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Music Review: Eric Himan - Resonate

Written by Connie Phillips
Published April 08, 2008
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If you want the true traditional ballad he's proven he can do so well in previous releases, it's here too in the form of "He's Using You." The sentiment of the song is obvious from the title, and his emotive delivery is backed with a beautiful arrangement, befitting his smooth voice. The song also showcases his range, and is a definite highlight of the album.

"For Me," "In Demand," and "Protest Song" pick up the tempo and the energy, but the messages are still there. All three give you a glimpse at what exists inside Himan. Whether he's shining the light on the obsession with celebrities and their downward spiral ("For Me"), the drive for success ("In Demand"), or his personal feeling on this nations' military policies and actions ("Protest Song"), there is nothing obscure or abstract. And it's because that emotion is laid out so clear and crisp that this album truly does resonate with the listener.

Resonate is available from all the usual online outlets, including iTunes. You can also pick the CD up at one of Himan's many live performances. His tour schedule, as well as clips to songs from Resonate and previous releases can be found on his MySpace page and his official website.

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Wife, mother, aspiring novelist, and music editor at BC Magazine, Connie Phillips spends most of her time in a fantasy land of her own creating. In reality, she writes about music, television, and the process of writing, when she's not cheering on her kids at equestrian events. Contact: Phillips.connie@gmail.com
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Music Review: Eric Himan - Resonate
Published: April 08, 2008
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Filed Under: Music: Indie Rock, Music: Blues, Music: Folk
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#1 — April 14, 2008 @ 00:55AM — Anna Creech [URL]

I listen to the Feast of Fools podcast, and they regularly feature Himan's music on the show. Now I really want to pick up a copy of his new album!

#2 — April 15, 2008 @ 10:51AM — Connie Phillips [URL]

You really need to get it, Anna. Knowing the other albums you review, I think you would really like it. He has a definitive singer/songwriter style and blues/folk/rock influences to the music.

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