"ALAK (formally Alas, alak, Alaska!) is an adventurous project that is simultaneously easy to listen to and enjoy, but also complex and perplexing in the most welcome of ways. At the core is Jocelyn Noir, who has crafted dark and eager songs that are intricate and precise, and once fully orchestrated with a band that can include multiple vocalists, piano and sax - expand into wild arrangements that are Captain Beefheart / Magic Band rivals in their own right, though still all spiraling around and complimenting her soft and haunting vocals. It seems very fitting to see a T. Rex anthology on top of a recently purchased copy of the "Shiny Beast" LP, though that is not to say that ALAK sounds like any of this specifically. She / they are doing something that is unique and beautiful and moves you."
""Clarinettis Qoonotations: Too Many Notes." fucking preternatural and golden weave of g-nashing teeth, is the long awaited new full-length release from California-based musician Jocelyn Noir's ALAK .
Noir's album is permeated by a strange Gothic air. A heavy, hanging dark smoke that twists and turns itself into animated baroque swirls, occasionally clearing to reveal a blindingly clear light.
This is a special record."
---Kaleidoscope
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" Exposing oneself to ALAK's black cauldron for forty-two minutes proves to be a more than satisfying proposition."
---- http://www.textura.org
" Each song is unique in its implementation and the lyrics filter through like the lines of a spoken word poem... Alak's melodious and experimental combinations make the album rather beautiful and accessible. I highly recommend that you pick it up and get cozy."
----Clinton Gibson/KDVS
California has always been a hot bed of experimental musicians that harness the suns energy to create something bizarre, mental and often life affirming.
Jocelyn Noir, aka Alak, is pretty good at projecting all three of those elements and that's why she's getting The 405 Radar service this week.
From Radiohead style drama to the experimental bent of Animal Collective (minus the fanfare), Jocelyn Noir and her band of merry men are bringing psych to the folk table and leaving with a plate of noise apples.
Please check out our myspace to hear the live recordings from "The Beat" with the Santa Rosa Media Center. All songs are on ReverbNation & Facebook too. A DVD of the show will be coming out next year. Hopefully we will have video to post soon.
This Friday will be our last show of '09. We are taking some time to work on our 1st studio album. Hope you can make it out for Friday the 13th!
I listened to Clarinettis for the 485th time last week. It needs to be played on the moon. It really bums me out that the whole world hasn't heard this record yet. We are touring in March. Wanna do a show? I also turned you into a constellation this week. Check yo email. I've been running into Tony too. We lovel you and miss you.
Thanks so much! I don't have your normal email address... here's mine: ruthallison@gmail.com. if you'll send me the mp3s from that wonderful cd of yours that i regretfully lost, i can send you some too, whatever you want. (don't got much, but it's yours!) <3<3lovelove you are awesome.
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads: check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Next shows: October 26, Charlie's Bar and Grill in Olympia, WA October 27, The Swiss, Tacoma, WA October 27, Cedarwood Dome, Milton, WA October 28, Jazzbones in Tacoma, WA October 30, Mississippi Pizza in Portland, OR October 31, Nana's Irish Grill and Pub in Newport, OR November 1, Muddy's Hot Cup in Arcata, CA
And don't forget the BIG big show in San Francisco at Bottom of the Hill on November 15!
Fairbanks is very fair, yes. The music scene is pretty. A lot of people just lock themselves up in winter and play a lot of music, so there are very talented folks up here. There are also a few really good venues. Maybe you can come up sometime! Alas Alak Alaska.
THE
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AMAZEMENTS VS. WIDOW BABIES MIKKI AND THE MAUSES VS. WHOA HUNX ICY LYTES VS.
KID INFINITY TPF! VS. NARWHAL PARTY
THE
COCAINE (located 2nd street Jazz 366 E 2nd st. LA. 90012)
The 12" vinyl comes with a free download code for the entire album as well
AND if you would like to check out a couple tracks from the album. (and download a free track) then do please go here: www.howtobeamicrowave.com/michaelnhat
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