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Eye Talk: Sun and Moon

By Keith Hannaleck

Artist: Eye Talk
Title: Sun and Moon
Genre: Pop-Rock-Jazz
Label: Miles High Productions
Website: www.eyetalkmusic.com
Purchase this CD: CD Baby

Eye Talk is a band but also a figure of speech that translates into feelings without words. Anyone can talk with their eyes or use certain body language to suggest something; however, it is a different matter interpreting all of that emotion through music and words.

Alan and Bob Clark are the duo that makes all the magic happen on their new release Sun And Moon. The title track and “Yesterday” fondly reminded me of top-forty music on a hot summer’s eve in the 70’s. I cannot help reverting to the days of my teens when I hear music that instantly transports me back to a time that seems like a dream now. It is sweet and sad all at the same time. Music that holds this power is very special.

Alan and Bob are music veterans now, as this is their third studio release. The Clark’s always have a bevy of guest musicians on their recordings to compliment their many talents. Alan is the lead vocalist, songwriter, producer, and he performs various instruments in the studio, while Bob provides additional songwriting, bass guitar, and vocals to their accessible contemporary pop sound. There are other elements to their catchy tracks, some smooth jazz finds its way into their sound as well, although primarily their focus fits squarely into an adult contemporary genus that would appeal the 40 something’s out there that have not heard quality pop without any frills in a long time. That is the appeal for folks that are tired of all the scantily glad blonde bombshells without any talent dominating the charts and videos on TV.

Ten solid tracks comprise this CD and the musicianship is quite good. Not only are the Clark’s fine songsmiths, they can hold their own as musicians and keep pace with all the talent coming into the studio to support them. That fact alone is impressive. This CD was a breath of fresh air for a weary soul tired of all the crap on the idiot box and watching fools that become famous based on their exploits outside the realm of music. These gents may never experience the great success that the less talented may enjoy but most certainly, they will find those that appreciate good music and lyrics that have some meaning and are easy enough to understand. It is not a lot to ask for yet a rarity these days. Check out Eye Talk and you will see what I mean.

Reviewed - January 23, 2007

Tracks:

01. I Can't Fool Myself (3:34)
02. Stop Pretending (5:22)
03. Pain of Letting Go (3:23)
04. Sun and Moon (4:04)
05. Face in the Crowd (3:41)
06. Yesterday (3:31)
07. Two Equals One (4:41)
08. Do You Feel It? (3:20)
09. Won't Be Seeing Me Anymore (4:20)
10. Brighten My Day (4:01)

About the Author:

Keith Hannaleck, known as “MuzikMan” is a Journalist specializing in independent and major music reviews and the promotion of artists via the various media outlets flourishing online. He has worked closely with artists, management, publicity directors, and webmasters to provide some of the best and far-reaching coverage an artist could have. Focusing primarily on the internet as a medium for his work, Keith has been a pioneer in the industry changing the way a reviewer with his various talents are used by many artists, PR folks, and labels. He has provided strong and valuable work to labels, artists, and publicity people, writing reviews, press releases, and biographies and much more over the years, giving the people he works with the maximum amount of exposure through several top-notch websites that post his content on their sites.

Hannaleck built and maintained his own website in 1998 while networking and building his reputation through thousands of reviews and interviews, creating a special niche for himself. Through many years of dedication and hard work, he has reached a respected level of competence and knowledge that is frequently sought by the music industry today. Known for his speaking from the heart interpretations of music and being able to put it in layman’s terms for music fans, his work is found everywhere in cyberspace and in traditional print media, from press kits to quotes from reviews in magazine advertisements.