Black and White Tango

(www.myspace.com/blackandwhitetango)

Tom Hancocks - Vocals

Jamie Gray - Piano, Synth, Bass

Adam Scott - Guitar, Backing Vocals

Andy Hancocks - Drums

Black and White Tango... a young, fresh out of the packet, extreamely talented band, with bags...no, make it bin liners, full of potention. They're almost definately not your stereotypical Indie, Punk, Metal or 'Emo' band. Genres that seem to be all too common and burting at the seams here in Hull. Black and White Tango have resisted being pigeon holed and have broken the mould by creating their very own unique style, mixing classical, rock, progressive, jazz and pop sounds in a blender and creating a fabulous cocktail that can only be called 'A masterpiece'

The guys have worked hard in conjunction with Alan Jones at 'The Big Hand Studio' to produce a fantastic 3 track demo C.D and boy should we give them a 'big hand'!

Tracks include ‘The Ballet’, a fantastic piece, aptly named with its classical, Tchaikovsky influenced introduction which, within a minute or so, has morphed into something more likely to be heard in an Ennio Morricone scored Spaghetti Western film. Particularly in the chorus and bridge which feature intertwined piano and guitar solos courtesy of Jamie and Adam.

The second track, 'Purpose', mixes classical acoustic guitar with a fuzz bass and in its darkest depths we can find components of, what essentially creates an easy listening 'dance' tune. Beginning in this way and ending ina way that calms and provides a strange theraputic pleasure provides a welcome contrast, not only within the song, but also in comparison to the other two tracks.

The final track on the CD is 'Cosmic Love', which is most definately my favourite, particularly its harmonious chorus that evokes all kinds of unexplainable feelings. This third track comprises of three main sections: Up tempo rock followed by a classical piano interlude and concluded with an explosion of aggressive techno rock. Or in other words...wham, bam, thank you mam!

An awesome song to end the 3 track demo C.D, which can be bought at any of their gigs for a mere £2. Hardly an amount to break the bank and well worth it!

GIG LISTINGS

06/05/ 21:00 - The Sesh @ Linnet & Lark

14/05 21:00 - The Springhead

28/05 20:00 - Lamp (The Sidekicks Lounge)

30/05 20:00 - The Adelphi (ThisisUll Live - Acoustic Set)

14/07 20:30 - The Lamp (Twilight Patrol Records & Promotions Showcase gig)

Review By Danielle McLoughlin