Music
Mayfield
After leaving Tears for Fears in 1990, Curt Smith moved to New York, He acclimated to his new life there by hosting an MTV show, as well as a new music radio show that was syndicated to over 300 U.S. colleges, and by teaching a music industry course at New York University. Then, in 1995 a mutual friend introduced him to songwriter-guitarist Charlton Pettus. “I liked him, even though he used the word ‘meritocracy’ in the first sentence he spoke to me,” Smith jokes. “I liked his passion. I’d spent so much time around people in the industry whose prime concern was business and income, that talking to someone whose love of music was so obvious made me realize why I’d become a musician in the first place.”
Smith and Pettus began writing together and formed a band called Mayfield. “It was first and foremost a live band,” Smith explains. “I wanted to play gigs in small clubs, and record without the use of too much technology.” Mayfield released a self-titled album in 1997. “I loved it,” Smith says. “Technically it could have undoubtedly been better, but that would have been missing the point.”
Comments
Posted by CARRI-D 28 on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 15:33.
My bad I was commenting on the soNg"I DoNt WaNt To Be ArouNd"earlier, I was on the page where the soNg was displayed tho'..It's all good ;) Your truly genuine and 100% thoughtful,I'm looking forward to Both eveNt's in LaLa..its Curt all da waay Live with da BASS,and hiz Mesmorizing,Soft,and Haunting voice.It's thee Best B-day ever!!!!
Posted by CARRI-D 28 on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 13:37.
WOW! this album is Absolut AmaziNg!!! CuRt is this gonna be available at your Solo concert to purchase?I would get online to order but I'm HOMEbound to L.A. tonite/Earthquakes in all! :/i need to Soothe my soul with your ambient/soaring vocals,while I'm chillaxin' in the CaLi SuNsHiNe...in My Old-Hood(CulverCity)lol...by far this song is iNteNse and BreathtaKing all in oNe..btw your Website is Most X-celleNt..Kudos!!!!
Posted by jazzerholic on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 11:48.
Would love to hear more of these classics on your next gigs Curt! "What Are We Fighting For" was awesome when you played it! Maybe some more of "Snow Hill" and "Mother England." Love how Mother England switched form 6/8 then to 4/4 time. VERY COOL!! I think these are real good tunes with acoustic versions. Oh yeah and what about that tune 'Who You Are"? Some tunes to think about next gigs at the Standards along with new written material! you continue to amaze all of us man in any of these gigs!
Posted by holly on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 01:50.
I listen to this album as I attempt to run every morning! Thank you for giving such a gift Curt, Charleton and the lovely rest of Mayfield. My very favorite is Sorry Town as well as Reach Out. The prose and riddle-like lyrics make me think and touch my heart! Your music is a symphony full of talent.
Thank you for sharing your gifts you possess!
Track One is one of my favourites as well. I love it. I had it on repeat for an entire afternoon once. I got this my 3rd day in college 1997. I'll never forget walking in the store and there it was! Cat's on cumberland Kvegas,TN.
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