Martyrannys Collective Pulse ( pronounced MARRRR-Tear-Kneees ):
Do not request M.C.P. to perform for you or your group if you are partial to Homophobia ( means you " hate them faggots " ), Corporate greed and Corporate militias, Racism/Racialism ( means you like people of your own " color " hate those who are not, or you generalize another ethnic group of people into a belittling stereotype), Nu-Country (C.M.T.), privileged apathy ( means you care not for social and political issues because it doesn't affect your sense of comfort/everyday life) , Nationalism ( "God bless America! Land of the brave, home of the free) , Nazism ( just because you don't sport the shaved head, don the white robes, like the angry " WP "nu metal or especially if you think the Oi band skrewdriver is good music even though " they are racist" doesn't mean you can't appreciate Hitlers charisma), Sexism (Bitches is your way of addressing women you like or don't like also the man show is your guilty pleasure), Police Brutality ( means you've been harrassed/became suspect by/physicall assaulted by the gang of cops known as " fill in your home-town's Finest), Stuckism ( means art to you should only be paintings sculptures and bascially boring and traditional in otherwords you think Matthew Barney is not a serious Artist), Victimization ( means you get your self image by telling people how shitty your life is, you love the attention and couldn't rise from your woes because then you'd be " normal"), wealthy supporters of mass eco terrorism in the name of big business .
Martyrannys Collective Pulse is an amalgamation of ( but not limited to ) Socio/political Artists/Musicians, Radical gardeners, Indigenous struggles, Performance Artists, de-Fine artists, Film makers, those who are intrigued by their being thrown into the current events with oar and compass nowhere to be found, instead finding their own internal Oar and compass. We are of the perpendicular generation, the generation which leans away from the spectatorship of tricked out cars and Bill O'reileys sour socks, and opens up into the multimedial expression of genre splicing
Martyrannys Collective Pulse is a growing entity shaped by the hearts of Anarchists and passer-bys ,Local Mom and Pop store fronts, ThActivists who enjoy the Green flora and Black rich soil, the open minds of cultures willing to truly become a melting pot of creative and rare instrumentation and vocalization.
Influences
Genres-
Hardcore/Anarcho-Punk/Crust, Ambience, Chinese Classical music,Chinese Folk,old time music, Appalachian mountain music , Klezmer, most Oriental acoustic music , Grunge, Polynesian fast paced drumming, Tarantellas, Mongolian throat singing,
Gypsy punk, Sea Shanty, Irish Folk.
Bands -
Left-Over Crack , Nirvana, Godspeed! You Black Emporer, Throbbing Gristle, Gogol Bordello, Huun Huur Tu, Aphex Twin, Mutiny, Requiem, ButtHole Surfers, Dead Kennedys, RiotFolk collective, A Global Threat, Coil, Dystopia, Citizen Fish, The Guo Brothers, Vangelis, The Pogues Etc.
Sounds Like
AcoustiCrust: Acoustic instruments with anarcho-punk content.
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Salmagundi: A 17th century meal, made on pirate ships consisting of various ingredients, i.e. turtles, fish, poultry,meat, exotic spices, exotic vegetables etc.
= The sarcastic nature of Bill Hicks , the soul of V, the Meditative ferocity of Bruce Lee, and the Mystery of a giantess sea priestess
We have been seen in many a venue , many a situation.
For some it has been on the streets, and seem only to be known as street performers.
Yet for others only once as a child through the tinted glass of passing vehicles.
Some have seen the acronym known as M.C.P. in obscure gazebos on the tops of hills under a moon and pirated christmas lights.
Busking happens to be the most prominent, but as the saying goes harbours are made for ships but that's not what ships are for.
What shall this say about the band?
In some ways it may let you know only so much ; passing by a million trees out of a moving vehicle and you may not think twice about any one tree in particular,one day you may. Perhaps something unique in that one tree stands out to you...
In some ways we attempt to seethe up to this boiling potted idea.
Where will you find us?
-M.C.P.
i fucking miss you guys!!! i'm in florida now and i bought an accoustic guitar and a drum set for 36 cents so thats what i'm naming my new acoustic band! it will be part of the pulse too!(if ya want it to be ha) CHEERS!!
On the eve of the Summer Solstice when thousands begin to gather at Stonehenge to await the dawn of the longest day, we have our own little gathering of kindred spirit. Gonna bring that accordion down maen ?
'Winter Solstice Ball' @ UUC Thursday December 20th, 7pm
Come early to sign up for OPEN MIC music, spoken word and poet slots.
