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Aberfeldy
Indie / Pop / Folk Rock

"Hey hey hey hey hey hey!"

Edinburgh,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  5/3/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/aberfeldytheband  

   Aberfeldy: General Info
Member Since1/26/2006
Band Websitecoming soon
Band MembersRiley , Ken , Murray, Vicky and Chris
InfluencesDevo, Incredible String Band, The Headboys, Fleetwood Mac, Trini Lopez, The Rezillos, Firestone-Legend of the Hawk, The Who, Steeleye Span, B52s, Michael Hurley, Steely Dan, Beatles, Kinks, Monks, The Who, Flaming Lips, XTC, Soft Machine, Bobby Fuller Four, BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Amon Duul, Survivor, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Love, The Cars, Todd Rundgren, Nazz, Tornadoes, Shadows, Hank Williams, Slim Whitman, Mothers Of Invention, DL Menard, The Thanes, Jupiter&Teardrop, Dr.Dog, July, Rainbow Ffolly, Fapardokly, NoMeansNo, Swell Maps, Television
Sounds LikeLOVE IS AN ARROW video

Made by Chris Waitt, nominated for an MTV award, Lorraine Kelly's pick of the week.

HYPNOTISED. Watch the video...

Made by Ruth Paxton in my dad's house in Kansas. He also plays one of the wrestlers.

Record LabelRough Trade
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Aberfeldy
Hi.

Welcome to Aberfeldy's myspace. Hope you like the tunes.

Check out the trailer for new scottish movie "Gamerz", below. Then go and see it at the cinema. It's very funny. Ed Tudor Pole and Arnold Brown are both in it. Aberfeldy provide much of the soundtrack. The young cast are brilliant.

"Claire", live from the Voodoo Rooms, Dec 07, filmed by Julia. We've just recorded this for our next single, to be released in April. "Malcolm", which you can see us playing 92% of in the clip below, is a song co-written with Dorie Jackson who's not only hugely talented but can make you laugh until you are sick on yourself with her impression of a man about to play the flute.

We might put it on the next album, even though it's sung from a woman's perspective and we'll have to give most of the money to millionaire mancunian Graham Nash. FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY (EVEN GRAN) - count the fish puns in the fourth verse. Note the multi-pun right at the end.

Of course, as you know, when we're not making music, we're sculpting. Here's one of the latest.

Image Hosted by ImageShack.us I made this guy from my leftover mash and peas at Dublin airport. His gravy moustache gave him a kind of Tom Selleck look, so Ken suggested naming him Magnum Pea Eye. They wouldn't let him on the plane though (Magnum, not Ken).

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ABERFELDY'S 2nd ALBUM, "DO WHATEVER TURNS YOU ON" -

AVAILABLE IN ALL GOOD RECORD SHOPS NOW!! (except the US and Canada-try amazon)" -

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BUY THE CD at Amazon.co.uk ...or Play.com

or download at Aberfeldy - Do Whatever Turns You On..

WHAT THE CRITICS SAID -

Andy Gill for the Independent - "If you liked The Magic Numbers, you'll love Aberfeldy, an Edinburgh quintet who employ similarly cute boy/girl harmonies, with the twist that instead of guitars, most of these dozen ditties are led by the infectious organ figures of Ruth Barrie and Sarah McFadyen. The singer-songwriter Riley Briggs and his drummer brother Murray used to be in a Devo tribute band, and the influence lingers in the simple melodies and irresistible hooks of songs such as "Hypnotised" and "If - Then", as well as the cheesy Eighties tones of "Uptight". Besides these romance-related songs, Briggs deals with a range of other issues - disillusion ("Let Down"); talent and ambition pursued ("Never Give Up") and wasted ("Poetry"); a self-directed dig at anachronistic preferences ("The 1970s"); and the need to uphold one's individuality ("Whatever Turns You On"). Beneath the sugar-sweet tunes and harmonies, however, lurks a sardonic streak that stops the songs from curdling, as Briggs takes digs at trendies and the undeservingly successful. "We could take this town tonight," he sings at one point, "but I doubt it would be worth the fight."

