all instruments played by: Jordan Carp - cowbell, tin horn, guitars, piano, fender rhodes, bass snyth, vocals, drums. Josh Fix - hand drum, piano, guitars, bass, keyboards, synths, programming, loops, vocals, glock, drums, bells. Andy Korn - Drums.
No auto tune was used on these recordings
Reviews
Influences
The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Ravel, Debussy, Elliott Smith, Joni Mitchell, Stravinsky, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Monk, Coltrane, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Milton Nascimento, R.E.M., Steely Dan, Chopin, Conlon Nancarrow, Neil Finn, Fiona Apple, Josh Fix, Julian Velard
"This artist might belong to another time, either the 1970’s when experimentation, melody, and harmony were a given, or he might belong to a future of quality music that we are only just heading back around to.” – Bill Copeland - Music Press Sep 2008.
“It’s pretty obvious that Jordan is a student of legendary artists like The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel. What sets him apart from the rest of the bands that use these same people as examples is that Jordan doesn’t mimic, he utilizes the essence of these artist and then elevates it to another level of musical excellence. ‘Spaceman’ is indeed one of the most inspiring indie recordings of 2008.” - Maurice Edwards - Evolution of Media Aug 2008
“If only all of us could transform our emotional issues into gold such as this!” – Progression Magazine Summer 2008
"Taking a cue from top sellers like Radiohead, Carp has made a modern pop-rock classic.” - 20th Century Guitar October 2008
"'Spaceman' leads listeners into a thick mix of psychedelic guitar rock and gorgeous harmonies. Imagine the Beach Boys re-recording Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon', and you'll get the idea." - Performing Songwriter November 2008
For more press, bio and other things visit www.jordancarp.com
(VierSieben Records/ AL!VE/ Plastic Head UK ) out now!
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...filigree and athmospheric electrosounds, combined with the charismatic vocals of the singer Nic Koray, all in all creating an extraordinarily melancholic and thought-provoking music having no equal...
"Somewhere On The Line is the best debut album in the widened Trip-Hop-Genre since Goldfrapps legendary Felt Mountain" (Zillo Magazine 03/09)
We are very proud to announce, that Monocular s "Water Shape EP" is available at your favorite Online-Store now.
Containing the single "Water Shape" from the forthcoming album "Somewhere On The Line" (April 03, 2009 VierSieben Records/Alive) and three non-album tracks ("Consequence", "To Admire The Life", "Ravenclaw"), it is definitely a must have for all fans of filigree and athmospheric electrosounds.
Where bands like Lamb or Frou Frou left a gap in the late 90s and early 21st century, Monocular redefined the sound and set new standards in developing their complex music by connecting charismatic vocals with entrancing soundscapes.
Hey Jordan, howgoezit? Good luck in the Featured Dish contest for the Acoustic Diner bro- "Fantasies of You" is a sweet song! Keep up the good work. Your buddy, Jordan Papadopoulos ------- OPA!
Hey, I saw you in Park street on Saturday morning and bought Spaceman, and I love how you recreated the songs from the other album and I can't stop listening to it. Just wanted to say great job and thanks again for your superior musical contributions! <33 Lizzz
Hey Jordan, I wanted to thank you for showing me a lot of things I never knew about the guitar. A few more lessons probably would have done good things for me, but I'm happy with what I learned from our sessions. I'm still playing and writing when I can. I've got a long way to go, but who doesn't? It's just fun to hear where those six strings take my fingers sometimes. Sorry this such a late note. Hope everythings going well.
Hey thanks for the add! If you’re free come down and see the new ZEROPLANE line-up play together @ Phibbers Bar, Islington, on the 4th of October, 8pm, and Lark in the Park Sun 5th. Details are on our page. Hope all is well, Zeroplane.
I'm incredibly lame and had an early morning volunteer assignment. Hope your show went well. I told some friends about it, so if there were people clapping insanely offbeat they were probably there! haha.. Gotta see you play.. don't think I have since you played with Julian AWHILE ago.
That was one unbelievably powerful show! TIGHT TIGHT TIGHT music that rocked the joint and deep, smart lyrics...ok, I'm just saying this so the unconvinced swarm his next show...anybody who's heard him knows what the deal is. Thanks for a great CD party....great!!!