We will have an opening ceremony/fire circle to cast of the old year and look forward to the new. Opening Drum Circle to raise energy and occasionally throughout the evening - bring a drum, but some precussion will be available. Music - announced artists, Douglas Imbrognio/Casi Null, Doug will be playing some 'new trippy music', the SYNERGY COLLECTIVE, uplifting acoustic energy, Paul Epstein, fiddler with the Contrarians and singer songwriter, Howlin Perm-a-Kulture, (acoustic punk didj) Poetry - Dorian Tadzo, Holly Cross.......
Admission by donation, or non perishable food items that will be donated to Covenant House.
Dress: whatever you have on, tuxedos would be great though, capes, masks, painted faces and costumes even better !!!
UUC, 520 Kanawha Blvd. West., just beyond magic island, on the right behind 3 evergreen magnolia trees.
Nice to hear some music up, wheres the drum and bass !!!
Mountain Thyme in concert Friday, Nov. 30th - 7:30 pm. They are 4 great West Virginian women, multi talented musicians, singing Appalachian Celtic music. Themes range from traditional ballads to contemporary folk. Joe Dobbs when he retired from his 'Music from the Mountains' radio program credited them as the best band to come out of Charleston, during his tenure. Over 20 years playing, 4 cds to their name, their live perforamnes are a 'rare treat' and special event. Admission by Donation, suggested $7-$12, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Leveling Appalachia: Charleston Area Youth Gathering, Tuesday ..h - 6.30pm
Come share ideas, learn new skills, make connections, and help save our mountains. There will be a video, speaker, organizing workshop, and question and answer session. A light dinner and an educational packet about Mountain Top Removal with leadership tools will be provided at no cost. If you have questions or to RSVP please email levelingappalachia@gmail.com or call 304-288-6604.
(Youth, defn. High School to 30 !!!)
5th Annual River Arts Show and Sale: Friday, ..h - 6:30 - 9:30 pm - Saturday, ..h - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
26 West Virginia artists and craft persons, painting, photography, wood carvings, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, quilted pieces and much more. Food, Silent Auction, Music. Admission free.
Rainbows End Drum Circle, Sunday ..h - 5 30pm
Monthly Drum Circle. this time we will play by the seasonal lights of the tree and by request an open fire of T-lights !!!! We hope to create a relaxed environment that will both encourage listening and meditation, but produce some estatic sounds. While the emphasis will be on drumming there will be a place for sharing a song, poem or acoustic music piece in the round. Free.
'POTLUCK' CD release party Friday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Hey MCP,hope all is well.We have a great mtn.dulcimer player and singer/songwriter playing at UUC in Charleston on Thurs. Sept. 13th. by the name of Butch Ross. His 'Marshfork Elementary' song is featured quite a bit lately. Theres a few other musical outings in the Fall, listed in one of our blogs. let us know about the family band invasion. Wednesday night theres a film at Taylor Books, Who Killed the Electric Car, sponsored by WV CAG and Patriots for Peace.
after reading the pamphlet yall gave me, i came to realize that all along i've been an anarchist, .....who would've known, down here in southern West by God, we just call it "outlaw shit".
hope your enjoying the cool weather up north, its hot here!! But I'm hoping your back soon cos your playing at THE..... SOLSTICE FAIR - WEDNESDAY 20th JUNE 6 30-11pm MUSIC: Martyrannys Collectice Pulse, Casi, Bob Webb, T.Paige Dalporto, Slate Dump COMEDY: Marcya Twyman SPOKEN WORD:Michelle Harper OPEN MIC DRUM CIRCLE: Paula Bickam - Charleston Drum Studio ( Bring your own drum) BELLY DANCER: Razi from Rom Neve WANDERING MINSTREL: Luigi Perachia - WVSO, Montclaire Quartet FACE PAINTING / CHILDRENS PUPPET SHOW TAROT READING / ADENA PATHWAYS SOLAR POWER: http://renu.citizenre.com/index.php?c=1181333916 FOOD: Grilling in the Garden, Tasty Treats, Sunshine Drinks SILENT ART AUCTION: Last night of June Exhibition featuring local artists: Traci Higginbotham, Riley Vann, Orion Ross, Chris Higgins, Scott McMillian, Kelly Kaufmann, Jessica Harrah, Phoenix Admission: By donation, proceeds benefit UUC All Ages, Drink and Drug Free.
Sunday @ UUC : Maypole Dance and Potluck Picnic will take place after the 11am Morning Service(about 12 ish) in front of the Eastman Center. Building at back of UUC's parking lot. Please bring food to share, musical instruments and a favorite spring hat !!!
Wednesday 5:30pm @ Taylor Books: Film "You Can't be Neutral on a Moving Train" - This docu
