The Ormidales

Bio:

Two intrepid songwriters, Bill Oliver and Mark Branscombe, living in East Vancouver got together after a lengthy absence to rekindle the creative stew and come up with some new songs. The spark appeared and this offering is what manifested after several months of stray thoughts in morning traffic, re-writes, divine inspirational moments and the circulation of cool new creative juices. Their intent and vision was to create songs that meandered through genres and sounds of pop music that had inspired and excited them to begin playing music as kids. A chance meeting with producer p.d wohl and a few happy experiments proved to be fateful in allowing their muse to be channeled into their collection of songs .

The Ormidales have released two cd’s, The self titled The Ormidales and their new release These Little Dreams, They have both been well received and receive airplay throughout Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Asia. They were recently featured on the popular radio shows George Noory’s Coast To Coast and Erskine Overnight which resulted in airplay in every state and across Canada. Their music will appear in an upcoming reality series distributed by Extreme Entertainment.. produced by Greg Donis ( Ann Murray Story and Bryan Adams Juno Tribute) . One of the pleasant surprises for The Ormidales was to have their song Waiting For Catherine To Call played at two Liverpool soccer games with audiences of 50,0000 each game! They had two tracks on a Scottish release Destitunes that seen proceeds go to the homeless in Glasgow. They are presently nominated for song of the year with Radio Six International with their infectious “What Am I Supposed To Do” They ask for all fans to keep their song alive in 2009 by voting them at votes@radiosix.com They offer a unique sound that results from their love for multi genre music and the refusal to be boxed into one style .

You may contact The Ormidales at eastender@shaw.com

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“The Ormidales have made "fantastic" soulful creations to all their songs giving out meaningful lyrics which delivers the best from their music as well as their style and ambition, they are of such great talent . 'Billy and Mark', have given much dedication to their songs & deserve recognition with my support & with their fan base on MySpace & radio play here in the UK its a great start to a new beginning for 'The Ormidales' I wish them all the success they deserve. - Kaz Music Promotion, U.K.

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Great music you have here! I really loved listening to Something to Believe and Last Train in particular. Vancouver makes such great music.. Much Love, Mary Meg-a Music Toronto

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“The Ormidales create beautiful and catchy songs that stay with you. Very strong musicianship and production have garnered the Ormidales strong success at radio. A must listen!”– Clay Phillips, Toronto Experimental Artists South

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We really enjoyed your music! Great stuff! - Joe Chisholm, host THE TORONTO INDIE SCENE

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Expect our audiences will eat you guys up when they hear your music. I’m going to enjoy presenting this music very much!! Shashona – Indie Showcase –Awesome Radio

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On their second album, The Ormidales' broaden their sound while simplifying it at the same time. This means that the pair have added more details to what is rootsy rock yet at times is reminiscent of The Band. Songs such as "Last Time" and "What Am I Supposed To Do" point to a natural talent for writing.

Grade: B - Tom Harrison, Vancouver Province

The new album form The Ormidales kicks off with Last Time, which reminds me of The Hold Steady’s heartfelt country vocals, coupled with a sweet tune a bit like The Lemonheads more relaxed moments, when Evan is channelling Gram Parsons. Boy So Blue is a melancholic delight, while I Heard It On The Radio is a gentle samba. Like most things on this album it is soulfully sung with a country heart. You got a sense of familiarity as you listen to the album; such is the consistency and somewhat similarity of the songs. Not that they’re carbon copies, it’s just that they all share a vibe and feel, which rather nicely makes for a coherent if somewhat safe album. She Said You Said is rather cool though, reminding me somewhat of the Go-Betweens, a rather great thing indeed. Mrs Allan is a heartfelt and supernatural song, with pleading female vocals fighting for attention, apologetic to the last. This Day Is Done is a lovely ending, sombre and strung out, like Edwyn Collins on the prairie.

Their music is positive and reverts back to a time you could understand the words and the lyrics had meaning. The instruments are natural crisp clear unlike the synthetic music and instruments we’ve become so accustomed to hearing. The difference is honest, human, and has a spiritual feeling.

