Black Wave: Piano/Vocal/Chords
The Shins
Item: 00-PSP-000244
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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-000244
More about this title
About the Artist: Shins
The Shins emerged from Albuquerque's indie rock scene in the late 1990s, initially as a side project before becoming the primary focus of its members. Their debut album, Oh, Inverted World, earned widespread critical praise and established them as significant voices in early 2000s alternative rock. The band's third album, Wincing the Night Away, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and achieved remarkable commercial success, selling over 118,000 copies in its first week. Their music has reached audiences far beyond traditional rock listeners, with songs featured prominently in film soundtracks including Garden State and Wicker Park.
Why we love this
This songbook captures The Shins' melodic sophistication and harmonic sensibility in accessible piano/vocal arrangements, making indie rock repertoire available for serious student musicians and adult learners who want to engage with contemporary songwriting. The collection spans the full scope of Wincing the Night Away, allowing pianists and singers to explore a cohesive artistic statement rather than isolated hits. Programming these songs offers an engaging alternative to standard vocal or piano repertoire while maintaining musical integrity.
What to expect
These songs carry The Shins' characteristic blend of introspective lyrics, intricate melodies, and understated emotional power. The piano arrangements preserve the spare beauty and harmonic cleverness that distinguish the album, allowing the songs to resonate in an intimate setting where every musical gesture is audible.
Who it's for
This book serves singers and pianists who want to perform contemporary indie rock repertoire with genuine artistic depth. Adult learners returning to music and advanced high school students will find material that feels current and musically substantial while remaining performable outside a full band context.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the indie rock sensibility by resisting over-legato phrasing; let rhythmic precision and articulation shape the melodic line rather than smooth, classical interpretation
- Balance the vocal melody prominently against the piano accompaniment without sacrificing the harmonic detail in the chord voicings that define The Shins' sound
- Use the chord changes as a guide for dynamic shaping and emotional arc; many songs build tension through harmonic movement rather than volume alone
- Study the interaction between voice and piano parts to identify moments where the arrangement breaks from traditional accompanimental roles, creating a more integrated sound
How to use it
Feature individual selections from this collection in vocal recitals, piano recitals, or singer-pianist partnerships to introduce audiences to thoughtfully crafted contemporary songwriting. The album's cohesion also makes it suitable for a thematic concert programming indie rock alongside other 21st-century art song traditions.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and interpreting chord symbols in contemporary harmonic contexts
- Coordinating vocal phrasing with rhythmically independent piano accompaniment
- Understanding song structure and arrangement choices in indie rock songwriting
- Developing interpretive nuance in contemporary repertoire through lyrical and harmonic analysis