Here's my first try at putting a D-I-Y MPAD video episode. I took the video and pics my friends took and created mini-videos from each band. For a novice I think I did "okay." The video's do capture the fun and excitement that took place last week at "Synth Shoegaze Surprize." If you like, tell your friends about it, and let me know so I can think about doing another.

Videos - (music from band, video from performances at Pike Room Jan 20, 2008 taken by Celeste with ARC Pontiac)

 

Deastro "Michael, The Lone Archer of the North"

Otto Vector "Don't Interrupt"

Ether Aura "I Wasn't Her"

800Beloved "Colours"

mentions -

Music for Robots

Under the Radar Magazine

Indie Spinner Rack

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I can't recall the song off the top of my head, but the Hold Steady have a line that goes "I still feel pretty sweet." And, even with a lack of sleep, sore shoulders from carry everything and a pounding headache, I still feel pretty sweet. If you missed it, last night was my MPAD Showcase: Synth, Shoegaze, Surprize! and while I have a long list of "lessons learned" I think the event went extremely well.
My first "lesson learned" was never pick the coldest day of the year to have a show! The temp was somewhere in the subzero area with wind gusting. So the 110 people (which is a pretty good crowd) we had in the Pike Room braved the elements to see the show.

Let's start with the artroom. J. Celestino, Shawn Amberger, Paul Sizer and Marvin Shaouni had work on display. This photo contains work by J. Celestino. Everyone really like the artwork, and a couple of the artists sold a few of their works making the evening especially good for them.

 

 

 

 

 

Get this guy offstage so we can here some music! I had this crazy idea to emcee the night, so before the bands took the stage I came on and introduced them, while giving away PodShow t-shirts and other swag. It was fun and I hope it added a bit to the evening.

 

 

Deastro was the first to play.He threw out a blistering set of frantically paced, energetic, synth-bliss, that those unfamilar with Deastro came away with smiles and an appreciation for spastic dancing.

Otto Vector played next and were nice enough to play a couple of songs, they don't usually perform "Ponderance of a Lonely Girl on a Porch" being one of them, Their sound was especially tight and Renee's vocals were spot on. For one of the early bands, they got quite a reaction from the crowd with some dancing and lots of cheering.
Ether Aura was third on the list, and this was a good time to relax a bit to the ethereal sweetness of Kate, the lead singer's voice. They have a video on their MySpace page from their performance you need to see!














Lastly, 800Beloved took the stage and got everyone to their feet with one of those "it will go down in history" performances. I've never heard a band play so loud and sound so clear at the same time. Their set was shimmering with guitar effects, wonderful vocals and bouncing basslines. Their cover of the Rolling Stones (by way of the Sundays) "Wild Horses" brought a hush then a loud sheer from the audience. Their set ended with the crowd joining them on stage dancing. A moment I regrettably missed. If anyone has pictures from this part of the show please contact me!




I think the best thing for me about the show was everybody seemed to have a very good time. There was a sense of friendliness and a nice shrugging off the "ultra cool to hip to relate" attitude I enounter at a lot of shows. The show took a lot out of me to put on, but, looking back on it, it was worth every moment. Thanks to the bands, artists and friends that participated. It was really you that made the show a night I'll treasure.
This week's podcast, MPAD#128, will have more music from each of the bands that played and more from the show.

Here's question for you - How do you know Mikel O.D. has spoken too long. Answer: The backgound music ends and he's still talking! So, in the middle of the show I talk about not being an arist, the MPAD Showcase and how music should be an experience. The music is more dancey and electronic this week.

music:

Underground Resistance - Kill My Radio Station (mp3)Buy at iTunes Music Store

David Starfire - Busta Can Dance

TH White - Blue and Cream

Emotiquon - Humanoid Must Not Escape (PME)

ShitDisco - OK (Paul Hatnoll remix)

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Emotiquon Podcast

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Just one week away from Synth Shoegaze Surprize! My MPAD Showcase. This episode features some great shoegaze and acoustic music. There is also some interview clips with Ether Aura and more discussion on best records released in 2007.

music:

British Sea Power - Down on the Ground (PMN)

Low Sea Roar - Runaway (PMN mix)

Ether Aura - I Speak Your Every Word

Ether Aura - Lonely Street

Amy Millan Skinny Boy (mp3)Buy at eMusic

Young Galaxy Come And See (mp3)Buy at eMusic

mentions:

Synth Shoegaze Surprize! buy advance tickets here!

CareHouse

Comic Writer/Artist Paul Sizer

For what it's worth: My top 5 records of 2007

Maritime "Heresy and the Infinite Choir"

LCD Soundsystem "Sound of Silver"

Arctic Moneys "Favorite Worst Nightmare"

Starts of Track and Field "Centuries Before Love and War"

Matthew Dear Asa Breed

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There's only 2 weeks left to the MPAD Showcase! On this episode I have some fun talking with Otto Vector and playing some other great synth-oriented music. I also have a special segment at the end entitiled Industry Is Dead. This epsiode is brought to you by Myxer.com.

music:

Calvin Harris - Acceptable In the 80's

Otto Vector - The Ponderance of A Lonely Girl On A Porch

Otto Vector - Shiek

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mashup -

CopyCat - Pretty Fade to Black from Simon Idol's top mashups of 2007!

other -

Indistry Is Dead - Industry Reunion memories

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