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Message To Bears
Folk / Classical / Electronica

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Bristol/Oxford, South
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Last Login:  12/29/2009
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Member Since5/15/2006
Band MembersJerome Alexander - acoustic guitars, pianos, glockenspiels, samples, drums, loop pedal, melodica, toy piano, harmonium, voice.

During live shows I am now joined by a rotating cast of friends to help me perform the songs, those who have contributed so far include:

Adam Harvey Alan James
Jamil Samad
Tim Gill
John Owen
Sam Lund Harket
Laura Ashby
Jack Olchawski


Influenceslife, stories, countryside, cities, forests, roadtrips, bonfires, the beach late at night, summer fields, Snowdonian cottages, changing seasons, animals, beautiful music.
Sounds Like
- Mixmag

"Message To Bears is the work of young and talented musician, Jerome Alexander. Incorporating acoustic guitars, glockenspiel, drums and sampling, he has created a rather gentle and affecting ep here, that nods to both Jose Gonzalez and Eluvium. There are some moments of uplifitng beauty on "Ep 1", whether it is through a simple guitar melody or the introduction of some light drumming. A collection of folky instrumental acoustic tracks, each song contains something that will make you want to go back for more." - Boring Machines

"From what I've read, and to the best of my knowledge, Message to Bears is only one person, a man from the UK named Jerome Alexander. He seems to be a natural-born instrumentalist, gifted at creating some very emotional, delicate music. The music he's recorded is subtle and beautiful, rich is tone and texture. It's soothing in the purest sense. When I listen, I imagine wide-open landscapes that haven't yet been touched by modern civilization. I suppose that kind of thing only exists in movies, which is rather fitting, because this album could very well be the score to a film. The music itself falls somewhere between EITS and Eluvium. Very guitar based, acoustic finger picking that definitely has its scopes set pretty high. Luckily, it never fails in its attempt." - Decoy Music

"Electronica that doesn’t make me wince. Instrumentals that do more than float aimlessly looking for a place to roost, or trying to get your attention by flashing and spashing you with isolated and losts sounds. This is just a current, a jet-stream, it moves you - not in the “it moved me to tears” half-emotion. No this is surreal, and dynamic. There’s no pretense, and it certainly doesn’t sound underground - this is open to the fresh air. Resonating through all sorts of frequencies that I really don’t understand." - Nothing But Green Lights

"But I’ve left the best to last: the wonderful, impressionistic ‘Plane Over Evening Sky’. Again, we get a rapt, concentrated opening statement from the acoustic guitar which then widens almost cinematically with the inclusion of layers of lush guitars. Bells, string washes and even hand claps are subsequently incorporated into the texture to create an almost religious experience." - Oxfordbands.com



EP1
packaged in brown recycled card sleeve with screen printed back and front covers. ltd. 100. SOLD OUT




Split with The Soul's Release
Packaged in brown recycled card sleeve with window for cover. SOLD OUT




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Record LabelDead Pilot Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
The Wheatsheaf w/We Aeronauts and Alphabet Backwards Oxford, London and South East

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   About Message To Bears
Message To Bears is Jerome Alexander



Visual Bio drawn by Furious George.

Hello, I am Jerome and I write music as Message To Bears. If you would like to contact me feel free to send me a message on here or an email to messagetobears@live.com

Thankyou.


Latest album - Departures
"Full length CD album from Jerome aka Message to Bears, Oxfords premiere ambient folker. Here he brings us 10 tracks of his gorgeous acoustic guitar driven melancholy, beginning with the the aptly titled “Running Through Woodland”, the track sets a menacing pace with layers of guitars and cellos. “Hidden Beneath” is driven by a stomping pulse and delightful percussion. Plenty of glock action and viola sweeps, uplifting choral vocals and delicate piano lines, this is Jerome at his finest yet, showcasing a brilliant melodic ability, combining classical instrumentation into a folk/pop structure taking cues from bands such as Explosions in the Sky. This is an album that will leave you speechless every time you listen as you uncover new hidden details, textures and melodies. I couldn’t be prouder to release this.

500 copies on CD housed in an arigato pak, with insert. Hand numbered, each with an individual old photograph and all wrapped in brown paper, hand stamped and tied with string, which perfectly compliments the music.
"





This record left our Phil feeling ecstatic. Message To Bears I know sod all about. I remember hearing the last single and thought it was OK but I wasn't particularly taken by it. The new album Departures arrived early this week wrapped up in string and brown paper and I took it upon myself to check it out forthwith as it looked amazing. The 2nd time I heard it I was totally blown away. I had the whole goose pimple bumpy arm thing which I rarely get with new music these days. It's gorgeous acoustic guitar music punctuated by some neo classical beauty. There's some amazing tracks on here.. check out Pretend To Forget though you don't get to hear the strings come in which totally haunt you (the downside with 30 second clips...). It's a beautiful piece of music. Throughout the album there's moments of sheer delight as the guitar and classical instrumentation (albeit produced on a computer) work hand in hand perfectly. Some of the strings and chord progressions veer on the mardy side and remind me a bit of Max Richter at times. It's all very emotive and moving. One or 2 of the tracks sound a wee bit like Tunng with the clicky electronics and acoustic guitar situation. Parts of it remind me of the Harps Old Master album by Phelan Sheppard and I think if you're a fan of that particular thing of lovelyness you'll like this. It's a complete fucking delight if I'm honest and it comes with my complete recommendation. Absolutely fantastic and I implore you to check it out!!" - Norman Records (album of the week)


