Sealegs: Piano/Vocal/Chords
The Shins
Item: 00-PSP-000248
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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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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
68
SKU:
00-PSP-000248
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 establishing themselves as a full-time endeavor. The band achieved widespread recognition with their debut album Oh, Inverted World and solidified their place in alternative rock with Wincing the Night Away, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and sold over 118,000 copies in its first week. Their intricate songwriting and atmospheric arrangements have been featured on major film soundtracks including Garden State and Wicker Park, and their 2006 performance at the Hollywood Bowl marked a career milestone that reflected their rising influence in indie music.
Why we love this
This collection captures the melodic sophistication and layered arrangements that define The Shins' best work, making indie rock accessible to singers and pianists who want to explore contemporary songwriting with substance. The chord changes reflect the band's harmonic inventiveness while remaining playable, and the variety across these eleven tracks offers singers genuine emotional range from introspection to anthemic moments.
What to expect
Intimate and introspective, with moments of building intensity and atmospheric detail. The melodies feel natural to sing, never forced, while the harmonic language keeps listeners engaged through unexpected chord movements and lush arrangements that reward close listening.
Who it's for
Singers and pianists drawn to contemporary indie rock who want to perform songs with literary lyrics and interesting harmonic movement. Students exploring how modern songwriting balances accessibility with sophistication will find this repertoire especially rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay attention to the interplay between vocal melody and piano accompaniment; these arrangements preserve the production's textural detail, so let the accompaniment shape your phrasing rather than overshadow it.
- Approach the indie rock sensibility with restraint rather than belting; these songs reward intimate delivery and rhythmic precision over volume.
- Use the chord chart to experiment with voicings and rhythmic accompaniment patterns that match the recorded versions, which often feature fingerpicked or arpeggiated piano textures.
How to use it
Program selections from this collection in a modern music recital or coffeehouse-style concert to demonstrate how contemporary indie rock operates with the same melodic and harmonic intelligence as earlier singer-songwriter traditions. The album's narrative arc and emotional consistency also make it effective as a thematic set within a larger program exploring 2000s alternative culture.
Skills your students will build
- Reading piano/vocal/chord arrangements for contemporary popular music
- Interpreting indie rock phrasing and vocal delivery without stylistic clichés
- Understanding harmonic movement in modern songwriting
- Coordinating vocal melody with accompaniment patterns that vary from traditional chord structures
- Sight-reading lyrics with poetic content and emotional subtext