We are very pleased to announce that Toronto's best entertainment website Pure Grain Audio's Amanda Cuda recently interviewed The Unravelling with an in depth look at the upcoming CD "13 Arcane Hymns". Pure Grain Audio has also recently interviewed artists such as Goatwhore, CKY, Anti-Flag, Testament, Lacuna Coil and Cancer Bats so we're happy to be among the crowd.
Pure Grain Audio say "The Unravelling are like a breath of fresh, haunting, brutal, skilfully written air. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, they’ve been together for about a year and are getting ready to put out their debut full length album, 13 Arcane Hymns. With tactfully diverse music that’s overflowing with a bloodthirsty passion, it’s going to be an album, as well as a career, that’ll please and keep listeners interested all the way through." Read the interview here.
Is that a challenge? Well, ok then. Mastering takes place this coming weekend, folks. Stay tuned and don't forget to become a site member.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Unravelling - airplay and the latest
Portuguese music website Hell on Fire recently posted an exclusive interview with The Unravelling. We ended up chatting about everything from the making of the album and the meaning of the band name to Behemoth, Opeth, Michael Jackson, the occult, and martial arts. Ok, so maybe we ranted. So sue us. Click on this link to read the full transcript.
Look out for The Unravelling Wednesday, July 21 on the metal program "Prelude to Metal Radio". Check them out and add them here. The band will also be spun July 29 on "The Metal Revolution", a radio show on Netwavz Radio.
Pure Rock Radio played "Fire Breather" recently so we thank them for that. Fans can request The Unravelling at the Pure Rock Radio website.
Another special thanks goes to Holland Mich Music Scene for playing The Unravelling as well. Metal show "Interferences" played The Unravelling's "Victory Song" alongside The Haunted, Voivod, Loudblast and Therapy?.
The Unravelling is now one of the front page featured artists on the NMX Radio Network thanks to our new friend and fan of the band Ryan D, who has signed a 5 year contract to broadcast for NMX. Also, My Resignation, Becoming Chaos, In The Safe House & Move Forward Until You Are Dead will be played during the "Extended Prog Set" of the August 15 edition of The A'swepe Hour (from Texas) heard exclusively at www.fatcatradio.com. We'd like to thank David, the host of the show for having us. Support these networks!
Zaldor's World recently played "Fire Breather" on their popular podcast. Artists played were:
The Unravelling
Bank Heist
Nine Inch Nails
Blind With Rain
Puppetbox
Check out this great program at www.zaldor.com.
British metal show Ragnarok Radio also spun The Unravelling on their new episode #39 with artists like Pain, Ensiferum and Firewind. Check the show out here. Here is the Ragnarok playlist for episode 39:
Firewind - Head Up High
Pain - Zombie Slam
Thurs - Raise Your Sword
Ensiferum - Blood Is The Price Of Glory
The Unravelling - Where Will It End
Seven Thorns - Artificial Night
Sorcerer’s Spell - Lead Us To Anthror
Mystical Fullmoon - May Wisdom Bless My Path
WolfP.A.C.K - War
Raintime - Beat It
Local Vertical featured The Unravelling's "Becoming Chaos" on their recent Indie Blips playlist alongside Isis and Black Math Horseman. Click here to listen. The Unravelling's vocalist Steve Moore recently chatted with Aaron, host of the Sunday evening metal show on KUTE Radio (www.kuteradio.com).
Look out for The Unravelling Wednesday, July 21 on the metal program "Prelude to Metal Radio". Check them out and add them here. The band will also be spun July 29 on "The Metal Revolution", a radio show on Netwavz Radio.
Pure Rock Radio played "Fire Breather" recently so we thank them for that. Fans can request The Unravelling at the Pure Rock Radio website.
Another special thanks goes to Holland Mich Music Scene for playing The Unravelling as well. Metal show "Interferences" played The Unravelling's "Victory Song" alongside The Haunted, Voivod, Loudblast and Therapy?.
The Unravelling is now one of the front page featured artists on the NMX Radio Network thanks to our new friend and fan of the band Ryan D, who has signed a 5 year contract to broadcast for NMX. Also, My Resignation, Becoming Chaos, In The Safe House & Move Forward Until You Are Dead will be played during the "Extended Prog Set" of the August 15 edition of The A'swepe Hour (from Texas) heard exclusively at www.fatcatradio.com. We'd like to thank David, the host of the show for having us. Support these networks!
Zaldor's World recently played "Fire Breather" on their popular podcast. Artists played were:
The Unravelling
Bank Heist
Nine Inch Nails
Blind With Rain
Puppetbox
Check out this great program at www.zaldor.com.
British metal show Ragnarok Radio also spun The Unravelling on their new episode #39 with artists like Pain, Ensiferum and Firewind. Check the show out here. Here is the Ragnarok playlist for episode 39:
Firewind - Head Up High
Pain - Zombie Slam
Thurs - Raise Your Sword
Ensiferum - Blood Is The Price Of Glory
The Unravelling - Where Will It End
Seven Thorns - Artificial Night
Sorcerer’s Spell - Lead Us To Anthror
Mystical Fullmoon - May Wisdom Bless My Path
WolfP.A.C.K - War
Raintime - Beat It
Local Vertical featured The Unravelling's "Becoming Chaos" on their recent Indie Blips playlist alongside Isis and Black Math Horseman. Click here to listen. The Unravelling's vocalist Steve Moore recently chatted with Aaron, host of the Sunday evening metal show on KUTE Radio (www.kuteradio.com).
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Hell on Fire interview
Below is a transcript of The Unravelling's recent exclusive interview with Portuguese music website Hell on Fire. It has been posted to further promote the interview and Hell on Fire. Check out the real deal at the link below.
http://hellonfireportugal.blogspot.com/2009/07/interview-with-unravelling.html
Hell on Fire: Hello Steve and Gus welcome to H.O.F, everything ok with you 2?
Steve: Thanks for the welcome, Hell on Fire. Things are moving along consistently for us and we are almost finished the album. Neither of us have died so everything is ok as of now.
Gus: Greetings Nightshade, always a pleasure to chat with someone as passionate about dark music as we are. We just scored some Behemoth tickets for a summer festival so as far as I'm concerned everything is going perfectly.
Hell on Fire: Good that everything is well and neither of you as died:) Can you talk a little about how everything begin with Unravelling?
Steve: We were two isolated musicians looking for something powerful to do. Gus was working on the music nonstop after moving to Canada from Barbados and taking extensive production courses. I was working on a few bands but looking for something new that I could dedicate myself to. He contacted me and asked if I’d like to try vocals/lyrics for his music. We built the relationship and the catalogue from there. Now the project has an identity and a force behind it.
Gus: After moving to Canada from Barbados I was becoming very frustrated looking for like-minded musicians. Everyone was always either too unreliable or they moved frequently. So I started educating myself on musicians that did everything by themselves. People that played the instruments, composed the songs, recorded and mixed the music and generally crafted out their personal little slice of reality without any distractions. Artists like NIN, Filter, Mirrorthrone, The Red King, Sopor Aeternus, Peter Bjargo and more recently Black Sun Aeon have served to inspire and show me that if you are dedicated enough you can make anything happen. The one thing that I never wanted to do was sing - because my singing voice sounds a bit like an ogre fucking a banshee - so of course I always knew that I would require a worthy collaborator. A partner in crime if you will - that is where Steve magically materialized into being and offered his assistance which I gladly accepted.
Hell on Fire: I must congratulate you because your sound is different in lots of aspects, in each song you guys seems to include always new sounds to give a different perspective to the tracks, is this one of your main goals? In what do you inspire to compose the songs?
Steve: Hell yes. We’re both into a lot of different music, and although we’re fans of some great bands who have a signature or similar sound between their tracks and albums, if we do an album, we want the best of all worlds. Think about it. You have an album to eternalize your music and message, and you get this opportunity maybe every few years. You’re lying to the world if you don’t cover all the bases and make it a full scale expression.Songs like “Fire Breather” and “In The Safe House” express very different things but I think the lyrics and music of each track will go together seamlessly. It’s all part of the same whole. I suppose it’s the same with all of us. Sometimes you want to create and sometimes you want to destroy. Shake the hand or tear the heart out and eat it. All moods and inclinations are respected and covered for the sake of the art.
Gus: You have asked a great question my friend - I think versatility is a great strength in these dark, modern times where there are so many people trying to be professional musicians. I believe it is the ones that are unique and multi-talented that will rise to the top and be noticed. Look at Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth his vocal style and music are so diverse that you can't help but appreciate it. People these days are so fixated on their new cell phones and wearing what Paris Hilton wears that it seems that the world has forgotten about the occult. We need people to appreciate the darker things in life and I will do my little part in elevating the mystique and mythology of ancient lore as much as I can.
Hell on Fire: Steve i think only you can answer this one even if Unravelling are only you 2 but you are the vocalist so, in what does your lyrics talks about?
Steve: My lyrics, I would say, deal with my perception of reality, myself, and the world around me. Most of them have double or triple meanings, so when people take them at face value Iusually just agree with them. Many of the lyrics on this album are psychological, just a decision I made not to hold back while embracing this project. Themes include the political sphere (including a hats off to Hunter S Thompson in “Where Will It End?”), anarchy, personal power, philosophy, resiliance, destruction, and victory. Much of this album is about reclaiming oneself and fighting for an authentic existence. Digging oneself above ground after being underground for a long time. Like Arjuna going into battle, we all strive to be fearless and unquestioning of ourselves. I hope that people find something in the lyrics to push them forward in some way.
Hell on Fire: Grabbing this same subject that Unravelling are only you 2 once again i must congratulate because only with 2 members the work become harder! Can you guys talk a little about this like if it was a personal choice of yours or you had already more members in the band in the past?
Steve: We don’t trust many people with this! This is sacred to us and no one has the right to fuck with it. Once Gus and I built a trust we became close friends, and it was natural since he had done the music previously, to wait until album completion for any other developments. We trust each other that our parts will be strong, and if there’s something we don’t like we’re at a level where we can talk about it. This makes for a stronger album. Of course, we took on Casey Lewis (of rock band The Evidence) as a studio drummer for this album in order to make 13 Arcane Hymns that much stronger, and we are now rebuilding the songs around the drums.
