Most all music even if I don't like it. I have played music I didn't like and that is what makes me keep digging down harder to define what it is I do like.
Down near my musical nuts live the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, the Otis Redding and any K-Tel classic where R&B crossed over to pop. Those were the gateway bands. Christ...this could go on forever...guitar players alone...just look at everybody else's lists...the good ones are all there. In truth you're probably most influenced by the musicians you meet and play with. My mom was/is a great classical violinist who skipped rock entirely so Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King", Khatchaturian's "Sabre Dance", and a weird "Guitars of Africa" record had to combine in my head to create the CCR record I never had.
I have taken old guitars and pretty much always played them into a Vox amplifier. If you want to sound like me just use the same equipment, don't take any lessons and put gaffers tape on your fingers.
Its better to be like yourself but if you insist you can get the CD's by clicking here and just start imitating me like I imitated so many others.
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I am probably best known for my work in "Odds". We were labeled a post-punk, powerpop, pomo... um...band from Vancouver BC that formed in '87, made its first record in '91, made a few more then stopped in about 2000. If there had been a "myspace" back then our friends would have had really interesting pictures and icons.
I went on to become a serial collaborator and practitioner of the creative "grapeshot theory" -- just keep firing and at least one ship will sink. You can find out about all the shots that put a hole in the hull at craignorthey.com. There are enough records, songs, soundtracks and scores to occupy you with the Kevin Bacon game for at least 15 minutes.
The stuff that fell into the water and is lying on the bottom will be found here for now. I'll keep rotating the four pieces of music as quickly as I can. It will be more like picking at twilight through the remains of a drunken garage sale than it will be a stroll through my vain little art gallery. If you find something you like...just take it. The dude is asleep.
Could you tell Kevin Bacon that I have now joined "the New Odds" and the snake is finally eating its tail. Our new record "Cheerleader" comes out May 20th on Pheromone Recordings. You can hear samples at pheromonerecordings.com
GET A BUNCH OF THE CD'S HERE: http://www.maplemusic.com/artists/cno/default.asp
Hey Craig, dropping by to say a big Hey from Warsaw. Don't stop, your tunes are great. All the best, and don't forget - keep your head up out on the ice!
Shane Murphy's new album "Street Money Miracle" is coming out in Canada on October 21st and in France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Belgium in January 2010! More info on www.myspace.com/shanemurphyevents
Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy! Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated. Have you checked out my MySpace and web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently? Oh and did you subscribe for my free newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!)? You might also like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Hey just thought we would let you know we have a new tune "Sonic Destructive", so stop by and check it out, and tell a friend or two.............maybe three if your feeling crazy!
Thanks for being our friend! Let me tell you about RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2009 at Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AB over the weekend of Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August 2009 ALABAMA 3, THE PROCLAIMERS, JAMES HUNTER, TERRY REID GLENN TILBROOK & THE FLUFFERS, THE BEAT, BLOW MONKEYS MARTIN TURNER'S WISHBONE ASH, JOHN COOPER CLARKE + lots, lots more... More information from: http://rhythmfestival.net/buytickets.html
Hey Whats up? Its been awhile so Im coming by to let you know about the NEW with me...The DreamScape Sessions has moved to pressureradio.co.uk on Tuesdays...I have also put up a podomatic page and soundcloud swing by my page for more info on free mixes and whats happening!!
Bongo the Hookah (the mistress of marijuana) is trying to break free, but her arch enemy Wet Ginger (the mistress of alcohol) is trying to keep her locked up for good. See what happens next and vote for BONGO THE HOOKAH in the 2009 Global Marijuana Music Awards!
Bongo..... Bongo the Hoooooooookah!!!!!!!!
To vote for Bongo, follow the colored link on my myspace page "Vote here Spirathon"
hey hey sir! big B didn't change his mind??? :( :( :( i so wanna see you guys performed while i'm in canada! that would be so cool! how is the weather there btw? a lot colder than in france i'm sure! i'm not prepared i will freeze my ass off! brrrrrrrrrr! have a nice day sir! take care! hugs igz
Sometimes it takes so long for something good to happen, it seems like it's never going to happen, or that when it does it's not going to be any good at all. Eh?
Hey there, Here's one from left field... Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat? A while back I came across some very disturbing information, which inspired me to make this video: Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4 Both artistic (ensure you've good enough sound to enjoy the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice. Though the source materials are somewhat aged, the fundamentals remain relevant today. I encourage all to visit the YouTube web page above to learn more (Show your support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly re-post and circulate as widely as possible. Help to raise awareness. Say have you checked out my web site (http://www.faberoptime.com) recently? Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
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