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A common love for upbeat, melodic rock with a touch of ska led the trio into the rehearsal space. What resulted were catchy songs that feature great melodies, strong harmonies, and more than enough backbone to fill the dance floor at the gigs they play. “We have always focused on the music – that has always been our goal from day one,” explains Ewart. However, unexpected separations occasionally drove the band in separate ways over the past three years. “It was kind of weird,” says Magnuson. “We wouldn’t see each other for months. But once back in the rehearsal space, we were super tight – it was almost as if we hadn’t stopped playing.” A summertime flurry of gigs provided the necessary spark to undertake the recording. As the primary songwriter, Hudyma feels a sense of community within “the Furleys”. “I used to write songs front to back in an acoustic format. Now I think of them as ideas to be developed by the band.” Although Hudyma has brought completed songs to the band in the past, the group has developed a more unified collaborative approach to songwriting. “We have an honest approach to the creative field – we’ve know each other long enough that we say what’s on our minds and it won’t make the others cry!” jokes Magnuson. This straightforward thinking allowed for an efficient method of recording. “The Furleys are a live band. We knew that we wanted the recording to not only capture the energy and cohesion of our show, but also be an accurate reflection of what the audience hears,” says Ewart. The album was captured live off the studio floor and comprised of many first takes with a few overdubs. Concludes Hudyma, “This is rock and roll – it’s not always perfect. But when someone buys an album, there will be no doubt in their mind that they will hear the songs as they are meant to be heard!” For More Information, Contact: Copyright © 2004 by The Furleys. All rights reserved. |
This word accurately describes the circumstances behind the formation of “the Furleys”, a Saskatoon-based trio who are completing work on their debut recording. A chance meeting between drummer Quinn Magnuson and bassist Cam Ewart has resulted in a band whose music rises above the current flood of re-hashed punk rock. The two had previously known each other, but had became neighbours in a downtown area of Saskatoon. “Quinn was walking by one day and we got into a discussion about music and what we were both doing at the time.” recalls Ewart. Magnuson and fellow “Huge” guitarist James Hudyma were starting a new project of their own with a focus on creating their own music. “We agreed to get together for a coffee and things just took off!.”