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Beaches of the Proud
Electronica / Live Electronics / Experimental

We'll discolour the muddy beaches of the proud...



Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Member Since11/28/2005
Band WebsiteThis is it
Band MembersDave Webster (everything)
InfluencesSigur Ros, Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Mogwai, Mum, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Explosions in the Sky, M83, Battles, Tool, Orbital etc.
Sounds LikePost - rock bands like Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky, mixed with the more electronic influences of Warp artists. Its starting to get rather heavy in places, but there are still the twinkly floaty bits, don’t ye worry
Record LabelSelf-produced


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   About Beaches of the Proud
LATEST NEWS: December 08' - Well, there is going to be a substantial change to Beaches in the future, here are the details. You might want to sit down. Not because its particularly shocking, I just want you to be comfy.

I have another album finished, that makes album no. 3 and release no. 4 (including the Truth.... EP). I intend to release it in February. The reason being that I am leaving Scotland to go to Australia for a while (I don't know how long). I am taking some music gear and will be working hard to bring Beaches to the world. I am going to move away from the whole album/gigging thing, and intend to move into the world of sountracking. The new album will reflect that, and the music shall move accordingly. There are some written with scores in mind, some with TV background music in mind, some for art videos, some for game music (such as the one playing now, which is a little preview), etc. So it won't be like Tests, as in a properly structured album, it'll be more of a collection of pieces that I'll try to get people to use for various purposes.

The album will be released online, and it will be a free download, as a sort of a launch for the new beaches website (www.beachesoftheproud.com) - which is currently under construction, and will be worked on in Oz as well. So check back then and see if its up.



Bio: Beaches of the Proud is an electronica/IDM/Ambient/Downtempo/whateveryouwanttocallit act formed by Dave Webster, who used to be the Guitarist/Synthist/Vocalist from Glasgow band The Makos, and also plays in another band called Sluts and Bolts. The Beaches experience has been going since 2006, and has involved 2 albums (soon to be 3), an EP, playing great live shows all over Scotland, getting some lovely reviews, and winning King Tuts' Your Sound in 2007. Beaches have now changed tack and is writing music for use in soundtracks, scores and background music. The new album (out Feb 2009) has been written with this in mind. It will be a free download, and is intended for all of YOU to use as you wish, whether it be for art, TV, film, games, whatever. Just make sure you ask for permission before using it (I'll most likely say yes), as I still own the copyright, and that'd make you a pirate. Aaaaar.

All previous releases are available on itunes and on cd, although, being in australia, probably not cd. Best just download it eh? In the meantime, enjoy the music, download some more if you like, come to a few gigs and be good.

Enjoy. Dave



Words by various mags/fanzines about Beaches:

"As soaring and celestial as Boards of Canada playing on a balloon ride to Atlantis" - METRO

"You can hear the heart and passion in the recording, it has a life that most electronica lacks. If folk noir and antifolk have an instrumental counterpart this is it." - FATEA

"With [Webster's] multi-layered approach, he takes you from crashing, crushing crescendos to subtle, sensitive serenity - music for the mind, music for the moment... a mighty fine outing that shows guts, dedication and innovation" - TOXIC PETE

"This is a highly impressive EP. It's steeped in complexities, excellent song writing but most of all displays a level of humanity that is so often missing from electronic acts. 10/10" - TASTY FANZINE

"The most important element of this EP is that Beaches have kept on their toes, changing things around and avoiding formula-songs to make each of the five tracks appealing in its own right" - THE MAG

"Among the more contemporary and obvious influences like Boards of Canada or Mogwai, you can hear echoes of Durutti Column, at least to these ears. Not only is this refreshing but like Vini Reilly all those years ago in the milieu of punk it is at times inspiring work." - BAD ROBOT



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Moose Factory





Jul 20 2009 4:01 PM

August 2 @ The George (373 Commercial Road, Stepney, E1 0LA)

3.30pm

The best free new and unusual music

Rude Mechanicals
Snorkel
Kerry Andrew

Hope to see you then!
Alan Prosser





May 9 2009 11:43 PM

Hey Beaches of the Proud,
Thanks for the friendship
Please check out my profile, new tracks, remixes and my fan page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alan-Prosser/48944451013?ref=mf
All the best
Alan Prosser


Alan Prosser & Dan Ferritto
Esser & Drumnesia out NOW on BEATPORT
Alan Prosser - Demon - OUT NOW
Peter Kurt - All I Wann Do - OUT NOW
https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/label/detail/1227/southern_lights_records
Inertia Blooms





Mar 30 2009 12:10 AM

hey ho. we have some new songs up, if you fancy killing some time with noise.
x
Panzé





Dec 20 2008 10:59 PM

New song is great.
I support it 1000000%, you remind me of a young Westlife.
commander keen - Extended Player II available now!





