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Call To Mind
Indie / Progressive / Experimental



Inverness, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  8/21/2008
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   Call To Mind: General Info
Member Since11/8/2005
Band Website____________
Band Members

Andy, Jamie, Joe + Martin
InfluencesLight
Sad
Fuzz
Record LabelNone
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 19 2008 9:00A
* Day out with Neale * Strathclyde, Scotland
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
Nice’n’Sleazy Glasgow, Scotland
Aug 29 2008 8:00P
* Recording * Glasgow, Scotland
Aug 31 2008 10:00A
* Recording * Glasgow, Scotland
Sep 1 2008 10:00A
* Recording * Glasgow, Scotland
Oct 1 2008 8:00P
tbc Glasgow, Scotland
Oct 3 2008 10:00A
* Radio session * Inverness, Scotland
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
The Ironworks Inverness, Scotland
Oct 23 2008 8:00P
The Bull & Gate London, London and South East
Oct 26 2008 8:00P
tbc Glasgow, Scotland

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   About Call To Mind


call to mind Hello to you. We are Call To Mind. We're from the Scottish Highlands, in and around Inverness, but spend most of our time in Glasgow.

ctmsteve


"Atmospheric and somewhat dramatic, this British band fills out the Britpop sound. Yes, they sound a little like early Radiohead, maybe Doves, but there's a heavier, moodier element." (Iceland Airwaves)

"For such a determined band of musical purists, the future is clearly going to be polarised. Call To Mind will either remain a cultish, underground concern, or will inspire a Mogwai-esque religious devotion. Whichever way it goes though, it's refreshing to see that bands like Call To Mind still have the bravery and patience to offer up such restrained and thoughtful music in a climate where the medium is becoming defined by its immediacy and disposability." (The Fly)

"Sonically mind-blowing" (Tim Burgess)

"Call To Mind are an intriguing prospect from the Scottish Highlands who come prefitted with the melancholic grandeur of Elbow and the epic swagger of Doves. A tempting description I’ll think you’ll agree and ‘Running With Scissors’ showcases enough atmospheric genius to fix the ozone layer. Martin Ross’s vocals are startling, at first he sounds slightly hoarse but when the tempo is raised he reaches parts that few can come near. Call To Mind played the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival last year in what must have been the perfect collision of humanity and the natural environment. Platitudes were invented for bands like this." (mp3hugger.com)

"Kings of calm, glacial sounds..." (Highland News)

"They are devoid of the over-styled, fuck-you arrogance and sassy, sexed-up swagger which defines so many of today's legions. Rather, their sound smoulders with the narcotic burn of a brooding, progressive sound - of men losing themselves in the midst of their music. Tonight was an opportunity to witness some serious sounds, which, from the halcyon spin of 'Energy + Blast' to the epic exaltations of 'Hole in the Heart', they squarely deliver. Sonically virulent, ambitious and at times leveling, Call to Mind are the bastion of a band with a single-minded vision." (The Skinny - live review)

"Makes me think of how Joy Division would sound covering Dark Side of the Moon, really weird but really good!" (Alan McGee)

We released a small run white label e.p, with people saying it was "Rich in texture and flawless in rhythm: this is a band that have found their own sound - laid back progressive indie that grabs the listener with its originality." (Music Week)


We've a track on 'Indicater', a nice wee compilation album featuring unsigned independent acts from across the globe... Thanks to Kev from mp3hugger. com for inviting us to take part. The song included is '(Untitled)'. You can see more info and buy it here:

indiecater


Some of our tracks are featured on the new Fine Grime website. Fine Grime is a newly formed Bath based cult art publishing house - thanks to Joel at Fine Grime for asking us to get involved. You'll be able to view some really great work from various artists, including Jesse Leroy-Smith, here:

fine grime

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the stone that can't be drowned





Aug 20 2008 11:50 AM

hey nice to see you're in Glasgow again :) random question, about what time will your set be? so i can escape from work and come to see you :)
x
CFB





Aug 18 2008 9:00 PM

thanks for the add!
Kristoffer Wilson





Aug 16 2008 3:22 PM

Fantastic sound, thanks a lot for the add.

Glad you stopped by.

Cheers.
champagnesupernova





Aug 14 2008 11:40 AM

You know, it gets better each time I listen to your tunes. Oh yes. :-)

Hope you're doing great!
-Merih
martha





Aug 11 2008 11:55 AM

How was belladrum chaps....? Obviously a success judging from the previous comments... :)
The Sea Shells





Aug 10 2008 8:11 PM

echo the statement below! stunning at belladrum, can't wait to catch you live again!! a definate highlight of my weekend
-steve
Biz





Aug 10 2008 6:02 PM

Ooh, cracking gig at Bella, well worth the wait, cheers Biz .
Biz





Aug 7 2008 9:38 AM

Just getting in the mood for Bella, ooh I canna wait, see ye the morn, cheers Biz .
I♥Badges





Aug 2 2008 10:29 AM

yay! I'm glad.
I hope the gig went well.
I♥Badges





Aug 1 2008 10:42 PM

a big thank you for being a friend
I hope you like the badges :)

much ♥,
I♥Badges
Barn Owl





Jul 24 2008 11:59 PM

ps. alan mcgee has it all wrong, you're much better than that. you're like leona lewis covering bat out of hell II: back into hell by meatloaf.
Barn Owl





Jul 24 2008 11:55 PM

quote from greig about a band that shall remain unnamed..."they sound a bit like a really shite version of call to mind without masson". hows you anyway beyatches??!!!??? we played a gig in edinboro 2nite, and got paid approx £2.34 for it!!! hitting the big time!!!
The auto dropouts





Jul 23 2008 10:20 PM

WoW!

