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The Owl Watches
Progressive / Experimental / Other

Mysterious, Intense Insrumental Prog/Fusion



ATLANTA, GEORGIA
United States

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Last Login:  7/10/2009
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Member Since7/2/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.geocities.com/theowlwatches
Band MembersPhil McKenna - Guitars, Bass, some keys PLUS guest drummers, like Clint Eastwood said, "A good man knows his limitations." ..
InfluencesMagma. King Crimson, early Genesis, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Ravel, Stravinsky, Frank Zappa, ECM-label jazz, music from old Saturday morning cartoons.
Sounds LikeSomeone who listened to too much prog rock, fusion and watched a few too many episodes of Batman and Saturday morning cartoons
Record LabelOwl Sounds


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   About The Owl Watches
This project had its beginnings while I was playing in another band, the ecclectic Tony Island based out of Boston MA. While we were working on a Tony Island CD in 2000, I started to do THE OWL WATCHES simultaneously. Inspired by working with a multi-faceted artist like Tony gave me tons of impetus to try something of my own, which he wholeheartedly supported and encouraged. I have two releases so far, "Tales From The Inflatable Forest" that came out in 2002. It was me (Phil McKenna) playing ALL instruments (guitars, bass, keyboards/fake Mellotron, drum programs) and wrote the whole thing. I self-produced it and sold/marketed it through Big Balloon Music ( www.bigballoonmusic.com ). Even though doing everything on it, I am primarily a guitarist who doubles on bass. The second disc, "Ghost of A Train" (released in January 2006) included 2 guest drummers and other contributors to the melee. My biggest influences would definitely be MILES DAVIS, KING CRIMSON, GABRIEL-period GENESIS, MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA, guitarist Bill Connors, RAVEL, STRAVINSKY, HENDRIX, CREAM, stuff on the ECM label and the Canterbury Prog thing in general. To date, I am now constructing my next disc, to be called Guaranteed To Be 100% Free Of Hit Singles, which may well be complete by late September at my currnt rate of progress, to be released BEFORE Christmas. In the meantime, there are two tracks called "Sign With Disappearing Ink" and ""A Village to Raise--" (which is actually called "It Takes A Village to Raise An Idiot") above to whet your appetite.

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JACK DUPON





Jul 8 2009 3:41 PM

No glory for heroes, Pas de gloire pour les héros

Jack Dupon

à la coopé en juin vue par leur copine

Marie...

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...l'échelle du Désir...

Jack Dupon

live at "La Coope" in june filmed by their good friend

Marie...

www.myspace.com/adanedhel_hn

Hunnibee





Jul 4 2009 9:34 PM

Going for the One - A Yes Tribute





Jun 29 2009 3:13 PM





GlazZ!





May 23 2009 11:40 AM

Glazz Live in woodstock 2009 !!!! Disfrútalo !!! Enjoy it !!!
Quadrance





May 6 2009 1:34 AM

HELLERKIN THE KORE CD OUT NOW @ CDBABY
Produced by David Chetkin with assistance from Bill Davidow @ Virlouise
Recorded in High Definition Audio

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Armenian Jazz Band





May 4 2009 11:19 AM

A New Hit For My Friends


Anusha & Inga - You Will Not Be Alone - Single

My new single You Will Not Be Alone

TEE





Apr 30 2009 6:05 AM

Thank you for the add !!

Cheers from Tokyo,
TEE
JACK DUPON





Apr 18 2009 6:06 PM

issue du célèbre

Chipitos studio

et en attendant le prochain clip,

Jack Dupon

vous offre une petite sucrerie...

Chipitos Studios

Born in the famous

Chipitos Studio

and waiting for the next Clip,

Jack Dupon

offers you a little sweet...

Hunnibee





Feb 14 2009 10:54 PM

Valentines Day MySpace Comments and Graphics

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Jan 7 2009 11:13 PM

Birthday Myspace Graphics

Just giving you a HOOT for your birthday! Hope it's grand!
Hunnibee





Dec 25 2008 8:50 AM

Christmas
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Nov 26 2008 1:21 PM


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Hi...I'm stopping by to wish you & your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.....♥Rosemary
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Nov 11 2008 1:15 PM


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Oct 14 2008 9:51 AM

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Sep 27 2008 5:52 AM



Wishing you a watchful weekend!

~O O~
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~xxx~
Poligraf





Sep 22 2008 9:02 PM

Hey,

Thank you very much for adding us !

You can support Poligraf by pre-ordering our first album at http://poligraf. wordpress. com/

Thanks for helping us get the word out !

Take care,
Chris
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Sep 11 2008 12:33 PM

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Billy Sherwood





Aug 19 2008 4:42 AM

Hello to all of The Owl Watches

Wanted to invite you to have a listen to a few tracks from my new solo cd :-)

Cheers!
Billy
At The Speed Of Life...

CIRCA:

Jim Ladd Headsets

ChiKiSpirit





Aug 13 2008 8:28 PM

This music is distinctive! Thanks for sharing!
Patti Holladay





Aug 1 2008 3:50 PM

Thanks for the add - OWL...
see ya soon in E ATL
Hunnibee





Jul 4 2008 8:12 PM

Les :)





May 20 2008 8:16 PM

Thank you so much for the add and for the kind words! I have so much to learn but it's getting there :) Enjoyed your music a lot, I feel at home there...if we only only lived near each other the sparks would really fly :) But then, they are already....best wishes, I'll be listening often :)
The Quintette of Colloquial Quintessentialism





May 20 2008 3:49 AM

Love your music dude.
What are you using to record?
Hunnibee





Apr 30 2008 9:59 PM


Glitter Graphics & Comments

Here's hoping you have a sense of humor, Phil!!!
Kat





Apr 30 2008 8:58 PM

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