We were introduced on the 29th September,
you can download the show here,
we end it with an epic love song....
Influences
Oceansize, Biffy Clyro, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Mogwai, Explosions In The Sky, Faithless, Prodigy, Squarepusher, Daft Punk, Thom Yorke, The Chemical Brothers, Fat Freddys Drop, Battles, Cinematic Orchestra, John Butler Trio, Muse, Pendulum, The Mars Volta, John Frusciante, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sigur Ros, Bloc Party, Foals, Deftones, Radiohead, DJ Shadow, RATM, Dan le Sac Vs Scrubius Pip
Or:
Phat Bass, distortion, delay, pretty chimming guitars, dirty synths, echos... reverb, camp fire sing alongs, epicness, romance.. sunsets, clear nights and full moons.. waves upon waves... deserts/oceans. ice capped mountains. romantic pursuits.. old letters and photo albums.
Sounds Like
"Quite simply, one of the best live bands Wiltshire has ever produced, "Old School Tie's" sets are surprising, exciting - in fact, every positive word that you can think of ending with "ing"!! Combining a huge array of styles from electronica to World to all-out rock, OST still have the musical ability to produce a dazzling sound of their own that's like being hit across the chops with a musical baseball bat. To put it simply, they are unmissable!"
(Swindon Shuffle August 2009 Preview)
'Old School Tie bastardise genres as if the very word doesn't exist. The lucid tribal grooves soaked with layers of trance inducing guitar give Mystery Sound Playground a cathartic grace- an enchanting listen.'
(Andy Roberts. 'The Fly' November Issue)
A cool clattering of percussion shakes you up prior to some funky and rollicking basslines moving you somewhere between Leftfield and Chemical Bros...but OST are a rock band, all be it one with dance, soul and jazz chops to full back on. We even detect a hint of Steve Hillage , not to mention yer man Zappa….grrrreat.
Dublin Castle, Camden (Feb 2009)
'The album has a euphoric, laid back, dreamy feel with their signature bubbling bass sound, intricate guitar melodies and layers... take a listen and breathe in their magnificence!
This is a 5 out of 5 album, no doubt!
http://blogs.birminghampost.net/lifestyle/2008/10/post-rock-is-nothing-to-be-afr.html
(Little Chris, Brum Cast)
JIVE MAGAZINE RATING: 4 OUT OF 5
http://www.jivemagazine.com/review.php?rid=3131
Like a pop kid without their ritilin, OST mix the progressive persuasion of modern pop with a short attention span and some mind melding beats creating something muscular, malevolent and darn right exciting!
http://www.subba-cultcha.com/singles.php?id=24
A blend of subtle electronic sounds and varied strengths of guitar sounds complement the lush vocals
http://thenewsound.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/old-school-ties/
" the tunes are carefully written, full of passion, and delivered with sincerity. Huge heavy sections crashing into tender nothingness. Bass lines and kit tie together perfectly, they're not all staring down at their shoes, and the audience - quite rightly - loves them. So do I. They're great."
(Moles Club, Bath - Chris Chislett)
'glorious, stately and enormous in its concept from beginning to end'
(Stephen Morris - BBC Reviewer)
'Imaginitive and inspiring, this band will surely appeal to thousands who aspire to creative and magnetic sounds, we loved it!
(Indie News Live.com)
'Pushing Post-Rock up a notch, Old School Tie have separated themselves from their counterparts by the introduction of epic keyboards and superb production values, creating mezmerizing soundscapes that never fails to be attention grabbing.
(Brumcast, Birminghams best bands.)
'Good, solid post-rock action, tinged with electronics. Confident, interesting, it sounds like you really care about what your'e doing, great stuff!'
(Future Music Magazine, 'This months Top Tracks')
Biography:
We are 4 young men who have been playing music together for years. We want to create a mash up of dance/electro/dub/rock happyness. We live in Moseley in Birmingham where we make music in a garage. We have had a lot of good times so far in our short lifespan as a band and long may they continue..
We are named Old School Tie but quite often we refer to ourselves as OST which is the name of a swedish cheese. In the band we have a Dan who is related to Wolverene and plays the drums like a mean bear. Then we have Mike who dreams up dreams on the keys and guitars. We have a Chris who plays some seriously phat (yes with a ph) basslines and can be heard at night communicating with bats in low sub-bass tones. And finally James who is the hairy one who uses many effects on his guitar to create mating calls and he also uses his vocals to add some words to the sound that is OST.
We are an independent act, we have released 5 self funded and produced EP's, created the legendary small, green, ethical 'Fieldview Festival' and continue to make music we believe in and hope others will enjoy and appreciate.
