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crescent heights

hope and sincerity are the new punk

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Add to My Profile | More Videos ............................................................ ........................................ CHECK THE TOP FRIENDS FOR MORE CRESCENT HEIGHTS SONGS, AND ARTWORK..................................................... ................................................ ............................................................ ....................................................... The minimalist style of street folk produced by multi-instrumentalist Robert Ryan Speers took it's form in 2003. After playing in various punk bands for about 10 years the shift to a more quiet and peaceful, but delicate and vulnerable style was natural. Inspired by the minimalist sound of Nick Drake along with the compositions of Yann Tiersen (Amelie Soundtrack), and also listed as a favorite in Audrey Tautou's musical tastes. In 2005 the 13 song self-titled album was recorded within the month of March at Method Recordings. Using borrowed instruments from a dear friend, the melodica, and glockenspiel became the weapons of choice. This album included catchy folky tunes with a combination of many genres thrown into the mix. It included a track called "disappearing forest", which foreshadowed the other instrumentals which would be written, including "michigan blind". The instrumentals create an important mixture to the tracklisting by offering a european flavour. In 2007 Jeffrey Kenneth Speers (Rob's older brother joined the band and the two companion albums "Don't Give It All Up For Just One Wish", and "Funeral March Of A Marionette". These albums were written by the Speers brothers, and recorded, mixed, and produced by Rob Speers, with his original artwork as well. The evolution continues as new members Jonathon Francis Brandon III, and Maggie the piano player have joined the band. A new track by the name of "Riverside" has been exclusively released on myspace. The dancy, daring, loud, and cruising style of this song developed by Rob Speers and Jonathon Francis Brandon III foreshadows the unexpected. An EP is scheduled for release in early 2008. hoop-hah!http://www.vancitybands.com/bands/704

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Member Since: 10/8/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/crescentheightsband
Band Members: ROBERT RYAN SPEERS - vocals/ guitar/ ukelele/ piano/ squeezebox/ second melodica/ harmonica/ foot stompsJONATHON FRANCIS BRANDON III - vocals/ guitar/ melodica/ sampler/ foot stomps/ turntable scratches/ violinMAGGIE THE PIANO PLAYER - piano /melodica/ glockenspiel/ rainstick/ bells
Influences: yann tiersen, nick drake, the beatles, pinback, the pixies, iron maiden, and the ventures
Sounds Like:third album includes these hits: "scrap metal", "full hearts fall hard" and "i'll only trust the air as far as i can fly". ITEM SHIPPED TO ALL COUNTRIES. PRESS BUY NOW BUTTON BELOW TO PURCHASE (only available on myspace)second album includes the songs: scribbly man, horse of fabit part 2, and michigan blind. ITEM SHIPPED TO ALL COUNTRIES. PRESS BUY NOW BUTTON BELOW TO PURCHASE. (only available on myspace) TO BUY ALBUMS 2&3 TOGETHER (for cheaper) PRESS BUY NOW BUTTON BELOW (only available on myspace)debut album (shown above) now available. includes popular favorites such as disappearing forest, go down south, sibbald, and many more. sent with other goodies. sent to all countries!!! (only available on myspace)
Record Label: ...and you will know us by the trail of candy
Type of Label: Indie

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crescent heights on anti-hitlist (toronto star podcast)

yes, crescent heights was on the anti-hitlist , a radio show from the toronto star. you can download the episode at the link below.look for the show from JULY 28, 2007http://starweb.blogs.com/podcasts...
Posted by crescent heights on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:40:00 PST

Audrey Tautou adds Crescent Heights as featured artist on her official myspace website

audrey tautou,one of the greatest female actresses has added crescent heights to her feaured artist section. (she plays amelie in the film amelie!) yeah audrey! thank you very kindly, you are the...
Posted by crescent heights on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 12:45:00 PST

Download Crescent Heights on the RTBH show here!* *It Works Now!

Hey, the good folks over at CITR Radio had our show up for download, now it's being hosted here!You can also right-click and save it to your hard drive, if you so desire. Note, Part 1 starts a few min...
Posted by crescent heights on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:10:00 PST

download an exclusive demo!

Many people heard the song 'bike spokes' here last week as part of 'New Song Mondays'. Now you can hear the original version that was unfortunately deleted before it could be fully completed. I actual...
Posted by crescent heights on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 11:35:00 PST

thanks for supporting helen pitt gallery

the helen pitt show was great. thanks they shoot horses for letting us use your equipment. see you guys around.   -crescent heights.
Posted by crescent heights on Mon, 12 Dec 2005 09:56:00 PST