I am more than familiar with where Danville is located. Like the city, Lady Danville is simple both musically and lyrically. This isn’t an insult. Most of Lady Danville’s live arrangements consist of just a piano, an acoustic guitar and a cajon box drum. Arranging these instruments with well executed three-part harmonies give each song richness and fullness you wouldn’t have expected.
Lady Danville is not only impressive musically, but also lyrically. There is a lot of simple lyrics that pack a punch of meaning. Here are some of my favorite excerpts:
all aboard all alone on deck
i took her out to the sea
with just an oar over blackened swell
waiting out there for me
she’s waiting out there for me
From “Ship Song”
I’m puttin it all down
You gotta believe me this time
Im a tired a magician
Keeping my hands in resign
I see that you’re doin’ fine
Please nothing else for my mind
So grateful
So grateful
From “Tired Magician”
I can’t wait to see Lady Danville live, hopefully they come to the Bay Area again soon!
