Silent Generosity
Saint James, New York, United States | SELF
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See attached URL for review of SG's latest album 'Natural' - Spot On LI Magazine
Excellent metal-rock outfit had great hooks, nice chops(especially the drummer) and an appealing front man in Ryan Parise. Coolest member: long-haired bassist Charlie Shada, who looks just like a chick. - Newsday
Silent Generosity fans arrived in full force to lend their local heroes support. This is a young band with unlimited potential who mix addictive riffs with a pounding rhythm section that makes them one of the more popular live original acts on the Island.
"Break Me Down" was the first choice in a tight set that mixed he better known portion of the band's catalog with some brand-new material. - Good Times Magazine
The third band on was Silent Generosity, a band I've seen throughout the tour. I've stated this in both reviews and I still believe it: The best thing about them is their drummer. His energy inspires the rest of the band, which helps them move on. At times I thought the sound was a little too generic, but from a rep's point of view that's what the public wants to hear. - The Inside Connection
First to take the stage was Silent Generosity, four top-notch young musicians from Farmingville. These guys could be your best friends from high school, so unassuming in their demeanor. But get drummer Jason Buswell seated, bass and guitar players Charlie Shada and Dennis March strapped in, and Ryan Parise behind the microphone with guitar and hold on tight. It was not long before the audience had to loosen their grip, get up out of their seats and dance in the aisles. These guys work and play together producing great alternative rock. If this short set was any indication of their style, a booking agent or promoter would do well including Silent Generosity on their roster. - Long Island Entertainment News
By 12:30 the pub was packed. Silent Generosity commanded the audience's attention. Vocalist/guitarist Ryan Parise had excellent rapport with the audience, telling them stories behind the songs and giving the bar an intimate feel. A darker song, "Shadow or the Sun", about people who don't think for themselves, was certainly a highlight. This journey through different tempos and dynamics, which included a dantastic, fast-paced guitar solo and strong bass and drums asked, "Are you the shadow or the sun?" - Good Times Magazine
The night took a hard rock swerve the moment that Silent Generosity rode a four-count into a set of tunes rooter in the soil of power-pop. SG's loyal fan following was anything but silent, giving the band huge props for standards such as "Break Me Down" and "Who I Am." The boys also used the set to introduce two new songs "Chameleon" and "On My Way", and both numbers got a huge thumbs up from the Munchaba crowd. - Good Times Magazine
In a recent Good Times' Long Island Spotlight feature, Ryan Parise spoke about the passion Silent Generosity invests into song writing and performing. That intensity is no more apparent than on "Break Me Down." This kind of edge and sincerity in the heavy rock genre is rare - something unheard since the early days of Metallica. - Good Times Magazine
“No bullshit! Good, honest, well crafted songs, good musicianship, and no posing!” - Jim Faith from James Faith Entertainment
That was as near a perfect set as I have heard in awhile! Your fans are anything BUT silent! - Jerry Lembo - Jerry Lembo Entertainment
"They do what they do very very well" - Tom Crawford - Paradiddle Records
“I appreciated their energy and the connection they had to the audience” “You can tell they love what they do and work hard doing it all, while making it fun for all” - Fingers - WBAB 102.3 FM
Their new single, Album Title cut “Natural” is being played on WRCN, and starts off with a super sexy guitar solo with sultry lyrics that would make my grandmother blush. “Natural” is raw with a deep groove and memorable chorus. On “She Said” this beautiful anthem style rock tune briefly switches pace at the bridge to an acoustic lyrically driven intensity that resolves itself perfectly. “She Said” is radio quality and works because this band works so well together and the lead singer sings his heart out.
Silent Generosity’s “Natural” CD has glimpses of Metallica and Daughtry which makes the music feel fan friendly and familiar but with their own unique performance and writing style. In “Second Chances”, the guitar solo sings and you walk away feeling good. It’s upbeat and relatable. It’s also another great radio cut. In “Hit & Run” the stars of this song are the bass player and the drummer who make me want to blast this song in my car with their killer take no prisoners groove. - Spot On LI Magazine - Christine Gerani
Discography
On My Way - 2005 Demo EP
Disenchanted - 2006 Album
Girl Was Gone - 2008 EP
'Natural' - released July1, 2010
Albums Available on iTunes, Napster, Amazon and many other online outlets. CD's available at shows or by special order (Contact silentgen@optonline.net for details)
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Silent Generosity, named ‘Homegrown Superstar’ for 2010 by WBAB 102.3 FM and ‘Island Rock Idol’ for 2010 by WRCN 103.9 FM.
Overview
Silent Generosity is a four piece alternative hard rock group based out of Long Island, New York. The band was formed in 1998 with singer guitarist Ryan Parise and drummer Jason Buswell. Over the years the band has achieved a progressively harder sound as their music has began to reflect their hard rock, and metal influences. The additions of Cory Skiseng on Guitar in 2008, and Matt Arvotti on Bass in 2011 round out the current Lineup of the band.
History
The band recorded their first full album in 2006 which contained the title track ‘Disenchanted’, ‘On My Way’, and ‘Break Me Down’. This CD became well known among Long Island venues. In the Summer of 2006, they were asked to open for ‘Collective Soul’ in the Hampton’s after their victory at the ‘Heineken’ battle of the bands competition.
They released their second full length recording in 2010 entitled ‘Natural’ this offering along with ‘Disenchanted’ can be found on iTunes, Amazon, and Napster. The CD is available for purchase at shows. ‘Spot On LI’ magazine’s review of ‘Natural’ can be found here: http://justarockband.com/sg/reviews/SGreview.html
The Present
Silent Generosity continues to be a mainstay at many of Long Island’s concert venues including Mulchay’s, Crazy Donkey, The Downtown, Sundance, and many others. In addition they have performed regularly at many NYC venues including ‘The Bitter End’, ‘Kennys Castaways’ and ‘The Lion’s Den’, with excellent reviews.
Their credits also include appearances at the Great South Bay Music Festival, opened for ‘CREED’ at Jones Beach on August 24th, they opened the 6th season of ‘Live In The Lobby’ at the Patchogue Center for Performing Arts, opened for ‘Bret Michael’s’ on November 9th in Wantagh, and ’Nine Days’, November 19th at Mulcahy’s.
Silent Generosity also lends it talents to many charitable events. They co-sponsor the annual fund-raiser for the ‘Breathe For Britt Foundation’ (Cystic Fibrosis), they have played at the Kite Fly for Cancer Awareness, and the Autism Awareness fundraisers.
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