Granite City Records Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Yes, we know, there are plenty of local based compilations kicking around but how many have truly made an impact? We are putting together a compilation that will truly represent the Aberdeen Music Scene. We are hoping to make this a free compilation that can be available at all local venues, record shops etc to pick up and also around venues in Scotland. It will also be used as a tool for record labels to discover the great talent in the city all at once. The aim is for an initial 2000 press run and see where it goes from there. We want to reach as many people, particularly people in Aberdeen that may go to bigger gigs but be unaware of all the great local bands there are. So what are we looking for? Well, some of Granite City's finest are already confirmed and we want more bands, so get in touch. We want sponsors to help make this possible (again, we have already begun getting this but the more money put into it, the more copies we can have pressed). Think, venues and promoters, this will benefit you too in the long run.We want artists or anyone that can contribute to designing the packaging. We want anyone interested in promoting this compilation and we want suggestions for a title.Please send PM's if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preemo Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Sounds like a hot ticket!eric euan would be really interested in getting involved.Let us know what you think folks.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Level Four would be interested. Oh and call it 'Fit Like Aberdeen'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_matter Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 We'd totally be up for it. Pm's sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi 666 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 www.myspace.com/statueofmiserycheers fella:up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 if you desire some rock - www.myspace.com/deadlosssuperstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Who are "Granite City's finest" out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Who are "Granite City's finest" out of interest?Yeah, im also curious to find this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 www.myspace.com/mapsuksend us a message on myspace about this and kartta will let you know if we're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Happy to throw aberdeen-music's weight behind this as well. Both from a promotion and sponsorship perspective. Please get in touch and we'll see what we can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megatron Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 forever tied wouldn't be averse to having something slung up on therewww.myspace.com/forevertiedi also like the name "fit like aberdeen" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyRATM Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 PM sent. It's a pretty awesome idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Another question: Who's organizing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinzHines Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 There has been a couple of ropy candidates if this is gonna showcase aberdeens finest bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 10ew are theoretically up for it, however what's so special about this compilation that fat hippy comps, nomad AM a few years ago etc lacked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoj Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Which Way Now are defo wanting to do thisi've sent a PM too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 There has been a couple of ropy candidates if this is gonna showcase aberdeens finest bands.i think thats for the compilers to decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyb Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 the little kickswe may be up for this too: http:\\www.myspace.com\thelittlekicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 also Flaming Katy - www.myspace.com/flamingkaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Larynx Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 throw us into the pot too Deviltrainwww.myspace.com/detrendiablo cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbroken Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 10ew are theoretically up for it, however what's so special about this compilation that fat hippy comps, nomad AM a few years ago etc lacked?aside from the fact that its free...im intrigued to find this out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 aside from the fact that its free...im intrigued to find this out too.From the sounds of it, it seems that this compilation is aiming to feature the biggest local bands in Aberdeen all on one cd to expose to the general public who wouldn't frequent to see local bands play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 From the sounds of it, it seems that this compilation is aiming to feature the biggest local bands in Aberdeen all on one cd to expose to the general public who wouldn't frequent to see local bands play. But why is that different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 As Hines said, if some of the acts putting themselves forwards on here are anything to go by it's not going to be the biggest local bands, or even the best (as subjective as that is).I guess there's no harm in another compilation going out. The fat hippy one was only a few quid to buy and gave decent value even if I didn't like some of the artists. It's par for the course. As long as the thing isn't called "Granite Rocks!" or something equally cringeworthy then I'll probably buy it. But that leads me onto another issue. If they say the CDs purpose is to expose local bands to people who normally wouldn't see them, then how do they persuade them to buy the CD? I'd guess most compilations like this are bought by people who are already interested in local music. I'd bet most people who bought Fat Hippy, Nomad AM, the Lithium comps back in the day already knew some of the bands who appeared on them and that's why they bought them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 But that leads me onto another issue. If they say the CDs purpose is to expose local bands to people who normally wouldn't see them, then how do they persuade them to buy the CD? I'd guess most compilations like this are bought by people who are already interested in local music. I'd bet most people who bought Fat Hippy, Nomad AM, the Lithium comps back in the day already knew some of the bands who appeared on them and that's why they bought them.But I thought this compilation was going to be given away for free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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