The Scotsman said - "FOLLOWING the folksy charms of their debut album, Young Forever, which was recorded with all band members huddled shivering round one microphone, wearing fingerless gloves and eating stale bread and mouldy cheese (sort of), Edinburgh quintet Aberfeldy return with a bigger budget and a bigger sound, excellently served by the skills of Blue Nile producer Callum Malcolm. Do Whatever Turns You On is a wonderful pop album replete with cheesy keyboards, sunshine harmonies and self-doubt - but mainly with glorious tunes such as the KC & the Sunshine Band-meets-Phoenix sounds of the bittersweet Uptight and the sublime synth-pop melancholia of Never Give Up (imagine Ben Folds playing a Casio keyboard rather than battering a baby grand)....In his musical career, frontman Riley Briggs has done prog, garage and folk - now he has found his niche, rivalling Belle & Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch as Scotland's most inspired pop songwriter."

The Irish Independent said- "EDINBURGH FIVE-piece Aberfeldy released one of 2004's little known masterpieces - Young Forever - and they've followed it up with another dose of infectious pop. Their bittersweet, resolutely upbeat songs boast erudite lyrics wrapped around the loveliest of melodies....There are touches of Belle & Sebastian here and when frontman Riley Briggs and bandmates Ruth Barrie and Sarah McFadyen are in full voice, Abba's distinct male-female harmonising is recalled."

There are 2 Aberfeldy myspace sites. I can't remember how to log into the other one, so it's a graveyard, but there are some other tunes and photos.


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Aberfeldy's Friends Comments
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Edinburgh Funk





May 9 2008 12:44 PM

Hey guys! When are ye coming tae Barcelona? People want tae see ye over here too! Cheerio!
My Left Boot





May 5 2008 7:55 AM

My Left Boot - May Tour.. www.myspace.com/myleftboot Wow..
Colorsound





May 2 2008 3:03 PM

Howdy Aberfeldy - been a long time - trust the Overdriver is still Rockin' !
king penguin





May 2 2008 2:42 AM

Good morning Chaps, the Penguins have been working jolly hard on their new album and have put a little taster on their music player, HUZZAH! It's called Godless and it's bloody good too.
We salute you
Regards
Agent Teuton KoPO
Bring The Noise





May 1 2008 2:12 AM

Battle of the Bands 2008 have started once again. We are looking for demos from the bands of Fife before the end of May. if you are between 12-21, got original material and from Fife or the surrounding area; get back to us through our myspace with your demos or alternatively, send them to the address found on our myspace.
WalkaboutsVerse





Apr 30 2008 10:11 AM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -

2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN

Once drove an old sedan, up north,
From a place in Sydney to Cairns;
Then to Kuranda I went forth,
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market,
With fresh fruits of tropical kind;
Walked to the creek through lush thicket -
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe;
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen,
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey,
You go walkabout with your pen.”

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago,
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003

76 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: LAND RIGHTS

If there is a good thing
From the Second World War
It’s that most peoples learnt
To conquer lands no more.

In Africa, Asia,
And the Pacific, too:
Post-war independence -
Steps only bigots rue.

But for some indigenes,
Outnumbered much-too-much,
It has all come too late
For liberty, as such.

So ‘tis in Australia,
And America’s sites,
Where the best now, I think,
Is to respect land rights.

(C) David Franks 2003
BiPolar





Apr 30 2008 9:07 AM

we cant tell you how much we like your music...we just cant! its a lot...

check us out...we are certain you will like it too

love
Full Tilt Boogie





Apr 29 2008 6:33 AM

PIVO PIVO THURSDAY 1st MAY. Dennis Law Jr, The Low Miffs, White Heath.
Backline Photography





Apr 28 2008 10:24 AM

Hey Aberfeldy thanks for adding Backline Photography!

Peace, Russ.


Help us to help those who cant help themselves - please support Rock Against Child Pornography
Tunsi





Apr 28 2008 9:27 AM

Thanx for the add

Check out the new album by Tunsi

"Tunsi Wrap"

at

www.paranarecords.net
The OZ - Lennon Punk Revolution (album released!)





Apr 25 2008 5:02 AM

We hope you don't mind if we inform you that our

'PUNK OPERA: 'CHELENNON' album is finally RELEASED and AVAILABLE !!!

It's based on John Lennon political and rare songs and interviews.

If you are interested to learn more about this concept album
just visit our myspace or the following website: www.ilemusic.com

Thank you for your support!!!

The OZ from St.Petersburg, Russia
FUN KEY ( BATTERISTA CERCASI !!! )





Apr 21 2008 1:17 PM

in funk we trust
ROCK CHICK





Apr 20 2008 5:22 AM

hey friends !

what's up ?
having a great weekend ?
hope that yep ...


LOTS OF LOVE
X
Archie MacFarlane Photography





Apr 17 2008 3:55 PM

Ha, you has returned...

