As a regular lurker and very occasional post-er on this board, I wanted to let you all know about an album I've just finished. It's called "Aviary Jackson". You can sample various tunes from it at:
myspace.com/dcarlsonmusic & www.danielcarlson.com
The whole shabang can be purchased at:
www.groundlift.org
It's a mix of melodies and nifty chord changes, cellos, french horns, and harpsichords (along with the usual guitar, bass, and drums). And while no one would confuse it with a Sean & Co. record, I can honestly say that they've been such a big influence me that I'd hope some of what they do shone (shined? shines?) through anyway.
Best,
Daniel