Fiberoctopus is mostly Gavin, and at various times has also included Karie (vocals and accessories), John (drums), and Christopher (bass)
Influences
Neutral Milk Hotel, John Frusciante, Rilo Kiley, Frank Black, Pixies, Pavement, Three Mile Pilot, Deconstruction, Polarbear, Rocket From The Crypt, Mercury Rev, Jane’s Addiction, Hum, Paw, Dig, Hopewell, Calamine, The Decemberists, The Beatles, Catherine Wheel, The Flaming Lips, Radiohead, The Smiths, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Built to Spill, John Coltrane, Weezer, Tom Waits, Tears For Fears, New Order, The Germs, Paul Simon, The Postal Service, The Elected, The Toadies, Morrissey, Pearl Jam, Guns N’ Roses, Fugazi, Mike Watt, Black Heart Procession, Pinback, Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, David Bowie, The Breeders, Dinosaur Jr, Faith No More, Air, Grandaddy, Grant Lee Buffalo, Jimi Hendrix, My Bloody Valentine, Nirvana, Olivia Tremor Control, Smashing Pumpkins, Talking Heads, They Might Be Giants, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Erik Satie, The Mighty Rime, 80s pop, Nintendo/NES music, new age/meditation music, Neil Young, The Knife, Amelie soundtrack, Modest Mouse, Beck, Metric, Sunny Day Real Estate, Joanna Newsom, Nine Inch Nails, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, R.E.M., Sonic Youth, The Robot Ate Me, Arcade Fire, Apples In Stereo, Nada Surf, The Go! Team, The Clash, The Cult, The Cure, Nick Drake, The Monkees, Dresden Dolls, Elliott Smith, Deerhoof, Gillian Welch, Regina Spektor, p:ano, Whispertown2000, Oh No! Oh My!, Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, Of Montreal, Daniel Johnston, Wallofus
Here are some silly drawings I've done. Just something to look at while you listen.
Thanks for being here. Hope you enjoy the music.
Don't be afraid to add us. While technically a "band" account, this also doubles as Gavin's personal myspace.. I at least skim through my bulletins and read some. Also, I don't send random event invites, I don't post random "check me out!" comments, and I don't post that many bulletins.
You rocked the guitar in that song! That would be cool if you worked on it! I've been practicing guitar, OMG! hahahaa. I've been jamming & trying to practice everyday! I hope to be good one day. I'll have to send you some stuff I've been working on solo with me and me alone.
Hey Gavin! I listened to Holland, 1945 last night, I really like that song that Fiberoctopus covered! It brought a smile to my face. Anyhoot, hope all is well in Oregon! ~k
thanks gavin for the support. I was messing around w/John's garage band so I thank him for the Mac loan. I stilll have a long way to go but at least the sound recording is better. Can't wait to hear more from you from the heart of Oregon.
Thanks for the support. I'm trying to keep positive. It’s going to be hard to see you go. It has not really sunk in yet and I'm sure it will soon. You have been a great true friend and one that I will always cherish for as long as I live. You know, we have known each other for more than half our lives. Hard to believe how fast time goes by! Always keep in touch and soon as I’m well I will be visiting as much as I can!
ok, if you put my life in comparrison to health issues & starting a whole new life, I shouldn't be complaining, but it's a bad hair day what can I say.
hey gav, sorry man...the kid got tired early so i was down there way too early and didnt want to drive back up to poway only to drive back down there....next time for sure! just keep me posted. :)
