E.L.O., Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Zombies, Claude Debussy, Jeff Buckley, Wilco, Interpol, Arcade Fire, Billy Joel, Tears for Fears
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"When it comes to identity, Landing on the Moon has it in spades -- the Omaha, NE five piece has three vocalists including an intense woman keyboard player, a dynamic over-the-top drummer and a bigger-than-life guitarist who wears his soul on his sleeve. They take chances with styles and dynamics, merging sprawling, poignant album rock with modern, quirky, post-rock tendencies. Whether you like them or not (and certainly those looking for standard-ish jangle-pop indie probably won't), you have to admire their bravado in playing a style of music -- with honesty and determination -- that no other bands are even attempting right now."
-Tim McMahan, The Reader/ www.lazy-i.com
"Landing on the Moon had just began their set, where they revealed a handful of new songs that are dramatically different than their old material. It's not a completely different sound, but rather a better one, thanks to arrangements that take advantage of their melodies and guitars. A few of the new ones ended with lengthy repeated (heavy) grooves that never went too long or became boring. The band says they're getting ready to enter the studio to lay down the new stuff." ~ June 22nd, 2007
The concept for the band that would eventually become Landing on the Moon was conceived by husband and wife, Oliver J. Morgan (Little Brazil), and Megan Morgan (bachelor of music education). The two began writing songs together at the piano in their living room along with an acoustic guitar or an electric bass and tablet in 2004. Megan’s brother, Eric Harris (bass guitar) had only played as an acoustic solo artist before being recruited as the band’s bassist. Long time neighborhood friends John Klemmensen (guitar) and Shawn Cox (guitar) rounded out the band in November of 2004, as a collaborative-effort-style songwriting project with vocal duties being shared by Megan (piano), John, and Oliver (drums). The Omaha, NE based band’s songs feature lush, Classical-influenced, yet sweet and poppy arrangements, driven by piano, guitars, drums, bass, and harmonious male/female vocals.
They would begin playing shows in Omaha in 2005, opening for several national acts. Their first EP was independently released in winter of 2006, which was followed by the band’s first US tour that summer. The band took all of 2007 to write new material, with hopes for a result of a first full length album to be released in 2008 that will be personally considered within the band as a “melodic masterpiece”. That album is currently being recorded with new guitarist, Matt Carroll to replace Shawn Cox, respectively, upon Shawn’s departure from the band in March of 2008. Landing on the Moon will release their debut album by fall of 2008, continuing to play captivating and intense sets, with their honest music, that makes you feel like you are being wrapped in a soul-warming blanket of love, for audiences all over America and eventually, the whole world.
"Its like we weave this cloth together that makes sound and sooner or later we end up Landing on the Moon. Cosmic!"
Goodluck tonight, Matt! great to see you aboard Landing on the Moon! If it wasn't for this damn back surgery, I'd be there in a heartbeat to support you guys!!! Sad I can't make it!! I'm thinking about you guys!
Thanks so much guys. I really enjoyed your music also! Do you play many gigs? We have a 3 piece together now, and would love to play with you guys! Thanks so much for listening.
I was at the slowdown the other night to see Malpais play. You guys were amazing! I'm glad I went, and you'll most certainly see me at another show of yours =]
You guys absolutely blew me away at the Slowdown the other night! You guys were fantastic! I hope the future only holds greatness for you guys because you deserve it...Here's to hoping to see you again live soon :D
You guys should totally come out this way and play a show...unfortunately Simmer (the place you guys played when Gertie was here) closed down and there has been some complications with Benny's....but I'll let you know if anything happens.
