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PaGODa
Grunge / Alternative / Garage

"Download the new EP at PagodaOnline.com!"

Brooklyn, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/17/2008
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   PaGODa: General Info
Member Since8/10/2005
Band Websitepagodaonline.com
Band MembersMichael Pitt - Guitars, Vocals
Willie Paredes - Bass
Reece Carr - Drums
Chris Hoffman- Cello
InfluencesThe Pixies, Operation Ivy, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, etc.
Sounds Like
Record LabelEcstatic Peace / Universal
Type of LabelIndie





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   About PaGODa


I had first encountered Michael Pitt in 2000 while composing music for Larry Clark’s film Bully. Of the ensemble of young and crazy actors, it was Pitt who made the most resonant impression on me. His character was of a teenager I had remembered from the recesses of High School USA; giddy, feral and recklessly alluring. Two years later I was introduced to him through filmmaker Gus van Sant when Gus was developing the film concept which became Last Days. Michael arrived at my New York apartment and we immediately hit it off. He was very anxious to work with Gus on the character of Blake, based on Gus’ impressionistic take on Kurt Kobain’s final hours. Michael talked about his band PAGODA which prompted Gus to ask him to play me a song. All I had lying around the apartment was a crummy electric guitar and after some hesitation Michael took it and began to belt out a solo rendition of Lesson Learned, the first track off the Pagoda CD. I was taken aback. Not only by his rag-tag confidence in playing to an audience of two but by the song which was hook driven and emotionally genuine. It was at that moment that I said, “dude let’s do a record.”

After the release of Last Days Michael brought Pagoda to Italy to spend a solid month in Luca Amendolara’s studio to record most of what has become their premier CD. Over 40 songs were recorded as well as a handful more back in Pagoda’s hometown of Brooklyn. By the end of 2004 we had whittled our initial selection down to the tracks which exist on this first disc. Since this time Pagoda has changed radically as a band with almost all new members in place of the recording unit but the intense musical mind of Michael Pitt remains constant.

From what I glean from Michael, he was young kid from New Jersey who migrated to New York City to play rock n’ roll. He fell into a drama workshop of some sort and was cast in a few television programs, and then theatrical film. His star has always been on the rise though his ambitions do not lie in the Hollywood meat market. Pagoda is not a part time job for Pitt; he is not an actor out on vacation here. He is an artist with living expression as his goal and music is where he thrives. And Pagoda as a live band kicks much ass.

The end

Thurston Moore

Ecstatic Peace records + tapes


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10:13

   MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL PITT
This is Michael and it is the first time I have contacted you guys at Pagoda MySpace and PagodaOnline.com. I'm not good with the computer stuff yet.. still learning, which is why the bios and updates have been behind. Now, hopefully we will be able to keep them up to date on the regular. Mostly because of you guys and your support. Also because of Kevin and Drew who have been running these sites and because of Trevor, the Pagoda manager.

It has been a 3 year battle getting these recordings out; a long time for you and for me, but a necessary one to ensure that it was about the music and not about exploiting something that is meant to be pure. Thurston Moore and Andrew Kesin at Ecstatic Peace has shielded us from this which we are beyond grateful for and indebted to.

As for former bandmates, everyone who was picked to play and record these songs were great talents. And we wish them all the best of luck, peace and love in their future projects. But as for Pagoda the band it consists of: Reece Carr on drums, out of Chicago, Will Paredes on bass, born and raised in Harlem and Chris Hoffman on cello, also from Chicago who now resides in Brooklyn. These guys are Pagoda, they are for the music and are gonna fuck all your heads up.

We are being put in the position to get this music out and, again, it's because of you guys. Which I'm amazed to say Pagoda will be as b/g as you want it. We are just scratching the surface with this first 12 song CD which will be out finally Feb 27. I'm talking to Trevor about getting a b-side out. Until then, to all the fans we love you and all the haters fuck off. And lastly I'd like to say...

DARFUR

If you don't know about it, educate yourself!

--Michael Pitt


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Jul 16 2008 10:26 PM

i love you.

grand rapids, MI would love to have you come play.
eLabeLa ~The Anorexorcist Hairspray Queen.





Jul 17 2008 6:51 AM

Love you a lot.
Happy Songs's video is amazing !
Julie.Clear | ♥ Cashilz & Marilz|





Jul 17 2008 3:04 PM

your guys are awesome ♥

Julie
Q.





Jul 16 2008 5:03 AM

Thanks for adding me.
☮LyssaCore{You are the barrel between my teeth} ☮


Is Online


Jul 15 2008 1:36 PM

I truly love you guys.
fad fix





Jul 10 2008 3:27 PM

hey guys! are u planning any tour in spain? or in europe?

hope to see u soon in madrid!!!
THE RAYEES





Jul 10 2008 4:18 PM

summer is here and we're back on your page to show some summer love and support :)
Sun Panda.





