VIDEO: GAYNGS - Eye in the Sky (Alan Parsons Cover)

GAYNGS has done an amazing cover of "Eye in the Sky", originally done by Alan Parsons Project. I've always loved this song and hearing it gets me reminiscing on my childhood. The GAYNGS version is a simple one and beautifully done. I like how that is also reflected in their video. Check it out:

GAYNGS - Eye in the Sky from GAYNGS on Vimeo.

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SINGLED OUT: MEN - Simultaneously

MEN - photo by Emily Roysdon

Based out of Brooklyn, MEN is a band and art/performance collective, fronted by JD Samson (Le Tigre). MEN formed in 2007 and along with JD, is primarily made up of Michael O'Neill and Ginger Brooks Takahashi (both of who were members of JD's live band Hirsute). Emily Roysdon and fellow Le Tigre member, Johanna Fateman also contribute.

Fresh off of their first performance in China, MEN have 3 upcoming shows in the US. The first of which will be in Piedmont Park for ATLANTA PRIDE, this Sat. 10/09.

I only recently came across their music, but from what I understand, MEN make each show a unique art project and sometimes get local artists involved - such as painting a backdrop during their peformance. In addition to all the creative interactivity, I'm drawn to MEN for addressing important issues such as wartime economies, equal rights and liberties for ALL. Plus, the music is just awesome.

I plan on experiencing my first MEN show this Sat. and hope that if you are in the ATL, you'll join me! If you are in NY on 10/19 or Austin, TXon 10/22 you also have opportunities to experience them LIVE before they embark on their European Tour. (Click HERE for dates)

Simultaneously is just one of the three songs from their Limited Edition EP. The other two are Credit Card Babie$ and Off Our Backs - my personal favorite, though all are really good!) Check out this remix of Simultaneously and if you love what you hear (as I know you will! How can you not?!), check out www.menmakemusic.com for more info and updates on this awesome band.

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CREATIVE ALLIES: Beats Antique - Halloween 2010 Commemorative Poster

This is my entry for a contest via www.creativeallies.com to design the commemorative art poster for the Do Lab Halloween Exxxtravaganza in L.A. featuring one of my new favorite bands, Beats Antique. PLEASE click on the the link below and vote for me! :) Thanks!!!

http://www.creativeallies.com/creation/b8b-Beats-Antique-Flyer-Poster?group=beatsantique

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SINGLED OUT: Beats Antique - There Ya Go

A couple months ago, I was introduced to the music of Beats Antique.
A couple weeks ago, I saw their amazing livestream peformance.
Later this month, I am looking forward to seeing them perform here in GA.

CLICK FOR TOUR DATES

Wanna know what all the fuss is about? Check out this first single from their recently released third album, Blind Threshold.

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Beats_Antique_-_There_Ya_Go.mp3 (6471 KB)

www.beatsantique.com

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SPECIAL: Ingram Hill Livestream 09/27/2010 - (with A Million Watts of Sound mention!)

Ingram Hill rules. This band has been around for awhile, though I only recently discovered their music a couple months ago. Besides their inspiring and invigorating music, I love how interactive they are with their fans (both new and old)! Justin, Phil, and Zach are still on tour promoting the new album Look Your Best which comes out tomorrow, 09/28!!

I HIGHLY suggest you go seem them LIVE if you can! Check out the Tour Dates for a show in your area!
After getting the opportunity to review Look Your Best, and then see them LIVE in ATL...(I still have to get the photo gallery up from that show!) they are definitely one of my favorite bands, and I'll do my best to keep spreading the word about them.

If you missed out on the livestream they did tonight, you can watch the recording below. There is fun conversation and interaction with the fans, as well as performances of "Miss Kennedy", "Hey Girl", "As Long As I'm With You" and "On My Way". Hopefully they do something like this again!

PS - Thanks for remembering when we met in ATL and mentioning my blog near the end! I enjoyed taking part, and that just totally made my night!

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SPECIAL: A Million Watts of Sound is featured on the latest Ariel Publicity Newsletter!!!

 
For the second time in the past 2 years, A Million Watts of Sound is honored to make it as the Featured Blog on the latest newsletter from Ariel Publicity! (Last time was in September 2008)
Ariel Publicity is a well-established, widely known firm that helps artists promote themselves online through blogs, social media, internet radio stations, podcasts, and other outlets.
Thanks so much for the continued support and recognition!!! :)
Here's the newsletter in it's entirety.

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A WORD FROM: The Famous - Free Show on Twang Sunday in San Francisco!! 09/26

Hey, San Francisco!!! You are one of my favorite places to be and The Famous are playing there tomorrow, Sunday, 09/26! Stuff like this makes me wish I still lived in Northern California! So, all my Cali peeps who'll be in the area...this is a show you shouldn't miss! Firstly, because The Famous are effin' AWESOME!!! Secondly, it's FREE!!! 

The Famous, in their own words:

Here’s something for nothing, which will be quite something.

We’re playing a free Sunday matinee show… starting at 4 p.m. on September 26th at Thee Parkside. We’ll be doing two full sets of originals and some classic country covers, so make your requests now.

We always love Twang Sunday because it’s all family. An afternoon BBQ, all ages and this time around to celebrate the show host Boom’s birthday.

It’s been great seeing everyone recently as we’ve opened for the likes of Red Meat, the Toadies, Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, Drag the River and others… now’s our first chance in awhile to show you our full repertoire.

Sunday, September 26th Early Show: *4 p.m. -to- 6 p.m.
*Thee Parkside
1600 17th Street @ Wisconsin in SF
No Cover, All Ages

We’ll be wrapping up 2010 with a few more shows around the Bay Area with the others set for Berkeley, the Peninsula and South Bay, but this’ll very likely be the last SF show of the year as we start work on some new recordings.

And again, as Thee Parkside always says… ‘Bring down the whole family. Twang Sundays are Free, All Ages and the BBQ Pulled Pork for $5 is alone worth the trip down!’

The Bloody Marys are damn good too. Hope to see you at Twang Sunday.

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