Gothic Americana/ Alt-Country/ Dark Cabaret

LoathsomePete · 12-03-2010, 08:56 AM

As long as Jay Munly is still around making music the Denver Sound will never truly be dead, however it definitely isn't the mecca for Gothic Country that it once was. That's not to say that the sound is dying because there are artists from all over the country and abroad that play the style, and it's a pretty good mix of urban and rural bands too.

Thirtiesgirl, this is an example of the type of music we are talking about:

thirtiesgirl · 12-03-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by oldcrowprophet

In my opinion, and quite a few others I believe, the "Denver Sound" differs because it's much darker in sound and yes, it tends to have a bit more "old timey" feel to it, especially due to the instruments used.

I would agree that most of what I've heard from the Denver bands is darker.

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Alt. Country, I agree, has been around since Gram Parsons, who is considered the pioneer by most critics.

No disagreement there.

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If you take 16 HP, WH, SCAC and Munly and put them next to any other alt. country artist or band, they stand out quite a bit.

Agreed, again. Among my collection of alt-country music, these are some of my favorites, including Devotchka.

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I also believe that most, not all, alt. country derives directly from "Outlaw Country" of the 60's and 70's with punk rock influences added in. Most artists within this genre will tell you that's what they listened to as kids.

Ah, must do more research, then. I'm not too aware of music that far back.

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Thirtiesgirl, this is an example of the type of music we are talking about:

Thanks, yes, I know. That's one of my favorite Munly tracks.

Azeleah · 01-19-2012, 06:06 PM

Hi guys!

Excellent thread!! Gothic americana is one of my favourite music genres

I came across this thread by accident and discovered some more goth.am. wonders such as the Interpestuals and Christian Williams (so far) so I have to thank you for that

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	As long as Jay Munly is still around making music the Denver Sound will never truly be dead, however it definitely isn't the mecca for Gothic Country that it once was. That's not to say that the sound is dying because there are artists from all over the country and abroad that play the style, and it's a pretty good mix of urban and rural bands too. Thirtiesgirl, this is an example of the type of music we are talking about: __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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Azeleah Groupie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Zagreb Posts: 3	Hi guys! Excellent thread!! Gothic americana is one of my favourite music genres I came across this thread by accident and discovered some more goth.am. wonders such as the Interpestuals and Christian Williams (so far) so I have to thank you for that __________________ Trouble came early, and it never left.