Gregory Page - Bird in a Cage (Album)
If you believed the era of meaningful and musically brilliant tunes had been relegated to antiquity, discover Gregory David Page in his latest album Bird in a Cage. Gregory Page records a dark and provoking composition to inspire musicians and online lovers. His vintage vocals and dusty blues rhymes are illuminated by the ensemble of strings, both classic and folk. Your first impression of his music will not last.
Gregory Page's recordings are numerous and varied, but well-timed with the new breed of intimate and meloncholy Indie, birthed by post 9/11 artists such as Elvis Perkins and Iron and Wine. Page's musical influences stem from his childhood in England at the conception of modern popular music - on the very lap of Paul McCartney. A self-proclaimed recluse, his talent has brewed in the US, but Australia is now his recording home. His eclectic musical entourage on the album includes organ, banjo, dobro, mandolin, erhu chinese violin, accordian, violin, viola, cello, piano, upright and bowed bass, pedal steel and guitars, and drums.
Page's lyrics in Bird in a Cage are satirical, stimulating social conscience and spirituality. The seering strings blend with haunting background vocals; whereas on other tracks, he dares to push the country button. The album's opener Diamonds and Rocks is ironically like the closing song at a small town dance. Dusty Road delivers a quiet country-love song, reminiscant of The Waifs' touring songs.
Gregory Page is currently touring the Eastern seaboard and Perth. This is music to put your feet up, and dream of simpler times. Visit www.gregorypage.com or www.myspace.com/gregorypage to view an historic filmclip archive.