Gus: Creating this album has been a very long, arduous task. I have been in bands before but my gut always told me that I would not make it successfully until I created a body of work that I was absolutely fucking proud of.This time around as I near completion of my contribution to this project I can't help but feel this is what my life has been leading up to. Creating dark art almost like a manic ancient priest conjuring up dark forgotten spells from the abyss. But spells of fraternity for like minded individuals to seek solace in and revel in their appreciation of heavier music.haha
Hell on Fire: That’s really good to have friendships like this and to make good music as you 2 make without no one else to ruin everything! When you play live how do you solve this? You hire other members to perform on stage with you 2 or you usually don’t perform live?
Steve: We will hire members to play live with us once the album is complete, which will be soon. You will see us play live before you see the Horsemen in the sky, I can guarantee this to all you revelation buffs out there.
Gus: As far as things have been going we will definitely perform live, at first with hired guns but hopefully we will form friendships and inspire worthy collaborators to step forward and join The Unravelling. I find it more rewarding to create music with the help of a live drummer so for sure that would be an ideal scenario. Unfortunately my last drummer went to China to study ancient herbal techniques and martial arts. See what I mean about the traveling off and fucking the band!!!!
Hell on Fire: Yes i see if they run to china it’s really the best choice to keep only the 2 of you in the band, lol! Do you have any upcoming release for 2009 that you want to share with us?
Steve: Why yes. “13 Arcane Hymns”. That’s what we’ve been slaving away for. That’s what our lives have led us towards. The responses to the demo tracks alone have been ridiculous – in a good way. We’re coming in the back door, folks and we’re excited as to what the response will be. Keep checking www.theunravellingmusic.com for updates. You can sign up as a member there and get music for free.
Hell on Fire: What is the meaning of the name Unravelling?
Steve: The Unravelling has double and triple meanings, which I like. One is, to me at least, a great reveal. Having mysteries and fears opened up to you in a process of overcoming, moving forward. Another meaning is the unravelling of an individual, whether by nervous breakdown or by simply letting go of ALL their layers, revealing the good, the bad and the ugly. To come undone, as they say. This, I have embraced lyrically and vocally.Another meaning is to disengage or to seperate the threads of – I like this meaning as well. There is a line on the album that says “Freedom is unplugging yourself from the wall...Cathcing a glimpse for yourself. Venturing out.”
Gus: I like the obscurity of the name. It can mean different things depending on the listener. Plus I have always been inspired to peer into unknown realms via hallucinogenic means so this really felt like a natural name for me.
Hell on Fire: Which are your favourite bands of all time?
Steve: Almost too many to mention but I’ll say a few that have moved me in intense ways. Some of them have made me want to force my awareness to merge into the universe and some of them have made me want to burn cities down: The Dillinger Escape Plan, Tool, Dead can Dance, Public Enemy, Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, Faith no More, Tom Waits, The Doors, Refused, Rage Against the Machine, Sepultura...I should stop now. I could list many.
Gus: Nirvana inspired me to pick up the guitar so that should be mentioned but I quickly moved on from there. Then it was Tool for many years, I found their themes so intriguing and their style so articulate and intelligent. Opeth is also great. But hands fucking down the best live experience I have ever witnessed was Behemoth. I'm usually very reserved, trying to observe live performances, check out the equipment, instruments, microphone choices and placements - engineer stuff like that. But I remember hearing Behemoth and reverting back to a primal being who did not feel alive unless they were thrashing about wildly in the moshpit. I felt like a pirate at their show and it was awesome!
Hell on Fire: Really good bands you mention here my friends! With which bands did you grow up listening 2?
Steve: When I was growing up I listened to Michael Jackson. This is from age 4 onwards. Then in my early teens I got into Guns n’ Roses, Public Enemy, Cypress Hill and others. From there I got heavily into Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction, and other bands of that ilk.
Gus: 90s grunge such as Nirvana, Pearl, Soundgarden, Offspring, Green Day then heavier stuff like metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Machine Head, Filter, then alot of European metal like Opeth, Hypocrisy, Behemoth, Moonspell, the list is neverending. But some of the artists that really frequent my I-pod are Dead Can Dance, Arcana, Nox Arcana and My Dying Bride. I'm in a very melancholic/doom oriented musical phase at the moment.
Hell on Fire: Really different influences you have that’s really good and that flows in a good way to your songs, tell me Steve and Gus, what do you like to do in your free times?
Steve: I practise wing chun kung fu and am quite serious about that. It’s a very rewarding and enjoyable part of my life. I like to record as much as possible, whether it’s going on an album or not. Catharsis and creation is good. I’m also a movie buff – particularly the excellent little film known as ‘Taxi Driver’ which I have watched many times. ‘The Dark Knight’ as well...I’m a bit of a Batman fan I must admit. Other than this, travelling, reading, trying to keep it together, long walks at the beach, playing with puppies and other such things.
Gus:I have taken up Muay Thai as a form of physical improvement so that keeps me busy. And recently most of my free time has been occupied with recording and finalizing our album. But I still make time for video games. Team Fortress 2 on Xbox360 is probably the most fun, addicting game I have ever played.
Hell on Fire: Kung Fu and Muay Thai, damn, better to keep way from you 2, lol! How as been the reactions of the press and listeners so far?
Steve: Fucking unbelievable. I am very, very excited at the reaction thus far and can’t wait to unleash this thing.
Gus:Pretty cool man, we get to talk to crazy motherfuckers such as yourself. It's so nice to meet people who understand what dark music is about and that we respect for their efforts and creativity and support. Cheers!
Hell on Fire: Talking a little about your land Canada, what can you say about the metal scene in there, does a band in there have good supports? Do you have good bands in there? If so feel free to mention some!
Steve: The Canadian metal scene is growing – there are a lot of great bands. Cryptopsy, Strapping Young Lad, Divinity, Fuck the Facts, Neuraxis, Into Eternity, Kataklysm, Voivod, Ion Dissonance, The End, Breach of Trust, Cursed – all Canadian and all very talented. As far as support, I hope it improves. A lot of the media here are less eager to cover metal bands than say, indie pop, which is extremely popular. But of course, many horrific things are extremely popular so there’s no need to feel bad. Just fight it.
Gus: I saw on your website that you had a write up on the Agonist so you’re definitely in the loop as to the good shit thats coming out of canada. Those guys are extremely talented at what they do. Other bands worthy of mention don't come to mind immediately. Maybe Kataklysm but I lost interest in that for a while. Anything Devin Townsend does is usually very heavy and manic he's an insane genius. I would really like to see more fraternity among up and coming bands here in canada. It seems as though alot of egos and snobbery are how it works but hopefully things improve. Why can't more people be as cool as Dimebag man?? (R.I.P.) Drink some drinks, have a good time and make some excellent music. Thats how it should be!
Hell on Fire: Yes Agonist, also is a really good band that i like among others from Canada like the crazy 1 Devin Townsend with his mad composing and power in Strapping Young Lad! Talking about concerts do you guys want to leave here some dates for the readers to know!
Steve: It’s all TBA, man. Just stay tuned at our site, HYPERLINK www.theunravellingmusic.com - www.theunravellingmusic.com, for details
Hell on Fire: For the last question, what do you wanna say for those that always supported Unravelling since the begining?
Steve: We won’t forget it and you’ll get the return times 7.
Gus: All of our brothers who supported us will drink with us and and be as merry as brigands as we conquer. Trust me.
Hell on Fire: My friends thank you so much for your givin time, i wish you 2 all the good luck with Unravelling and concerts and future works to come and hope one day to see you guys in Portugal!
Steve: Thanks to Nightshade and Hell on Fire for sticking their neck out and supporting The Unravelling. Much respect.
Gus: Much respect Nightshade, awesome support and great art on the website. Keep the black flame burning.
http://hellonfireportugal.blogspot.com/2009/07/interview-with-unravelling.html
Hell on Fire: Hello Steve and Gus welcome to H.O.F, everything ok with you 2?
Steve: Thanks for the welcome, Hell on Fire. Things are moving along consistently for us and we are almost finished the album. Neither of us have died so everything is ok as of now.
Gus: Greetings Nightshade, always a pleasure to chat with someone as passionate about dark music as we are. We just scored some Behemoth tickets for a summer festival so as far as I'm concerned everything is going perfectly.
Hell on Fire: Good that everything is well and neither of you as died:) Can you talk a little about how everything begin with Unravelling?
Steve: We were two isolated musicians looking for something powerful to do. Gus was working on the music nonstop after moving to Canada from Barbados and taking extensive production courses. I was working on a few bands but looking for something new that I could dedicate myself to. He contacted me and asked if I’d like to try vocals/lyrics for his music. We built the relationship and the catalogue from there. Now the project has an identity and a force behind it.
Gus: After moving to Canada from Barbados I was becoming very frustrated looking for like-minded musicians. Everyone was always either too unreliable or they moved frequently. So I started educating myself on musicians that did everything by themselves. People that played the instruments, composed the songs, recorded and mixed the music and generally crafted out their personal little slice of reality without any distractions. Artists like NIN, Filter, Mirrorthrone, The Red King, Sopor Aeternus, Peter Bjargo and more recently Black Sun Aeon have served to inspire and show me that if you are dedicated enough you can make anything happen. The one thing that I never wanted to do was sing - because my singing voice sounds a bit like an ogre fucking a banshee - so of course I always knew that I would require a worthy collaborator. A partner in crime if you will - that is where Steve magically materialized into being and offered his assistance which I gladly accepted.
Hell on Fire: I must congratulate you because your sound is different in lots of aspects, in each song you guys seems to include always new sounds to give a different perspective to the tracks, is this one of your main goals? In what do you inspire to compose the songs?
Steve: Hell yes. We’re both into a lot of different music, and although we’re fans of some great bands who have a signature or similar sound between their tracks and albums, if we do an album, we want the best of all worlds. Think about it. You have an album to eternalize your music and message, and you get this opportunity maybe every few years. You’re lying to the world if you don’t cover all the bases and make it a full scale expression.Songs like “Fire Breather” and “In The Safe House” express very different things but I think the lyrics and music of each track will go together seamlessly. It’s all part of the same whole. I suppose it’s the same with all of us. Sometimes you want to create and sometimes you want to destroy. Shake the hand or tear the heart out and eat it. All moods and inclinations are respected and covered for the sake of the art.
