Forever Free is the debut album by LA’s favorite avant-rockers The Spirit Girls. The band has an interesting origin – it grew out of “The Spirit Girls: Songs that Never Die,” a rock opera created by noted LA artist Marnie Weber. The opera follows a group of ghost girls on a fairytale-like journey as they search for a place to perform their songs and tell their stories.
Forever Free chronicles the lives and deaths of the Spirit Girls through expressive, multi-dimensional vocals, powerful, melodic guitars, thick psychedelic synths, and mournful cello riffs. The Spirit Girls’ sound has been described as something of a cross between Sonic Youth, King Crimson and 17th Century French Romantic paintings.
After performing “Songs That Never Die” to sellout crowds, Marnie decided to expand her original concept into a separate, but unique musical group. As an original member of LA’s legendary ‘80s band The Party Boys, Marnie had little trouble recruiting the musicians she needed. Such notable musicians as Dani Tull (Polar Bear), Tamara Sussman (Bertha Mason and The Polio Kids), Tanya Haden (Silver Sun Pickups & the Haden Three) and Debbie Spinelli (Rad Waste, 17 Pygmies) all signed on as active members of the Spirit Girls.
And so the saga of this band of ghost girls continues, as they wander through a series of imaginary landscapes similar to those in the collages and films of Marnie Weber. With the renewed interest in ‘80s “post-punk” music, Forever Free is sure to play well to today’s “alternative” audience while still appealing to the original punk set that still like to take a walk on the wild side.
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There's sure a "renewed interest in ‘80s “post-punk” music" and a lot of coincidences. The same day you post about 17 Pygmies, I post (as you already know) the Paniolo LP on Lost In Tyme blog. Today, just before I visit your blog for the first time, I posted Marnie's out-of-print first LP, Songs Hurt Me (same blog), that you produced and played.
I wrote a hymn about you in the comments of the Paniolo post (if you didn't already read it). If you decide to answer, I have one more question - a bit personal: are you -or have been - a lawer?
Thank you
Just saw the Paniolo post...you are too (and I do mean too kind) and yes I am a lawyer. I was admitted to the Bar in 1999 and still practice law.
That's the third coincidence!
I'm a lawer too. What about this?
As good as this disc is, it's a must for everyone to see The Spirit Girls live!
I AM A BEAR!
Oh, and I'm certainly fearful about 2 lawyers in the same space. YIKES! .-)
Well, Jeff you don't have to be afraid (of me at least), 'cause I live far away (Greece).
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