As a group we have gigged throughout the South of the UK, gracing many epic house parties, jamming and breaking many things. We are fortunate to have played four times at the University of Birmingham's Vale Festival, played a muddy 2000 Trees Festival, graced a cold cold stage at Kingston's Green Fair in the horrible summer of 2007, played the cursed Moonfest 08, we were selected to play at the Radio One Big Weekend Fringe Event by a Radio One panel including Hew Stephens, we have provided soundtracks for independent film and have been honoured to share bills with the likes of The Infadels, Cursive, Oceansize, Blackbud, Shy FX, The Mexicolas, The Anomalies, Kyte, Lazy Habits, Danny and The Champions of the World, Lets Tea Party, The Kulucci March, 360, Two Door Cinema Club, Delphic and other talented and not so talented musicians....
NEWEST OF THE NEW video of Opportunities from FIELDVIEW 2009
New video to new track "Across The Skyline" produced by another new friend Chris Bates. Footage taken from different shows and the awesome Vale Festival. Thanks Chris for making this one happen.
A kind collective who reviewed our LP, hit them up and check out this weeks reviews, coz we are there, and they say nice things about our lyrics...
OST music is available at the following download stores...
...and many more stores worldwide.
Below are some links to other places you can listen to our music, watch videos, facebook stalk people, see Lewis' design website (he's amazing). They are all CRB certified.
OST on the road, recording and generally being goons in their own loveable way, this is the new video diary to make everyone curious about the new EP that is out later this month..... woo!
So who's been giving us some love? We know where you are!
Cheers guys! My old band played with you about 3 years ago at vale festival, you were awesome but i couldn't remember your name haha, just so happen to stumble upon this profile. I've got a new tune up now if your interested.
Check out the debut release on String Theory Recordings, STRR001: CC Rock_String Theory , in stores November 10, 2009. Featuring 4 mixes of House music (Progressive, Deep, Tech). Including mixes from CC Rock, Aleksus Sanchez, Locklear & Poppin, and RioTGeaR.
hey guys that we are machines song has some seroius energy little bit of early biffy in its sound but still origanal i love the overall sound will def try to check you out when you come to bristol
coolio! noticed you got a bit of a road trip thing going on lately,we might have to catch you down the croft that night then! ,we just recorded some new stuff so watch this space!some good quality stuff you got going on ,some genuine listening pleasure chaps!!! keep doing what ya doin!! Thanks for the love. diff/breed
hia guys yea thanks alot :) we actually went to your gig recently at 2pigs, with stereo influuence, sounds very and yea no worries about the add :) take care LB
hey guys...loving the new tune! so, you have a singer now!??!!! anyway to the point...my band 'so am i' are getting back together after a few years off and are in need of some support gigs and seeing as you guys are just frikin wiked! i'd just like to offer our services as a support if you ever need one!? maybe we could do some gig swaps or something?
anyway. hope all is going well with you lot. oooo, i have a new tune up here myself if you care for a listen!
var du i den lange i munkegata på lørdag? det var ein folksom lørdag! Ja, eg hørte gåte var bra!:D Eg har det greit, me driver med eit litt tungt kurs som tar litt motivasjon frå ein fotograf som meg, men det er vell berre ein del av det å lære I guess! Nå blir din neste tur opp hit då?
yup, i found you...haha, thanks for the nice compliment. and yes i will let u know just as soom as i discover my fav. of our material, but for now, i do bid thee farewell:D
Im Majorly into your music, its helped me to formulate a few new ideas of my own.
i thought i saw you had a gig on boxing day at 12bar swindon and i will be down for that one, maybe the one in october as well if i can afford train tickets back home.
Many thanks for your comment, is rare to get a thoughtful message on here! Killing strawberries was the first tune we did together before we got a drummer involved, hence the accoustic-ness!
Got some good sounds on your tracks, beats sound mechanical sic drummer! Very impressed with your live sound too - recording and performance!
halloo! hope you guys got back all ok! we had a little difficulty due to us missing our flight... Just wanted to say thanks for such a great time and how wierd it is being back to the norm! not to sound too girly but couldnt think of a better band to go on tour with! im currently working on setting up a big gig late november -early dec in norwich which i want you guys to come and play at, if you would be up for it. anyway hope all is well and hopefully see you lovely fellows soon. cheers, jonny (the one that plays the saxophone just incase you forgot)
hey Boys, Hope all is well in the OST camp! i hope you boys are Enjoying Norway!! hope it's not too cold up there!! lol will try and mate it to the 12 Bar Gig in Swindon when you guys, I already told my mate ben Christie im going to Fieldview Next year too! woop woop!
Hi guys! Thanks for the add and thanks for taking your time to send a message! I hope to see you back in Norway soon and I'm looking forward to follow your music in the future. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the bestSee you soon!!
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