Paul Thomas Saunders
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Paul Thomas Saunders - Beautiful Desolation Album Review
By Jim Pusey in Music Reviews on 11 March 2014
The last thing that I thought Paul Thomas Saunders' debut album 'Beautiful Desolation' would bring to mind is a movie soundtrack; namely reminiscent of the synth-soaked score to Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Drive'. After all, Saunders was, until recently, living in Leeds and was best known as a singer songwriter with a guitar. But it seems he's got a much bigger vision for his musical career than following a well-trodden path. Instead, he's reinvented himself to produce an ambitious and arresting album that, for the most part, exceeds your expectations. It's a bold statement of intent and avoids many of the pitfalls made by new artists.
While lead single 'Good Women' is more straightforward with its allusions to choirs of angels and a laid back groove, it reinforces some key themes to be found here. Overt religious references are scattered throughout the album, but there's also more subtle references to children and sight which Saunders cements with the line: "I swear I saw my child in her eyes". It's also not the first time that Saunders' concoction sounds remarkably similar to the likes of Doves. The wistful guitars and big choruses demonstrate a confidence in the sound he's developed; there's very little trial and error as he already seems to have refined the approach he's taking.
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Introducing: Inspired Pop From Brighton's Paul Thomas Saunders
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2014
Having been carefully crafting his sound for a number of years, Brighton-based singer/songwriter Paul Thomas Saunders is finally set to unveil his official debut single 'Good Women' ahead of his debut studio album.
'I think this is the most focused song I've ever written', Paul told us. 'We had a real solid grasp on how we wanted it to sound, even before the song had been completely finished.' 'Good Women' is a slow-paced tune about love and relationships and has an ethereal tone to it that is evidence of the influence he draws from esteemed electronic composer Vangelis. Though despite the track's exquisite beauty, Paul admits his favourite song from his new album is final number 'On Into the Night'.
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Paul Thomas Saunders - Interview
Rejecting the band scene and getting creative with his high pitched vocals and keyboard as well as pulling inspiration from 1960s films, Paul Thomas Saunders has something new to bring to the table of the indie-pop scene of 2014.
Contactmusic: Hi Paul, how are you?
Paul Thomas Saunders: Hi, I'm good thanks.
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Paul Thomas Saunders, Descartes Highlands EP Review
By Andrew Lockwood in Music Reviews on 08 May 2012
Paul Thomas Saunders may well hail from West Yorkshire's sprawling financial, cultural and commercial city of Leeds but upon listening to his latest creation you'd be forgiven for thinking he was more of an inter-planetary creation, such is the other worldly nature of his majestic music. The imagery conjured up when you mention Leeds is not necessarily one of beauty, tranquility, serendipity or serenity but his mesmeric and hypnotic compositions certainly are.
After releasing a string of significant EP's ('Four Songs In Twilight' and 'Lilac And Wisteria') over the last few years, as well as coming to the attention of some of the more discerning publications around, he is now releasing four more songs of stupefying quality. 'Descartes Highlands' is uncompromising in its coherent and collective brilliance. The only thing you could fault here is also what makes it such a perfect package...........the fact that you are left wanting more and surely he could have given us an album.
Paul Thomas Saunders - A Luna Veteran's Guide to Re-entry
Paul Thomas Saunders - A Luna Veteran's Guide To Re-Entry
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