Melodyssey Bio
Melodyssey, like most bands have had their ups and downs. The recording of their sophomore effort “The Two Windows” saw the band on an all time high, both creatively and personally. But as sure as the tide will ebb, it must again flow.
The band recruited Forrester Savell (Karnivool, The Butterfly Effect, Mammal & Dead Letter Circus) to produce, engineer and mix the record. And once again, the group holed up in Modern Music studios in their hometown of Brisbane. Shortly after recording was complete and the final mixes had arrived, the guys set about the seemingly normal task of releasing the record. What was to follow was nearly a 2 year battle to let the record see the light of day.
Since their inception in 2000, Melodyssey like many of their counterparts have seen the music industry change dramatically. Their 2002 self-titled ep release saw the band release independently on the mgm label to minor local success. Though it was their debut long-player “Distance & Regret” (2003) (Modern Music/ SonyBmg) that saw the band reach a national audience via tours with Cog, The Butterfly Effect and their own headlining shows, plus a stint on the jjj network with their single “Aquqplane”.
….So it was after “The Two Windows” sessions that Melodyssey was optimistic about taking their music to the next level with a modest record deal. What they found was a market so cautious and scared into submission by illegal downloads and a downturn in market profits that the offers didn’t come at all. The band finally made the decision to go it alone once again, just to get the record out.
Private financiers, family, friends and a major banking firm later, the band are finally ready to let “The Two Windows” free. Mgm are once again locked in to distribute the record nationally and it looks as though things are on the up again as the band prepares its campaign for the rest of the year. To coincide with the release of the record on July 12, the band are putting together plans for a series of small runs both locally and interstate, as well as the launching of their first single to national radio in June.
I'm playing this Thursday night @ 6:30pm at the new X-Y Bar in the Fortitude Valley (opposite Cloud Land). Good people, good music and good times! Best of all it's free!! So bring some friends, and if you don't have any, well I'm a one man band so I'll be your friend : )
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Heya if your available come and check out a show and we'll have a few drink!! JULY Fri 31st The Step Inn Brisbane (Early show 8:30pm) AUGUST Sat 1st The Shark Bar Gold Coast 9pm
Heya.. saw you guys last year with DLC & RooK at Jive in RAdelaide last December..... yeah I only got around to adding you just now... slack I know! Anyways, have gotten to know 4B's, Tys, Ads, Rod and Nick a bit since then.... have seen them in SA & Vic a few times but it seems you guys have not been back! Well hope we get to catch you soon... maybe we'll do beers or something next time you come down! Cheers
yer mate... already have done... i thought i added you fkn ages ago... but when i went to comment it appeared not... love your stuff guys... will be good to see you someday...
Hey Clint, yeah thats cool, im coming down to see you's in brissy soon, pretty excited bought two windows album not long ago loving the music!. the vids are great. luke.
Hey, cheers for the add Clint on behalf of Melodyssey. Some big songs here guys and despite all the hassles you've had with "The Two Windows" album I'm sure it's going to go well for you and I certainly wish you all the best and hope to catch you live when in Brisbane later this year. Thanks again guys, Michael.
Hi Guys!
The first FULL Holdaparade track is now up on the myspace, its called "The River" and we would love for you to check it out and let us know what you think!
Many thanks,
H.
Hey there! We now have completed tracks for our demo uploaded! swing by, check them out and let us know what ya think :) Also we are playing at the Bull bar in lake st next thursday night from 7 30pm come along if ya can ! :)
cheers, Projekt Tile - Cairns
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