Arch*
Marcos





Apr 16 2008 10:55 PM

tks!
you're awesome!!!
;-)
Fading Fuse





Apr 16 2008 4:11 AM

hey thanks for the add
Really great songs you guys have got - hope to catch one of your gigs sometime!

Would appreciate it if you could find some time to listen to our stuff!

Cheers
FF
Big Hand - New album tracks on Myspace





Apr 16 2008 12:43 AM

Hear ye, hear ye friends. Calling all ye faithful and faithless, the Big Hand debut album is finally here and set to dazzle upon the main stage of life! Yes, its set for release, and its gonna blow your socks off.........

............ 14 tracks of the finest sparkling soulful zorbic ska ever heard for just ten little pounds, just a click to the left there. Get yourselves the remedy for the April showers, reach out through the ether and get yourself one today. Go on, you know you want to!

Peace and Love
Big Hand
The Headless Queen





Apr 15 2008 6:14 AM

Thank you for adding me.
duncanthology





Apr 13 2008 9:05 AM

Hey! Thanx for the add folks.

Awrabest!

Dunx
Bree





Apr 13 2008 1:30 AM

Hiya, I was thinking about you guys last night and thought i'd come and say hello as it's been forever! I hope you're well and doing lots more ace tunes. (Ps I'm getting the science dvds free with the Independent in Ken's honour...) xx
Littleman





Apr 9 2008 9:21 AM

ROCK BRIGHTON presents FEEDBACK X
Friday 25th April at The Coalition (Formerly The Beach), Kings Rd Arches
Doors open at 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Entry £5

A Night of ALTERNATIVE INDIE / ROCK

07:00 BAR OPENS
www.myspace.com/rockbrighton

07:30 THE UNMENTIONABLES
www.myspace.com/theunmentionables

08:15 BEN POOLE BAND
www.myspace.com/benpoole

09:00 LEFT HAND RED
www.myspace.com/lefthandred

09:45 I-KOMA
www.myspace.com/ikoma

Check www.rockbrighton.com for more events
Eve Buigues





Apr 7 2008 8:43 AM

Passing through...hope all is well.

eVe Buigues
Claire Daly





Apr 6 2008 1:41 PM

Hey Riley... what's with the Sunday dinner sculpture? Eeew!

x Claire
Novela





Apr 6 2008 1:35 PM

Very cool music! Thanks for the add!
SERGHINIO





Apr 3 2008 7:49 AM

GRACIAS POR EL ADD, SON BUENISIMOS, ME ENCANTAN SUS TEMAS Y COMO ESTAN INSTRUMENTADOS Y ARREGLADOS, MUCHAS SUERTE
SERGINHO
Bavarian Front Disko: Perrecy Fanclub





Apr 2 2008 12:58 PM

Hello and thanks for the ADD.
The BFD welcomes you!
Donna Maciocia





Mar 30 2008 7:38 AM

wassup riley? hope your busy making tunes noo! Give's a shout if you hit london again with that other band you've been playing in, d x
The Scottish Hobo Society





Mar 29 2008 7:33 AM

the leg are playing at hobo tonight.

see you there,

ta,

gamma

xxxx
Ghost-Hat Party this Friday!





Mar 28 2008 8:01 AM

Wez Clarke HED KANDI DJ @ ghost Friday 4th April!

241 on drinks before 12
FREE entry before 12
3 Cocktails for £10
6 shots for £10
3 bottles of Brahma for £6!!

MODEL SEARCH - "New Face of 08" in association with ghost Outcast & Universal Model Management.
Final held on 16th May 2008 from 9pm.
Get your application form from: ghost, Outcast Topshop, Faith, Rococo, Bias, Temple or send a stamped addressed envelope to Outcast, 1 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP.
DEADLINE 1st MAY

We Love You @ ghost
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Full Tilt Boogie





Mar 27 2008 12:14 AM

Jacob Flynch, Dennis Law Jr and Jocky Venkataraman LIVE @ PIVO PIVO Thursday 3RD April.
Smoke Feathers (Free downloads now!)





Mar 25 2008 3:42 PM

Some great news.

Smoke Feathers have been invited to play at the INDY Music Awards media launch and short list announcement party on Wednesday April 2nd 7pm at the Rock Garden, Covent Garden, London.

It’s no guarantee that we have been shortlisted for the final, but we hope it is a good sign....

Voting closes at the end of March so please, if you haven’t voted yet, go to
http://www.indyawards.co.uk/2008/artist_voting.php?artists=S
and vote for us! Spread the word!
Not tonight Josephine