The Bergamot – Paradise
“What is Paradise in your view? Perhaps an uninhabited island? Or a bottomless bowl filled with life -giving moisture from the holy source? But if paradise for you is music, then this composition in the americana genre and performed by -the Bergamot will become a real revelation and gates into the world of dreams. Welcome!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Что в вашем представлении Рай? Быть может необитаемый остров? Или бездонная чаша наполненная живительной влагой из святого источника? Но если Рай для вас это музыка, то эта композиция в жанре Americana и в исполнении -The Bergamot- станет настоящим откровением и вратами в мир грёз. Добро пожаловать!”
-Nagamag.com
Who are the band members and what do they play?
Nathaniel Paul Hoff – Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Synth Jillian Speece – Vocals Cameron Nagle – Drums
How and where did you get together?
The band formed when Nathaniel and Jillian met in high school in South Bend, IN. The duo wrote a song together and the rest is history.
What are the band’s main influences?
Wilco, Mac DeMarco, Dave Matthews Band, Barenaked Ladies, Tame Impala
Have you played any notable gigs, festivals or other events? Likewise radio or TV appearances?
We are opening for the Barenaked Ladies on October 1st 2022 at the Morris 100 Fest in South Bend, IN. The band has also been featured in “Rock Band: Rivals” the video game.
Are there any other interesting or amusing happenings – no matter how small – that the band have been involved with that would be of interest to those who like your music?
We also just won the “Audience Choice” award for our documentary “State of the Unity” at the Montauk Film Festival in Montauk, NY. We premiered our film at the Sedona International Film Festival in Sedona, AZ where we won the “Excellence in Filmmaking” Award followed by the “Best Documentary” at the Paris Independent Film Festival, the “Best Directors of a Documentary” at DocuFest, and the “Artistic Pioneer” award at the Richmond International Film Festival. It has been a banner year for the group and they are releasing a new album “Far Out” the day before they open for the Barenaked Ladies.
Do you have any favourable quotes from previous reviews of the band that you’d be happy to share?
“The Hottest Emerging Talent” -People Magazine
“The Perfect Blend” -EARMILK
“Lush” -PARADE Magazine
Where was the single/EP/album recorded and who was involved in its production?
The single/album was recorded in closets, rooms, and cars across the country. Matt Wiggins (Glass Animals, Adele, Florence and the Machine) mixed the album.
Is there a particular ethos behind the single/EP/album or any particular music styles or events that inspired it?
“Paradise” and the record “Far Out” marks a huge development of the band after the massively successful release of their debut full length documentary “State of the Unity”.
Can you briefly describe what the song/each song is about? If you are releasing an album then either describe the thinking behind the project or choose a couple of lead tracks to focus on.
Paradise is a song about letting go of our devices and learning to live again. There is no hope in chasing lies. The song was composed at a time when we could not move about freely – yet the desire to travel and see others was greater than ever.
Reviewed by Nagamag on September 5, 2022