RAY FAVOURITE: my own stuff is me plus GAV LAWRIE (check out the Sonsie Collective) and Grant Kerr. New stuff soon!
THE CAPULETS ARE: Lin (Vox,guitar), Uncle Ricky (thunderdrums), Michaela (bass, synth, backing vox), Ray Favourite (guitar, synth, backing vox). HOO-HA!
Influences
Kate Bush, King Crimson, Maurice Jarre, Flaming Lips, Angelo Badalamenti, Talvin Singh, Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction, R.E.M., Dr John, Tom Waits, U2, Spiritualized, David Bowie, Johnny Cash,John Williams, Santana, Soundgarden, Beck, Ryan Adams, Led Zep, the Doors, Tori Amos, Porno For Pyros. Other stuff that escapes me.
Sounds Like
"Tom Waits gone industrial...funereal death eulogies, delivered with the menace of Bela Lugosi at Halloween". (Is This Music? magazine) Greek Epic voodoo stompin Lawrence of Arabia in a Cambodian jungle burning a copy of NME! (Ray Own Considered Opinion). XX
Damn, it's been about two years since I wrote anything on my damn page. Sorry folks! Ray's been busy. I got lots of new songs for you, more artwork (it's all for sale) and a new band called RED SAILS. I sing and play guitar and synth with these guys . A Myspace for Red Sails'll be up in a year or so. Hey! Hope you're all sweet and tingly out there in the great stinke, let me know how y'all are. Regards, Ray.
REVIEW by DONALD BUSH of IS THIS MUSIC? MAGAZINE.....................................................................
"A note from reader Ray Favourite, who tells us in his hand-written note that he has "some songs and half a band". Modest chap indeed - the half a band sounds like they are very much the fully formed article with full percussion and strings on 'Don Juan Triumphant!', to say nothing of a small choir (or multitracked vocals) which has a big, even epic sound with lofty ambitions which are just-about realised. Think the Waterboys (music) with Nick Cave (music, vocals and slight strangeness) and you're around quarter-way there. 5 tracks on this demo which we're told he gives away at shows in advance to a proper album. 'Mark an X on My Door' is a top title and the sound - Tom Waits gone industrial - is one to match the comedy skulls and crosses on the hand - drawn sleeve (more of which at his myspace site). Even the titles are deathly cool - 'Ghostownish', 'Salem Plains' - and musically it's got the lot - strummy singalongs, funereal death eulogies, delivered with the menace of Bela Lugosi at Halloween. If we're all going to hell in a handcart then Ray's favourite to be driving the thing." ....(thanks to David Bush for such great words! And no bribes or nuthin'...) .......................................................................................................
RAY's INTEREST'S (NOTABLE FIGURES)
Ray Chief concerns are Greek Mythology, Jesse James, effects pedals, John Carpenter and Alexander the Great.
I hope you enjoy my sounds and images, they're my heart and soul, straight up. And with that same heart and soul, I wish you a great day. Thank you for visiting me. .........................................X X X X X
PS! The images on this page are all part of my portfolio, all are for sale unless already sold so if you're interested, a swift message or comment will get the ball rolling! Cheers guys.
Check out tracks from our fantastic recording session which produced the EP - 'Problems - Solve Youselves' and see what i could do for you over on my myspace
Buy the EP itself and find out more about the band on their myspace: Hey Vampires
Ray Favourite, Please note the new RecordScout.com website is live! We have so many new features all aimed at unsigned, and signed bands looking for valuable exposure. Previously it was just a directory for unsigned bands but our new launch includes MP3 and Video exposure as well as photo galleries. Encourage your fans to sign up and vote for you. When we go live with our national radio coverage the charts will be announced weekly! Unfortunately previous bands and artists will have to set up an new account from scratch but it is worth it!
hey there! hope ur well! just a quick note to see if u or anyone u know in the area is interested in buying my remaining stock? Business shut down and need rid of a last couple of items before i move house! If you can think of anyone who might be interested please let me know! Thanks loads! :)
I have: STARGAZER 5-TIER MERCHANDISER UNIT TESTERS, NAIL POLISH COUNTER UNIT,EYELASH COUNTER UNIT, STARGAZER PRO-FOUNDATION X 11, PAINTSTICK X 32, HAIR WAX X 12 and POSTERS- 59 V-BROWSER WHICH HOLDS ABOUT 180 POSTERS WITHIN SLEEVES.
I am negotiable about the price and can deliver to central scotland or buyer can come to me! Thanks for the support!
Forget that other rubbish you had planned for this weekend, diy, painting the cat etc, going out to some booooring club with booooring music and even more booooring people - this is where it's really at...
It's all happening at the new studio:
The Tollhouse 10 Possil Rd Glasgow G4 9SY
10 Mins walk from Charing Cross, straight up St Georges Road till you see the Tower Bar in front of you & we're right above it.
Hi there! Just here to remind you all items in my webstore are reduced as we are closing down- EVERYTHING MUST GO!! Band Merch, Body Jewellery, Stretchers, Tunnels, Stargazer Make-Up...and more! (Sets CAN be split so if theres something in a set you want separately just let me know!)
Ray of the 7 you freaky little twitch...How are you. In local news...we are a democracy again and celebrate marinated vegetables as is our God-Given right. Look at my artwork and fear me. Mad love from New York, guy!
I am absolutely dismayed as to the reasons behind the shutting of Capitol...
Myself and Mandy love working there & we have worked really hard to make sure that every band that comes to OUR venue is treated well & has the best possible sound.
We really do care about Capitol, we look after our kit and the venue to keep it in the best shape we can, putting in LOADS of extra UNPAID hours just to try and make it a cut above the rest of the crap out there in Glasgow, and i think everyone, ourselves, you guys the musicians & all of the great promoters have succeeded in building something rare & special, a venue that actually gives a shit!
I seriously hope G1 will see that this is something worth saving, not just for the sake of a couple of jobs, myself's and Mandy's - but for the sake of the whole Glasgow music scene. If you've ever played at Capitol, had a good time and been treated well, don't be lethargic if you're sitting there reading this - all it will take is two minutes to leave a comment on the Capitol myspace supporting the cause & hopefully we can swing it!
Click on the banner above to go to the Capitol myspace & help us out!
Free gig! Liquid Ship on Great Western Road. 8:30pm. Friday 29th August. Emma Curran & I followed by some more Emma Curran, topped off with Jack in the Green. See you there. Aj.