Nov 9 2008 6:00 PM

i just picked up your voicemail you slutty cow.

did you get bandies?

I still need to get a hold of testes, is it on ichoons?

i'm younger than you
x
laki mera





Oct 29 2008 7:17 PM

laki mera would like to invite you to...

to rococo rot + laki mera
Wed 5th Nov @ the Tunnels, Aberdeen.

to rococo rot + laki mera
Thurs 6th Nov @ Nice n Sleazy, Glasgow.
Binary Zero





Oct 24 2008 3:10 PM

Alright

Dont forget TRONIC on November 7th @ Blackfriars Basement.

This is our Vol 2 Album launch and we have

Saberpulse
Gravious
Engine 7
I am Blip
Third Mountain (Edge Of The Map)
DJ SAPPO





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DAVID WEED





Oct 4 2008 10:14 PM

Hi
Thanks for your support....
The Second Release is available in Beatport Exclusive!!!!!
www.beatport.com/labels/opyum+musik
Flynn Amps





Oct 4 2008 5:56 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say a big thanks for all your support. The new workshop is well and truly up and running and the custom cabs are now available to order. All the best, Stevie Flynn.
5 Dollar Shake





Oct 2 2008 8:54 PM

5 DOLLAR SHAKE @ THE WEE RED BAR OCTOBER 10TH

PRESENTING...
BEEDS
SUGAR SKULL
TWIST

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Attic Trax





Sep 26 2008 6:09 PM

The long wait is over! The Attic Trax debut album “Where what where” is now out on CD baby and iTunes.

Take a generous portion of Lemon Jelly and Blue States. Add a bit of Zero 7, Air and UNKLE. Finish with a sprinkling of The Cinematic Orchestra and what have you got? Attic Trax‘s debut Album “Where what where?”.

A big thank you to those that appreciate the above acts for your really supportive comments. Much appreciated. Try out the new tunes on our site.
commander keen - Extended Player II available now!





Aug 4 2008 8:01 PM

welcome back young man

xx
Mags





Jun 10 2008 3:08 PM

Wot do you mean you're "moving"?! - I've just found you!! Oh - is that why you're moving then?!
DAVID WEED





Jun 9 2008 8:48 PM

NEW RELEASE THIS WEEK !!!!!!
RPO & DAVID WEED - CONNEXION - GARBAGE RECORDS
Exclusive release Beatport : http://www.beatport.com/labels/garbage+records
Thanks For Your Listening & Support
david
Flynn Amps





Jun 6 2008 9:50 PM

Hi everybody,
We've finally moved the repair workshop from Jamaica Street to Otago Street in Glasgow's West End. We'll be open for business again on the 21st of June. Check the website for more details.Thanks for all the support,

Stevie Flynn.
Flynn Amps
www.flynnamps.co.uk
moose_factor





May 2 2008 1:52 PM

Join the Moose Factory and get your gigs and recordings reviewed and advertised! www.myspace.com/moosefactoryuk
laki mera





May 2 2008 11:57 AM

PAUL HAIG + LAKI MERA
Sun 4th May
King Tut's, Glasgow
8pm £10

www.lakimera.com
Panzé





Apr 25 2008 1:16 PM

Cancelled? Cancelled? Outrageous! Who do you think you are? Oasis...? No, no, I demand a spectacle. Or an advance copy of "Testes".
laki mera





Apr 7 2008 4:45 PM

Laki Mera
"clutter"
Debut CD Released 7th April 2008.
THE OPIATES





Apr 3 2008 11:55 PM

we love you!
Panzé





Mar 27 2008 8:46 PM

Test 2 is the absolute tits. It's written about me isn't it? Isn't it? It's obviously about my brief flirtation with the music industry and our juxtaposed styles. So fresh. Or it could be about jelly fish, I hear you're a fan of their unique vocal stylings.
The Black Paths





Mar 16 2008 12:57 AM

Think we made frineds ages ago but, for whatever reason, I'd never heard your music until right now this instant in the present. I love this shit! Beatific, soma for the ears. x
Downstate





Mar 2 2008 6:51 PM

hi man, id love to get my mitts ona copy of the new ep.......yu got an address for paypal or somet.....
i hate itunes, seems so inpersonnal to buy 'files' huh.

anyway, good work as ever , get a gig in london and im there!
Deadman Bed





Jan 7 2008 10:17 PM

Just listened to Test 4 for the first time - good work my friend. Hopefully catch up soon.
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