MSL's New CD

UnsteadyFreddie

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Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Mar 21 2008 07:52 PM

with Unsteady pleausre, Billy

there is a new thread all about TWANG SHEBANG here in SG101 so please check that out

UNSTEADY FREDDIE

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MightySurfLords

Joined: Jun 24, 2007
Posts: 384
Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Mar 22 2008 12:25 PM

I would personally like to invite each and every member to check out Unsteady Freddie, and Dan Coleman and the new Twang Shebang #44

www.myrealbroadcast.com

Awesome, Just Awesome!!!

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The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv.
"Praise The Lords"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8
www.myspace.com/themightysurflords
www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords

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MightySurfLords

Joined: Jun 24, 2007
Posts: 384
Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Mar 24 2008 10:46 AM

OK, I need to sell a few more of these things...
or go get a real job ((((shivers))))

WHO DOESNT HAVE A COPY YET???

2ND MAILING IS GOING OUT TODAY!!!

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The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv.
"Praise The Lords"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8
www.myspace.com/themightysurflords
www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords

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wooza

Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 1618
Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Apr 04 2008 03:00 AM

Well I just grabbed a copy of this album from Billy a week ago (at a killer Pyronauts show, by the way ), and I've finally had the time to give it a couple discerning listens. I've gotta say this album is pretty damn cool, and it's got plenty of substance to talk about.

Everyone's right when they mention the atmospheric qualities of this cd. It is a little rough around the edges at times, as mentioned earlier, but it doesn't fall short in its airy impact. The atmospherics is probably the main theme that ties the whole album together. At times the tones and vibe remind me of the Mermen's "Krill Slippin" album, with an open and expansive feel to them--very dramatic at times. The album is also equally defined by the song structures, which are really pretty elaborate and stray pretty far from your average surf tune. Lots of the songs change tempo and vibe almost on dime, sometimes multiple times in one song.

Examples would be "Suicide Surfer," which covers ground from grumbly double picking to pulsing heavy chords with a slow and mysterious break and more in between. Actually, I could make similar cases for the vast majority of songs on the album, which tend to wander through and around multiple dramatic stylings. "Mental Surf" starts as a mid-tempo, almost melancholy piece but then picks up into pure, unadulterated upbeat surf music in a traditional style--really effective and really enjoyable. "Six Gun Surfer" follows a similar pattern, with fast killer surf breaks flanked by slow-moving mystery. (Both these songs are among my favorites on the album, by the way).
In addition to individual songs, the entire album as a whole covers a lot of ground as well, with fast upbeat rockers a la "Dancin' with Venus" countered by "The Bluest Reef," the albums chilled-out slow piece and accompanied by everything in between.

One area where I think the playing style really differs--and particularly excels--in relation to most other surf bands is in the use of chords in the melody. There are plenty of songs (and fragments of songs) here that rely heavily on full chords rather than just individual notes for the melody, and I have to hand it to Billy for having gotten that style down pat. Chord-heavy leads tend to get me bored fast, but the Surf Lords employ them just enough and in the right places. They're really kept interesting and effective throughout, from the opening lines of the first track "Mermaiden" all the way through the closer "It's What She Does." After a long building call to open that song, the first half of the song is almost entirely just chord changes, but they remain an effective and really quite pretty lead until round two, when they become support for an entirely new lead melody/solo--a really cool trick that brings the album to a big triumphant finale. On a related note, I can't tell what the effect is on that lead--it sounds like it could even be some electric violin or something, but it's cool. Not a sound I've heard much in surf, but it works.

And lastly, I just have to talk about how much I like the song "Surf Ace." Dammit, this is one infectious tune. Quick tempo, driving rhythm, and great upbeat melody with calls of "surf ace!" thrown in to make it just that much more fun. I've listened to this one particular song a whole bunch of times in the past week. Definitely my favorite on the album, and I like plenty about this album. Good good stuff.

So anyone who wants to add something new and different to their surf library should hurry up and buy a copy of this cd already. It's pretty new territory worth scoping out. Go ahead and get your feet just a little bit more wet.

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MightySurfLords

Joined: Jun 24, 2007
Posts: 384
Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Apr 04 2008 08:54 AM

That's pretty awesome Wooza, Thanks very much!!!

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The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv.
"Praise The Lords"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8
www.myspace.com/themightysurflords
www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords

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Retroactive_Taj

Joined: Feb 24, 2007
Posts: 69
Lincoln City, Oregon
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Posted on Apr 04 2008 11:44 AM

Billy,

Nice to see such great comments on your disc!!! I need some to sell in Output Music. Send 'em and I'll sell em.

T.j.

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MightySurfLords

Joined: Jun 24, 2007
Posts: 384
Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Apr 30 2008 10:05 AM

They are on the way Taj
Thanks!

Some new news reguarding MSL...
I have hired yet another bassist... Thomas Braun.

MSL has been using Mike Warner for shows until Thomas is ready to go ( May 30th )
See Thomas in Southern California with us for our June Tour.

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The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv.
"Praise The Lords"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8
www.myspace.com/themightysurflords
www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords

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Joelman

Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1472
Redlands, CA
United States

Posted on Apr 30 2008 11:19 AM

I listened to the MSL's tracks at CD Baby.
I gotta tell you all that these are some good sounds.
The MSL's Rock!

I also hate albums like this. It shrinks my creative juices.

