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Windows '78

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.. It seems inevitable that THE WINDOW SEAT, the debut album from Vancouver’s Windows ’78, will be labelled as “space rock”. The disc’s ten songs showcase the band’s ability to craft a rich, evocative sound that weaves together melodic guitar lines, subtly deployed electronic loops, and masterful drumming. At the album’s heart is a trilogy of songs—“Opportunity”, “Spirit”, and “Pathfinder”—that tell the stories of robotic rovers exploring Mars. These songs can be appreciated purely on the level of scientific speculation: If the rovers had thoughts and feelings of their own, what would they tell us about themselves and their experiences? At the same time, the trilogy poses a few metaphorical questions: Are the robots us? Do the incalculable reaches of space and the barren dunes of Mars represent the psychological landscapes of solitary humans? Maybe these songs aren’t really about outer space after all…“Through media and modern technology, people have become more complacent, and more accepting of isolation,” says singer/lyricist Mark Rogers. “This is an album about cities, small spaces and loneliness.”Joining Mark on the journey are his cousin and fellow ex-Softcore member Craig Rogers; drummer Michael Nathanson, who has played with more bands than even he can remember, including a stint with Craig in Evil Roy Slade; and guitarist John Lucas (who has since departed the band), who is also a member of Hinterland. Producer Caleb Stull helped the four musicians shape the sound of THE WINDOW SEAT, which ranges from the opening ambiance of “PAL” to the blistering feedback of “Roll Your Eyes”, from the loop-driven pulse of “Pathfinder” to the harmony-laced grandeur of “You Wonder Why”.“It was important to us that the album be one that the listener wants to listen to, from start to finish,” Craig notes. “There are certain elements that were intentionally used to tie the album together. The use of dynamics, EBow, violin, certain keyboard sounds, and loops help to unify the songs and make them feel like they belong together. The songs all have a unique feel to them, but still work together as a whole.”

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Member Since: 25/06/2005
Band Website: www.windows78.com
Band Members: Mark Rogers, Craig Rogers, Michael Nathanson, Greg Williams
Influences: Flaming Lips, Mogwai, Explosions in the Sky, Crooked Fingers, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Pink Floyd, Mew, the Cure
Sounds Like: Robots on Mars
Record Label: INDEPENDENT

My Blog

Writing, and more writing...

We've been putting a lot of effort into writing material for a follow up album to TWS. After debuting our new song "Again" (tentative title) at the Railway a couple of weeks back, we've been going th...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:24:00 GMT

Pathfinder gets 5 star rating on Garageband

Pathfinder is doing very well in the indie rock category on garageband and will be the featured indie rock track on Sept. 24, 2007. Check it out...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:54:00 GMT

and we’re back...

After a short break, Windows '78 is back on the scene with 2 upcoming Vancouver shows. Check the concert listings on our page for details. With the departure of John Lucas in June, we have been disc...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:44:00 GMT

Summer 2007

Sorry for the lack of updates lately. The members of W78 have a busy summer. Travelling, boating, and marriages are filling up our calendars. We have started writing new material and we are very ex...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:19:00 GMT

Calla, this Monday...

We're playing with 'Calla' from NYC on April 2nd at the Media Club in Vancouver. Their new album is excellent and we're looking forward to the show. Tickets are only $13 at Ticketmaster and Zulu Rec...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:15:00 GMT

Album Leaf show...

Windows ..78 has just been announced as the opening band for the Album Leaf's Vancouver show on November 17. We are looking forward to playing with such a great band and playing to a room full of peo...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:48:00 GMT

W78 Video podcast

Check out a video podcast featuring Windows 78 using the following links. The iTunes version is much higher quality. Let us know what you think.iTunesyoutube
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:33:00 GMT

New album from W78 available now...

We are pleased to announce the release of our debut album, 'The Window Seat', on our very own Submerged Records. The CD is available online through Scratch Records. In Canada you can find the album ...
Posted by on Mon, 15 May 2006 20:43:00 GMT

Free "The Window Seat" iPod Nano at our next show.

Free "The Window Seat" iPod Nano at our next show. The Media Club. April 8th, Vancouver.Get on our email list to find out more. Just email [email protected] to get on that.
Posted by on Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:20:00 GMT

Submerged Records Contest

Submerged Records contestFor the rest of this month, everyone who sends a friend request to Submerged Records will be entered into a draw to receive the following prizes:-one copy of Hinterland's new ...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:04:00 GMT