Jul 10 2008 5:03 PM

<3
мaggιe™





Jul 12 2008 7:29 AM

I like much your songs, you are brilliant, in each one of your songs would put 10 to them =D
lorena





Jul 12 2008 1:41 PM

Come back to Madrid soon please!!!!!
buddha giants





Jul 12 2008 2:16 PM

kickass b-sides!!
Yami {Echelon - M. F. Division}





Jul 13 2008 3:42 PM

Thanks for the add. Your music is amazing, i love.
Shari Buttons





Jul 14 2008 4:11 PM

I'm so happy I stumbled across your fantastic group. You guys are really amazing. I would love to come down and support. Any NYC gigs in the near future?
Kiss Kiss, Kill Kill me





Jul 14 2008 5:46 PM

so yeah i think you guys really should branch out and find a place in toledo ohio to play. i think it would be awsome to see you guys in action! plus it would give me the chance to take more photos of a proffessional act to add to my portfolio
smkn-hot-redheads





Jul 15 2008 2:24 AM

Thanx for the add guys! Your music is haunting and Michael Pitt is one sexy beast
marinuks





Jul 8 2008 1:23 PM

comeback to spain! :_
Jane Became Insane





Jul 9 2008 1:15 PM

come to germany!!!plzzzz
s.vanderbrock





Jul 9 2008 6:22 PM

Oh guys tha,k you so much to accept the add!
really good music
i saw an awesome acoustic to michael pitt and i was glad

s.vanderbrock
Dark-Dea





Jul 4 2008 2:56 AM

Hell...o
I NEED YOU
ON
MY
FESTIVAL IN LUGANO (CH)
Contact me please ;-)
Dark-Dea
~** ° Bling bling macht plemm plemm° * *~





Jul 3 2008 10:59 AM

Hey guys :]
just wanted to say that you are absolutely amazing.
I think that your music really impacts people..and that's what it's all about,right?
Most of the songs,played on MTV or somewhere else have no meaning..they just exist because little kiddies worship the artist^^..so they don't care about the music..and i think that's wrong..
well,but that's just my opinion..so ..keep on rockin..and pleasee come to germany!! cause you are really my favourite band
♥♥♥♥
Frame of the Star Shady





Jul 5 2008 4:24 PM

hi, hi o/
i love the sound of you,congratulations.the sound of you came here in brazil, and like the sound of you.
and excuse me for the horrible english.
Chester
Phrancha





Jul 6 2008 1:35 PM

my favorite song is death to birth
i love it

and love the acustic version in last days (L)

from Chile.
Sina Radtke





Jul 6 2008 1:46 PM

hey...I love your music! <3
Needers & Givers at Bottom Lounge Tomorrow 7/16





Jun 25 2008 6:05 AM

Just dropping by to say Hi.

Keep voting for us at www.zigzaglive.com everyday from every email account you have so we can come visit you in NY in October.
Kathleen





Jun 25 2008 9:36 AM

PAGODA THANK YOU FOR CREATING SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. YOUR MUSIC MAKES ME SO HAPPY. I KEEP CHECKING TO SEE IF YOU HAVE ANY UPCOMING SHOWS. DO YOU GUYS HAVE ANY COMING UP?????????? KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO GUYS, YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
-KATHLEEN-
la faith





Jun 25 2008 2:36 PM

Greettings from Barcelona (Spain), good songs, La Faith grunge emotive, ahh, last days is genial, jeje,...
Miry





Jun 26 2008 7:21 AM

Love your new work guys, hope to see you soon in spain
I'm tired to listen bands that sound all the same, you're like fresh air!
laU.





Jun 27 2008 4:48 AM

when do you come back in italy????
**Meghan**





Jun 27 2008 10:01 AM

i really like you guys! Are you guys planning on coming out this way anytime?
AM+VaMp





Jun 27 2008 1:18 PM

venture to toronto for a gig!
we're not that far away xox
*~Shakia Chanel~*





Jun 29 2008 4:23 PM

Live Like Music....
Lonos Curse





Jun 22 2008 4:41 AM

Loving your work. Really struck a chord with me. Exactly what I have been looking for.
BoddAH





Jun 21 2008 7:51 AM

I Love Hey You
Needers & Givers at Bottom Lounge Tomorrow 7/16





Jun 17 2008 8:04 PM

Just wanted to let you know that we uploaded 2 new songs from The Other, and we've added the lyrics. Stop by and check them out.

And don't forget to vote for us at www.zigzaglive.com every day until 7/31. You can help get us to NY and CMJ in October!!!!
Caiti caiti bo baiti





Jun 18 2008 11:20 AM

come to jersey come to jersey! pleasee, you guys are amazingg
PARADOX





Jun 19 2008 5:38 AM

NEW TRACKS ARE AWESOME!!
GRUNGE GREETINGS FROM IRELAND,
PARADOX
Minerva





Jun 16 2008 9:25 AM

!!!
SAKI photography {WEL