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From the Mohawk community of Six Nations, Ontario, Darrin Jamieson's debut album is an independent project that nudges past
the characteristics of a mere demo recording. Most of his material carries a sixties pop attitude reminiscent of early Pink
Floyd (this album keeps conjuring images of Syd Barrett) and Beatles influences, which has been a popular direction in the
indie music scene over the past few years.
He also calls upon some rudiments of folk, blues and country with tinges of jazzy R&B elements. His ambition and passion for
the art of music-making are evident in the amount of work he put into the project complete with string arrangements and various
orchestrations.
An added bonus, the album also features a 1937 recording of "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere", the only recording ever made by his
grandfather, Bob Jamieson. Meanwhile, Jamieson's live appearances have been generating attention in southeastern Ontario, with
packed houses and favorable press.
In addition to the song writing, Jamieson performs acoustic guitar, vocals, drums & percussion. Other musicians include Ian
Nielson and Denis Rondeau, bass; Joe Peeres, lead guitar; Rick Anderson, harmony arrangements/keys/back up vocals; Kiki Misumi,
cello; Alex Cheung, violin.
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-Review taken from "Renegade Radio: Dirty Words & Thoughts About Music" by Brian Wright-McLeod.
-Published in "News From Indian Country: The Independent Native Journal", October, 2004 Page 29. (Hayward, Wisconsin)
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