Gus: You have asked a great question my friend - I think versatility is a great strength in these dark, modern times where there are so many people trying to be professional musicians. I believe it is the ones that are unique and multi-talented that will rise to the top and be noticed. Look at Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth his vocal style and music are so diverse that you can't help but appreciate it. People these days are so fixated on their new cell phones and wearing what Paris Hilton wears that it seems that the world has forgotten about the occult. We need people to appreciate the darker things in life and I will do my little part in elevating the mystique and mythology of ancient lore as much as I can.
Hell on Fire: Steve i think only you can answer this one even if Unravelling are only you 2 but you are the vocalist so, in what does your lyrics talks about?
Steve: My lyrics, I would say, deal with my perception of reality, myself, and the world around me. Most of them have double or triple meanings, so when people take them at face value Iusually just agree with them. Many of the lyrics on this album are psychological, just a decision I made not to hold back while embracing this project. Themes include the political sphere (including a hats off to Hunter S Thompson in “Where Will It End?”), anarchy, personal power, philosophy, resiliance, destruction, and victory. Much of this album is about reclaiming oneself and fighting for an authentic existence. Digging oneself above ground after being underground for a long time. Like Arjuna going into battle, we all strive to be fearless and unquestioning of ourselves. I hope that people find something in the lyrics to push them forward in some way.
Hell on Fire: Grabbing this same subject that Unravelling are only you 2 once again i must congratulate because only with 2 members the work become harder! Can you guys talk a little about this like if it was a personal choice of yours or you had already more members in the band in the past?
Steve: We don’t trust many people with this! This is sacred to us and no one has the right to fuck with it. Once Gus and I built a trust we became close friends, and it was natural since he had done the music previously, to wait until album completion for any other developments. We trust each other that our parts will be strong, and if there’s something we don’t like we’re at a level where we can talk about it. This makes for a stronger album. Of course, we took on Casey Lewis (of rock band The Evidence) as a studio drummer for this album in order to make 13 Arcane Hymns that much stronger, and we are now rebuilding the songs around the drums.
Gus: Creating this album has been a very long, arduous task. I have been in bands before but my gut always told me that I would not make it successfully until I created a body of work that I was absolutely fucking proud of.This time around as I near completion of my contribution to this project I can't help but feel this is what my life has been leading up to. Creating dark art almost like a manic ancient priest conjuring up dark forgotten spells from the abyss. But spells of fraternity for like minded individuals to seek solace in and revel in their appreciation of heavier music.haha
Hell on Fire: That’s really good to have friendships like this and to make good music as you 2 make without no one else to ruin everything! When you play live how do you solve this? You hire other members to perform on stage with you 2 or you usually don’t perform live?
Steve: We will hire members to play live with us once the album is complete, which will be soon. You will see us play live before you see the Horsemen in the sky, I can guarantee this to all you revelation buffs out there.
Gus: As far as things have been going we will definitely perform live, at first with hired guns but hopefully we will form friendships and inspire worthy collaborators to step forward and join The Unravelling. I find it more rewarding to create music with the help of a live drummer so for sure that would be an ideal scenario. Unfortunately my last drummer went to China to study ancient herbal techniques and martial arts. See what I mean about the traveling off and fucking the band!!!!
Hell on Fire: Yes i see if they run to china it’s really the best choice to keep only the 2 of you in the band, lol! Do you have any upcoming release for 2009 that you want to share with us?
Steve: Why yes. “13 Arcane Hymns”. That’s what we’ve been slaving away for. That’s what our lives have led us towards. The responses to the demo tracks alone have been ridiculous – in a good way. We’re coming in the back door, folks and we’re excited as to what the response will be. Keep checking www.theunravellingmusic.com for updates. You can sign up as a member there and get music for free.
Hell on Fire: What is the meaning of the name Unravelling?
Steve: The Unravelling has double and triple meanings, which I like. One is, to me at least, a great reveal. Having mysteries and fears opened up to you in a process of overcoming, moving forward. Another meaning is the unravelling of an individual, whether by nervous breakdown or by simply letting go of ALL their layers, revealing the good, the bad and the ugly. To come undone, as they say. This, I have embraced lyrically and vocally.Another meaning is to disengage or to seperate the threads of – I like this meaning as well. There is a line on the album that says “Freedom is unplugging yourself from the wall...Cathcing a glimpse for yourself. Venturing out.”
Gus: I like the obscurity of the name. It can mean different things depending on the listener. Plus I have always been inspired to peer into unknown realms via hallucinogenic means so this really felt like a natural name for me.
Hell on Fire: Which are your favourite bands of all time?
Steve: Almost too many to mention but I’ll say a few that have moved me in intense ways. Some of them have made me want to force my awareness to merge into the universe and some of them have made me want to burn cities down: The Dillinger Escape Plan, Tool, Dead can Dance, Public Enemy, Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, Faith no More, Tom Waits, The Doors, Refused, Rage Against the Machine, Sepultura...I should stop now. I could list many.
Gus: Nirvana inspired me to pick up the guitar so that should be mentioned but I quickly moved on from there. Then it was Tool for many years, I found their themes so intriguing and their style so articulate and intelligent. Opeth is also great. But hands fucking down the best live experience I have ever witnessed was Behemoth. I'm usually very reserved, trying to observe live performances, check out the equipment, instruments, microphone choices and placements - engineer stuff like that. But I remember hearing Behemoth and reverting back to a primal being who did not feel alive unless they were thrashing about wildly in the moshpit. I felt like a pirate at their show and it was awesome!
Hell on Fire: Really good bands you mention here my friends! With which bands did you grow up listening 2?
Steve: When I was growing up I listened to Michael Jackson. This is from age 4 onwards. Then in my early teens I got into Guns n’ Roses, Public Enemy, Cypress Hill and others. From there I got heavily into Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Jane’s Addiction, and other bands of that ilk.
Gus: 90s grunge such as Nirvana, Pearl, Soundgarden, Offspring, Green Day then heavier stuff like metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Machine Head, Filter, then alot of European metal like Opeth, Hypocrisy, Behemoth, Moonspell, the list is neverending. But some of the artists that really frequent my I-pod are Dead Can Dance, Arcana, Nox Arcana and My Dying Bride. I'm in a very melancholic/doom oriented musical phase at the moment.
Hell on Fire: Really different influences you have that’s really good and that flows in a good way to your songs, tell me Steve and Gus, what do you like to do in your free times?
Steve: I practise wing chun kung fu and am quite serious about that. It’s a very rewarding and enjoyable part of my life. I like to record as much as possible, whether it’s going on an album or not. Catharsis and creation is good. I’m also a movie buff – particularly the excellent little film known as ‘Taxi Driver’ which I have watched many times. ‘The Dark Knight’ as well...I’m a bit of a Batman fan I must admit. Other than this, travelling, reading, trying to keep it together, long walks at the beach, playing with puppies and other such things.
Gus:I have taken up Muay Thai as a form of physical improvement so that keeps me busy. And recently most of my free time has been occupied with recording and finalizing our album. But I still make time for video games. Team Fortress 2 on Xbox360 is probably the most fun, addicting game I have ever played.
Hell on Fire: Kung Fu and Muay Thai, damn, better to keep way from you 2, lol! How as been the reactions of the press and listeners so far?
Steve: Fucking unbelievable. I am very, very excited at the reaction thus far and can’t wait to unleash this thing.
Gus:Pretty cool man, we get to talk to crazy motherfuckers such as yourself. It's so nice to meet people who understand what dark music is about and that we respect for their efforts and creativity and support. Cheers!
Hell on Fire: Talking a little about your land Canada, what can you say about the metal scene in there, does a band in there have good supports? Do you have good bands in there? If so feel free to mention some!
Steve: The Canadian metal scene is growing – there are a lot of great bands. Cryptopsy, Strapping Young Lad, Divinity, Fuck the Facts, Neuraxis, Into Eternity, Kataklysm, Voivod, Ion Dissonance, The End, Breach of Trust, Cursed – all Canadian and all very talented. As far as support, I hope it improves. A lot of the media here are less eager to cover metal bands than say, indie pop, which is extremely popular. But of course, many horrific things are extremely popular so there’s no need to feel bad. Just fight it.
Gus: I saw on your website that you had a write up on the Agonist so you’re definitely in the loop as to the good shit thats coming out of canada. Those guys are extremely talented at what they do. Other bands worthy of mention don't come to mind immediately. Maybe Kataklysm but I lost interest in that for a while. Anything Devin Townsend does is usually very heavy and manic he's an insane genius. I would really like to see more fraternity among up and coming bands here in canada. It seems as though alot of egos and snobbery are how it works but hopefully things improve. Why can't more people be as cool as Dimebag man?? (R.I.P.) Drink some drinks, have a good time and make some excellent music. Thats how it should be!
Hell on Fire: Yes Agonist, also is a really good band that i like among others from Canada like the crazy 1 Devin Townsend with his mad composing and power in Strapping Young Lad! Talking about concerts do you guys want to leave here some dates for the readers to know!
Steve: It’s all TBA, man. Just stay tuned at our site, HYPERLINK www.theunravellingmusic.com - www.theunravellingmusic.com, for details
Hell on Fire: For the last question, what do you wanna say for those that always supported Unravelling since the begining?
Steve: We won’t forget it and you’ll get the return times 7.
Gus: All of our brothers who supported us will drink with us and and be as merry as brigands as we conquer. Trust me.
Hell on Fire: My friends thank you so much for your givin time, i wish you 2 all the good luck with Unravelling and concerts and future works to come and hope one day to see you guys in Portugal!
Steve: Thanks to Nightshade and Hell on Fire for sticking their neck out and supporting The Unravelling. Much respect.
