As the trio counts into the first song on their new album, The Captive, they set an energetic tone for the eclectic recordings that follow. While Braddigan has been touring with Reinaldo De Jesus (from Puerto Rico) and Tiago Machado (from Brazil) for 18 months, this is the first time they’ve unleashed their creativity in the studio. Over 50 minutes of music spread across 12 songs demonstrate each member’s dynamic personality and their eclectic collective experiences.
The Captive is Braddigan’s second studio release on his own label, Third Surfer Music, following his 2005 debut, Watchfires, with a renewed energy and powerful storytelling. Rock energy, reggae vibes, Latin rhythms and Brazilian beats create a foundation for stories about waves, friends and the calling that each of us has in our hearts to pursue our dreams and make a difference in our global community.
Through global travels and the varied experiences those trips brought, the band has learned a great deal about how life should be lived. The reggae jams Customs and Fist in the Ocean are calls to one kind of action — to live in the moment — while Solace is a call to another — to embrace change and to pursue it when the moment doesn’t resonate with the heart’s calling. The Captive also features Braddigan’s debut duet performance, as he partners with friend Josh Garrels for Walk On, a bluesy track inspired by the surfing film Walking On Water. The band explores the dichotomy of light and dark through the eyes of a little girl living in a trash dump who, despite being surrounded by human waste, smiles at every day with an infectious joy – check out Love Light & Melody as you hear the story of Ileana.
Braddigan’s The Captive was recorded in 10 days at Maximum-Joy Studios in Northglenn, Colorado in June of 2007, capturing the essence of a band from around the world, with its arms stretched wide taking in the magnificence of our world while moving through it at light speed – escape captivity in your own life, use your wings to find your calling.
Braddigan, thanks for the show in Charlottesville!! I had a GREAT time! I brought one of my friends, and he loved your music! (He was the 6'8" guy near the front)
When do you think you will be playing in Vienna again?? I am from there! You play at Jammin' Java, right?
Saw you at the Ottobar in Baltimore with Sara and really enjoyed the show. You're all so very talented, and I truly admire that you use your gifts to bring joy to others. God Bless!
so, as far as your interview on busted halo show went... awesome. very inspiring. my aunt is Robyn (the Jew on the Busted Halo Show :D) and when she told me she was going to be interviewing you I was so excited for you, for her, for everyone! Awesome interview!
thx for the add you guys are awesome! I saw you guys in Baltimore like a month ago. AMAZING! plus I think what you guys do with the Love Light and Melody thing is admirable, my friend Sara goes down to the Day of Light thing with ya'll. much love and respect. peace
