Second Stage: Silk Lung

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I realize musicians have been making home recordings for years now, but I continue to be impressed with the quality and depth of what some of them come up with. Take the new EP from an unsigned band I've just discovered called Silk Lung. Silk Lung is the musical project of Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist Jim Orso. His new release, Just A Thread doesn't come in a slick package, and there are only four tracks. But they're gorgeously produced, with some of the loveliest melodies and orchestration I've heard this year. Orso, who plays all the instruments and sings all the vocals by himself, weaves together samba rhythms and stylings from Brazil with American folk and experimental pop. He sings with a gentle but affecting voice about sleepless nights, memories of past loves, and hopes for a better tomorrow. Just A Thread leaves me wanting a lot more from Orso, so hopefully this is just a precursor to a full-length release.

This is the title track, "Just A Thread."

You can download the entire EP for free at Silk Lung's Web site.

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3:44 PM ET | 08-18-2009 | permalink

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