Portland Cello Project

You Should Know


If you love indie music (which you probably do, since you're on this blog) and you're like me and think that cello is one of the more elegant instruments out there, then mark your calender for August 12th, which is the date Portland Cello Project's self-titled album is set to be released. The 8-16 member cello ensemble affectionally known as PCP by fans has become an important thread in the fabric of Portland's indie music scene. By collaborating with talented local musicians such as Laura Gibson, Horse Feathers, Weinland, Norkfolk and Western, Loch Lomond, and many others, the ensemble has gone from playing small clubs to packing 650+ seat music halls. The album is beautifully arranged and it's great to hear how some of these little indie songs come to life with the enrichment of layered cellos. For example, Portland folk artist Laura Gibson's collaboration with the ensemble on "Hands In Pockets" is an understated yet richly textured gem. It's a highlight on an album full of gorgeous moments. And by the way, if I haven't sold you yet, there's also a hilarious cover of Britney Spears' hit single "Toxic" on the album. -- Capt. Obvious

Listen:
MP3: Laura Gibson w/ Portland Cello Project - Hands In Pockets
MP3: Musee Mecanique w/ Portland Cello Project - Under Glass

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