Tomahawk

Certain talented individuals conceive a notion of their own talent or gift and can weave in their creative influences with their music, not just towards one style but different blends in various musical collectives. Mike Patton has become one of my biggest influence, not just for his captivating voice but for his creativity. Creativity bring success, Originality brings success, boldness and confidence brings success. Tomahawk to some a super group of musicians, consisting of ex-helmet drummer, ex-jesus lizard guitar player, and ex-melvins bass player. A collective creating bright experimental hard rock with colorful metaphorical lyrics captivating Mike Patton's brilliant wordplay. Releasing 3 Full length albums all expressing a different experimentation coherent at the base of their style. The song I featured on May's playlist has instilled many emotions to a certain resemblance in my life, lyrically and emotionally. The Powerful and constant drum rhythm hypnotizes the bass line, the screeches of the guitar and the gloom of versus bring stubborn in mind. Something deep in a sense. In my lyrical comprehension, Point and Click relates to the obsessive character brought to us through the film 'Taxi Driver'. Tomahawk well surely impress you. Give them a liste, check out 'Captain Midnight', 'Pop 1' , and '101 North'

Tomahawk on Mysapce | LastFm | Official Website

Check out some Live Tomahawk Videos for God hates a Coward | Flashback | May Day

Lyrics to Tomahawk- Point and Click

Menomena

Individual instruments to individual musicians has gone way past Menomena's thought process when it comes to song writing lyrically and musically. Menomena came about as a side project of Danny Seim, Lackthereof and came fully assembled in late 2000. Menomena consists of three musicians which all members share singing duties and frequently swap instruments while recording. Menomena blossoms with brimming intricacy in some songs and others portraying crashing drums with piano driven bass lines. Music this full of ideas, can lead the mind to believe as overstuffed but then the next song plays on and you forget what you were thinking about it. The band's technique of building songs from improvised loops arranged with custom software make it even more appealing Knopf created what they call Deeler, read more about it here. Furthermore, their use of colorful language and words combine the art of music and poetry perfectly. Believe when i say you've found your new favorite band, Menomena.

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Check out Menomena on Myspace | LastFm

Watch Menomena's Videos for Wet and Rusting | Rotten Hell 

Watch Menomena's Live Videos for Muscle N' Flo | Weird

Show Review: Dulce De Leche

I was invited to attend Dulce de Leche's musical presentation at the Cobalt last Sunday. It was an early show and I got their just in time to hear the opening song, which is named 'Two Tone Jack'. For you's that don't know Dulce de Leche, they are a lovely duo compromised of mainly Guitar and Percussion/Drums. They evoke colorful melodies and foot tapping rhythms that conjure a cohesive acoustic sound. A different direction from the last venture the Lead Guitarist was involved in, growing up with punk rock he provided Lead Guitar for San Fernando Valley Punk Band, Blasphemy Squad. Furthermore, Percussionist/ Drummer met Jose (Lead Guitar) of Dulce de Leche back in the Punk Days and for fun started Dulce de Leche.  The show was something different from what I expected the two sat on stage after 'Two Tone Jack' composing acoustic ballads and soft sound effects provided by the percussionist, the songs were switched up lyrically with english and spanish compositions and fast and slow paced lyrics. The set ended with fellow Blasphemy Squad musicians sharing the stage with an improv track led by offbeat rhythms and jazz filled sax solos I felt like I was back in Venice's Infamous Drum Circle. For the man that missed the show check them out at Make Music Pasadena 2008 in June.

Download Dulce de Leche- Valley of Death through Mediafire

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