Attack Octopus is a bona fide rock and roll spectacle capturing the power of a full ensemble through the trinkets of a symphonic mad
scientist. The songs gain momentum as parts are played, spliced and
looped together, finally erupting into climactic frenzies when the drums
and vocals kick in. You can close your eyes and picture a stage teeming
with musicians, or open them and see a solitary figure tranquillizing
his mind, and yours, with a steady purpose.
SERIOUS guitarist looking for like-minded bandmates to make it big. Date: 2008-05-12, 11:13AM EDT
Look here, Hudson Valley. I'm tired of answering ads on these pages only to find poseurs, geeks and acoustic folk acts who want me to change my unique playing style to match their style. It's time for a band that is as unique and forceful as I am, and I'm taking no prisoners.
This monumental effort will require the cooperation of a thunderous bass player with the mind and skills to keep this beast of a freight train on its tracks while a talented drummer will unleash an unrelenting hailstorm of destruction down upon his kingdom of percussion. The band will need to be as focused and driven as I am, willing to meet two, perhaps three times a week. When I host a practice session, I treat it like an Ultimate Fighter match, where nobody leaves until someone taps out. If you think you've got the endurance and fire to keep up, then bring your best, but be warned... I don't let up, and I don't want to share a stage with anyone who will.
As you can see from my picture, I wear chain mail to protect my body from the rigors of extreme playing. When you step up on stage with a true performer like myself, it's like stepping into battle, only instead of swords and arrows, we fight with 32nd notes and pinch harmonics. So in a way, the chain mail is largely symbolic, but my legions of fans have come to appreciate and expect it. You may don similar armor, but only if it fits the theme (no hockey masks or umpire's vests).
You are expected to have suitable gear. If you can see the top of your amplifier, don't bother answering this ad. It is expected that you will have a commitment to tone that approaches mine. (would be impossible to exceed, to be quite honest) I have a pedalboard that is ten feet long and would not dare sacrifice a single effect for the sake of portability. My pedals ar
I'm coming to Wisconsin in June in the midst of my whirlwind tour but if Romano's not hosting I'm out...The Beat Kitchen burned down btw it wasn't me,love,S
Hmmmm....Rove. I haven't seen him lately. He's probably very busy eating children and boiling puppies. I'm sure I'll see him soon. Here, "The Man" is everywhere.
Steve! Thank you for thinking of me and leaving me the info. I am happy to say I will actually be in town and am looking forward to coming out of hermitsville to see your show. See you then...Peace~Kelly
Man I'm bummed that I'll be out of town on the 9th. It's been a while... The record sounds bone crushing, as expected. Hopefully we can get together on another show soon. I have a semi-concrete line up now and it's way more rockin...
I am clueless to the whole J. Depp story, but I am sure it is as dreamy as he is... Anyway, good stuff... Hope to catch your live show when I make it back there...
Fantastic show on saturday. Now that DePere has had a taste of true rock, they can stop referring to their rotaries as Roundabouts and start calling them Sothisisspaces.
i couldn't find any roughs, but i put up a new song. you may recognize the chorus...attack octopus album rules! especially the songs with whatshisnuts.
"If the United States as a whole were to finish my thesis, what would their (its?) product be like?" or, more simply, "how would the USA complete my thesis?". This is to be a short essay.
Hey Steve, how's the book coming along? I'm having October to-do list drag into March...hopefully you're not experiencing the same luck. Also, I bet you will really dig the new TBA record.
Hey, can I borrow your cabinet again? You don't even have to show up to our gig at the Reptile Palace, the rock 'n roll Mecca of Oshkosh, on Saturday, January 26th, 10pm sharp, with Jeremy & the Jupiters, if you don't want to...
