Echo Falls is Alex Mandel (vocals, guitar), David Brandt (drums, vibraphone, vocals), and David Arend (double bass). This is an acoustic band playing out of San Fransisco. They are described as indie, but really fit more into the singer/songwriter category. I heard their album when our website reviewed it and was taken back. It is great stuff. I wanted to know more about the music, the band and how they came to be.
I set up an interview with Alex, but ended up getting David Brandt as well. This turned out to be great. The two of them were incredibly nice and insightful. I felt like I got a really good feel for what this band is about, where they are headed, and what makes them who they are.
Some of the topics we touch on include:
From an Oakland living room six years ago to the present.
The coming together of the album.
“The road to Parnassus.”
A reply to Bob Dylan's “Watchtower.”
Acoustic guitar solos?
Composing acoustic songs/ the writing process.
The drummer's perspective.
Moving forward.
Playing San Fransisco venues.
Alex's work with Pixar Animation.
Life outside of music.
The joy of wonderful management.
Listen to the entire conversation here:
Echo Falls plays a unique brand of music that I like a lot. For anyone who loves acoustic music, I think this is a great band to check out.
Find more from them at:
www.theechofalls.com
www.myspace.com/echofalls
Ech Falls is a friend of CWG. Stay tuned for more from them, here as always, in the Continuum.
