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Landing on the Moon
Indie / Rock / Classical

"If we're gonna do this, do it now!!!"

OMAHA, NEBRASKA
United States

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   Landing on the Moon: General Info
Member Since6/21/2005
Band Websitelandingonthemoon.net
Band Members

JOHN KLEMMENSEN
- Guitar, Vocals

ERIC R. HARRIS
- Bass Guitar

OLIVER J. MORGAN
- Drums, Vocals

- Guitar

MEGAN L. MORGAN- Keys, Vocals
InfluencesE.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
Sounds Like"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

-Tim McMahan, The Reader/ www.lazy-i.com
Type of LabelNone





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May 19 2008 9:00P
The Waiting Room, w/ Cursive Omaha, Nebraska

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   About Landing on the Moon


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!"

   Landing on the Moon's Friend Space (Top 24)
Landing on the Moon has 1863 friends.
 Happy Birthday Amy 


 Quitzow 


 Setting Sun 


 Cursive 


 fromanhole 


 BRIGHT LIGHT FEVER 


 Father of the Year 


 1090 club 


 Little Brazil 


 Clair de Lune 


 National Bird 


 Slender Means 


 The Photo Atlas 


 Noah’s Ark Was A Spaceship 


 The Dark Circles 


 DMAX 


 John Klemmensen 


 Kevin 


 Melissa 


 Cox Johnson 


 Mark 


 salad 


 Eric 


 Matt Carroll 





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Setting Sun





May 9 2008 10:24 AM

So COOL!
Noah’s Ark Was A Spaceship





May 7 2008 10:07 PM

thesesss songessss issseses soooseesss goooodessss.
!!! -anddrewsesesssss
John Klemmensen





May 2 2008 12:57 PM

Bray





Apr 28 2008 7:22 AM

"they smale because they are going to kill me"

now, which one of you beautiful rock stars said that? That made my day! cant wait to see yall when I get back...
Young Love Records





Apr 25 2008 9:32 AM

Hells yea!
Little Stevie and The Hellrazors





Apr 17 2008 6:40 PM

Thanks for adding us! Your music sounds great! Nice arrangements!
Jenna Morrison (Music)





Apr 6 2008 9:42 AM

PAPER OWLS





Mar 25 2008 8:11 PM

it was a pleasure sharing the stage last night. hopefully we can do it again sometime.

p to the o
Lauren





Mar 24 2008 7:10 PM

HEY GUYS!!!

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!
John Carlotto





Mar 23 2008 10:07 AM

Thanks for the add!

- John
Josh Hill





Mar 20 2008 11:15 AM

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.
Happy Birthday Amy





Mar 5 2008 5:00 PM

AHHH! I'm so damn excited about playing with you kidddos! Loves loves it.

See you soonn!
woot!

xoxo
AMY
..Mark..





Feb 29 2008 2:40 PM

Thanks guys! See you soon ollie.
Jason





Feb 26 2008 1:16 PM

Seems like you guys are kicking ass, wish I could come see another show and hang out. Good luck with everything!!
Elise Schaefer





Feb 25 2008 1:04 PM

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 =]

-Elise
Jacquimo





Feb 25 2008 11:30 AM

You are welcome. Saw you guys at the Slowdown with Say Anything the other day. And you guys were great.
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Feb 24 2008 9:49 PM

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Feb 24 2008 6:53 PM

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Feb 24 2008 7:04 PM

Ox.





Feb 24 2008 9:47 AM

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
Chynna





Feb 23 2008 11:15 PM

no, you guys rock =]
jay





Feb 23 2008 6:15 PM

np guys good luck i hope to see you again soon
Father of the Year





Feb 21 2008 6:55 PM

Photobucket
Ryan/Stimi


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Feb 23 2008 10:55 AM

The Slowdown was awesome last night, great job!
Jess Hotovy





Feb 10 2008 4:18 PM

No problem! I can't wait to hear you guys live! Take care man!

Jess
Alessia





Feb 1 2008 5:50 AM

hey,thanks x the req.......!!!
BLUCYMON





Jan 28 2008 3:47 PM

Your show at O'Leavers was fantastic! Hope we can share a stage sometime soon.
Aurora





Jan 28 2008 11:20 AM

Thanks for the req!!!! :)
Thalita





Jan 26 2008 11:17 AM

Hey ! Thanks for accepting me :D
yeah, and come to Brazil one day :)

xx
David Najera





Jan 25 2008 9:04 PM

Ey loco que mas, gracias por el add y por el apoyo, keep on touch..cya
Danielle Westerman - Music





Jan 24 2008 10:14 AM

Thank you!!
Nic





Jan 23 2008 10:55 AM

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.
Leslie





Jan 22 2008 11:38 AM

I love Fugazi, too. I don't know if Oliver remembers, but he & I went to school together... small world!
Leslie





Jan 22 2008 8:51 AM

Thanks for the add!
Father of the Year