Striving In Greater Hopes: S.I.G.H.

With pure passion, emotion and talent, Long Island, New York’s Striving in Greater Hopes (S.I.G.H) delivers nothing but powerful music and skillful musicianship. Their four song, self-titled EP is simply amazing from start to finish. Their combination of heavy yet melodic melodies and catchy lyrics makes each song unique and entertaining.

“Igoraphobia”, the first track on the EP, launches the four song assault with an infectious guitar riff. The song manages to be aggressive and soft at the same time, which is most apparent in the haunting yet compelling vocals. Singer, Cyrille Robes’ graceful and beautiful voice is accompanied by the energetic screams of bassist JayR Castillo. The vocals, music and lyrics on this track are unparalleled, sending this song into musically uncharted territory.

“Sacrifice” sends a unique lyrical message to the listener. With a blended sound of rock, metal and pop, the song sends the EP in a different direction. The appropriately titled song is the band’s ode to fellow musicians who have been struggling to keep everyone around them satisfied at their own expense. S.I.G.H again showcases their many talents during “Sacrifice”, from the killer riffs to the addicting chorus.

The third track, “Schadenfreude”, provides a musical atmosphere that is as diverse and unforgettable as the title. The song’s initial dose of heavy guitar, bass and drums set the stage for a blended hard rock/metal masterpiece. Cyrille’s vocals gracefully sweep into the verse and crash into the chorus with a power that will surely leave listeners speechless and wanting more.

“Snap” is an enchanting ballad that is musically mellow and lyrically aggressive. The guitars add a perfect amount of melody to accompany the vocals and the drums delicately set the pace along with the constant head swaying groove from the bass. Snap is the perfect way to complete the hard rocking demo.

S.I.G.H’s EP will surely leave listeners speechless. Their aggressive approach to writing and recording music is clearly heard through each track. The four song demo was written and recorded by the band in their basement studio, and the production is crystal clear from start to finish. The guitars are crisp and crunchy enough not to drown out the bass, the drum sound is natural and the vocals are simply mesmerising. This alone is an amazing accomplishment from such a young and rising band.

1. May 22, 2007, 9:04 pm JayR

   Thanks for Jacqueline McBrien for writing this article and thank you Split Magazine for featuring us on your website. You ROCK!!!

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