Whilst The Sickness is probably my favourite Spartan song from the album of the same name, it is hard to discern a winner from the quality on offer.
The Way That You Wanted is full of melancholy, nostalgia and longing and is another example of pallet of sounds Spartan manages to squeeze out of his acoustic guitar. He is a “one man band” so if you like what you hear visit his website and let him know. In place of lavish record deals artists often subsist on kind words from fans to keep them going.
On ‘The Way That You Wanted’:
The sax you hear is a sample from Rabih Abou-Khalil’s Blue Camel, and is performed by Charlie Mariano. The female voice you hear is Miriam Williams, an old friend with one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard. For the most part though, yes, a “one man band”.
Spartan is only one man.
I am 27, originally from the small town of Poland, Ontario. I learned to play guitar at a fairly young age from a number of informal teachers, Jerry The Jew, Six Finger Neal, and Joel Williams to name a few.
My first album “You Will Require The Following”, (Title: Mike Michie), is extremely rare, and worth millions. Album #2 “The Sickness” is now playable, downloadable, and buyable.
Also coming soon; Un Fuoco Tremulo
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