biographical info
In the 2007 Toronto Vagina Monologues V-Day performances, Jonathan
contributed a live set of solo material. One of the Monologues
performers approached him afterwards (with her boyfriend beside) and
confessed, “that was the most beautiful, stunning performance I’ve ever
seen. I’ve never seen anyone perform like that. I cried.” Her
boyfriend nods. Seet adds, “then he gave me his orange soda.”
The 2007 release of Jonathan Seet’s 3rd album, Thanks To Science, We’ve
Got Love, comes after a long wait as a follow up to his 2003 critical
darling, Arousal Disasters. All the recordings were finished and
mastered by November 2005. All of the songs on Thanks To Science were
performed and recorded by Seet his home recording studio. Some of the
tunes feature Seet’s trademark massive pop-production value while
others take a minimalist approach. It’s an album that can be
compulsively listened to several times in succession without fatigue.
Jonathan Seet’s writing style has been called lush, cinematic,
articulate, intelligent and “perfectly-formed pop symphonies.” It’s
also been called sensual and poetic. While Arousal Disasters was
thematically linked by vice and virtue in love, Thanks To Science is
much more divergent. It’s still narrative and conversational but also
seems somewhat more personal. Some songs, like “My Wasted Youth” and
“Watching You Sleep” are almost confessional. “It’s Not Enough” is a
back-beat rocker while “Come On” is a straight-up call-to-arms anthem.
He’s also maintained that wry sense of humour, irony and wordplay.
“Fashion Tips For The Homeless” might sound un-P.C. but it’s merely a
metaphorical observation on the state of religion and fanaticism in our
modern day world. “Killing All My Friends” is a harmless, but gorgeous
love song. Along with all this new material on Thanks To Science is
also Seet’s deft cover version of “I Will Wait For You.”
The official release for "Thanks To Science, We've Got Love" will be in the autumn of 2007.
lineup
Jonathan Seet Singer / Guitarist