It's an great plesure to read such nice words since i find you guys pretty avesome - A beautiful flow so effortlessly - Rare is what comes first to my mind - and to play a show with you would be....God damn: hope SOMEONE over there will like us enough to book us - then we could play fabulouse gigs together and drink you fine ale HAHA! i tried it ones and it almost killed me :-p

Best wishes to all of ya!

Cheers
Jesper
Kritje





Jul 21 2008 8:53 PM

Hi,
I see you have recordings scheduled at the end of august!!!
You're debut is coming up??
Of course I would be the first to write about it ;-)))))
Dustine





Jul 20 2008 3:19 PM

Music for mind and soul...
Thx.
Bye.
Crystal Angel





Jul 14 2008 10:21 PM

Hi there friend just stopping by to leave some love on your page
Have a great week
Take care
C.A.P
The Sea Shells





Jul 13 2008 12:50 PM

Jasione is so so so good! downloaded it the other day - I predict bigger and better things for you lot :)
fuster





Jul 8 2008 7:16 PM

amazing sound!
thanks for the req
all the best
Steven Gallagher Photography





Jul 5 2008 12:33 PM

Lads, can't wait to see you at Belladrum. I know it's not a new song but everytime I listen to 'collapse' it feels brand new. Should be a cracking weekend. Watch out for the red flags!
jemima





Jun 28 2008 1:34 AM

hi lads cool stuff up the road fa sleezys look out 4 gig xjem glasgow
Cognitive Domain





Jun 21 2008 3:18 PM

Thanks for the request. Ironically I'm an ex-pat from Edinburgh (Colinton), now living in Arizona/Hades. Your sound is fabulous!
the stone that can't be drowned





Jun 20 2008 7:20 PM

hey, how's things? got any new gigs being planned soon? :)
x
Atlantis vs Ocean





Jun 20 2008 10:04 PM

Any gigs lined up for the ness area soon?
Love to catch you guys live.

J
Atlantis vs Ocean





Jun 20 2008 12:01 PM

Hey guys,How's it goin?

J (Avrietta)
netSounds





Jun 16 2008 7:38 PM

Hi!

Call To Mind are featured this week on netSounds. The show is live this Wednesday, 18th June at 7pm (BST) on Ness MP3 Radio.

The best unsigned music every week.

Visit our myspace page to listen or www.nessmp3.com.bands/netsounds

Cheers
Bel~la!





Jun 16 2008 10:40 AM

Deliciously awesome!!

~Welcome to Planet Bel~
xXx
iamanatheist





Jun 13 2008 9:06 PM

Really like the sound. Jasione especially. Do you ever gig back in Inverness area?
Going to have more of a listen and hope to hear more of you. Good Luck.
Gary
John the king





Jun 13 2008 6:42 AM

Top to the morning to you.
John the king, Scotland.
Jack, Majorca(H)





Jun 12 2008 7:52 PM

Hey :] thanks for the add, keep the Top Museeee coming :D.X
Wee Jo





Jun 11 2008 7:31 PM

Hey Jamie, Yep I very much like ol' Bert. And Blackwaterside is a beautiful song. I see you had a gig in Glasgow last week, I would've liked to have come through but am dead busy at the mo. Bummer.

Keep up the beautifully ambient work!

Jo
Atlantis vs Ocean





Jun 5 2008 9:53 PM

Again,Amazing stuff guys.
Hope to see you soon.

J
the stone that can't be drowned





Jun 5 2008 2:08 PM

they were slightly impressive and obviously magical if they make you invisible. :P
and i was but i unfortunately had to run off afterwards. :(
x
the stone that can't be drowned





Jun 5 2008 12:20 PM

hey - just a wee note to say you's were amazing last night at sleasys. i did wonder what was the reasoning behind the white pac a macs tho??
x
Swamp Radio





Jun 3 2008 3:39 PM

what like boys?!
cheers for the friend request.
hopefully catch one of your shows soon. when you up in inverness again?
rory
Barn Owl





Jun 3 2008 11:44 AM

see you on wed nite, bawjaws.
EGGINABAP.
Daz Wedgwood





Jun 2 2008 11:32 AM

pleased to meet you call to mind,superb soundscapes,loved the downtempo ambience to your music,your voice and music are very expressive,theres depth to your music that demands more listening.....i'll be back
A Band Called Quinn





Jun 1 2008 7:45 PM

On this Friday... cheap booze and flock wallpaper - should be great!
My Best Friend





Jun 1 2008 5:17 PM

I like your back round, my geus is one of you when you were young saplings straight out of school enrolled in the school of engineering and instead of designing on your square paper you spent 5 years colouring it in! Very good i must say! (Barcley) x
Biz





May 31 2008 2:54 PM

Yo guys, I just popped in to hear Breathe, hope you come to Aberdeen, cheers Biz .
jemima





May 31 2008 12:24 AM

at sleezy my area be there xxxxjem
jemima





May 31 2008 12:23 AM

cool stuff luv jem xxxxxxxxglasgow
kookai





May 22 2008 2:31 PM

Hi!
Thank you 4 the add me.

kookai
Neale Smith Photography