SEEKING
Vocalist, Background Singer.ABOUT
The Marmot Band is not bound by any style, and plays an eclectic blend of music ranging from ambient to pop to orchestral rock and which reflects their philosophy of open-mindedness and drawing on knowledge from a variety of sources. The Marmots feature an ever-changing line-up with an infinite number of combinations - players of electronic and acoustic instruments from a variety of backgrounds encompassing a wide stylistic range.
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- Screen name:
- MarmotBand
- Member since:
- Mar 09 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 3
- Age:
- 42 years
Influences
Bands: Gorillaz, The Beatles, The Crickets, The Monkees, The Byrds, The Eagles, The Turtles, The Eels, Seal, Modest Mouse, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Ratt, The Animals, The Stray Cats
Songs: Rock Lobster, I Am the Walrus, