Australia: Piano/Vocal/Chords
The Shins
Item: 00-PSP-000243
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Description
The Shins' unique indie rock sound began in 1997 as a simple side project, but it soon became clear the band was worthy of the members' full time and attention, and they released several singles and began touring with Modest Mouse. Their debut album, Oh, Inverted World, was received with critical acclaim, and followed rapidly by a second release and then a third. Members of The Shins describe one of their career highlights as playing at the infamous Hollywood Bowl in the summer of 2006.
Wincing the Night Away debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 album chart, selling a record-breaking 118,000 copies in its first week alone. The songs were featured on several movie soundtracks, including Garden State and Wicker Park. Alfred is pleased to release this album-matching songbook complete with the lyrics, melody lines, and chord changes, and professionally arranged piano accompaniment.
Titles: Sleeping Lessons * Australia * Pam Berry * Phantom Limb * Sealegs * Red Rabbits * Turn on Me * Black Wave * Spilt Needles * Girl Sailor * A Comet Appears.
Wincing the Night Away debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 album chart, selling a record-breaking 118,000 copies in its first week alone. The songs were featured on several movie soundtracks, including Garden State and Wicker Park. Alfred is pleased to release this album-matching songbook complete with the lyrics, melody lines, and chord changes, and professionally arranged piano accompaniment.
Titles: Sleeping Lessons * Australia * Pam Berry * Phantom Limb * Sealegs * Red Rabbits * Turn on Me * Black Wave * Spilt Needles * Girl Sailor * A Comet Appears.
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Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
68
SKU:
00-PSP-000243
More about this title
About the Artist: Shins
The Shins emerged from Albuquerque in the late 1990s as an indie rock band that blended intricate melodies with understated production values. Their 2001 debut album Oh, Inverted World introduced a sound characterized by fingerpicked guitars, layered harmonies, and lyrics that balanced wry observation with emotional depth. By the time Wincing the Night Away arrived in 2005, The Shins had become one of indie rock's defining acts, with their music appearing on major film soundtracks including Garden State and Wicker Man, bringing their carefully crafted songwriting to audiences far beyond the indie music community.
The band's approach to arrangement and composition rewards close listening, with songs that reveal new layers through repeated hearings. Their influence on contemporary indie rock songwriting and production has made them essential listening for musicians interested in how accessible melodies and sophisticated harmonic thinking can coexist in popular music.
Why we love this
This songbook captures The Shins' gift for writing melodies that sit naturally in the voice while maintaining genuine harmonic interest. The arrangements preserve the band's distinctive sonic character, making these songs engaging for singers and pianists who appreciate indie rock that respects both musicality and accessibility. Vocalists will find the vocal lines lie comfortably while still offering interpretive challenges that reward thoughtful phrasing.
What to expect
These arrangements evoke the band's signature sound: intricate without being overwrought, melodic without being sentimental, and clever without sacrificing emotional resonance. The piano parts capture the textural quality of The Shins' recordings while remaining playable for accompanists at intermediate skill levels.
Who it's for
This songbook is ideal for singers and pianists in upper high school through adult community settings who want to perform contemporary indie rock with genuine harmonic substance. Players comfortable reading chord charts and following professional piano arrangements will find these songs rewarding both technically and interpretively.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal melody against the piano accompaniment so lyrics remain clear; these arrangements support rather than overshadow the singer's line
- Pay attention to the chord voicings in the piano part, as they often define the song's harmonic flavor; don't rush through them
- Explore the dynamics within individual phrases; The Shins' arrangements typically avoid dramatic shifts in favor of subtle dynamic shaping
- Coordinate with your accompanist on tempo stability, particularly in songs with syncopated rhythmic figures in the piano part
How to use it
Consider programming one or two selections from this collection in a recital or concert that celebrates contemporary songwriting and indie rock. These songs work particularly well in mixed-repertoire settings where they can sit alongside art song or musical theater numbers, offering audiences a bridge between classical and popular idioms.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and interpreting chord symbols in a contemporary context
- Sustaining vocal phrasing through irregularly shaped melodic lines
- Balancing accompaniment texture with vocal clarity
- Coordinating complex rhythmic figures between voice and piano
- Performing with stylistic authenticity in indie rock arrangements