Gus: Much respect Nightshade, awesome support and great art on the website. Keep the black flame burning.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Local Vertical reviews The Unravelling
Recent review from Local Vertical Music Blog:
Check them out at http://localvertical.blogspot.com/
If a band's list of influences include groups such as Dead Can Dance, Tool, Opeth, Nine Inch Nails, Arcana, Jeff Buckley and Dillinger Escape Plan, you know their music will be good. This is the case of Calgary's The Unravelling, a progressive rock band whose music will steer you to descriptive superlatives such as haunting, intense, engaging, inviting, threatening.
The kicker of their music is the band is a duo; The Devil Has The Best Tuna penned the best description I've come across for the music of Gustavo De Beauville and Steve Moore: "For a duo they make an unholy noise with all the aggression of a feral pit bull on steroids. With it's recurring theme of being presumed dead and buried alive '13 Arcane Hymns' should come with a warning to agoraphobics."
Tons of bands have tried to sound like this; some have succeeded, most haven't. The Unravelling's music sends messages, building on itself as it takes you in and refuses to let go. Their debut album due out later this summer, 13 Arcane Hymns, is one of the most highly addictive albums I've heard and has reinforced my faith in that there is still great prog rock out there. If you are going to buy 5 albums this year, make sure this is one of them. Highly recommended.
Free music at http://www.theunravellingmusic.com
Check them out at http://localvertical.blogspot.com/
If a band's list of influences include groups such as Dead Can Dance, Tool, Opeth, Nine Inch Nails, Arcana, Jeff Buckley and Dillinger Escape Plan, you know their music will be good. This is the case of Calgary's The Unravelling, a progressive rock band whose music will steer you to descriptive superlatives such as haunting, intense, engaging, inviting, threatening.
The kicker of their music is the band is a duo; The Devil Has The Best Tuna penned the best description I've come across for the music of Gustavo De Beauville and Steve Moore: "For a duo they make an unholy noise with all the aggression of a feral pit bull on steroids. With it's recurring theme of being presumed dead and buried alive '13 Arcane Hymns' should come with a warning to agoraphobics."
Tons of bands have tried to sound like this; some have succeeded, most haven't. The Unravelling's music sends messages, building on itself as it takes you in and refuses to let go. Their debut album due out later this summer, 13 Arcane Hymns, is one of the most highly addictive albums I've heard and has reinforced my faith in that there is still great prog rock out there. If you are going to buy 5 albums this year, make sure this is one of them. Highly recommended.
Free music at http://www.theunravellingmusic.com
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
The Autopsy Report
Check out popular metal show The Autopsy Report with host Gramie Dee at www.myspace.com/autopsyreport or http://www.autopsyreport.co.uk/
Support underground metal!
This week's playlist featuring The Unravelling:
Alestorm - The Quest
Achaia - Wings of Darkness
Awaiting Fear - Globalistic Culture
Victim 9 - Bruising Skies
Sworn To Oath - One Split Second
The Unravelling - Open Skull
Mindbreaker - All The Same
The Stench Of Fear - The Evil Seed You Sow
The Hicks - Justification of Determination
Nazareth - Bad Bad Boy
Support underground metal!
This week's playlist featuring The Unravelling:
Alestorm - The Quest
Achaia - Wings of Darkness
Awaiting Fear - Globalistic Culture
Victim 9 - Bruising Skies
Sworn To Oath - One Split Second
The Unravelling - Open Skull
Mindbreaker - All The Same
The Stench Of Fear - The Evil Seed You Sow
The Hicks - Justification of Determination
Nazareth - Bad Bad Boy
Monday, June 1, 2009
Stalker Magazine, more press
Finland-based publication STALKER Magazine recently reviewed the preview version of The Unravelling's "13 Arcane Hymns", saying "The influences are obvious, nevertheless there is no copy or fake, you can hear the relations with the musical roots, but the creative power and the ideas of De Beauville & Moore open new perspectives and a wide range of feelings and mysteries. And how Steve Moore expresses himself with his voice from whispers to clear singing or extreme deathmetal-screaming is very impressive. An excellent debut, strong and complex with a lot of attention to the detail, very well recorded and mixed."Read the full review here.
Some Canadian support has come in for The Unravelling and we're pleased to have it! Popular Toronto based podcast/radio show My Living Room with host Cheryl Hoar recently played The Unravelling alongside The Shrines, The Noisettes, and King Khan. Check out the show's myspace here.
Turkish music website Blogger Schizo also reviewed The Unravelling, saying "The Unravelling öyle bir topluluk ki en azından kendine özgü müzik yapmayı arzulayan sanatçıların işaret edebileceği cinsten denilebilir. Bu ikili müziğe karşı çok hevesli!" And we most certainly hope that's a good thing!
New exclusive interviews and features on Radio Godmode, Evolution Rock/Metal and Razor Blade Dance Floor are on the way. And new music of course.
Some Canadian support has come in for The Unravelling and we're pleased to have it! Popular Toronto based podcast/radio show My Living Room with host Cheryl Hoar recently played The Unravelling alongside The Shrines, The Noisettes, and King Khan. Check out the show's myspace here.
Turkish music website Blogger Schizo also reviewed The Unravelling, saying "The Unravelling öyle bir topluluk ki en azından kendine özgü müzik yapmayı arzulayan sanatçıların işaret edebileceği cinsten denilebilir. Bu ikili müziğe karşı çok hevesli!" And we most certainly hope that's a good thing!
New exclusive interviews and features on Radio Godmode, Evolution Rock/Metal and Razor Blade Dance Floor are on the way. And new music of course.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Metal Bastard & Slowdive Music blogs
Slowdive Music interviewed Gus De Beauville and Steve Moore from The Unravelling recently for some in depth questions and answers covering everything from Malcolm X and Black Sabbath to Keith Richards and the Zapatista's. Read the interview here. Remember to support Slowdive by joining and commenting.
The popular metal music blog that has our pick for the best playlists, Metal Bastards Mp3 Blahg has added "Where Will It End?" to his May 5 entry alongside Nirvana and Tragedy. Metal Bastard's playlists include diverse acts such as The Melvins, Nine Inch Nails, Tom Waits, Refused, Primus, Behemoth, and Black Sabbath. Also check out his other blog Metal Bastard Goes Soft. Don't forget to join and comment.
The popular metal music blog that has our pick for the best playlists, Metal Bastards Mp3 Blahg has added "Where Will It End?" to his May 5 entry alongside Nirvana and Tragedy. Metal Bastard's playlists include diverse acts such as The Melvins, Nine Inch Nails, Tom Waits, Refused, Primus, Behemoth, and Black Sabbath. Also check out his other blog Metal Bastard Goes Soft. Don't forget to join and comment.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Slowdive Music interviews The Unravelling
Slowdive Music blog recently interviewed The Unravelling covering everything from Malcolm X and Black Sabbath to Keith Richards and the Zapatista's. Below is a sample of one question from the interview. To read the full piece go to:
http://slowdivemusic.blogspot.com/2009/05/unravelling-answer-5.html
1. Who are your musical and nonmusical influences?
Gus: My musical origins took root from growing up as a child and looking through my father's records. I would always pick out the most bizarre looking ones with the craziest, psychedelic artwork and study them in great detail. Naturally when I learnt how to work the LP player I started popping them in for a listen. Out of that I discovered Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Rush and similar pioneers. Of course he listened to other 'renegades' of the day that I thought were total shit even at the age of nine - so the entire collection wasn't flawless, but it did serve to lead me to where I am now.
Steve: My influences have evolved and grown over the years but there have been some staples that have shaped my leanings as a person. I read “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” by Alex Haley at quite a young age and this changed me completely. It inspired a keen interest in human rights that has stayed with me and grown throughout my life. Other individuals like Taslima Nasrin, Simon Wiesenthal, Che Guevara, Hunter S Thompson, Ward Churchill, and Noam Chomsky are people I get inspiration from - certain aspects of their characteristics, that is. I don't agree with everything they have said or done, but many things, including the attitude of no compromise on the most important things, I believe in. It's important to look with a discerning eye and choose what is relevant to you rather than to blindly follow a group of ideas. I also am inspired by the Zapatista's, as I've stated elsewhere.
Musically, I'm inspired by music that strikes me as intensely honest, or that lights a sort of match for me. Some of my favorite artists include The Dillinger Escape Plan, Tool, Dead Can Dance, Public Enemy, Skinny Puppy, The Doors, Refused, Jeff Buckley, and Tom Waits. All for different reasons really. Dillinger, I love for their pure aggression and uncompromising musical nature. Dead Can Dance is an unearthly band really - Lisa Gerrard's voice sounds more than human. Public Enemy for their intelligence and activism. Now The Doors' Jim Morrison was quite the train wreck, but I like that he was completely self-destructive and threw himself into the ringer. I like a bit of insanity and danger. I definitely listen to more hardcore and varied stuff than Gus, so you can tell which tracks were driven by each of our personalities. Pretty varied influences though, lately I've been listening to early Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake, for example.
http://slowdivemusic.blogspot.com/2009/05/unravelling-answer-5.html
1. Who are your musical and nonmusical influences?
Gus: My musical origins took root from growing up as a child and looking through my father's records. I would always pick out the most bizarre looking ones with the craziest, psychedelic artwork and study them in great detail. Naturally when I learnt how to work the LP player I started popping them in for a listen. Out of that I discovered Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Rush and similar pioneers. Of course he listened to other 'renegades' of the day that I thought were total shit even at the age of nine - so the entire collection wasn't flawless, but it did serve to lead me to where I am now.
Steve: My influences have evolved and grown over the years but there have been some staples that have shaped my leanings as a person. I read “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” by Alex Haley at quite a young age and this changed me completely. It inspired a keen interest in human rights that has stayed with me and grown throughout my life. Other individuals like Taslima Nasrin, Simon Wiesenthal, Che Guevara, Hunter S Thompson, Ward Churchill, and Noam Chomsky are people I get inspiration from - certain aspects of their characteristics, that is. I don't agree with everything they have said or done, but many things, including the attitude of no compromise on the most important things, I believe in. It's important to look with a discerning eye and choose what is relevant to you rather than to blindly follow a group of ideas. I also am inspired by the Zapatista's, as I've stated elsewhere.
