MySpace.com - Mackintosh Braun - Portland, Oregon - Electro / Indie / Other

Mackintosh Braun is an Oregon based electronic duo. Their debut album “The Sound” is already a cult classic, reaching listeners all over the world.
"The idea was to create an album that you didn't have to skip through, hopefully this is one of those albums for people." Combining a creative blend of organic instrumentation with electronic clicks and pops, Mackintosh Braun accomplishes a feat that few achieve.

Review by Indie-music.com

Electronic music to love, even if you don't love electronic music! Clever songs, good beat, and cool vocals!

Mackintosh Braun - The Sound (Independently released CD, Progressive pop)
Review by online magazine, babysue.com

Mackintosh Braun is the duo consisting of Ian Mackintosh and Ben Braun. These two Portland, Oregon musicians create soft, smooth synthesized pop that recalls British techno artists from the 1970s and 1980s. Think Depeche Mode with updated electronics. The Sound, the duo's debut album, features nice, thick, dreamy, subdued pop that relies heavily on technology and vocal melodies (the harmonies are totally incredible). This is a slick, great sounding album...which is particularly impressive considering this is an independently released disc. The layered vocals and instruments create a substantial wall of sound...driven by electronic percussion that is surprisingly soothing. Ten inviting cuts here including "Good So Far," "I Won't Fall," "My Time," and "The Sound."
Intricate, beautiful modern pop. (Rating: 5+)

Review of Mackintosh Braun "The Sound." Urb.com: Next 1,000.

Describing their own debut album, "The Sound," as a "headphone masterpiece" might, at first, seem presumptuous. That is, until you put them on and experience it for yourself. The perfect marriage of organic instrumentation and subtle electronic glitch pioneered by the Postal Service has been polished and perfected by Mackintosh Braun. After gaining popularity with their soothingly fluid hybrid of sounds locally, this Portland, OR duo has reached out through the internet to fans worldwide, releasing their debut album exclusively online at Fuzz.com. As one local fan puts it, "It's like being levitated over Mt. Hood, and sung to by the gods."

Portland Mercury's Band of the Week (June, 2008)

Some fan comments on "The Sound". These were a few of our favorites. We'll keep adding more as they come.

ugh you guys are SO amazing. driving down a long road with the wind in my hair. that is what i want to do when i listen to your music. thanks for making my iTunes complete.
-Paulie, Boise, ID

Your Sound Wakes Me up and rocks my cranium On And On. Here on myspace its Good so Far between us, but it's My Time to tell you the truth... It's a love thing.
-Milkshake, Portland, OR

Electro-heaven. Grabs you immediately and doesn't fail to live up to the promise. This is a beautiful album and a refined production.... enough to make me jealous!
-Somer, New York, NY

I like the blend and style of music. If my ears had a tongue then your music would taste sweet like honey.. Keep it up! :)
-Juneus, Antioch, CA

I want to go on a long road trip with this music blasting out of my windows. The sound is unique with catchy melodies, Interesting music and vocals -- it is mellow and relaxing but it makes me want to dance.
-Suzie K, West Linn, OR

After dealing with days of non-stop Beijing and Shanghai traffic jams and millions of people, I retreated each night to Mackintosh Braun on my ipod. A beautiful escape. Thanks you for melodic joy! and a vision of escape. On and On.....
-Archaeofile, China

The Sound is absolutely phenomenal. It's well put together and the songs are well composed and so fun to listen to. I highly recommend this album to everyone. Whether you like electronic music or not, you'll have to agree that it's an awesome cd.
-RachaelAM, Portland, OR

The sound is a wonderful album title and 'your' sound is absolutely amazing. The vocals are fantastic. The songs are fantastic. They are fantastic.
-Chris, Crescent City, FL

I really like these guys a lot, after a long day of work and just stress I pop in there cd to calm me down. Just great overall. Thanks CDBaby.com and Mackintosh Braun for being freakin awesome!
-Douglas L, Clackamas, OR

Mackintosh Braun. Interesting name. Interesting music. Hailing out of Portland, Oregon they remind me alot of The Postal Service. In fact (as indicated by my last.fm page) after giving their tracks a few more listens I was drawn to give The Postal Service a few more spins for a on the fly comparison. The heavier vocal presence distinguishes them, but the feel of the music is somewhat similar. In either case, I love it.
-ATL, Atlanta, GA

THE SOUND IS A DRUG. THE SOUND IS A DRUG. THE SOUND IS A DRUG. THE SOUND IS A DRUG. THE SOUND IS A DRUG. THE SOUND IS A DRUG. THE SOUND IS A DRUG. love from NYC. xoxoxo.
-Amber Alert, New York, NY

Hey you;)we are soooooooooo happy with the CD..S....thank..s a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It would be wonderful if you play here in Germany....however how far away it is from our hometown...we are there!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys made a wonderful album....amazing songs!!!!! we love ya.
-Vere&Julia, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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