I don't usually write reviews for my purchases at Amazon, but for this one I felt moved to do so. Like so many others here, I was introduced to the Green Children through a Facebook ad. Ordinarily, I don't put much stock in Facebook's recommendation, but this time, I decided to check out the Green Children, and I'm so glad I did!
First of all, a disclaimer: if you have looked up this band expecting them to sound like Enya, Loreena McKennitt, or Sarah McLachlan, you will be disappointed. Facebook advertises this duo as being like all of the above. Although I hear influences from Enya and Sarah McLachlan in the music of the Green Children, their style is very different. That having been said, if you can get past Facebook's ads and open your mind and ears to appreciate the Green Children for what they are, then you just may find their first album, Encounter, as enchanting as I have.
I'll admit that I'm completely addicted to their music. They are billed as an electro/pop band, and I suppose their music does fall under this category, but to me, their music is so much more. Where other electro/pop artists sing about sex, drugs, and themselves, the Green Children use their music to address important social issues. And anyone who has read even a little bit about Milla and Marlow should not be surprised by this focus, since the two of them give generously to help out those who are less fortunate. I've never encountered another band in this genre of music with such uplifting, stirring, and inspiring music.
I love almost all of their songs on this album, but some of their best are
-Encounter, which tells the story of the Green Children, from whom they got their name.
-Black Magic, probably their most sexual song, though done in a very tasteful way.
-Skies on Fire, a sweet tune about the experience of love, and the pain of separation.
-Price of Fame, one of their more socially oriented songs, which paints a picture of the more destructive side of fame
I could go on about the beauty of their music, but rather than reading my comments about them, why not check out the Green Children for yourself?