Joel

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MightySurfLords

Joined: Jun 24, 2007
Posts: 384
Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Apr 30 2008 11:22 AM

Mighty Surf Lords ROCKIN
Thanks Joel

((( MSL performing "Banzai Washout" at The Reno Music Project )))

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The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv.
"Praise The Lords"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8
www.myspace.com/themightysurflords
www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords

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UnsteadyFreddie Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2979 Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC	Posted on Mar 21 2008 07:52 PM with Unsteady pleausre, Billy there is a new thread all about TWANG SHEBANG here in SG101 so please check that out UNSTEADY FREDDIE — http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie Top
MightySurfLords Joined: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 384 Sparks,Nv.	Posted on Mar 22 2008 12:25 PM I would personally like to invite each and every member to check out Unsteady Freddie, and Dan Coleman and the new Twang Shebang #44 www.myrealbroadcast.com Awesome, Just Awesome!!! — The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv. "Praise The Lords" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8 www.myspace.com/themightysurflords www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords Top
MightySurfLords Joined: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 384 Sparks,Nv.	Posted on Mar 24 2008 10:46 AM OK, I need to sell a few more of these things... or go get a real job ((((shivers)))) WHO DOESNT HAVE A COPY YET??? 2ND MAILING IS GOING OUT TODAY!!! — The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv. "Praise The Lords" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8 www.myspace.com/themightysurflords www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on Apr 04 2008 03:00 AM Well I just grabbed a copy of this album from Billy a week ago (at a killer Pyronauts show, by the way ), and I've finally had the time to give it a couple discerning listens. I've gotta say this album is pretty damn cool, and it's got plenty of substance to talk about. Everyone's right when they mention the atmospheric qualities of this cd. It is a little rough around the edges at times, as mentioned earlier, but it doesn't fall short in its airy impact. The atmospherics is probably the main theme that ties the whole album together. At times the tones and vibe remind me of the Mermen's "Krill Slippin" album, with an open and expansive feel to them--very dramatic at times. The album is also equally defined by the song structures, which are really pretty elaborate and stray pretty far from your average surf tune. Lots of the songs change tempo and vibe almost on dime, sometimes multiple times in one song. Examples would be "Suicide Surfer," which covers ground from grumbly double picking to pulsing heavy chords with a slow and mysterious break and more in between. Actually, I could make similar cases for the vast majority of songs on the album, which tend to wander through and around multiple dramatic stylings. "Mental Surf" starts as a mid-tempo, almost melancholy piece but then picks up into pure, unadulterated upbeat surf music in a traditional style--really effective and really enjoyable. "Six Gun Surfer" follows a similar pattern, with fast killer surf breaks flanked by slow-moving mystery. (Both these songs are among my favorites on the album, by the way). In addition to individual songs, the entire album as a whole covers a lot of ground as well, with fast upbeat rockers a la "Dancin' with Venus" countered by "The Bluest Reef," the albums chilled-out slow piece and accompanied by everything in between. One area where I think the playing style really differs--and particularly excels--in relation to most other surf bands is in the use of chords in the melody. There are plenty of songs (and fragments of songs) here that rely heavily on full chords rather than just individual notes for the melody, and I have to hand it to Billy for having gotten that style down pat. Chord-heavy leads tend to get me bored fast, but the Surf Lords employ them just enough and in the right places. They're really kept interesting and effective throughout, from the opening lines of the first track "Mermaiden" all the way through the closer "It's What She Does." After a long building call to open that song, the first half of the song is almost entirely just chord changes, but they remain an effective and really quite pretty lead until round two, when they become support for an entirely new lead melody/solo--a really cool trick that brings the album to a big triumphant finale. On a related note, I can't tell what the effect is on that lead--it sounds like it could even be some electric violin or something, but it's cool. Not a sound I've heard much in surf, but it works. And lastly, I just have to talk about how much I like the song "Surf Ace." Dammit, this is one infectious tune. Quick tempo, driving rhythm, and great upbeat melody with calls of "surf ace!" thrown in to make it just that much more fun. I've listened to this one particular song a whole bunch of times in the past week. Definitely my favorite on the album, and I like plenty about this album. Good good stuff. So anyone who wants to add something new and different to their surf library should hurry up and buy a copy of this cd already. It's pretty new territory worth scoping out. Go ahead and get your feet just a little bit more wet. Top
MightySurfLords Joined: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 384 Sparks,Nv.	Posted on Apr 04 2008 08:54 AM That's pretty awesome Wooza, Thanks very much!!! — The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv. "Praise The Lords" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8 www.myspace.com/themightysurflords www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords Top
Retroactive_Taj Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 69 Lincoln City, Oregon	Posted on Apr 04 2008 11:44 AM Billy, Nice to see such great comments on your disc!!! I need some to sell in Output Music. Send 'em and I'll sell em. T.j. — <img></a> Top
MightySurfLords Joined: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 384 Sparks,Nv.	Posted on Apr 30 2008 10:05 AM They are on the way Taj Thanks! Some new news reguarding MSL... I have hired yet another bassist... Thomas Braun. MSL has been using Mike Warner for shows until Thomas is ready to go ( May 30th ) See Thomas in Southern California with us for our June Tour. — The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv. "Praise The Lords" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8 www.myspace.com/themightysurflords www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1472 Redlands, CA	Posted on Apr 30 2008 11:19 AM I listened to the MSL's tracks at CD Baby. I gotta tell you all that these are some good sounds. The MSL's Rock! I also hate albums like this. It shrinks my creative juices. Joel Top
MightySurfLords Joined: Jun 24, 2007 Posts: 384 Sparks,Nv.	Posted on Apr 30 2008 11:22 AM Mighty Surf Lords ROCKIN Thanks Joel ((( MSL performing "Banzai Washout" at The Reno Music Project ))) — The Mighty Surf Lords- Sparks,Nv. "Praise The Lords" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTDYfy0xM8 www.myspace.com/themightysurflords www.cdbaby.com/cd/mightysurflords Top

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