Open Wide Music
Anthropic
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"From hard rock to country in five original songs. Open Wide Music does it all." -L. Helm "Open Wide Music is the hardest working band. Ever." -R. Robertson "Man, this band is THE BAND." -R. Danko (quotes cannot be verified)
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In 2001, in a small apartment over a pawn shop in downtown Toronto, three roommates, classmates and newly certified audio engineers were fusing together the sound of drums, guitars, and an organ. Fully focused on this classic sound of rock and roll; oblivious to the goings on on the street below; and oblivious to the police presence outside their door, Open Wide Music was born.
Chris Munro (guitar & vocals), James Lockhart (vocals, organ, & guitar), and Matt "Tweed" Jones (drums), met each other in 1999 while attending Harris Institute, where they were studying music production. And while they've long since left their flat at Church & Dundas, and while it's since been destroyed by a fire and is still boarded up, Open Wide Music lives on.
Joined by long time friend, Sean Coleman on the bass, Open Wide Music set up their own professional recording facility at home in 2006 and recorded almost 20 songs. From these sessions comes their second release, "Anthropic". A departure from their first album, "Versi¨un 01", this new material represents a cross section of everything this band can do. From the heavy rock of the first track "Achilles" through to the country influence of "The Nile" (complete with 3-part harmonies) Open Wide Music likes to do it all.
Since their inception, OWM continues to evolve. Constantly writing and perfecting their songs, the band has been churning out new material for almost every show. And whether you find them putting on one of their popular Neil Young tribute shows with their friends, or challenging each other with acoustic guitars, bass, and hand-drums at a backyard party, Open Wide Music is always working on something and they're always going to keep it interesting.
Since Sean's departure, the current trio of Open Wide Music is playing live once again with Andy Wright - fellow Harris grad and bassist from their first album "Versi¨un 01". They are currently working with recordings from 2006 and continue to record new material.
Expect 3 EP's in 2007, but don't expect the same music! The first EP, "Anthropic" is available now and, of course, you can hear most all of the new songs and old favourites as they play clubs in Toronto and around southern Ontario.
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Musical growth, better production and incredible song writing dexterity.
author: Lee PriceOpen Wide Music-Anthropie (2007) This five song disc is the second release from Toronto's Open Wide Music that deservedly commands and holds your attention throughout. "Achilles" is an opening blast taken at a frenetic pace. Despite this, the playing is precise, wholly under control and the vocal builds tension You can actually envision fretboards melting under the sheer weight of this sonic attack as the song races to the finish line. A swell of keys, bass and drums heralds "In My Veins" which plays polite though the verses and explodes into a fiery chorus, each instrument breaking from the straightacket with startling dynamics. It must be noted that the lyrics are as intelligent as they are unfathomable at times. Messages are being delivered with a subtle wit that never asks you to rally around anything with the possible exception of the exploration of thought. "CRIS" is an excellent example of this. The hook line revolving around having "forgotten what a good man has to say" is allowed a space to be contemplated before the song kicks back into gear. The guitars are layered beautifully here (and elsewhere) with great shading created in the blend of acoustic and electric tracks. "Holes In My Walls" employs a stop/start arrangement that highlights the rhythm section and offers a clever metaphor in lyrical theme. Again, great care is taken with the sound of each instrument. No overplaying can be detected and there is a refreshing lack of manufactured noise. This sounds like music made by real people, as opposed to the cookie-cutter fare that's coming off the assembly line these days. Wit and an irresistable refrain form the heart of "The Nile". This is a mid-tempo, country tinged tune that has to be heard to be believed. Once you do, you'll spin it over and over again. An excellent finale to a great EP. "Anthropic" bears repeated listening and is a must-have. Lee Price