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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1223 
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Posted on Sep 03 2016 10:44 AM
This topic was automatically created to discuss the news story The Concussions - Newaygo Sound Machine Out Now!. —Sean Surf CD's / Vinyl / Fanzines / DVD's |
Joined: Mar 17, 2006 Posts: 530 Portland, OR
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Posted on Sep 05 2016 01:12 PM
Another great Concussions release I must say. Spun it a couple of times on Saturday and it's really staying with me. So many interesting guitar tones. Big thumbs up to the Concussions and Sean/Double Crown! —Rick |
Joined: Feb 26, 2008 Posts: 540 Copenhagen, Denmark 
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Posted on Sep 05 2016 03:14 PM
Oh yes indeed. This is great. The Concussions! — |
Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan 
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Posted on Sep 05 2016 07:01 PM
I just listened to Pump City on yt. Very cool sounds! Can you tell us anything about the gear you used to make such raw tones? — |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan 
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Posted on Sep 05 2016 08:16 PM
JObeast, I don't think Tommy (AKA Dick Chiclet) of the Concussions is on SG101. But I can partially answer your question: Tommy owns the Goon Lagoon Studio in Grand Rapids, MI, where he records all Concussions stuff. It's an all-analog studio, mostly highly vintage stuff, and he's greatly influenced by people like Joe Meek. Here's a nice article about him and the studio from three years ago: http://revuewm.com/music/item/2045-tommy-schichtels-time-warp The studio has a FB page, too: https://www.facebook.com/goonlagoonrecorders I've been there before, and it's super cool. The Madeira will be recording two songs there in three weeks. Really looking forward to that! —Ivan Last edited: Sep 05, 2016 20:20:11 |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on Sep 05 2016 08:21 PM
BTW, I picked the new album at their CD release show in Douglas, MI two weeks go, and it's GREAT! I think their best so far! Not surf music, but highly inventive and melodic instro rock. Ivan |
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Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Sep 05 2016 09:28 PM
Thanks for pointing out the article, Ivan, it was a good read. I have to explore his music some more. Anyone inspired by Joe Meek using lots of good old gear is nuts in the best way. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25530 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Sep 05 2016 11:41 PM
Looking forward to hearing their new cd. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2008 Posts: 540 Copenhagen, Denmark
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Posted on Sep 06 2016 02:00 PM
Been listening quite a bit to the album today. The production is kick-ass good!! I love this album. Have fun in that studio, Ivan! And oh...Vinyl please⚡️ — |
Joined: Sep 07, 2008 Posts: 22 Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Posted on Sep 16 2016 03:12 PM
Hey all! Thanks for the kind words. A friend of mine hipped me to the post. Glad the record is being so well received. It was a fun record to record and produce. I'll try to answer a few questions. I try to keep things as straight as possible on the way to tape. I use mostly ribbon mics, old preamps like Ampex 350's and Altec 1567's as well as some old AM16 pres. Even a Vortexion once in a while. Really simple drums. Sometimes only one mic. We had a bit of percussion on the some tracks which helps the raw songs like "Pump City" really stand out. Lots of bass VI also. The '65 Mosrite was used quite a bit as well as a bunch of vintage Danelectro's. Was trying to get more of a dead guitar sound on the record with not a lot of sustain. "Moonballs" is a good example. "In a Mystic Mood" has a real thunderstorm recorded out the window unedited. The timing was crazy. It's almost as if Mother Nature produced that song. I added Mellotron to further the emotion. Thanks again and hope this answers a few questions. —www.facebook.com/pages/The-Concussions/270762379124 |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19264 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Sep 22 2016 04:38 PM
This is f*cking fantastic! Congratulations Tommy & The Concussions! Just listened a few times on Spotify. If you are a fan of 60's guitar instrumentals, Link Wray, Joe Meek, the Shadows, this is a must buy! Really tasty guitar tones, nice percussion and organ/key touches, fuzzy guitar here and there, fantastic and melodic songs. I love it! Will be placing an order from Sean soon! —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
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Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19264 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Oct 03 2016 07:23 PM
Even more amazing on multiple listens. Great stuff! —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia
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Posted on Oct 04 2016 06:53 AM
I definitely need to give this some more serious listens in a setting that I can really pay attention to it. Every album from this band becomes my new favorite of theirs, and I'm expecting the trend to continue. —The Mystery Men? |
Joined: Jan 21, 2015 Posts: 191 Newport Beach, CA
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Posted on Oct 17 2016 03:48 PM
I got this album in my car for one week now, I like it a lot ! Every songs are awesome, with a special atmosphere on each of them so it never gets boring. My favorites are "Trouble Gum" for the happy psychedelic vibe and "Storm Team Dave" for the oriental melody. But they are all really great ! This band has such a unique sound it's crazy, and the addition of various kind of percussions on this album is really cool. My favorite instro album of 2016 so far ! —Yannick Lead Guitar in Blackball Bandits : https://blackballbandits.bandcamp.com/ Last edited: Oct 17, 2016 16:03:01 |
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Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19264 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Nov 06 2020 08:46 AM
Listened to this again and thought I would bump this for any new members who haven't heard it. This is one tasty release! —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2716 New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Nov 06 2020 09:11 AM
I had it running through my head on election day, perfect for that weird mood — |
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