Graeme Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 interesting music promotions presentThe Zephyrs + Delawair + TBC (unfortunately, due to work committments Staccato Set can no longer play)the tunnels-sunday sept 11th-doors 8pm-entry 5On their brand new album, titled Bright Yellow Flowers on a Dark Double Bed, The Zephyrs display an organic and elaborate sound making use of natural reverberations, acoustic guitars and mixing influences (pop, country, folk, noise) in an inseparable unity. They have made what is undoubtedly their best record to date, which is also to say its the most accessible and straightforward. The Zephyrs first came to our attention with the sublime Stargazer released on Mogwais Rock Action. The new album closes with a splendid gift that proves that brothers Stuart and David Nicol, together with Marcus MacKay, Eric Lindsay and Charles Clark know how to play their cards: a beautiful instrumental, acoustic and expressive version of Stargazer which earned them a special place in our hearts.A recent live review described them as an under-rated outfit who shun musical trends to plough their own furrow-beautifully rich but gentle country-rock and that Stargazer, really stood out as a slice of melancholy magic which was worth the ticket price alone. www.thezephyrs.comPress release for new album:THE ZEPHYRS-Bright Yellow Flowers on a Dark Double BedOn their brand new album, titled Bright Yellow Flowers on a Dark Double Bed, The Zephyrs display an organic and elaborate sound making use of natural reverberations, acoustic guitars and mixing influences (pop, country, folk, noise) in an inseparable unity. On this Acuarela exclusive they have made what is undoubtedly their best record to date, which is also to say its the most accessible and straightforward. In the world of music reviews there are a number of very useful premises that help us to assess a bands career. In theory, the first album should surprise, signalling interesting ideas and the dignified and respectful use of musical influences alongside the necessary personal touch. In the bands second step, which is an achievement in itself, the use of old ideas (even allowing for the inclusion of a track that was written before the debut album) is acceptable, as is the creative slowdown resulting from the bands unexpected success. The third record is where the reviewer forms a solid opinion: thumbs up if the band has matured coherently regarding artistic creativity; thumbs down if the new music isnt better, or whats worse still, is the same as the previous two. As is the case with music styles, this system can be used with some artists, but is utterly useless when we are faced with a band that, while keeping a low-profile and without any silliness, creates a style of its own, detached from trends, and the comings and goings of egos and fashion blackmail. Bright Yellow Flowers on a Dark Double Bed is the title of The Zephyrs fourth record. Stuart Nicol, guitarist and singer of the Edinburgh-based band, says that it is 100% Zephyrs, the first album in which every step of the process (composition, production, recording and mixing) has the personal stamp of the bands members. While Michael Brennan was responsible for the skilled production of their first three albums - Its Ok Not to Say Anything (Evol, 2000), When the Sky Comes Down It Comes Down on Your Head (Southpaw, 2001) (which earned them the respect of audiences and the music reviewers alike) and A Year to the Day (Acuarela, 2003) - this time it was drummer Marcus MacKays turn to position the microphones and record the music to tape, with the firm intention of making the cones in the speakers vibrate. The result of this everything stays at home attitude is that The Zephyrs are now closer than ever to their audience, with an organic and elaborate music that uses ambient effects as a secondary ingredient. Making use of natural reverberations in place of endless pedals, more acoustic guitars than pedal steel, mixing influences (intimate pop and country, sonic barking and the endless delays of shoegazing) in an inseparable unity, they have made what is undoubtedly their best record to date. It includes the warmth of Dancing Shoes, the mystery of Nyung, the hope of A Friend, the whisper of Ganeesha, the classic touch of Never Be the Same and the growing tension of So Called Beau. It is a solid block of excellent songs that explore the nature of love and the disaster of heartbreak; the emptiness that leads to yet another quest to fill the gap, regardless of past suffering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 interesting music promotions presentThe Zephyrs + Delawair + TBC (unfortunately, due to work committments Staccato Set can no longer play)the tunnels-sunday sept 11th-doors 8pm-entry 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 am i right in thinking this is the very 1st time the zephyrs have played in aberdeen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 No, you're not. July 25th 2002 at The Triple Kirks with Malcolm Middleton and James Yorkston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 No' date=' you're not. July 25th 2002 at The Triple Kirks with Malcolm Middleton and James Yorkston.[/quote']and I was there @ Exodus for that gig - have they not played twice in Aberdeen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Not according to their own web-site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 interesting music promotions presentThe Zephyrs + Delawair + TBC (unfortunately' date=' due to work committments Staccato Set can no longer play)the tunnels-sunday sept 11th-doors 8pm-entry 5[/quote']Damn that Staccato set. Those evil no good talentless ageing no hopers show no commitment to any cause and should never play this town again!Can't wait to see The Zephyr's. Everyone should check them out, well not everyone as the Tunnels isn't big enough for that but if you like beautiful music go!GO IMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 The Zephyrs DO make beautiful music.Lorenzo Snow Collective will replace Staccato Set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 The Zephyrs DO make beautiful music.Lorenzo Snow Collective will replace Staccato Set.Fine replacement, damn fine!J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NARC Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Damn that Staccato set. Those evil no good talentless ageing no hopers show no commitment to any cause and should never play this town again!...as a result of their fury at an octogenarian gig-spoiler at a recent Tunnels performance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 The Zephyrs DO make beautiful music.Lorenzo Snow Collective will replace Staccato Set.From the downloads the Zephers do sound v good. I think Ill be along! Reminded me of The Beechwood Sparks - sublime Californian new country psychedelia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Fritz Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Hello everyone.Just letting ya'll know that I have been added to this bill at the last minute. I'll be first on so please make it down early if you would like to catch my set. Cheers,Uncle Fritzhttp://www.myspace.com/yourunclefritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMike! Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Fritz is ace, as are the Zephyrs! Dundee gig is tonight, looking forward to it lots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 i may have to scrape together some money for this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 i may have to scrape together some money for this...Scrape together someone elses money and save your own for beers! Hope to see ye Brizer Two thirds of the Staccato Set will be in attendance if anyone wants anything signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 what are times for the night?Im playing a short set in kilo Cafe fae 9-9.30, prob gonna miss most of first act, but will be down asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Approx and no earlier than:8.30 Uncle Fritz9.10 Delawair9.50 Somebody to replace the Staccato Set Slackers10.30 The Zephyrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Approx and no earlier than:8.30 Uncle Fritz9.10 Delawair9.50 Somebody to replace the Staccato Set Slackers10.30 The ZephyrsI'm gonna sue that 3rd act for using our name!J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Les Stroszek Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Damn The Zephyrs sound good would have seen them if I was not down in Glasgow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 ja hat dieser Fall meine Dachse, freundlich zu poltern, sehen Sie dortKse im der Garderobe jungen Mann heute abend, OH- ja dort ist Kse in der Garderobe heute abend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 its tonight & we have a few surprises in store........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Damn The Zephyrs sound good would have seen them if I was not down in Glasgow...Whit? You were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 its tonight & we have a few surprises in store...........The biggest being...no Zephyrs. Sorry they cancelled on Friday evening because their drummer had received some bad news. Hopefully they may reschedule later in the year. We still had a fine evening thanks to Lorenzo Snow Collective, Delawair and Uncle Fritz. Thanks to them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qtpurplemoomoo Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Top replacement... Lorenzo Snow collective kicked some ass... bloody good. Nice to see the mandolin out this time Sorry i had to leave early... gutted! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 DELAWAIRE were defo the band of the night. The snow band were decent too like. Breifly caught the uncle dude. Well done to all. Thanks for a good night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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