Erskine...Erskine Overnight

Mike Quinn

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Influences:

..Beatles,Stones,Faces,Bryan Ferry,Kinks,David Bowie,Ry Cooder,Neil Young,Brian Wilson,Righteous Brothers,Bob,The Waterboys,Peter and Gordon,The Byrds, Phil Spector,Stax Volt,Motown,The Rain,Buddy Holly,The Hollies,The Burnette Brothers,Enigma,Doug Sahm,Roots,Ricky Nelson,Blue Nile,Gram Parsons,Delerium,Judy Collins,The Bluebells,Johnny Mathis,Johnny Ray,Roy Orbison,Simple Minds,Aztec Camera,Memphis,Carole King,The Drifters,The Yardbirds,Poco,The Seeds,Bloodwyn Pig,Mott The Hoople,Gene Pitney,Ornella Vanoni,Dusty Springfield,Sam Cook,Van Morrison,10cc,Patty Pravo,Gerry and the Pacemakers,Them,Gogi Grant,Chad and Jeremy,Timi Yuro,The Outsiders,Beau Brummels,Lou Reed,Tom Petty,Jeff Lynn,Thomas Dolby,Cock Robin,Lonnie Donegan,Frank Ifield , Slim Harpo,John Fogerty,Marvin Gaye,The Standells, and a cast of thousands that we heard throughout the airwaves wherever and whatever we were doing in the formative years and the now. Although we sound like none of them in particular it is with every note that comes a message and an idelible stroke has been left. This is what got us hooked. Out of this gorgeous potpourri of melody and soul and whatever great source exists to be able to create more songs we are happy to be back doing what we do......stay tuned...there's more coming..

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It is good to be able to listen to an uncomplicated album that oozes professional musicianship and interplay; all the tracks are well written and take one back to the true essence of Pop Music, but without the 'bubblegum'. Tracks, such as She's leaving for London and Waiting for Catherine have that extra something that gives this band their own special appeal and sound. The lyrics on the former can apply (and probably do) to many a person who has been involved in such a relationship; the linking of the plane with the sweet reminiscence of a particular scent will bring a tear to all sentimental beings! This does not mean that the album is dreary or over emotional but it is full of life's twists and turns, played out with some great guitar and organ/keyboard work. Kiva's harmonics on Waiting for Catherine give the track extra resonance and body. Overall, the album shines and I'll leave the other tracks for you to discover. Just like a good dessert, this album deserves gentle tasting thus allowing one to be overcome with all its subtleties and hidden moments. Tony Bates 100.7 Highlands FM Woodend Australia

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Russells Reviews - The Ormidales

The new album form The Ormidales kicks off with Last Time, which reminds me of The Hold Steady’s heartfelt country vocals, coupled with a sweet tune a bit like The Lemonheads more relaxed moments, when Evan is channelling Gram Parsons. Boy So Blue is a melancholic delight, while I Heard It On The Radio is a gentle samba. Like most things on this album it is soulfully sung with a country heart. You got a sense of familiarity as you listen to the album; such is the consistency and somewhat similarity of the songs. Not that they’re carbon copies, it’s just that they all share a vibe and feel, which rather nicely makes for a coherent if somewhat safe album. She Said You Said is rather cool though, reminding me somewhat of the Go-Betweens, a rather great thing indeed. Mrs Allan is a heartfelt and supernatural song, with pleading female vocals fighting for attention, apologetic to the last. This Day Is Done is a lovely ending, sombre and strung out, like Edwyn Collins on the prairie.

Russell Barker UK

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Melodramatic Pop? Electroacoustic? These are words these two song writers from Vancouver, British Columbia use to describe their music. Their self titled album is a collection of simple yet entertaining pop tracks that are lyrically interesting and unique musically. This isn’t your usual “bubble gum” pop however – oh no not at all – The Ormidales is ten easy listening, pleasing to the senses tracks that mix pop with R&B, Roots and a whole host of influences along that musical road. The opener, “She’s Leaving For London”; a delightful, acoustic number to begin The Ormidales’ journey down their “melodramatic” trail. “She’s Leaving For London” has one of those catchy choruses that you find yourself singing along to without even realizing it. Along this list of sweet and yet very appealing pop songs is “Last Train Out” with a hint of Roots provided by a very well placed steel guitar. “Devils and Angels” is my personal favourite, with its Motown R&B groove, thanks to the addition of a sax, trumpet and keys. This is the track I found hitting “replay” on over and over again. Just press play, sit back and enjoy the Electroacoustic, Melodramatic Pop that is The Ormidales; A one of a kind name for a one of a kind sound. Shannon Ambrose - Canada Jams..

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“Angels With Dirty Faces” and “Didn’t Even Get Your Name”, evocative of The Blue Nile, are beguiling songs that David Lynch might use in one of his films, giving Angelo Badalamenti a run for his money, Christine Bode..Party Kingston

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