John Paul Davis
My name is John Paul Davis. I write poetry, build things on the web with code, make music and visual art. I love making things. This website is mostly about the things I make and do.
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Attention to Detail -
The Flow Of Light After The Rain -
New poem published: Please Hang Up & Try Again
Read it in Psaltery & Lyre -
Genre, song structure & time itself become playgrounds where big-hearted generousity permeates the music & lyrics while the bright bird of Spalding's voice acrobats above.
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Even Better Than The Real Thing -
Accordion, Hammond organ, mandolin add emotional depth to the usual rock instrumentation, paired with soul-probing lyrics hung on smooth, memorable melodies.
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A Difference of Opinion -
Innovative arrangements, careful instrumentation, impressionistic lyrics, delicate, emotive singing result a gorgeous songs that bounce & swoop & ascend.
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We Only Have Time For One More Question -
Ironic, sometimes flippant but never unserious lyrics spun into catchy melodies add a sense of mortality & menace to these deftly-played, rollicking, energetic & fun songs.
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Several Kinds of Light -
Over propulsive bass, swinging drums, & blues-soaked, keenly instinctive piano, trumpet & sax trade smoothly perfect solos improvised off catchy, classic hooks.
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History Lesson -
Kelis lays her heartache & hopes out with her honeyed, soulful singing backed by chewy guitars, funky drums, groovy, spidery bass, & a boisterous brass section. Inventive & energetic.
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Furthermore -
Loose, lively playing paired with tight arrangements & sharp melodic hooks, probing & celebrating romance, ageing shot through with snatches of anxiety.
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Trinity -
Two master vocal improvisers with almost opposite approaches breathe fresh life into mid-century standards thanks to their playfulness & mutual respect.
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Drawing Attention -
Sparse, poetic lyrics sung tenderly, in shy near-whispers of elegant melodies, backed usually by intricate acoustic guitar picking & atmospheric piano building to a spiritual shine.
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Now Throw Your Hands in the Air -
Goodbye Heat Wave -
New poem published: Diminuendo
Read it in Asterales -
Pivoting from synths & slick production, the band aim for a quieter, but transcendent sound that perfectly elevates their poetry of wonderment in everyday delights & sufferings.
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Get Right to the Point
