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Riding Paper Airplanes

Riding Paper Airplanes

  • Avg user rating: 4h stars Out of 19 votes
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  • Similar Artists: the Postal Service, the Notwist, Ride

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Feathers (4:21) Date added: 11/02/06 | Total listens: 2,653
Homecoming Weekend In A Small Town (3:59) Date added: 11/02/06 | Total listens: 2,682

User reviews for Riding Paper Airplanes

Average rating4h starsOut of 19 votes

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Editor's review

The impossibly lovely melodies and gentle electronica that made the Postal Service such a revelation, find a nice new outlet in John Wu's project. The Seattle-based artist weaves pensive vocals into his husky tracks like they're just another shade in the sonic palette.

Biography

Emerging from Seattle, WA, Riding Paper Airplanes is the solo project of John Wu, formerly of Autumn Sonata and Yesan Damen.ï¿?? Drawing upon influences ranging from pop songs to movie soundtracks, Riding Paper Airplanes' debut paints a stunningly diverse soundscape by incorporating both electronic and acoustic instrumentsï¿?? From the opening notes of "Homecoming Weekend in a Small Town" to the haunting finish of "Lying on a Hill, Watching Clouds on a Saturday," Riding Paper Airplanes takes listener on a journey by means of songs rich in emotional and musical content.ï¿?? Here, dreams take precedence over regret, and fond memories and hopeful sentiment abound.ï¿?? The commingling of John's warm voice with a rich array of accompanying sounds creates an undeniable sonic appeal that is automatically engaging.

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