"Jerome Alexander's (aka Message To Bears) first mini-album got full marks here, and he's done it again on another limited-run, hand-crafted CD. Sparkling acoustic guitars weave around heart-stopping cellos and haunting ambient effects to give the audio equivalent of dew-drops on grass turning into jewels at sunrise. Simply stunning." - Mixmag Magazine



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Philippe Petit

Philippe Petit



Dec 29 2009 11:42 AM

thanx for your visit

nice to discover your space
kleine Ratte

kleine Ratte



Dec 25 2009 4:58 PM

Thanks for adding me!
I like your music - and I think "Message To Bears" is one of the best names ever. =)
Linda Bjalla

Linda Bjalla



Dec 24 2009 5:16 PM

Hi Jerome,

Your music is sweet! I listen to your music often ;)

Wish you a merry Christmas☆
Izumi
Weird Ribs

Weird Ribs



Dec 23 2009 6:25 AM

I do indeed like, already a fan, bought both EP1 and Departures from Dead Pilot. Wonderful.
All the best. Joe
GysaCris

GysaCris



Dec 22 2009 11:57 PM

I loved that sound congratulations * success!
Nathan Crockett

Nathan Crockett



Dec 18 2009 7:53 AM

Great show in Oxford, sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet, It's been a storm of things to do since I got home from tour!

Enjoying your CD,

-nate
absent from the ground

Mike Mendoza



Dec 18 2009 7:53 AM

still inspired...!
OIRAMN ART

Carlos Oiramn Lemus



Dec 17 2009 6:26 PM

jerome I appreciate your music too, verdsd is the best thing I ever heard! :) Going good weekend greetings from mexico!
BEAR CAVALRY [BRAND NEW SONG UP!]

BEAR CAVALRY [BRAND NEW SONG UP!]



Dec 16 2009 2:59 PM

message from bears: like your music. Hope you are well
.cut featuring Gibet

.cut featuring Gibet



Dec 16 2009 1:02 PM

Thanks ! We really enjoyed playing with you at Jamboree on Monday.
Best regards,
Albérick/.cut
Matt Finney

Matt Finney



Dec 15 2009 8:37 PM

thanks jerome
i really appreciate it
hope you dig the demo and whatnot
lots of better sounding stuff is coming soon :p
[F]LUISTER

[F]LUISTER



Dec 15 2009 10:23 AM

just give a shout when you are planning to come to 'europe'
[W]
Plurals

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Dec 13 2009 4:24 PM

Thanks man, it got a bit manic which I think we were all pleased about afterwards - it's nice to go wild with it once in a while. Likewise you were great to, rounded off the night perfectly... I'm looking forward to the next one.
Constellations

Constellations



Dec 13 2009 3:33 PM

really enjoyed your set last night. hope to play together sometime in the new year.

- Will
Constellations

Constellations



Dec 12 2009 1:11 PM

I've just been wandering around in the cold with 'Autumn' stuck in my head.great stuff man. Most probably see you at your show tomorrow!

- Will
Sam Cooper

Sam Cooper



Dec 9 2009 12:48 PM

G'day Jerome! Yes, we had a fantastic time and were all quite impressed by your set. Beautiful stuff. I hope to see you again next time we're in the UK!
Cat Matador

Cat Matador



Dec 8 2009 10:36 AM

Hey Jerome,

There should be a few of us coming down to the Jericho tomorrow night. Looking forward to hearing your music again. We'll have to sort out that gig together at some point in the new year!

Liam - Cat Matador
float. (NEW SONGS!)

float. (NEW SONGS!)



Dec 6 2009 4:48 AM

Hey J, I have put up yet another new remix on my site, this time I've remixed Codes in the Clouds.

Would love for you to hear it man.

/F
Triangle Handkerchief

Triangle Handkerchief



Dec 2 2009 5:08 PM

Hello!
New EP "Mice In A Mole" is up.
It includes four songs "Senile Boner", "Jedi Dumbass", "Zero Gravity Toilet" and "Sometimes Monkeys Die".
Let me know what you think.
☠ ,II ןıʇun ǝʇsɐʍ ✰

Atefeh Karabi



Nov 30 2009 12:56 PM

<3
Mariano

Mariano Vega



Nov 27 2009 10:54 AM

Great Great music!! keep it up!!

Thanx for adding me!
float. (NEW SONGS!)

float. (NEW SONGS!)



Nov 26 2009 12:45 AM

I've uploaded a new (and own) song :) Would love for you to hear it man!

Take care,
- Filip
Groundtruthing

Groundtruthing



Nov 23 2009 10:50 AM

Beautiful music!
float. (NEW SONGS!)

float. (NEW SONGS!)



Nov 22 2009 1:04 PM

Thanks mate, I really appreciate the feedback. Would be cool if we could do some kind of split or w/e in the future. Let's stay in touch.

Take care.
/F
nothingman

nothingman



Nov 22 2009 2:39 AM

Your CD landed on my doormat . Fine music ,we really enjoyed the vibe. Come and play in the North.Hope your gig goes well . Peace
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