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Brightblack Morning Light were started by Nathan “Nabob” Shineywater (guitars, vocals) and Rachael “Rabob” or “Rabinyah” Hughes (Fender Rhodes, vocals), two childhood friends from Alabama who played one of their earliest shows (under the name Rainywood) for 15 people at a benefit for the Alabama Green Party in 2001. Fortunately, their fan base included the influential Will Oldham (aka Bonnie “Prince” Billy), who invited the duo to accompany him on his tour.
Eventually, Shineywater and Hughes (both of whom claim to have Native American blood in them “somewhere”) decided to reject city life completely and settled in rural northern California, living in tents during the warmer months and a small cabin in the winter.
“Nathan D. “Nabob” Shineywater was raised rurally in Alabama by two older men who became known in the community for enhancement of the spiritual side of life. The eldest chose to be a rural preacher, who sang gospels. The other man chose to distribute a refined white powdered South American plant to anyone interested, in hopes to enhance the “party spirit” side of life.
“Between these two men, Nabob spent his weekdays singing along to Steely Dan. The weekends however were spent with the aging community of peanut farmers in church, singing highly spiritual gospel. “Their voices were very diverse. All of them old, except mine. Some were missing teeth, adding percussion to the ‘SSS’ in S words. All the men and women sang with both sadness and joy, depending on their day, and they sang as prayer.
Eventually, Shineywater and Hughes (both of whom claim to have Native American blood in them “somewhere”) decided to reject city life completely and settled in rural northern California, living in tents during the warmer months and a small cabin in the winter.
“Nathan D. “Nabob” Shineywater was raised rurally in Alabama by two older men who became known in the community for enhancement of the spiritual side of life. The eldest chose to be a rural preacher, who sang gospels. The other man chose to distribute a refined white powdered South American plant to anyone interested, in hopes to enhance the “party spirit” side of life.
“Between these two men, Nabob spent his weekdays singing along to Steely Dan. The weekends however were spent with the aging community of peanut farmers in church, singing highly spiritual gospel. “Their voices were very diverse. All of them old, except mine. Some were missing teeth, adding percussion to the ‘SSS’ in S words. All the men and women sang with both sadness and joy, depending on their day, and they sang as prayer.
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stunningboy wrote:
nice album!!
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jakobdorof wrote:
wasn't expecting this one, but i'm really digging these guys.
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aryanrocksworld wrote:
loving it
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AngeloMcCulloch wrote:
These guys are sweet. If Deerhunter and Grizzly Bear had a baby I feel it may look something like this.
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The405Music wrote:
The 405 reviewed them live: http://tinyurl.com/yewqkdo
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LeavinHere wrote:
Where is the Motion To Rejoin album??
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anomalousclouds wrote:
"unexpectedly amazing" is two words I could use in summation. I guess "smooth & perfect" could be another two adjectives. =)
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jacobthebruce wrote:
perfect and beautiful
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IanCad wrote:
they kind of remind me of a less electro version of air for some reason
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angiepup wrote:
beautiful and perfect
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gRandgeGORMAN wrote:
привет!) http://www.lastfm.ru/group/Belorussian+Noise
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IanCad wrote:
this band is cool
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nejchi wrote:
I love the video for 'everybody daylight'. [2]
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TheMarsCory wrote:
I love this band. I need some more ultra relaxing music like Brightblack. Anyone got any recs?
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petrolatum wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Let's+Have+a+Pow+Wow!
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imsureso wrote:
so fucking soothing, love them.
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bkelleher wrote:
I love the video for 'everybody daylight'.
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Degarmo wrote:
im bored with them.
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Beto_Macedo wrote:
perfect to relax on the beach.
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MuelleimeR wrote:
all the songs are the same. but i like that song!
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