The Curse of Blackbeard Lavoie…Listen on Spotify
The Line on the Map…Listen on Spotify
Sweet dear lord, listen to this! First, I’d like to say THIS IS NOT PIRATE MUSIC. Okay…it’s a little bit pirate music. BUT…it’s pirate-y in the best, BEST possible way. You need to hear some Hoist the Colors songs to understand, so listen you…scallywag…I’ll wait…
The first song link is The Curse of Blackbeard Lavoie. It has a…nautical…classical…tension-building intro vibe. Again, in the best possible way. BUT THEN! It gets going and, while it may be about some pirate somewhere, the lyrics are very relatable. Simple words, direct message, and paints a vibrant mental picture. The accompanying instrumentation is highly compelling and spiritedly paced. That’s a word, right? What I’m trying to say is…This song is a vessel that takes you away, away from this madness, away from this place.
Now, I don’t know who Blackbeard Lavoie is. Is he an historical figure or a fictional character? Perhaps neither or both? Is it just that the name sounded good as a song title? Maybe he’s just a dude that owed the drummer money and found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Who can say at this point…What I do know is that I like this song…maybe you’ll like it too!
I think The Line on the Map is timed like a waltz…again, in the best possible way. This song has simple lyrics and a simple message. And it’s about the meaning of life. Some might call it cliche, but I think it’s beautiful and relatable music. YARRR…
I’m not looking for an answer, I’ll let you float on in the breeze. I don’t want to count the stars in the sky, I just want you to hear KCT. It starts off soft and sweet, with fiddle, maybe some mandolin, and…maybe, just maybe…a standup bass that kicks over into a full-bodied jam in the last third.
I certainly hope you give these three songs a chance. They’re at least “C” worthy and these aren’t the only good songs by Hoist the Colors. So, if you do like what you hear, please consider getting more of their music from a fair and legitimate source. This is a band that needs some support. If you are looking for more information, I’d start with their website – hoistthecolors.com.