Melodic Paper Cranes 折り鶴
I love being able to express my heart through images as much as writing about the photos. When I get to showcase some awesome people that I haven't known for long, nevertheless I've had the pleasure of getting to know and living with talented musicians. Making their late-night practices all the more sweet-sounding especially if you're sick or feeling down. I always find that Paper Cranes can bring a smile or a tingle to brighten your day. I met Fraser and Naomi when they were playing at a Festival at the end of January, while I was serving at the registration tent. I decided that I would listen to this band I had never heard before apart from when I played them on Spotify an hour or so before the gig... oddly you're meant to listen to music at a music festival. I hate to say it but I must admit they were the only band I ended up watching play at the festival, I enjoyed their sounds, so I was chuffed to be able to get to know them a bit.
They took a shine to my photography which has been super encouraging because they've pushed and spurred me on to pursue it more. I recently got invited by the band to take some photos for their gig, on June 13th this year. However, before I show you more of these photos, I thought I would tell you about their music, before showing you some of my favourite shots I took on the night of the gig.
Paper Cranes bring in music that you could relax to any time of the day whether it is your morning wake up, driving in the afternoon, sipping hot coffee or enjoying an evening with friends and a glass of red wine - it doesn't always have to be red mind you. The sound that they bring is very melodic, rustic, folk, indie and acoustic music. They bring with them a range of musical sound waves; from keys, guitar, synth, drums, Japanese Flute (Shakuhachi), harmonica, vocals and ukulele. They started out in Auckland and had recently moved to Tauranga bringing something extra special out of the unique kiwi sound. Paper Cranes' impressive wife duo Fraser and Naomi Browne write their own poetic lyrics from their life experiences. Working with many different skilled musicians, they're a wonderful loving pair, servant-hearted and oozing with creativity, that you'll surely enjoy listening to their rhythmic sounds live or on cd.
The gig happened on June 13th this year. There was a lounge feeling to the gig, they were playing at Totara street along with Nick Dow whom Fraser met at Songhubs in May. I really had a blast listening to both Nick Dow and my friends Paper Cranes. Getting pleasure out of playing around with a borrowed Canon DSLR. Enjoying the lighting of green and purple it was a challenging light to deal with a first because I had to get a hang of the camera for the first 5 minutes of them playing, nevertheless I was soon able to be in my element, as were they.
The night was pretty awesome with a chilled atmosphere. As I clicked away taking pictures from the stage and off the stage, listening to Paper Cranes play away the audience in their Zone. Their unique sounds were enjoyed by the members of the crowd. Naomi and Fraser took turns playing the Nord and the Juno synth, Fraser played guitar and Naomi also had her traditional Japanese flute. They definitely made it a tough act to follow for Nick Dow but he still pulled out his violin wowing the crowd with jazzy feels!
I highly recommend everyone of you readers check these guys out maybe even by a cd! (New album Voices is out and its a beautiful)
www.papercranes.co.nz
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