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"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens."
-Carl Jung
The awakening of the band Five Minutes to Freedom has its roots in both dreams and reality. For the Gilroy, California based band, what started out as merely a dream to create music has evolved into a clear vision of a musical sound that transcends dreams and reality and provides the listener with an escape to a deep, melodic, state of musical abandon where free expression reigns.
The recent release of Five Minutes to Freedom's sophomore EP titled, "Somniloquy," exemplifies this musical sound which weaves its way between dreamscapes and reality. With the notion of dreams as their focus, Five Minutes to Freedom used the task of a concept album as the catalyst to create "Somniloquy." The result is a rich, harmonious sound that captivates listeners.
Having nationally toured to promote their self-titled, debut album released in May of 2006, Five Minutes To Freedom began to establish a following, gaining new fans at the 25 shows they played in a month and half's time. Appearances at the Van's Warped Tour as well as Summerfest also proved that this quartet was capable of reaching new heights. Upon their return from touring their dedication was put to the test as one of the members of the band began to question his passion for music and decided that he would pursue other aspirations in his life. For the rest of the group, this was a critical time of reflection and growth. What emerged was a deeper resolve and a greater dedication to the band and to the evolution of their musical sound.
With newly found inspiration, the trio used this transitional period to better their skills as musicians, as well as take on other musical endeavors, including a meticulous practice schedule and forays into music production. This provided the foundation for the group's new approach which ultimately resulted in the completion of "Somniloquy" and a more mature sound for Five Minutes To Freedom. "We took this opportunity to push ourselves in a new direction. We wanted to have complete freedom with the writing process and having a concept album about dreams was a great way to express that creative freedom," says guitarist Tomas Carrillo. The EP's single "Dancing On The Moon" expresses an upbeat, utopian feel, a similar emotion one might experience in a pleasant dream, whereas "Nightmare" contrasts those sentiments with its dark and melodramatic sound. "Dreams are often very random; you experience a slew of emotions in a short period of time. We felt it fitting to capture that essence through our music," states front man Kevin Pfeffer. It is evident that the group's new release is not limited to one specific style. This diverse sound demonstrates the band's depth and musical creativity and, ultimately, has sparked the attention of fans everywhere.
Five Minutes To Freedom's 2009 release is only the start of the group's ambitiously planned year. The band has goals of releasing an acoustic album as well as a full-length, follow-up album to their EP, "Somniloquy." While touring to promote their new sound, Five Minutes To Freedom plans on working hard to spark the interest of music lovers everywhere. "We just want to create music for music, something people can relate to on any level. I don't think we necessarily have a specific style, I think our sound has just begun to mature and evolve and we're all looking forward to that experience," says bassist Daniel Carrillo. It is clear that there is no end is sight for the group as they continue to create and evolve. What is certain, however, is that Five Minutes to Freedom has found a vision and truly awakened a mature and enthralling musical sound.
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CDs availible:
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Five Minutes To Freedom - Somniloquy
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