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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Enthusiasm -
Soloist -
Daniel Lanois assembles an all-star band (Brian Eno, Brian Blade, Jon Hassell, Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau, Bono) for a slow, dark, yearning set evoking nights in L.A.
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Different Approaches To Growth -
Everyone Heard It In Their Native Langauge -
The ensemble gets back to basics with an instrumental album of layered, sinuous, luscious, textured songs that unfold & evolve effortlessly, a foundation for dynamic, expressive soloing
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You Can Imagine It -
Complete the Mystery -
With thrillingly unconventional arrangements, unusual, energetic percussion, soundscapes, fresh-sounding synths, Sampha navigates simultaneous devastating grief & good fortune, finding beauty.
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Ode To Gravity -
Winter Texture -
Returning from hiatus, the band pushes into new sonic territory in several directions, writing more melodically while retaining their trademark angular, playful, boundless energy.
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Today's Weight -
For All We Know They Could Be Dancing -
Emerging from a decade-long artistic wildnerness, Bowie reconnects with Nile Rodgers for this genre-bending set whose polish belies its moody, edgy musings on difficult subjects.
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Reach -
An Invitation -
Catchy melodies, energetic, rollicking arrangements & a big sense of fun combine fittingly with Hitchcock's wacky sense of humor, surrealism & biting wit.
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Clustered -
Attention Shoppers -
Loose interplay & meandering jams of a band who delight in playing together find Malkmus comfortable in his skin as a singer, a perfect vehicle for his wry, oblique lyrics.
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Anything Can Be A Doorway, Really -
Face Up To What You Are -
Open-hearted, generous songs steeped in wonder & love continue the artist's careerlong explorations in blending avant-pop electronics with folk songwriting & sensibilities.
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Have Faith
