JOSH ROSE: Firework Letdown

Josh Rose

Firework Letdown

© 2004 flat river music (634479132308)

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Celebrating the traditions of the upper Midwest, Josh Rose's sweet music pushes the boundaries between folk, pop, and roots music.

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Josh Rose wishes he knew exactly where his music comes from. Growing up in the sparsely populated U.P., it would be hard for him to draw any specific conclusion. When you spend your formative years with little access to any musical events, with modest surroundings, and with the only radio station in town hawking hair bands to the end of time, it might have been tough to grow as a writer and musician.

But since he decided about a year ago to put his mind to all this singer songwriter stuff and move to Grand Rapids, Josh has realized that his songs speak to the person who feels that there still are things left to say in music, that a new song is an awesome use of space, and that the singer songwriter did not die with Jim Croce.

So where do his songs come from?
From the ordinary things in life which make extraordinary statements.
From three largest Great Lakes, which were all within a forty minute drive from where he grew up.
From the immigrant bred into the genes of all of us.
From the moments that we wish we could take a second to enjoy.
From science, literature, sports, and history.
From the pastoral landscape of Michigan that dominates the horizon.
From the billboard that blocks the view of that landscape.
From government, religion, and all those other taboo subjects.
From a west meets east philosophy.
And the list goes on. But whether his songs are plucked from the air like lightning bugs held in an old Mason jar or whether his songs are polished like the ancient stones in the Flat River, the point is the songs are what they are, moments of passing beauty in the air between us.

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  • Love this cd
    author: Amy Vander Sloot

    I love this cd- Josh is amazing.... I know Josh a little from my bf- he lived w/a family member of Joshs' so thats how I found this cd.. but its amazing, and I know his new one came out and Im sure I'll have it soon!!

  • Good album, i never really got the name though.
    author: Brad adrion

    I dont own this CD, but i have heard the songs on it a few times. But i personally had Josh as a teacher and track coach, and i wish him all the luck in the music business.

  • Nice music, blend of varios colours of sound.
    author: Luis Barrientos

    I love this kind of music. I am a Chef, among other activities in the music field, and the other day, watching this argentinian Chef, Narda Lepes, she cooks with background music and she mentioned Josh Rose. I looked and looked and it payed the effort for I love the music. Sorry, this is as objective as it gets from my ear.

  • Don't miss listening to this. It's great!!!
    author: carol Steffens

    Interesting artistic mix of styles and lyrics. Original ideas that capture the flavor of growing up in Michigan. Excellent muscianship. Can't wait for the next CD.

  • Still love it!
    author: Nikki

    I bought this awesome cd about 3 or 4 months ago and I still listen to each song everyday!

  • Great! Haven't taken it out of my CD player yet
    author: Josh Avery

    I absolutely loved this CD. It hasn't come out of my player since I got it.

  • I absolutely love your music! :)
    author: Nikki

    I listen to everyone of your songs over and over again everyday!.. I love your music.... :)

  • Love it or leave it (same name)
    author: Josh Rose (wey same name)

    Wey i got da same name as him, it is rather amasuin, twas the twleth night ofcourse ;)

  • Love it!!
    author: Neena

    this cd is awesome. i love the songs. Rose's songs are so cool!!

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