Musically, I'm inspired by music that strikes me as intensely honest, or that lights a sort of match for me. Some of my favorite artists include The Dillinger Escape Plan, Tool, Dead Can Dance, Public Enemy, Skinny Puppy, The Doors, Refused, Jeff Buckley, and Tom Waits. All for different reasons really. Dillinger, I love for their pure aggression and uncompromising musical nature. Dead Can Dance is an unearthly band really - Lisa Gerrard's voice sounds more than human. Public Enemy for their intelligence and activism. Now The Doors' Jim Morrison was quite the train wreck, but I like that he was completely self-destructive and threw himself into the ringer. I like a bit of insanity and danger. I definitely listen to more hardcore and varied stuff than Gus, so you can tell which tracks were driven by each of our personalities. Pretty varied influences though, lately I've been listening to early Leonard Cohen and Nick Drake, for example.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Fire Breather found on YouTube - Tibetan Monks on Fire protest post
A video posted on YouTube showing footage of Tibetan monks, some setting themselves on fire, in political protest against the Chinese government. "Fire Breather" was used for the music. A variety of opinions have been posted on the video page. Download the track at www.theunravellingmusic.com.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Slowdive Music reviews The Unravelling
http://slowdivemusic.blogspot.com/
"Any band that can say in one sentence that an array of artists like Dead Can Dance, Tool, and Opeth inspire them gets my attention right away. "
"De Beauville and Moore can write anything they want to. They have chosen, though, not to give you a listening experience of safe, cliché, radio friendly music, but rather have chosen a specific direction in their song writing, because they have something to bring to the table that is different and distinct."- Slowdive Music
"Any band that can say in one sentence that an array of artists like Dead Can Dance, Tool, and Opeth inspire them gets my attention right away. "
"De Beauville and Moore can write anything they want to. They have chosen, though, not to give you a listening experience of safe, cliché, radio friendly music, but rather have chosen a specific direction in their song writing, because they have something to bring to the table that is different and distinct."- Slowdive Music
Monday, May 4, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
The Best Radio You Have Never Heard
The Unravelling was recently featured on the latest episode of the popular Best Radio You Have Never Heard podcast. The info, link and playlist are below.
Swine Stew - The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Vol. 109
NEW FOR MAY 1, 2009
http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts
1. Pigs On The Wing (extended mix) - Pink Floyd
2. Cold Sweat (Meat Mix) - The Sugarcubes
3. I'm On Fire - Johnny Cash
4. Warning Sign (demo) - Talking Heads
5. Sick As A Dog - Aerosmith
6. Funny The Way It Is - Dave Matthews Band
7. She's A Woman / We Can Work It Out (unplugged) - Paul McCartney
8. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (take 1) - The Beatles
9. Life's A Long Song / Mother Goose (live acoustic solo) - Ian Anderson
10. Senses Working Overtime / Grass / Love On A Farmboy's Wages (unplugged) - XTC
11. Fragile Tension - Depeche Mode
12. In The Safe House - The Unravelling
13. Take The Money And Run - David Crosby and Graham Nash
14. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (live) - The Allman Brothers Band
15. A Day In The Life (live) - Neil Young
Swine Stew - The Best Radio You Have Never Heard Vol. 109
NEW FOR MAY 1, 2009
http://www.bestradioyouhaveneverheard.com/podcasts
1. Pigs On The Wing (extended mix) - Pink Floyd
2. Cold Sweat (Meat Mix) - The Sugarcubes
3. I'm On Fire - Johnny Cash
4. Warning Sign (demo) - Talking Heads
5. Sick As A Dog - Aerosmith
6. Funny The Way It Is - Dave Matthews Band
7. She's A Woman / We Can Work It Out (unplugged) - Paul McCartney
8. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (take 1) - The Beatles
9. Life's A Long Song / Mother Goose (live acoustic solo) - Ian Anderson
10. Senses Working Overtime / Grass / Love On A Farmboy's Wages (unplugged) - XTC
11. Fragile Tension - Depeche Mode
12. In The Safe House - The Unravelling
13. Take The Money And Run - David Crosby and Graham Nash
14. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed (live) - The Allman Brothers Band
15. A Day In The Life (live) - Neil Young
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Some recent press
Some press and kind words from respected places have come in recently. Well in advance of the album, this is a great sign. Be sure to check out all of these fine programs and websites.
QUOTABLES:
"Shocking lyrics backed up by haunting vocals and intense music"
- Daniel Berdak, Danger & Dissonance Radio on WMUC
"This stuff doesn't disappoint - it rocks, it's heavy, yet a little nuanced in spots. All this makes for a terrific musical experience that you have to hear to fully appreciate.You'll like it - we do!"- Headcase Radio
"The White Stripes can go fuck themselves, this is how you play as a duo! What The Unravelling do is very interesting, they use a mixture of tactically placed anthemic lines, self-induced chaos, atmospheric intimidation and mood manipulation.When lines like "I'm not dead! I did not drink the wine!" and "Are you...Are you scared?" are uttered by Steve Moore then you feel inclined to let yourself be taken in."
- Dirty Drew's Rock Revolution
"There's some jazz influence, metal, even shades of Pink Floyd in there. Excellent stuff."- Gramie from The Autopsy Report
"The Unravelling are dishing out a massive sound for a two-piece. You know you’re going to get to hear a lot more from The Unravelling on the Playlist Mix."
- Ken McGuire from The Playlist Mix Podcast
"”In The Safe House” isn’t exactly metal. It’s catchy and dark at the same time and it’s a really well arranged song. Their other songs on myspace are well written tracks too. These guys probably have awesome live shows with lots of energy and songs that build and really get crowds going."
- Audio Absinthe
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Susan Boyle - The Last Nail in Our Collective Coffin? Hunter Thompson's vision comes true.
I know. Susan Boyle has replaced your heart, or what was left of it. When the name "Susan Boyle" is mentioned, your defenses are probably up. Perhaps the hair is standing up on the back of your neck like some cornered animal ready to muster up maximum strength. When the name comes up in a negative light, you are ready to say things like "But her voice is amazing!" and "She proves to us that anything is possible!" and other similar rebuttals. Perhaps Susan Boyle gave you some inspiration - and what are you doing with it?
That's probably a good question so I'll leave you to it.
You see, I have no problem with Susan Boyle. I thought her singing was very good. She also seemed like a nice woman. What I mean by the headline is - that's it. We have now proven that we as a collective look to karaoke for inspiration. Permanently. There may be no fix. It's been a long time watching this Hydra-headed Idol/Talent beast invade public perception, much like Starbuck's entry into North America. A long time indeed. No more options now and no looking back.
Game over. No more John Lennon. No more The Clash. No more Rage Against the Machine (albums). And it's not limited to music. Do you think you're getting another Bill Hicks? Another "The Battle of Algiers" coming to your local theatre? Not likely. You'll be lucky to have an intelligent conversation that doesn't involve Michelle Obama's dress or Miley Cyrus's recent photographs. Can you see something wrong with our culture? Can you taste it? Not only is there a lack of thought. Bringing it up causes anger and resentment.
"Leave politics to the politicians" is a common one I hear. Sounds like a good plan, doesn't it? I'm sure they are worthy of our trust, without checks and balances, and they will look after our needs just fine. Maybe that's how we got into this situation that the late, great Hunter Thompson would call "the new dumb". The U.S, for example, has systematically dumbed down it's education system over the past 40 plus years. Hunter's horrid vision has now been implemented in society - full throttle across the board.
And where was I? Oh yes, the Hydra beast. Idol and talent shows. When did this become something to defend? People say all the time "They are so talented" and "They are artists".
Take a deep breath. It's karaoke. All of it is karaoke.
Ok? Ok.
And most don't write their own material. So let's turn off the steamroller, shall we?It's been sad to watch the decline. The art and the people in our society that really have something to say are either completely unknown and have worked religiously to achieve a cult status. Zach Braff's new movie goes to every theatre while the new epic based on Che Guevara's life pretty much goes straight to video. Notice something wrong?
It seems like the only things we talk about anymore are people like Susan Boyle, who we saw on our favorite television program. Not anything we created ourselves, because no one is interested in that. Not our own new ideas, plans, or hopes.
We live vicariously through people who are singing karaoke.
I'm sorry I had to put it so bluntly. Maybe you can hold back your defensiveness and turn it into something productive. That could be our only hope.
Steve
www.theunravellingmusic.com
Friday, April 17, 2009
Good News Network - The End of Good News?
GOOD NEWS SEARCH ON GOOGLE - SLIM PICKINGS & FEAR FOR OUR FUTURE
GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORG AND THE END OF GOOD NEWS?
As you are all well aware, the sheer volume of ''bad news'' from all areas of the world can tend to disturb some people. Sometimes we may ask ourselves "Isn't someone saving a cat from a tree somewhere? Perhaps nursing a wounded bat back to health after a ceiling fan accident? Maybe a stranger decided to help an old woman carry her numerous bags of Campbells soup across a busy street while onlookers gasped in disbelief?"
"Why didn't he just trip the old bag, take the soup and run?" they may have asked themselves.
Well, the good news is these things are happening. In fact, I can prove it if we are to trust the headlines.
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ is a website that only reports good news. This site initially warmed my heart so much that I decided to click on an article entitled "2 share Nobel prize for work on AIDS and Cancer". Sounds progressive and highly useful. Maybe there is indeed hope for the collective to move forward, I thought at the time.
Let's check this out.When I clicked on the article, the article did not display, but instead the website demanded a subscription to view the 'good news'. Not even a fucking sample? You can't show me one story? Quite a diatribe and somewhat convincing, the website listed reasons for reading positive news:
5 More Reasons to Join
Saves Time - Geri is your personal shopper for good news, gathering it all to your fingertips so you don't have to spend hours searching CNN, ABC and around the globe.
Access to Vast Archives - More than 10 years of archived, searchable positive news stories and inspiration, like the 1998 favorite, "A Brain Tumor - The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me"
Finding Birthday Good News - "On This Day in History" is a unique daily column that lists all the good things that have happened historically on any calendar day. GNN-i is the only place to find "On this day" historical info with a positive twist. (Editor's note: If you need to look up specific good news on the day of your birthday, you are in some serious trouble and I sincerely hope you get out of it, my friend.)
