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On the Music page, you can now hear "She's Gone", "Forgotten", "I Question You", "Padlock Jody", and "Only for You" in their entirety. About once a month, we will change the songs to give you a chance to hear Barry's music that may be new to you.

On the Buy page, links to CDBaby let you hear short music clips of every song on a CD, read about the album, buy downloads (and order a physical CD of IV). We've also included links to each of Barry's CDs on iTunes so they are easier to find.

Finally, there are now Share buttons at the bottom on the Music, Links, and Buy pages so that it's easier to spread the word about Barry Kingston and the Screaming Souls.

Thanks again to Hot Table for selling the "IV" CD at their restaurants during the holiday season. It was a pleasure to partner with them.]]> http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#21 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Screaming Souls IV - Screaming Souls - News http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#20 http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#20 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Screaming Souls IV - Screaming Souls - News http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#19 http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#19 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Screaming Souls IV - Screaming Souls - News http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#17
For instance, Barry brought back a song he has not played for years by the name of "Independence". This was last performed with The Breakdown, the successful if elusive band he and his brother Chris led to success. Kingston performed it solo with electric guitar and vocals. Needing the audiences help with the background vocals on the chorus, he asked for their help. Strangely enough, this was one of the highlights of the night. It was one of those moments where the audience truly became the seventh man of the group. Never have the background vocals (or oh, oh’s)—sounded so good.

This song was almost performed with the full band, but rehearsal time ran a bit tight before the show, and the solo version was the result. Jason Arnold was just dying to lay the back beat down for this one---but that will have to be for another night. Something to look forward to possibly..... After the show, when asked about this song---Barry said that he felt compelled to play one of these older songs as he had promised a number of people he would play something from that era. He also commented that he still believes strongly in the lyrics of this particular song. Kingston also hinted that there will be other songs like these that will be re-worked and make their way into future shows.

This show had a very good flow to it and was planned out very well. Kingston, who is known for departing frequently from any pre-planned set list, did this only once at the end of the two hour set. This was at the very end when he did solo renditions of “Sweet Love” from the Nothing but Real CD, “Purple Sky” from Shakin’ from the Trees release and “Independence”—mentioned above. The set list can be seen on the next news entry down on this website.

There was a definite Beatles theme throughout the show as the poetic and graceful “Eleanor Rigby” was blasted through the house sound system as intro music. The compassionate refrain “I look at all the lonely people”, set up a blistering “Night of the Screaming Soul”. This song---not often played—-was captivating. At first glance, these songs seem nothing alike. “Rigby” is all vocals and string quartet. “Night of the Screaming Soul” is very rhythmic and the guitar work reminiscent of the late Jimi Hendrix. But lyrically---they have much in common. They both share an awareness of the devastating effects of loneliness. This was probably not an accident. While most of the show was up-tempo and rocking---it was almost as if Kingston was reminding the audience not to forget those who need help throughout the holidays. During “Forgotten”, later in the show, Kingston implored the audience to remember that loneliness is pervasive and we must all be aware to try and help where we can.

Continuing the Beatles theme, “Instant Karma” by John Lennon also made its way into the set. Continuing the theme of striving for community, certain lines in this song rang particularly true on this Thanksgiving Eve.

“Instant karma’s going to get you
Gonna knock you off your feet
Better recognize your brothers—
Everyone you meet
Why in the world are we here?
Surely not to live in pain and fear.
Why on earth are you there?
When you’re everywhere—gonna get your share.”

Other highlights of this show were the groovin’ “Big Yellow Slide” from “Split Wide Open”. All of the songs played from “Shakin’ from the Trees” hit home as well. On these songs, Jason Arnold, Joe Boyle and John O’Boyle seemed extremely comfortable. This is probably due to them playing them together so often when Jason was the regular drummer for the Screaming Souls. One surprise song that surfaced from this record was “Only for You”. It is a favorite song for many of the band members off of “Shakin from the Trees”. It just grooves its way right into your heart----and the band nailed it for sure. “Friends”---which fans primarily know from Barry’s Myspace page---was also a fan favorite. They even got to chip in on the whistling part with Barry at the end.

One other highlight would have to have been “Forgotten” from Screaming Souls IV”. Always a great audience participation song, Kingston also used the middle to do a medley of sorts. Expanding on a theme of the evening of being aware of and helping those in need, Kingston referenced our soldiers fighting around the globe in wars they did not choose to start. This was done by inserting some lyrics from “Johnny Comes Marching Home” in the middle of this song At this point, the band was playing at a low volume and the vocals were the point of focus. He also sang a snippet of U2’s "Sunday Bloody Sunday" here. Those lyrics voice a frustration we all experience when the battles of the world can seem to eclipse our own lives—and trying to overcome that.

I can’t believe the news today-
I can’t close my eyes and make it go away-
How long, how long must we sing this song?
How long, how long?

Also of note is possibly one of the most diverse grouping of 4 songs that this writer has ever recalled----that actually worked!

Only For You (B. Kingston)---Funky, rock rythym and blues gem

My Way (Frank Sinatra)—The crooners signature song of the triumph of individualism in the face of adversity.

Kashmir (Led Zeppelin)-The old world tour de force about spiritual awakening set along the visual and musical background of the mountainous country of Kashmir.

Why Can’t I Let You Go (B. Kingston)—Pop flavored anthem from “Split Wide Open”.

If you look at these four songs on paper---you would say to yourself---this just would not work. Who could possibly pull that off?

Well—the answer is Barry Kingston and The Screaming Souls.

Who could start out a 2 hour show with introspective songs such as “Eleanor Rigby” and “Night of the Screaming Soul” and then continue to lead the audience through an uplifting show with the audience left chanting for more and feeling more connected at the same time?

Again—Barry Kingston and the Screaming Souls.

If you haven’t experienced this band yet—-buy some of this music, share it with your friends and wait for what is next---you may be surprised!]]> http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#17 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Screaming Souls IV - Screaming Souls - News http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#16
(Eleanor Rigby) -Lennon, McCartney
Night of the Screaming Soul
I Can't do it Alone
Ultraviolet Girl
Instant Karma -J. Lennon
(Imagination, Willy Wonka)
Big Yellow Slide
Sorry
Holla back
Companions
Fire and Gasoline
Shakin from the Trees
Train
Forgotten
Only For you
My Way (F. Sinatra)
Kashmir (Led Zeppelin)
Why can't I let you go
Friends
Sweet Love (Barry solo)
Purple Sky (Barry Solo)
Independence (Barry solo)
After Forever -(Mdeley)]]> http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#16 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Screaming Souls IV - Screaming Souls - News http://screamingsoulsnow.com/news.html#15
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