Combining 60s psychedelia, folk noir, art rock, gothic post-punk and baroque
pop, The Mad Pride has been described as haunting and ominous like Syd Barrett
and David Bowie collaborating on a Tim Burton film soundtrack. Comparisons are
often made to Radiohead, Grizzly Bear, Erik Satie, Opeth, Nick Cave, Leonard
Cohen, baroque and minimalist / repetitive composers. It is the solo recording
project of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rowan Galagher.
Since 2009 Rowan
has released 3 original albums and he is currently releasing tracks from his
4th. He has moved from avant-garde psych-folk experimentation to cinematic
soundscapes and towards a classical style of psychedelic rock. His DIY ethic
motivated him to play the majority of the instruments himself and record them
alone in his Wollongong based apartment.
With an
uncompromising commitment to emotional authenticity and a wider goal of
positive social change, Rowan is driven to make honest and progressive music.
He is constantly pushing the boundaries of conventional genres and seeks to
forge a new platform in the contemporary musical landscape. It would appear
that he is succeeding at this as, aside from the aforementioned artists,
Rowan's music has also been compared to Jacques Brel, Mr Bungle, Danny Elfman,
Jeff Martin, Muse and David Sylvian.
'The Mad Pride'
is a reference to the mass movement known as 'Mad Pride'. "Mad Pride
activists seek to re-educate the general public on such subjects as the causes
of mental disorders, the experiences of those using the mental health system,
and the global suicide pandemic."
There are 45 free
mp3 downloads available on Soundcloud.
"Mad Pride is a good example of Folk Noir (“dark folk”) that also plays with some late 60′s dark psychedelic folk melodies. Galagher has been compared to Syd Barrett and the comparison is apt."
“Touches of the fragile detachment of Radiohead and a spectrum of dramatic emotion all take up residence under an ominous sky... Galagher drives the narrative with a deep fret in his voice that has quiver and allure that reminds me of Chris Connelly, working his own ruminations on outings like Largo or under the guise of The Bells. Of course that leads right to Bowie, who also comes to mind from the vocals to some of the dramatic flare.”
“The variety here is amazing. The songs run the range from soft, almost acoustical to moody and experimental enough to be the sound track to a Tim Burton movie. They each push the limits of their genre. Be sure and listen to them all as they are very different and there is sure to be something you really like.”
Psychedelic, Alternative, New Wave, Dark Wave – (2000 to 2019)
Psychedelic, Alternative, New Wave, Dark Wave – (2020 to 2029)
Rock, Alternative - (2010 to 2019)
Rock, Alternative – (2020 to 2029)
Soft Rock, Lite Rock, Alternative – (2010 to 2019)
Soft Rock, Lite Rock, Alternative – (2020 to 2029)
Pop Rock – (2000 to 2019)
Pop Rock - (2020 to 2029)
Folk Rock, Acoustic – (2010 to 2019)
Folk Rock, Acoustic – (2020 to 2029)
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal – (2000 to 2019)
Punk Rock, High Energy Rock n Roll – (2000 to 2019)
Southern Rock, Alt Country – (2000 to 2019)
Classic, New Age Classic
New Age Alternative
Ambient, Electronic, Relaxation
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