"Could’ve swore that I was miles and miles away"
New Orleans' Caribbean indie rock fusion project Marina Orchestra get a little more serious on their latest track Survival that hopes and prays for peace during these divisive, tumultuous times. Singer songwriter Justin Powers seems to ask questions and suggest that we have to be all in to be all together. Lovely background singers bounce back more spiritual declarations like a circular swaying gospel:
"In the crossfire
In the crossfire
You just lie down
You can’t buy
No you can’t buy out
If you do you’ve bought a lie
It’s all tribal war Yes it’s all tribal war
Unforgiving (truly upside down)"
But are the tribes us and them (?), right and wrong (?) when shades of criss-crossing grays might be the best color for peace, love and understanding.
"Reign of peace
Rain on me
Until the last
Great golden gods
Are smilin’ down on me
Hey let it be
Yeah Let it be
Oh let it be"
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Marina Orchestra is the New Orleans based Caribbean Rock fusion project helmed by singer songwriter Justin Powers. Much like other prominent rockers of yore like David Byrne of Talking Heads and Paul Simon, Marina Orchestra cleverly weaves between genres creating a rollicking and groovy style of rock that is distinctly original. Known for their vibrant musical energy and life affirming lyrics the band has wowed audiences with their soaring vocal harmonies and dance-able rhythms.
Since 2010 Marina Orchestra has been a vision of a blaring brass section, swinging back-up singers, churning poly rhythms and sweet melodies that stick with you. Marking the ten year anniversary of the project the band is rearing up for the release of their 3rd studio album “Night Life”. Available in time for their appearances at a string of Spring festivals including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
spotify
soundcloud
youtube
bandcamp
Marina Orchestra is the New Orleans based Caribbean Rock fusion project helmed by singer songwriter Justin Powers. Much like other prominent rockers of yore like David Byrne of Talking Heads and Paul Simon, Marina Orchestra cleverly weaves between genres creating a rollicking and groovy style of rock that is distinctly original. Known for their vibrant musical energy and life affirming lyrics the band has wowed audiences with their soaring vocal harmonies and dance-able rhythms.
Since 2010 Marina Orchestra has been a vision of a blaring brass section, swinging back-up singers, churning poly rhythms and sweet melodies that stick with you. Marking the ten year anniversary of the project the band is rearing up for the release of their 3rd studio album “Night Life”. Available in time for their appearances at a string of Spring festivals including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
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