is was and always might be nicholas marshall, jesse richter, daniel sparks, jim rizzuto, chris hutton, amanda lawrence, laurel simmons, heather broderick
Influences
everything we ever heard (including the stuff that was hard to listen to)
There's an old adage that if you love something, let it go, if it comes back then it's yours. For Nicholas Marshall and his latest musical quest this understanding is a deep one. His project Sabertooth stemmed from a farewell-to-all-that endeavor to write and record a final record and wave goodbye to the dream of life as a musician of the serious variety. There is a devastating and melancholic magnetism to Sabertooth's sound, a rare depth that is refreshingly seductive and powerful when held up against the intentionally ironic and overly clever slickness of current indie pop music. Marshall might have tossed the idea of a musical triumph out like an unwanted pet, but like the fabled cat, what he shut out came right back.
Originally an album was constructed, the tracks laid down and compiled as a solo exercise in processing emotion and experience, but this proved to be a false start, leading to a period of deeper reflection. In a dark hour Nicholas deleted the entire endeavor, a fatalistic feeling of loss crept in and kept him in a creative chokehold for a time. Giving up on the dream of musical success, Marshall allowed himself one final set of swan songs, self-reflexive, born from affecting ordeals and tender recollection. On these tracks he gave up control and reached out to a select few trusted friends and included them in the process. Jesse Richter played guitar and pedal steel, Daniel Sparks played bass and piano, Jim Rizzuto and Chris Hutton contributed drums and Amanda Lawrence provided viola, violin and cello. Additional assistance was provided by the multi-talented Laurel Simmons and Heather Broderick. All of these cohorts re-energized Marshall and resurrected the composing process, it was through this union that enthusiasm was reborn and a band was built. Sabertooth crept up from the depths of nostalgia and emotion, and its tracks are pure, fluid, raw. The sound was different than Nicholas' previous solo attempt. The trash on his computer remained empty, though his resolve to put his melodic past behind him remained somewhat strong until the idea of touring began to paw at the door.
Although it hadn't been their intention the Saberteeth have moved the Island out of the basement and have begun playing live shows to a warm reception. As will be evidenced by the anticipated release of Old Days And The Island on ARRCO, Sabertooth's sound is unforgettable, with a beauty that persists, just like the best kind of memory.
I am now
recording for a new set of releases called the "Persona Series". These
cassettes will be commissioned works (not by content, but by payment)
for individuals. If John Smith in London, England wants his own Zebulon
Kosted album, I will make a 45 minute album (one side of a 90 minute
tape), 2 hand drawn mini posters, I will name the album after him
(Zebulon Kosted - John Smith), and the fan will retain all rights to
the recording (for use of any future release, sampling, or broadcasting
rights). One copy of the album will remain in my personal collection,
and one will be sent to the customer, so that the only copy that will
be in circulation will be John Smiths copy! Each album is available for
the ridiculously low price of $10 (not including shipping), and will be
shipped in its completed form no later than 6 weeks from the date of
purchase!!!
when you get to the page, scroll down till you get to 'jigsaw video clips' and watch 'noseybonk pottering around' - you may need to download realplayer if you dont have it on your machine - i forgot how fucking terrifying childrens tv was in the 80s.
p.s. tony hart died yesterday. morph will, however, live on forever.
We are proud to announce the first American Typewriter release. It's a full length album by an Alaskan born and Portland bred maestro Matt Sheehy. Tigerphobia was self-released in a very limited edition CD. Now we are releasing it on vinyl containing an extra track "Pink And Blue" not included on the CD. The result is a collection of 12 tracks full of feelings, emotion, deepness and undeniable energy. It will charm you from the first listening. Released in a limited stamp-numbered edition of 522 copies.
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