Andy
Zack
Georgia
Mike
Boyd
(and Kevin is doing a great job filling in for Mike!)
Influences
Everything from The Velvet Underground to Yo La Tengo to Jock Jam's. Some influences may come out in our music more than others though.
Sounds Like
"There's obviously something Sufjan Stevens-y about Mighty Tiger: the voices raised in chorus, the ornate instrumentation, the bold fearlessness of taking masculine vocals up to the higher, soprano end of the scale. Some of their songs sound as though they could fit into the soundtrack of a Wes Anderson movie with no problem at all. But there's an edge to their music, a willingness to actually rock, that has pushed Mighty Tiger up on my playlist: They're proof that you can make sensitive, thoughtful music and not sound like a namby-pamby, weak-kneed wuss." PAUL CONSTANT, The Stranger
Mighty Tiger - “Western Theater”
Pop: Okay, this Seattle band sounds a lot like The Cyrkle. Instead of red rubber balls, Mighty Tiger discusses other things (“I wish you’d take a shower every day” (9). Most of the songs are cheerful and upbeat, with rocking guitars and percussion, male lead vocals (except on 11), and an innocent sound that takes you back to the 60s. Some forays into psychedelic (6) and folk (11) territories. These sounds are intoxicatingly catchy.
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Mighty Tiger - "Western Theater"
Mighty Tiger plays rollicking, sweet indie pop with echoing Beach Boys-esque vocals and a sunny feel surely at odds with their Seattle origins. I’ve heard them compared to Sufjan Stevens; there’s certainly that layered, orchestral pop feel, but they’ve got some rock backbone to show as well. They’ve been known to bring out a cello during their shows, which seems to be to current indie bands what the sitar was to rock bands in the ’60s, but they have more going for them than being just-another-sunny-indie-pop-band.
The orchestration on their upcoming first album, Western Theater, is deceptively complex, coming off as innocently catchy and simplistic to the casual listener. I’d like to see how their music holds up live, since the production seems to play an important role in the sound on the album. They tiptoe around ’60s psych and blend slight folk influences into their indie pop base, developing a sound that, if not wholly unique, manages to stand out from the crowd while possessing a broad appeal. Sarah Shay - Jew-ish.com
"Another 'animal' band name. Well, at least it's not a forest animal, but still... Wait, isn't that from Bungalow Bill?"
We know you’re thinking it. But shared devotion and common inspiration sometimes brings like-minded people together in ways that become greater than the sum of the parts. Case in point: Mighty Tiger. With its members emerging from the Midwest and the Southwest, this particular collection of musicians unified in the dreary Pacific Northwestern Seattle, WA. Drawing from influences as diverse as Harry Nilsson to The Flaming Lips, Mighty Tiger applies vintage pop sensibility to indie rock innovation, creates a sound that is uniquely their own.
Western Theater, Mighty Tiger's full-length debut album, is a testament to the vision of the band: conceptual yet cohesive and relaxed. The spectrum of inspiration is apparent, with nods to the sonic landscapes of Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and Built To Spill’s Perfect from Now On. But while Mighty Tiger shows a refreshing willingness to wear its musical influences on its sleeve, the primary strength of the album is the way the band’s divergent points of reference unite around a sound that is distinct yet often tastefully unpredictable; whimsical chamber pop swirls in a turbulent sea of epic indie rock glory. Mighty Tiger have created an eclectic atmosphere in Western Theater that is as intellectual as it is intelligible and as somber as it is light-hearted. One thing is clear about this record and about this band: Mighty Tiger wants its listeners to have as much fun listening to Western Theater as they had making it.
You can stream our album "Western Theater" on Last.fm! If you're interested in obtaining your very own CD or digital download, let us know! Release of the album is eminent...Stay Tuned...for now, listen online here:
yay guys! yes glad the keyboard is happy in new hands. surely, i will send folks up your way. i was listening to your cd the other day ah it made me smile. anyway, come back soon and if friends come down this way let me know!
Awesome! That's my big bro! Thanks for looking us up, you're stuff sounds great! If you're ever in the Philly area, hit us up for a show or a place to crash, etc. Peace
Hey, great set at Capitol Hill Chill 'n' Grill - I suppose you must have found my myspace via Twitter. Thanks for your interest, good luck on your tour! I'll look for your next gig when you're back in Seattle.
Freaking Sweet Guys.!!! No doubt is good Sh......t !!!!!! Wondering if you are down to book a bill in Late Sept. I would take care of putting it together.... Salud!!!
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