Giant chunks of the history of recorded music...particularly: The Beatles, Radiohead, Midnight Oil, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne (The Move/ELO), The Who, Mott the Hoople, Elliott Smith, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young, R.E.M., Big Star, The Byrds, Nick Drake, The Turtles, Traffic (and so many more that I won't bore you with a long long list)
Sounds Like
Vibrations, propagating through the air. Guitars. Voice. The good kind.
27 months. 11 songs. 38 minutes of music I hope you like.
"Unbridled energy and a commitment to maintaining the epic quality of the pop tunes he's recording. It proves that this jack-of-all-trades singer-songwriter has an solid artistic vision."-- Mike Baker, Splendid Magazine
"Like John Lennon singing Radiohead songs."-- Andy Ross, OK Go
Much like the first solo albums of Paul McCartney and Emitt Rhodes, Glorified Demos -- an indie rock collection by way of mid-sixties Liverpool and early-seventies basements -- was recorded at home with Steve Moss playing every instrument and performing every production role himself.
Taking up drums at sixteen after sitting in with a friend's band, Steve played in groups through high school and college. Making the move from rhythm to melody, the drummer picked up guitar in college.
"After college, I went through a period where everything came apart for a few years. Jobs and friends fell through, and I ended up with a lot of time on my hands. Part of my process for picking up the pieces became writing songs."
Recorded over a period of 27 months, multitracking to computer using a single microphone, the garage pop anthems on Glorified Demos began simply: "The whole project started as a proof of concept - testing out ideas as I wrote." Early simple experiments rapidly grew in both ambition and polish into fully produced arrangements and performances.
The 11 songs of Glorified Demos form a semi-autobiographical song cycle of resolve, struggle, loneliness and love.
Your comments are most welcome! Leave 'em below, or drop one on a song.
Hey! SO i write Kristine on facebook about possibly hanging out saturday afternoon? i am going to call one of you tomorrow and ask in case neither of you see this. also i was wondering if you guys will be in town the weekend of the 25th? as you know it's my birthday and on that day is the battle of the bands that ccq is in so everything i had planned is actually moved to the next day, the 26th which is a saturday. im planning on having a get together from 2-4 at Samuel's, then a pool party (since we will be housesitting for a relative of dave's we would like to use their pool) and then probably bombers afterwards sooo i can get my free margarita and burito. :p plus i can officially go in a bar! woot! :D let me know what you think probably by then i'll verbally talk to you or Kristine about everything. okies! hope all is well Steve!
steve moss!!!!!!!!!!! freaking come to Utica and play at our Sunday open miccccccccccc......... dooooo itttttt!!!!!!! and make bobby d comeeeee. i miss you people, in a serious manner. <3
Dear Steve, Dave and I really miss you two (two meaning you and kristine.) Let's arrange for a get together soon. Depending on our work schedules, maybe on the 29th at moon &river? Hope all is well. :D <3julia & dave
Hello, wanted to *ctrl v* you an invite to our show we're playing tomorrow night in Troy with Ashley Pond. Have a great weekend and keep in touch, -Ben
SATURDAY: March 22nd - POSITIVELY 4TH ST - 7:00pm
Our set will feature Matthew Loiacono on mandolin for extra sauce *and* we will be joined by the lovely and talented Ashley Pond... a tremendous bonus. Hope to see you there!
Hello! Passing out some show info for shows we have in the Albany area this weekend:
Ben Karis-Nix and band will be playing two shows in their native Albany. Now dubbed the 'Lightning Strikes Twice' tour, these dates are in support of two excellent respective causes: Fire relief and Rock. *New show details appear below*
1/18 - Tonight: Valentine's Music Hall (17 New Scotland Ave., Albany, New York 12207) featuring The Spike Emerson Society, BKN, and 28N closing the night (www.myspace.com/28n). The aim of this show is the more ignoble of the two; the melting of the face and forcible sock ejection.
1/20 - Sunday: Tess's Lark Tavern (453 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12210) This event is a benefit for Eric and Karen Buckley (www.myspace.com/buckleybenefits) who lost all of their worldly possessions in a recent house fire. BKN at 4:15 PM. Many, many more performers!! For a list of performers & set times check out www.myspace.com/buckleybenefits.
We hope to see you there!
Steve! I just left kris a comment that is similar to this but i have been such a bad friend lately!!! ive been so busy or just really tired. Here's an update of when i get home. i get home the week of jan. 13th since i need to register and what not that week and i start school the 22nd. I miss you guys and we should plan something in late january or early february. I hope you are doing great and happy holidays!! :]
*does a happy dance* woot woot. Ugh its like 2:15am and i m hyper. Lol I guess *breaks out to disco* "I like the night life I like to boogie" haha. So I bought Help! I was so happy. I looked for it everywhere and the new best buy just opened and I found it there. :] I have aquired some christmas recordings the beatles did from a pal of mine on livejournal. She also includes music george, paul, and john did for christmas. Not too many just a few. It's interesting. You might want to take a listen if you are interested.
Hellloooooooo O:) How are you my future brother in law.. (we'll just keep it brother.. no law) heheh I'm so happy that you and my sister met and have fallen so in love.. it makes me smile every day.. and to think she has such a facinating guy as you.. so kind to her.. and her to you! I love you both and can't wait til the whole family is reunited.. i'm excited to see you in December!! Wooo~! :) hehe Hope all is well!~ :) talk to you soon!
everything is settling well. im sorry i didnt talk the other day. i dont have my own cell and ive been borrowing my moms lately. we just got the internet so yay for that! thought id say hello, im well but miss new york sooo bad..i hate the weather here its too muggy. annnd figure we will catch up soon. :] hope all is well with you!
Hey MOSS!!!!!! :) Happy New Year to ya!!! Hope you and Kris are doing good -- I ran into your Mum today in temple -- she looks fabulous!!!!! Lookin' forward to getting in touch soon! :)
break a leg tomorrow steve! i'd go but ill be out of town. what are you guys doing next tuesday evening? if free, dave and i would like to invite you two out! :D
i wrote a blog last night that you should read..its about my life changing and well in 4 months dave and i will be living together..im a bit scared but so very excited about it all.
sorry about last night steve! i couldnt hear you when the music started. hopefully we will talk soon. i dont know if we will make the open mic tonight. dave has to work till 8 tonight so maybe the next one. after this week though we can finally plan on that double dinner date which excited dave and i. Hope you are having a swell day and had a nice weekend. talk to you later.
ooo another song! :] so it late. and im playing wii because i cant sleep. damn! curse me being a night owl..lol but owls are cute so its all good. haha. this rain keeps coming back...hopefully its a good day..yesterday evening was iffy for me and today i just felt sick. hah. but hey its all good ! want to know why? because im listening to Steve Moss! yes you! you are playing on my ipod now! :D
im bummed not alot of people i know liked harry potter..=/ dave and i enjoyed it alot! so pretty much i miss talking with you. my sister has been a handful..and dave and i have gone out like everyday since ive been back. im going to try and make it out to your performence tomorrow evening. :]
So i am happy. want to know why? i found an association music page that has just the songs im looking for....:] i like just clicking on my profile to hear the song i picked. lol
Hey steve! I am really enjoying the book you recommended. I just picked up "Everything is Eventual" by Stephen King. Mainly for "1408" but the other tales are great as well. After King I'm going pick up some Paluchnik next I think. :]
