Quiet Countries - No One Makes A Sound

Quiet Countries
No One Makes A Sound

We see a lot of these one man electronica bands around but rarely is there anything there to actually take notice of. I mean, it’s a ONE MAN band and it sounds like it. Leb Borgerson who makes up the Quiet Countries is one exception to that rule. Inventive and generally catchy without being overly beat-bombastic, his strange creations leave you feeling like you’ve been trapped in some mystical computer program. The instrumentation is very nice, in particular the use of glockenspiel and organ accents.

One of the main things I like about Quiet Countries is the fact that it de-emphasizes the beat in favor of texture and atmosphere. This is nice for electronic bands because it makes the music sound less like “drum machine plus a few keyboards” and more like an actual song. When the beat does take over in his songs, it doesn’t overpower the feel of the songs but complements them. I actually suspect (though I could very well be wrong ) that this has everything to do with the fact that Borgerson is a drummer himself (ex-Laserhawk).

While many elements of the songs are lush, smooth and mellow, there is always an underground current of unease. Sort of like someone has spiked the morning coffee pot with something more potent.

Band Members:

Leb Borgenson - all instruments and vocals

Band Website:

Quiet Countries

by Palebear