Motivates You - Read motivational articles from our panel of experts, like 7 Steps to Contentment and How to Be Happier, and new weekly columns like, Workplace Wednesday and Friday's Word Fast
Improve your Health - Studies show OPTIMISM cuts heart and lung ailments. Wow. There are a variety of payment plans, the recommended one being $97 per year.
SUMMARY: Let's finish this thing off. The question is - is this similar to 'The Secret's principle; paying $23.95 for 'abundance conciousness'? Good luck with that and keep a diary. This seems to be what it comes down to. After all this. It's a market. Our modern gatekeepers are Oprah and anyone with a book who appears on her show. Big business to a shocking extent - especially for content that can be summarized with "Be here now" type ideas, which can be helpful of course. Why is everything an infomercial of some sort? It's difficult to get those credit card numbers from you and it takes a certain tone to achieve it.
You can have good news, but you will have to pay dearly. Save up.
My suggestion to stay positive. Check all trees (the ones that are left) for cats and various wounded animals.
Steve Moore
GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORG AND THE END OF GOOD NEWS?
As you are all well aware, the sheer volume of ''bad news'' from all areas of the world can tend to disturb some people. Sometimes we may ask ourselves "Isn't someone saving a cat from a tree somewhere? Perhaps nursing a wounded bat back to health after a ceiling fan accident? Maybe a stranger decided to help an old woman carry her numerous bags of Campbells soup across a busy street while onlookers gasped in disbelief?"
"Why didn't he just trip the old bag, take the soup and run?" they may have asked themselves.
Well, the good news is these things are happening. In fact, I can prove it if we are to trust the headlines.
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ is a website that only reports good news. This site initially warmed my heart so much that I decided to click on an article entitled "2 share Nobel prize for work on AIDS and Cancer". Sounds progressive and highly useful. Maybe there is indeed hope for the collective to move forward, I thought at the time.
Let's check this out.When I clicked on the article, the article did not display, but instead the website demanded a subscription to view the 'good news'. Not even a fucking sample? You can't show me one story? Quite a diatribe and somewhat convincing, the website listed reasons for reading positive news:
5 More Reasons to Join
Saves Time - Geri is your personal shopper for good news, gathering it all to your fingertips so you don't have to spend hours searching CNN, ABC and around the globe.
Access to Vast Archives - More than 10 years of archived, searchable positive news stories and inspiration, like the 1998 favorite, "A Brain Tumor - The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me"
Finding Birthday Good News - "On This Day in History" is a unique daily column that lists all the good things that have happened historically on any calendar day. GNN-i is the only place to find "On this day" historical info with a positive twist. (Editor's note: If you need to look up specific good news on the day of your birthday, you are in some serious trouble and I sincerely hope you get out of it, my friend.)
Motivates You - Read motivational articles from our panel of experts, like 7 Steps to Contentment and How to Be Happier, and new weekly columns like, Workplace Wednesday and Friday's Word Fast
Improve your Health - Studies show OPTIMISM cuts heart and lung ailments. Wow. There are a variety of payment plans, the recommended one being $97 per year.
SUMMARY: Let's finish this thing off. The question is - is this similar to 'The Secret's principle; paying $23.95 for 'abundance conciousness'? Good luck with that and keep a diary. This seems to be what it comes down to. After all this. It's a market. Our modern gatekeepers are Oprah and anyone with a book who appears on her show. Big business to a shocking extent - especially for content that can be summarized with "Be here now" type ideas, which can be helpful of course. Why is everything an infomercial of some sort? It's difficult to get those credit card numbers from you and it takes a certain tone to achieve it.
You can have good news, but you will have to pay dearly. Save up.
My suggestion to stay positive. Check all trees (the ones that are left) for cats and various wounded animals.
Steve Moore
Thursday, April 16, 2009
LETTER TO THE WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS
Hey guys,My name is Steve Moore and I am an Albertan musician. I play in 2 bands in the Alberta area, released 2 CD's in 2008 and will release another 2 in 2009. I will not be submitting materials for the awards.
I just want to say that I took a look at your submission information via Sonicbids and think it's a shame that this is how things are working. I understand from your perspective that there is probably little to no funding to put on an independent awards show such as yours and you need public support. Exorbant submission fees, just like compilation CD's and pay-for-review policies, do not help the indie artist.
It just doesn't sit well with me that artists pay between $30 and $70 to simply submit their material for consideration. This is something Sonicbids is currently getting a lot of bad publicity for, and rightfully so.
There are a lot of in's and out's and perspectives on this, but I have a feeling that Sonicbids will have enough expose's, scams and scandals to put themselves in the same position as Ticketmaster in the future. Sonicbids is like a Ticketmaster focused solely on taking money from the indie artist. And like Ticketmaster, many companies solely deal with them now.
I hope you guys have a really great event and can find a way to do it without the pay-to-play aspect in the future. And I've heard the argument that it shows artists are serious when they pay/etc. Well, artists pay thousands for many other things, and pay to play is one of the things most advise to steer clear from.
All the best,
Steve
http://www.theunravellingmusic.com/
http://www.postdeathsoundtrack.com/
I just want to say that I took a look at your submission information via Sonicbids and think it's a shame that this is how things are working. I understand from your perspective that there is probably little to no funding to put on an independent awards show such as yours and you need public support. Exorbant submission fees, just like compilation CD's and pay-for-review policies, do not help the indie artist.
It just doesn't sit well with me that artists pay between $30 and $70 to simply submit their material for consideration. This is something Sonicbids is currently getting a lot of bad publicity for, and rightfully so.
There are a lot of in's and out's and perspectives on this, but I have a feeling that Sonicbids will have enough expose's, scams and scandals to put themselves in the same position as Ticketmaster in the future. Sonicbids is like a Ticketmaster focused solely on taking money from the indie artist. And like Ticketmaster, many companies solely deal with them now.
I hope you guys have a really great event and can find a way to do it without the pay-to-play aspect in the future. And I've heard the argument that it shows artists are serious when they pay/etc. Well, artists pay thousands for many other things, and pay to play is one of the things most advise to steer clear from.
All the best,
Steve
http://www.theunravellingmusic.com/
http://www.postdeathsoundtrack.com/
By the way, after searching "Opinions on Sonicbids" in Google, it appears that many, many people are unhappy with them. In fact, Sonicbids is under investigation right now for recent scams. Ticketmaster number 2. Check this link.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
My Resignation
The track "My Resignation" has been posted as a free download to the members of www.theunravellingmusic.com. Members will also get free b-sides and remixes as they get posted. This track is quite experimental and features some hypnotic elements. We're happy to have it set for inclusion on the upcoming album TBA. Spread the song around as you wish and post your thoughts. Cheers,Steve & Gus
Bill Hicks - Part of the beauty of life
I happen to have a deep respect for Bill Hicks and people of his ilk - they are rare and they usually do not advance very far in the physical world due to their distaste for soulessness, lies and corruption.
They are the water that will not mix with the oil, so to speak. However, when one of these people such as Bill gets out there enough to say his piece, it's a gift to anyone who relates to it, to the splinters within the masses, the outnumbered seekers. Part of the beauty of life, I think. So here are some quotes from the man. His website is at www.billhicks.com.
"We gotta come to some new ideas about life folks ok? I'm not being blase about abortion, it might be a real issue, it might not, doesn't matter to me. What matters is that if you believe in the sanctity of life then you believe it for life of all ages. That's what I hate about this child-worship syndrome going on. "Save the children! They're killing children! How many children were at Waco? They're killing children!" What does that mean? They reach a certain age and they're off your fucking love-list? Fuck your children, if that's the way you think then fuck you too. You either love all people of all ages or you shut the fuck up."
"It's just a ride and we can change it any time we want. It's only a choice. No effort, no work, no job, no savings and money, a choice, right now, between fear and love. The eyes of fear want you to put bigger locks on your door, buy guns, close yourself off. The eyes of love instead see all of us as one."
"The world is like a ride in an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it you think it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills and it's very brightly coloured and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time and they begin to question: "Is this real, or is this just a ride?" And other people have remembered, and they come back to us, they say, "Hey, don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because this is just a ride." And we kill those people."
"Go back to bed, America, your government has figured out how it all transpired. Go back to bed America, your goverment is in control. Here, here's American Gladiators. Watch this, shut up, go back to bed America, here is American Gladiators, here is 56 channels of it! Watch these pituitary retards bang their fucking skulls together and congratulate you on the living in the land of freedom. Here you go America - you are free to do what well tell you! You are free to do what we tell you!"
"I'm gonna share with you a vision that I had, cause I love you. And you feel it. You know all that money we spend on nuclear weapons and defense each year, trillions of dollars, correct? Instead -- just play with this -- if we spent that money feeding and clothing the poor of the world -- and it would pay for it many times over, not one human being excluded -- we can explore space together, both inner and outer, forever in peace. Thank you very much. You've been great, I hope you enjoyed it."
"Children are smarter than any of us. Know how I know that? I don't know one child with a full time job and children."
“I love the Pope, I love seeing him in his Pope-Mobile, his three feet of bullet proof plexi-glass. That's faith in action folks! You know he's got God on his side.”
They are the water that will not mix with the oil, so to speak. However, when one of these people such as Bill gets out there enough to say his piece, it's a gift to anyone who relates to it, to the splinters within the masses, the outnumbered seekers. Part of the beauty of life, I think. So here are some quotes from the man. His website is at www.billhicks.com.
"We gotta come to some new ideas about life folks ok? I'm not being blase about abortion, it might be a real issue, it might not, doesn't matter to me. What matters is that if you believe in the sanctity of life then you believe it for life of all ages. That's what I hate about this child-worship syndrome going on. "Save the children! They're killing children! How many children were at Waco? They're killing children!" What does that mean? They reach a certain age and they're off your fucking love-list? Fuck your children, if that's the way you think then fuck you too. You either love all people of all ages or you shut the fuck up."
