James Flores

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(Taken from jamesfloresmusic.com)



Although categorized as a singer/songwriter, the combination of James Flores's distinctive voice, the stripped-down rawness of his acoustic guitar and honest, introspective lyrics create a unique sound all his own.

Unlike many new artists, Flores's soaring, subtly nuanced voice is not just a compliment to his lyrics and guitar. It's a necessary ingredient to his sound-its own instrument that Flores elegantly uses to set the tone of his songs and convey a breadth of emotions.



Flores's voice is perfectly suited to his roots-pop sound. It ranges from deeply soulful on songs like "Words I Don't Have to Hear" and "Don't Fall Away" to raw and powerful on "My Fault". There is an unselfconscious passion with which he projects his voice. This passion helps create a rich, full sound when fused with Flores's deft guitar-playing.



With his intricate fingerings, Flores's guitar whispers of the likes Dave Matthews and Lindsey Buckingham. Flores' sound is so mature and assured it hardly seems possible that he is not only self-taught, but he only began playing in college.



Flores is also not afraid to experiment with sound, as evidenced by the hints of Spanish textures in the haunting "My Fault". "I listen to a lot of different music: R & B, pop, rock, and many different singer/songwriters. My sound is definitely influenced by all of them," Flores observes. He flawlessly pairs both simple and complex rhythms that mirror the subjects he explores in his lyrics.



Each song that Flores writes is a tapestry interwoven with truth, redemption, the pain of love and loss, and personal reflection. Like one of the major influences he cites, James Taylor, Flores's songs also have a timeless quality, but one with a fresh perspective that appeals to a new generation of listeners.



One theme that reappears in many of Flores's songs is the complexity of relationships. He perfectly captures both their ecstasy and the overwhelming heartache. He understands well the indecision and uncertainty that seem to permeate the affairs of twenty-somethings."



By Kelly Wright