Mark Peters and the Dark Band: Sum of All Parts
Mark Peters and the Dark Band
Sum of All Parts
(Mark Peters Music)
âSum of All Parts,â opens Mark Peters and The Dark Bandâs latest EP. Itâs a song that begins quietly but then reveals itself to be quite strong. Petersâ mature vocal confidence and precise production grab the listener from the get-go. The laconic drums (at least in the verses) from Fabian Natter and the electric guitar touches from Martin Burtscher are just perfect. The harmony vocals are the last little bit making this an excellent opening salvo.
âFailure is My Friend,â the second tune here, is quieter, starting with Peters on tickling acoustic and warbling in his higher range. Then the Dark Band, (Peterâs most current project) slips in behind him playing precisely, as well as providing color. Again, there are great harmonies on this one.
âHighs and Lows,â which ends the four-song EP, is unlike the other three tunes. Itâs got a weird bluesy feel, as much manned by Burtscherâs electric (his lead here is killer), as Markus Manahlâs slow bass read and Peterâs very expressive voice. When we get to the big dramatic choruses, you canât help but float along, infectious as this last tune is, strings rise, and the band locks deep with their frontman.
Singer/songwriter stuff can get really boring for me. Yes, we all have something to say, but sometimes the execution of such introspection leaves me wanting; how many times have I simply said: âall right already, can you just rock me a little?â Mark Peters and the Dark Band deliver good solid tunes, by an obvious good songwriter, leaving the listener wanting to hear more.