"It's just a ride and we can change it any time we want. It's only a choice. No effort, no work, no job, no savings and money, a choice, right now, between fear and love. The eyes of fear want you to put bigger locks on your door, buy guns, close yourself off. The eyes of love instead see all of us as one."
"The world is like a ride in an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it you think it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills and it's very brightly coloured and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time and they begin to question: "Is this real, or is this just a ride?" And other people have remembered, and they come back to us, they say, "Hey, don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because this is just a ride." And we kill those people."
"Go back to bed, America, your government has figured out how it all transpired. Go back to bed America, your goverment is in control. Here, here's American Gladiators. Watch this, shut up, go back to bed America, here is American Gladiators, here is 56 channels of it! Watch these pituitary retards bang their fucking skulls together and congratulate you on the living in the land of freedom. Here you go America - you are free to do what well tell you! You are free to do what we tell you!"
"I'm gonna share with you a vision that I had, cause I love you. And you feel it. You know all that money we spend on nuclear weapons and defense each year, trillions of dollars, correct? Instead -- just play with this -- if we spent that money feeding and clothing the poor of the world -- and it would pay for it many times over, not one human being excluded -- we can explore space together, both inner and outer, forever in peace. Thank you very much. You've been great, I hope you enjoyed it."
"Children are smarter than any of us. Know how I know that? I don't know one child with a full time job and children."
“I love the Pope, I love seeing him in his Pope-Mobile, his three feet of bullet proof plexi-glass. That's faith in action folks! You know he's got God on his side.”
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Prog'Opolis plays The Unravelling's "In the Safehouse"
Here's the info on Prog'opolis Radio's latest episode featuring the Unravelling. Check them out here.
Progopolis Episode #117
March 28, 2009
http://www.thedividingline.com/p
* The Crimson Connection 1977* Roine Stolt's Agents of Mercy featuring Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson* New music from Keith Emerson Band, Portishead, The Wishing Tree, and The Unravelling
Agents of Mercy - A Different Sun (8:08)
Crimson Jazz Trio - Red (5:59)
Portishead - Plastic (3:30)
King Crimson - Frame By Frame (5:10) REQUEST
Keith Emerson Band - Ignition (1:41)
Keith Emerson Band - 1st Presence (0:36)
Keith Emerson Band - Last Horizon (2:32)
Keith Emerson Band - Miles Away Pt. 1 (1:54)
Keith Emerson Band - Miles Away Pt. 2 (2:15)
Keith Emerson Band - Crusaders Cross (1:13)
Keith Emerson Band - Fugue (0:36)
The Unravelling - In The Safe House (4:14)
Marillion - Gioachino Rossini's La Gazza Ladra (2:45) REQUEST
Marillion - Sainte Mhath *Live* (4:49) REQUEST
The Crimson Connection (1977)
David Bowie - Heroes (6:05)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - When the Apple Blossoms Bloom in the Windmills of Your Mind I'll Be Your Valentine (3:58)
Peter Gabriel - Moribund the Burgermeister (4:19)
Carl Palmer - L.A. Nights (5:46)
Foreigner - Starrider (4:03)
[Carl Palmer - Tank (5:11)]
Bad Company - Burnin' Sky (5:10)
Peter Gabriel - Excuse Me (3:20)
David Bowie - The Secret Life of Arabia (3:42)
Greg Lake - Hallowed Be Thy Name (4:37)
Peter Gabriel - Here Comes the Flood (5:36)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Fanfare for the Common Man (9:45)
*Happy Birthday Tony Banks*Tony Banks - From the Undertow (2:46)
Tony Banks (with Fish) - Angel Face (5:18)
Genesis - Carpet Crawler 99 (5:38)
Fractal - Giving Tree (5:00)
Friends of Dean Martinez - I Wish You Love (2:44)
iQ - Widow's Peak (9:14) *Special birthday dedication to the DLBN's own Alistair Henry*
Bettie Serveert - Private Suit (4:39)
Donny Who Loved Bowling - Delilah (4:21)
The Wishing Tree - Soldier (5:36)
Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays - It's For You (8:20) DEDICATION
BONUS: Keith EmersonKeith Emerson - Piano Concerto No. 1 (18:28)
Keith Emerson Band - Miles Away, Pt. 3 (2:30)
Keith Emerson Band - Finale (5:56)
Progopolis Episode #117
March 28, 2009
http://www.thedividingline.com/p
* The Crimson Connection 1977* Roine Stolt's Agents of Mercy featuring Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson* New music from Keith Emerson Band, Portishead, The Wishing Tree, and The Unravelling
Agents of Mercy - A Different Sun (8:08)
Crimson Jazz Trio - Red (5:59)
Portishead - Plastic (3:30)
King Crimson - Frame By Frame (5:10) REQUEST
Keith Emerson Band - Ignition (1:41)
Keith Emerson Band - 1st Presence (0:36)
Keith Emerson Band - Last Horizon (2:32)
Keith Emerson Band - Miles Away Pt. 1 (1:54)
Keith Emerson Band - Miles Away Pt. 2 (2:15)
Keith Emerson Band - Crusaders Cross (1:13)
Keith Emerson Band - Fugue (0:36)
The Unravelling - In The Safe House (4:14)
Marillion - Gioachino Rossini's La Gazza Ladra (2:45) REQUEST
Marillion - Sainte Mhath *Live* (4:49) REQUEST
The Crimson Connection (1977)
David Bowie - Heroes (6:05)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - When the Apple Blossoms Bloom in the Windmills of Your Mind I'll Be Your Valentine (3:58)
Peter Gabriel - Moribund the Burgermeister (4:19)
Carl Palmer - L.A. Nights (5:46)
Foreigner - Starrider (4:03)
[Carl Palmer - Tank (5:11)]
Bad Company - Burnin' Sky (5:10)
Peter Gabriel - Excuse Me (3:20)
David Bowie - The Secret Life of Arabia (3:42)
Greg Lake - Hallowed Be Thy Name (4:37)
Peter Gabriel - Here Comes the Flood (5:36)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Fanfare for the Common Man (9:45)
*Happy Birthday Tony Banks*Tony Banks - From the Undertow (2:46)
Tony Banks (with Fish) - Angel Face (5:18)
Genesis - Carpet Crawler 99 (5:38)
Fractal - Giving Tree (5:00)
Friends of Dean Martinez - I Wish You Love (2:44)
iQ - Widow's Peak (9:14) *Special birthday dedication to the DLBN's own Alistair Henry*
Bettie Serveert - Private Suit (4:39)
Donny Who Loved Bowling - Delilah (4:21)
The Wishing Tree - Soldier (5:36)
Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays - It's For You (8:20) DEDICATION
BONUS: Keith EmersonKeith Emerson - Piano Concerto No. 1 (18:28)
Keith Emerson Band - Miles Away, Pt. 3 (2:30)
Keith Emerson Band - Finale (5:56)
Friday, March 27, 2009
Some suggested albums
Hey everyone, Steve here. Being the music psycho that I am, I thought I'd post some favorite albums of mine. Maybe if you already know some of them (which you should), you'll enjoy some of the other oddities. I've left out very obvious one's from bands like Tool or Nine Inch Nails so hopefully some of this list is more obscurities.
Tom Waits - Bone Machine, Alice
Dillinger Escape Plan - Ire Works, Miss Machine
Faith no More - Angeldust
Skinny Puppy - Last Rights, Too Dark Park, The Process
Amen - Death Before Musick
Arcana - Inner Pale Sun
Dead Can Dance - Within the Realm of a Dying Sun, The Serpent's Egg, Spleen & Ideal, Toward the Within
At the Drive In - Relationship of Command
Bad Religion - Suffer
Bill Hicks - Salvation, Philosophy
Botch - We Are the Romans
Bruce McCulloch - Shame-based Man
Chore - Take My Mask & Breathe, The Coastaline Fire
Converge - You Fail Me
Cynic - Traced in Air
Dead Prez - Let's Get Free, RBG, Information Age (Not out yet but I know it will be good)
Dog Fashion Disco - Adultery
Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime
Extra Life - Secular Works
Fantomas - The Director's Cut
Frontline Assembly - Artificial Soldier
Fugazi - End Hits, The Argument
Genghis Tron - Board Up The House
Godflesh - Us and Them
Gojira - The Way of All Flesh
Jeff Buckley, Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk, Grace
Juno Reactor - Bible of Dreams
Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
Killing Joke - Pandemonium, Hosannas from the Basements of Hell
King Crimson - Red
Kittens - Tiger Comet
Lisa Gerrard - Duality
M.I.A. - Kala
Machines of Loving Grace - Concentration
Made Out of Babies - The Ruiner
The Melvins - Houdini
Meshuggah - Obzen, Catch 33
Ministry - The Mind is a Terrible Thing..., Filth Pig
Mr. Bungle - Disco Volante, California
Neurosis - Through Silver in Blood
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Firstborn is Dead
The Ocean - Precambrian
Oceansize - Effloresce
Pig Destroyer - Phantom Limb
PJ Harvey - Is This Desire?
Poison the Well - You Come Before You, Versions
Pop Will Eat Itself - Dos Dedos Mis Amigos
Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet
Propagandhi - Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes, Supporting Caste
Public Enemy - Fear of a Black Planet
Refused - The Shape of Punk to Come
Sikth - Death of a Dead Day
Sinead O Connor - Universal Mother
The Smalls - Waste & Tragedy
Snapcase - Progression Through Unlearning
Suicide Machines - Battle Hymns
Sully - I Have Much to Report
The Tea Party - Edges of Twilight
Time of Orchids - Melonwhisper
Tomahawk - Anonymous, Mit Gas
Zao - Funeral of God
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Fire Breather
Hey folks, we've posted the new version of "Fire Breather" on the site for your enjoyment।
Download Fire Breather here
I'm getting the sense that this may be a track that turns out to be upsetting or controversial to some people, but it's all in how you interpret it. In the interest of conversation and letting people draw their own conclusions I'd rather not say too much about it in depth - just that it has much more to do with awareness & compassion than any sort of violence. I hope it stands out as something very drastically different style-wise from a lot of music out there at the moment.
