Mike Semple, Kirke Jan, Einar Pedersen, Thomas Froggatt, Andrew Gerfers
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"Secretary Bird, a band helmed by longtime Friend of Dean Martinez Mike Semple, contribute "Tio," a great, twangy song with a huge guitar hook and a big chorus."- PITCHFORKMEDIA.com
"Occasional buzzes and distortion underscore an immediacy which can
be heard in the works of his former bandmate Howe Gelb, as well as
Paul Westerberg and from there, back to the grandaddy noisemeister of
them all, Neil Young." - HARP MAGAZINE (David Greenberger)
“Download this: Secretary Bird’s “Tio” – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY’s song highlight from Fast Food Nation soundtrack
"'Somewhere Girls' moves from a Jesus & Mary Chain darkness into a warm Neil Young & Crazy Horse haze, while 'Imaginary You' recalls the art-folkie explorations of the Clean's David Kilgour." – LA Weekly (Falling James)
"[Mike Semple's] drowsy singing and distinctly Californian taste in sad, sweeping sounds (equally informed by Neil Young's Tonight's the Night and Glenn Campbell's "Galveston") perfectly mirror his slow-dissolve images of late-night cab rides and aimless drives, "Somewhere Girls" and an "Imaginary You..." – Blender Magazine April 2007
Secretary Bird is the brainchild of Mike Semple who is mostly known for his work with Bill Elm in Friends of Dean Martinez (Semple is credited on 7 albums from 2000-2005). Semple and Elm co-wrote and recorded the score to the Richard Linklater’s new major motion picture, Fast Food Nation, starring Ethan Hawke, Bruce Willis, Patricia Arquette, Wilmer Valderrama and Greg Kinnear.
Along with creating music in Friends of Dean Martinez, Mike Semple played in Los Angeles’ Campfire Girls and has circled the globe playing in Giant Sand. Howe Gelb recommends, “I play guitar just good enough, thank you. And when I don't, I call on Mike Semple to bolster. He's better than good enough, and he's a hoot to boot.”
Mike Semple’s undeniably sincere songwriting is enhanced by a singing style that’s hypnotic and lackadaisically melodic like Lou Reed or Paul Westerberg. Add Semple’s distinctive guitar work, born of a 70’s British influence, and it is laid beautifully and softly down at the foot of your soul. Think Psychocandy meets The Days of Wine and Roses and add a bit of Wilco. Thomas Froggart (She Wants Revenge) and Eric Avery (Jane’s Addiction) also play on the album. Enlisted for the live touring band are Austin-based drummer, Kirke Jan and bass player, Einar Pedersen.
Secretary Bird is a musical hybrid inspired by Mike Semple’s boyhood home of Tucson and his current home of Los Angeles. The album melds the countrified-influence of the desert and the rock and roll expanse of Los Angeles. They are songs that bring celebration and sadness, breaking your heart just for the pleasure of healing it.
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Hey Mike, s'finally ready, hope u enjoy an' that all is good on ur end.
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Late Night Cab Ride for Ms LateNightRayne I guess I should be content knowing I went to at least 2 Secretary Bird gigs I had hoped there would be more. And I love you yes I do imaginary you =^. ^=
... thanks for the add! Means a lot! Hope to see you in Vienna once (again). I always enjoyed your skills when I saw you with Friend of Dean Martinez and your own album is simply great ... Xx su
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