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PaGODa
Grunge / Alternative / Garage

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Brooklyn, New York
United States

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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
InfluencesHannah Montana
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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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   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 ..o, 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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Red_Tempest





Jul 4 2009 11:04 PM

WOW! That was fast (approving my add request). Thanks and Happy July 4th!
MLM





Jul 6 2009 1:00 AM

so there is a little eatery down my street called "Pagoda" I kinda freaked out a little bit
Clara


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Jul 6 2009 3:28 PM

You're the best.
From france.
Kimball!!!11!!1





Jul 7 2009 1:06 AM

Darfur.....

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/06/faces_of_sudan.html
Salome Alfdis Lokidóttir





Jul 9 2009 7:35 AM

Thanx for the automated add, boyz...I love ur musikz. ;)
Katherine " THAT CLASSIC DAME"





Jul 9 2009 9:28 PM

BEAUTIFUL
Fran





Jul 9 2009 11:03 PM

hi
I'm from Brazil
I am super fan of the band
I love the work of the banda
kisses
Izzy Novak





Jul 10 2009 2:41 AM

Damn, this is by far the wickest, most genuine band I've come across in ages. This is what I want to hear. This is something finally worth believing in... thank you.
Izzy Novak





Jul 10 2009 2:41 AM

Damn, this is by far the wickest, most genuine band I've come across in ages. This is what I want to hear. This is something finally worth believing in... thank you.
Blayst33


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Jul 10 2009 1:36 PM

Thanks for the add !
♫♥ROckSh0w™♫♥ WarPeD tOuR iN 9 DaYs!!![S+T 4evy]





Jun 30 2009 3:45 AM

Whitehead





Jun 30 2009 9:10 PM

Just Showing Some Page Love
SludgeFactory Italia





Jun 26 2009 3:20 PM

our prerogative is to discover the new emergent groups, that it gives grunge to a second possibility… you come to sponsor yours band !!!!


Calico





Jun 27 2009 1:52 AM

Hey PaGODa

Any news on the new album?
We spoke a few times when i was in a band called TheBlackZetas. This is the new project, its called Calico. It'd be brilliant if you could have a listen to the DemoReel we have on our page at the moment and get your take on our sound!

Jon
Too Big Entertainment





Jun 29 2009 5:48 AM

JOIN YINGYANGTWINSRADIO.COM
REST IN PEACE MICHAEL JACKSON
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Jun 29 2009 7:55 AM

really raw, excellent songs.
THE BAIL OUTS





Jun 29 2009 9:24 AM

very nice
Goo





Jun 24 2009 1:42 PM

come to australia
NATYPSI





Jun 25 2009 12:43 PM

KISSES FROM ARGENTINA... I HOPE YOU CAN PLAY HERE SOMEDAY... YOU'RE AWSOME!!! HAVE A NICE WEEK!
Carina J. Zachary [M.C.F.]





Jun 24 2009 6:19 AM

It's been quite some time since I've passed on through to show some love :] I'm making it a mission to see you guys in the city again though..I need my pagoda fix. Stay gangsta my boys haha
<3
Whiskey Tango.





Jun 24 2009 10:31 AM

you guys are awesome. i listen to you, all the way over here in New Zealand. fucking amazing.
Whiteroom





Jun 22 2009 6:31 PM

Thank you for ADD!!
感謝!感謝!感謝!
JOSH - 1er extrait en ecoute avant mastering





Jun 21 2009 2:36 PM

hello new album
Auschwitz





Jun 22 2009 7:16 PM

you're awesome. i still loving your sound as the first time that i've heard
Doll Steak





Jun 22 2009 9:36 PM

Yes,you're awesome guys.

Hello,from germany!
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