The people in the back row of the "We Are the World" video.
Influences
Lionel Richie's moustache, Greek food on tour, Volcano Worshiper's Hour, Rufus T. Firefly, The Electric Mayhem.
Sounds Like
"The Octopus Walks Across the Coral" was featured on MTV's The Real World Sydney in the "Nice Guys Finish Last" episode.
"The Pink Floyd-ish harmonic dreaminess, Carribean-styled spacey experimentation, and swiftly moving country-tinged foot-tappers make for a record that's fine as an eclectic indie-rock mishmash.." The Onion | September 2007
"It takes a special kind of band to turn nostalgia for the choose-your own-adventure books into a skip-around-tracks concept album, but this Florida psychedelic-rock band has done just that." The Washington Post | June 2007
"Morningbell is on to something with Through the Belly of the Sea... [the album] sits at a rarified, if not necessarily sought-after, level of indie rock ironic nostalgia" Pitchfork Media | May 2007
"Morningbell’s latest is just as damn cool as those awesome little books were back in the ‘80’s... Impressive…Most Impressive!” Smother Magazine | April 2007
"Despite the playfulness of the concept this isn’t a novelty record - there is a depth to the writing and performances, the melodies are like spent air bubbles that burst in your ears whispering the secrets of the depths." Americana-UK | May 2007
"'Through the Belly of the Sea' [is] not just an album to be appreciated by Morningbell fans or listeners of a certain taste. Anyone who enjoys the art of music itself would be remiss not to give it a listen.
The Gainesville Sun
"“Intriguing and entertaining…definitely a pleasure to listen to.”
Slug Magazine
Throughout the 2000s, Morningbell has developed their own brand of
melodic, psychedelic rock, rooting themselves as a well established
tradition in the Florida Music Scene. The band has toured the Eastern
US and earned themselves a set at Bonnaroo 2008 (named "Best Festival"
by Rolling Stone) where they shared the stage with Bela Fleck, Broken
Social Scene, and Solomon Burke. The Band has also performed with
Starlight Mints (Barsuk), Robert Sledge (Ben Folds Five Bassist), Man
Man, and Holopaw (Subpop).
The band's most recent album, "Through the Belly of the Sea," (released on Orange Records of Gainesville in 2007) has garnered international acclaim and has been featured in MTV's The Real World Sydney, The Onion, Blender Magazine, Pitchforkmedia.com, and the Washington Post.
All 3 of the band's full length albums have been ranked in the top 10 albums of their release years (by Gainesvillebands.com and the Gainesville Sun).
Morningbell's music stands up best behind their captivating live
performances. Armed with an arsenal of low budge lighting effects,
Morningbell not only causes the stage to erupt with sound, but with
their trademarked 100 dollar light show as well.
Through the Belly of the Sea
Possibly the world's first choose your own adventure album, the band's 3rd full length, was released in June 2007 to much critical acclaim. It was ranked in the The Gainesville Sun's top 5 records of 2007.
hey guys.. it's been a while. i took spring off so ive been out of gville... but im back and have to admit im pretty sad you guys will be away for the summer. psyched that you guys are touring though.
i had to tell you that I FUCKING LOVE THE NEW SONGS. you tried a new sound (again) and it totally works. marching off to war = new addiction. i CANNOT WAIT to hear that song live. you guys just blow my skull out.
good luck on your tour! im pretty sure youll just keep blowin skulls out though.
I am playing with a new musician who will back me up in an acoustic duo on everything from bass to banjo. Shows are free! Let me know if you can make it, I would love to see you!
"Stay in the Garden" is amazing! But, the sound of those recently-departed horn players is saddening. -Scott P.S. - the next song you post should be 'Sincerely'. Trust me on this.
Thanks again for the beautiful time last weekend! Was a joy to hear you again, and we'll be spreading the word about your Tally appearance. Drive safely and have a glorious tour!
Hi you guys! Haven't talked to you for a long time. Sounds like you're doing awesome and I love the new songs (well, they're new for me!). After taking some time off from music I'm recording again and it feels good. Have an incredible tour!!!
Well, its kind of far away from now, the concert will actually be in March 2010 on campus haha. I'm sure you guys don't plan that far ahead, I'm just contacting you to gague your interest.
And I totally hear you about the dinero, compensation will most definately be provided.
I can't beleive my favorite band left me a comment!
On a more serious note, I am planning a concert for next year with UF's Resience Hall Association and was wondering, how I would go about booking yall to play?
