Having been compared to the likes of Beirut, Gogol Bordello, and Devotchka says something of this little Portland ensemble. Just released earlier this month, their newest album The Zeitgeist Beckons is sure to make heads turn. In fact, it already has.
They have a sound that I’m relatively unfamiliar with, and I am drawn to the exciting mystery that surrounds Vagabond Opera. Comprised of multi-lingual trained opera singers armed with an array of interesting music makers (including strings, brass, an accordion and musical saw), they are creators of a strange and fantastic world. After reading several posts about them, I have come to the conclusion that their live show is a force to be reckoned with. Portland is not too far from my home. Maybe it’s time for a little road trip.
Here they are, on myspace. I’ve been listening to “Ganef.” It’s sultry, slow and nails the whole old-world gypsy, theatrical burlesque feel Vagabond Opera is starting to be known for.
