OAKES AND SMITH is a duo based out of the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts. They both have been making music since they both met in 2007 and both have an incredible music history by growing up in it within their families.
The musicians in this EP is: Katherine Oakes-Vocals, shruti box, rain stick; Robert Oakes-Vocals, acoustic guitar, flute, synths; Brian Shankar Adler-Tabla, udu, bells, chimes, toms, shakers, tambourine, drums; Dan Fabricatore-Bass; Gregorie Pearce-Electric guitar; Kala Farnham- Harp; Kalidasa Joseph Getter-Harp; Zach Cross-Piano; Clara Kennedy-Cello; Claudia Chopek-Violin; Jemal Wade Hines/ Moksha Sommer-Backing vocals and David Nagle-String arrangements.
This 4 song EP was Produced by Robert Oaks and Mastered by Garrett Nash and Mixed by Oz Fritz. INVISIBLE TO ME kicks off this album with some truly amazing harmonies that could give you goosebumps. The melody and lyrics are as strong as ever as the song has a very laid back feel. Listen closely to the song, you might be able to relate to the lyrics. So, so sweet.
THE RAINBOW INSIDE is a very laid back song that once again has very superb harmonies that they seem to sing so easily with each other. This song seems to have a Simon and Garfunkel touch to it. What an epic song. AFTER WINTER has a superb melody once again with vocals that sound a bit familiar to me for some reason.She seems to have a Amy Grant type of vocals in this song.
The melody and lyrics are once again very strong in this song. I love it. HIDE AND SEEK brings an end to this EP which sounds a bit mystical by the sound of the vibes in the sound. You could swear you were in church at times in this song. The haunting background vibes give off that feeling. I must admit, this EP is quite a gem and more. Please check them out on Bandcamp, You tube, Apple Music, Deezer, Soundcloud, Spotify and other sites. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD ]STEEL NOTES MAGAZINE.]
