Party Ends

   Montreal's Miracle Fortress has been around for a little while. As a one man band in the tradition of everyone from Beck to Dan Deacon, Ghram Van Pelt recorded his debut album in 2005, an EP by the name of Watery Grave, all by his lonesome that garnered a fair bit of attention in his home town as well as around the world wide interweb. His dense compositions and modern sound call up a poppier Sigur Ros and a less poppy Panda Bear, though he counts his influences similarly with both Brian's Eno and Wilson.

   Also in the tradition of other great musicians, he is at the forfront of a community of artists in Montreal by the name of Freindship Cove, with a venu for shows, an artspace, and a studio where he recorded the Miracle Fortress LP Five Roses. A result of the success garnerd from his EP, this gem was released in May and is a beautiful, upbeat, and uplifting addition to a year where it should feel right at home. Now, with a rounded out live group and a rumored tour on the way, I think we might be hearing more from this brave new group. I've been listening to the record lately, and it gives out a little more with every play. Check out this track and more on their MySpace:

MP3: Miracle Fortress- Have You Seen in Your Dreams