http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3271881a13555,00.html
What a fine article. With a nice photo. especially that jacketed guy. Ow! Hot...
Mainly, I guess, because our website as it is is very avg, however a new one is under construction. Promise.
Hi there
We are busy, playing many weekends in Auckland, no immeadiate plans to venture as far south as Chch, but we would love the Chch to be ready for us.
Who am I speaking to? Where did ya see us?
Hi all
We got into the semis. Sweet.
Come watch us in the semis. Meet
Us it will be a great
Way to meet a mate
I am a poet
Don't I know it.
Esra Dekan - Studio Sessions
a review on Esra Dekan submitted by jono (www.muzic.net.nz)
The debut release from Auckland 5 piece rockers Esra Dekan, Studio Sessions, is a hidden gem. Though not a mainstream force as yet, Esra Dekan have struck gold with this diversified 13 track album.
Their ability to move from heavy rock to tranquil bliss effectively within a song brings back memories of Smashing Pumpkins in their prime.
"Studio Sessions" starts with avengeance with two rock tracks titled "Last Chance" and "Hugo". Both tracks feature catchy intro's and compulsive drum beats. Lead singer Jon Pickford's vocal talents are clear for all to hear. "Hugo's" dark bass gives the listener a forlorn outlook.
"Start Again" heads off in a completely new direction and gets the blood pumping with with quick fire beats and riffs before the bar is raised with two beautiful ballads. "Girl next door" is full of wonderful lyrics and made all the better by amazing backing vocals. "All right" is more of a darker melody with heavy bass that gives it a dour flavour. This track stands out more than any other on the album.
From rock to unabashed beauty, "Studio Sessions" then moves a sharp right to pop rock with "Watch the Clock". This track is pop rock at it's finest combined with melodic tendencies. The chorus is the sort of thing that you would sing in the shower, and also one of those songs that gets stuck in your head.
The listener is taken on an emotional rollercoaster when listening to "As Sweet As". Succulent lyrics that tolead to a reflective mood about the one that got away.
Another sharp change of direction sees the Ben Harper like "Heal Your Mind". Relentless strumming and Harper-like riffs made this track a standout.
In the final track, "Justify", Esra Dekan have recreated the broken record effect with short, frenetic guitar punctuated by bass.
Esra Dekan are knocking at the door. It's not just the collective skill of each musician, or the vocals talents of Jon Pickford. The single thing that stands out is the backing vocals.
Even though 2004 has just begun, this is the best album I've heard this year, and will take some beating. I just hope that the radio stations will do Esra Dekan justice.
Jeremy, are you the only one having a damn conversation here? : )
Who are Esra Dekan anway? That is a question we should all ask ourselves.
Paul Holmes ay? Apparently he just wants to lie lie lie in the sand.
Hopefully he will be wearing clotehs, not nudey sunbathing.
If you like... I think that I can speak for Esra Dekan when I say they have a song called Hugo on http://www.cokefridge.co.nz/fridge/default,550.sm
It is one of our harder songs. We have softer as well if that is more preferable. We have a song called "Light in your eyes". That could be like when you are at the top of the mountain and it is sunny...
You can contact us at esra_dekan@hotmail.com, or post on our forum at this site. OR come watch us at the Control Room Queen St Auckland on Friday!
I like seeing how many people have looked at this post. It makes me think that we will have a crowd...
Hint hint...
Nudge wink...
Control Room, Queen st will be hosting the Dekan as they play songs from their "Studio Sessions" album.
From 9 pm.
We will deliver one high energy show. OK?
Esra Dekan LIVE at the Control Room, Queen St, Auckland...
From 9pm FRIDAY 11/06/04
We will be playing songs from the album "Studio sessions"
That felt far too professional and efficient...
Pfffffffft. I farted... :)
Hey everyone
Just wanted to say hello and get our name back on the front page again. Wes is here as well. He is a red head. Yes. A drumming ninja.
Ah yes. The Dekan are looking forward to unleashing their respective collective dragons at the Poe on April 29. That is one day after my birthday. I look forward to unleashing my 25 year old dragon. Quarter century and all that.
Just letting you all know that we have started working on some new songs and that things are looking interesting. We will miss Wes terribly, but hey, he got to say the F word on Nightline somewhere between 5 and ten times. It was hard to keep count...
Well, I may turn up on Sunday. Paul Ellis told me that I murdered the end of a song...
I didn't cry though...
Actually a lot of people have said "What a rather fantastic band name"
All remember...
We, Esra of the Dekan, will be playing a fine selection of covers and maybe a few originals this Friday night (Night of Waitangi) from 10 pm till 2 the next morning (stamina...). Come along and we may even sell you one of our BRAND NEW CD's!!! If they are ready and available they will be $20! Otherwise you may have to wait some more...
Hey ya!!!
what can we say but sorry. We did get someone on our website called Esra Yriah though...
Actually, my friend, we did play a few originals early in the night and one later on I think. But thank you for the positive feedback. Always much appreciated! Bass player Dekan.
Yes. My endless support will be there...
We are playing at Empire on Friday and Saturday night from 10 - 2 if anyone wants to come - Esra Dekan
I reckon Esra Dekan "Studio Sessions" is completely under rated. But I am biased. In fact, I would here like to profess that the Dekan themselves are under rated.