Tibetan Monk 'Shot' while on Fire - Feb 28 - BBC
This may explain further the inspiration behind Fire Breather. The track, while partially chaotic and personal, was also inspired by legitimate social protest. This is a phenominon in Tibet right now and it's a very interesting discussion point.
Tibetan monk 'shot' while on fire
Chinese authorities are trying to stop protests by Tibetans A Tibetan monk has been shot after setting fire to himself during a protest at Beijing's rule, reports say.
The incident happened in the Tibetan-populated town of Aba in southwest China's Sichuan province during a gathering of more than 1,000 monks. The monk, named Tapey, is said to have shouted slogans and waved a Tibetan flag, then used petrol to start a fire. Campaign groups said witnesses then saw Chinese police shoot the man. Banned meeting The monk collapsed and was taken away by the police.
China's official Xinhua news agency confirmed a man had set himself on fire, saying he was taken to a hospital and treated for burns injuries. It made no mention of any gunshot wounds. The protest began after more than 1,000 Tibetan Buddhist monks gathered at a temple in the town to celebrate the third day of the Tibetan new year. Chinese officials had earlier banned the gathering.
After the incident, news agencies reported a heavy police presence on the streets of the town. "There are many policemen on patrol in the street and all of them have guns," an employee at a teahouse in Aba told the AFP news agency. It is extremely difficult to independently confirm any information coming out of Tibetan areas.
China's authorities have restricted access to the region. Next month marks the 50th anniversary of the escape into exile of the Dalai Lama and China wants to make sure there are no Tibetan protests in support of the exiled spiritual leader like those of a year ago, says the BBC's James Reynolds in Beijing. More than 200 Tibetans are thought to have been killed in a Chinese crackdown in the region, which it has ruled since an invasion in 1950. China claims Tibet is part of its historic territory, but Tibetan groups in exile regard the invasion as a tragedy.
A free download is available for members at www.theunravellingmusic.com so spread this, and the other tracks, around!
Viva,
Steve
http://www.theunravellingmusic.com/
Download Fire Breather here
I'm getting the sense that this may be a track that turns out to be upsetting or controversial to some people, but it's all in how you interpret it. In the interest of conversation and letting people draw their own conclusions I'd rather not say too much about it in depth - just that it has much more to do with awareness & compassion than any sort of violence. I hope it stands out as something very drastically different style-wise from a lot of music out there at the moment.
Tibetan Monk 'Shot' while on Fire - Feb 28 - BBC
This may explain further the inspiration behind Fire Breather. The track, while partially chaotic and personal, was also inspired by legitimate social protest. This is a phenominon in Tibet right now and it's a very interesting discussion point.
Tibetan monk 'shot' while on fire
Chinese authorities are trying to stop protests by Tibetans A Tibetan monk has been shot after setting fire to himself during a protest at Beijing's rule, reports say.
The incident happened in the Tibetan-populated town of Aba in southwest China's Sichuan province during a gathering of more than 1,000 monks. The monk, named Tapey, is said to have shouted slogans and waved a Tibetan flag, then used petrol to start a fire. Campaign groups said witnesses then saw Chinese police shoot the man. Banned meeting The monk collapsed and was taken away by the police.
China's official Xinhua news agency confirmed a man had set himself on fire, saying he was taken to a hospital and treated for burns injuries. It made no mention of any gunshot wounds. The protest began after more than 1,000 Tibetan Buddhist monks gathered at a temple in the town to celebrate the third day of the Tibetan new year. Chinese officials had earlier banned the gathering.
After the incident, news agencies reported a heavy police presence on the streets of the town. "There are many policemen on patrol in the street and all of them have guns," an employee at a teahouse in Aba told the AFP news agency. It is extremely difficult to independently confirm any information coming out of Tibetan areas.
China's authorities have restricted access to the region. Next month marks the 50th anniversary of the escape into exile of the Dalai Lama and China wants to make sure there are no Tibetan protests in support of the exiled spiritual leader like those of a year ago, says the BBC's James Reynolds in Beijing. More than 200 Tibetans are thought to have been killed in a Chinese crackdown in the region, which it has ruled since an invasion in 1950. China claims Tibet is part of its historic territory, but Tibetan groups in exile regard the invasion as a tragedy.
A free download is available for members at www.theunravellingmusic.com so spread this, and the other tracks, around!
Viva,
Steve
http://www.theunravellingmusic.com/
Equipment List - Recording Insight
Equipment List - Recording Insight
Oi.It's Gus.
If you've made it to this page then it's safe to say that you're looking for some content from us here at The Unravelling. And being the generously, accommodating motherfuckers that we are, I figured a couple of tidbits with regards to our recording style - equipment we use - and thought processes behind the making of this music might be interesting for some of you. So here we go:
Equipment:
Guitars:
Gibson SG Gothic
Gibson Les Paul Gothic
Epiphone SG Gothic (I'm partial to the Gothic Series I guess)
Amps and Effects: Line 6 POD Pro rack unit
Line 6 Flextone 3
Line 6 Gear Box Gold Edition(we're living in modern times - I'm sorry but tube amps have never been there for me so fuck'em)
Bass:Line 6 Variax Bass(Mostly use the Fender Precision Bass setting - It gives an awesome low end chunk almost like the perfect marriage between Paul D'Amour and Justin Chancellor's bass tone. At least in my deluded world that is but neither of these guys ever used a fucking Fender bass so I'll have to say that it just 'sounds cool' to me.
Drums:No drummer!I use drum samples from the following companies:http://www.drumsondemand.com/http://www.betamonkeymusic.com/(We beef them up with BFD samples when we can though - Steve has a knack for coming over and radically altering my weak ass drum tracks for the better. So thats a little something that you have now learnt about the infamous Steve Moore - he secretly has suppressed drumming aspirations)
DAW: (Digital Audio Workstation)
Pro Tools (It's the industry standard so why dabble with anything else - learnt how to use it at a lil place called OIART - check it out)
Before I go, here's a great piece of advice for any aspiring recording engineers and home studio enthusiasts (that I didnt make up) I heard it from a guy called Mark Vogelsang. He probably doesnt even remember telling us this but I sure do - "Spend the time not the money"What I got out of this was the following:Even though every time we open any music magazine and see all this fantastic shit that we pine for - we should always strive to master the gear that we have already.
Learn it, practice on it, use it constantly teach yourself how to get the most out of it and make your songs sound as good as they can. As your budget increases so will the quality of your equipment but your greatest strength will be your ability to harvest the best results from whatever gear you're using. Pretty cool huh?
Have a good one.
Gus
www.theunravellingmusic.com
Oi.It's Gus.
If you've made it to this page then it's safe to say that you're looking for some content from us here at The Unravelling. And being the generously, accommodating motherfuckers that we are, I figured a couple of tidbits with regards to our recording style - equipment we use - and thought processes behind the making of this music might be interesting for some of you. So here we go:
Equipment:
Guitars:
Gibson SG Gothic
Gibson Les Paul Gothic
Epiphone SG Gothic (I'm partial to the Gothic Series I guess)
Amps and Effects: Line 6 POD Pro rack unit
Line 6 Flextone 3
Line 6 Gear Box Gold Edition(we're living in modern times - I'm sorry but tube amps have never been there for me so fuck'em)
Bass:Line 6 Variax Bass(Mostly use the Fender Precision Bass setting - It gives an awesome low end chunk almost like the perfect marriage between Paul D'Amour and Justin Chancellor's bass tone. At least in my deluded world that is but neither of these guys ever used a fucking Fender bass so I'll have to say that it just 'sounds cool' to me.
Drums:No drummer!I use drum samples from the following companies:http://www.drumsondemand.com/http://www.betamonkeymusic.com/(We beef them up with BFD samples when we can though - Steve has a knack for coming over and radically altering my weak ass drum tracks for the better. So thats a little something that you have now learnt about the infamous Steve Moore - he secretly has suppressed drumming aspirations)
DAW: (Digital Audio Workstation)
Pro Tools (It's the industry standard so why dabble with anything else - learnt how to use it at a lil place called OIART - check it out)
Before I go, here's a great piece of advice for any aspiring recording engineers and home studio enthusiasts (that I didnt make up) I heard it from a guy called Mark Vogelsang. He probably doesnt even remember telling us this but I sure do - "Spend the time not the money"What I got out of this was the following:Even though every time we open any music magazine and see all this fantastic shit that we pine for - we should always strive to master the gear that we have already.
Learn it, practice on it, use it constantly teach yourself how to get the most out of it and make your songs sound as good as they can. As your budget increases so will the quality of your equipment but your greatest strength will be your ability to harvest the best results from whatever gear you're using. Pretty cool huh?
Have a good one.
Gus
www.theunravellingmusic.com
Malicious Viruses? Why not?
In the interest of full disclosure, and keeping you all posted as to our album recording progress, we've posted "In the Safehouse" for a limited time to the Unravelling's Myspace profile and our new official website, http://www.theunravellingmusic.com/. I say limited not to be a business-type sounding jerk - it's just that we're going at a good pace and seem to be replacing tracks left right and centre. Plus, these are demo versions. We'll be going through quite the meticulous mastering process - but being modern musicians, we'd be shooting ourselves in the collective feet if we held these tracks back from getting spread like malicious viruses across the interweb. That's where you, our friends, come in.The album recording should be done in a matter of a few weeks here. Then it's mixing and mastering - making sure we're as happy as possible with the full product. Then of course it goes to press.
Do y'all still buy CD's? I'm trying to, myself. Recently I bought some discs from Made Out of Babies, Dillinger Escape Plan, Propagandhi, Lamb of God, K'Naan and Time of Orchids - try to focus on at least the innovative artists out there who I want to keep going.That's all for now, hope 2009 is not beating you in the face so far. At least put up a fight, friends.
Steve
The Unravelling (Gus De Beauville & Steve Moore)
Do y'all still buy CD's? I'm trying to, myself. Recently I bought some discs from Made Out of Babies, Dillinger Escape Plan, Propagandhi, Lamb of God, K'Naan and Time of Orchids - try to focus on at least the innovative artists out there who I want to keep going.That's all for now, hope 2009 is not beating you in the face so far. At least put up a fight, friends.
Steve
The Unravelling (Gus De Beauville & Steve Moore)
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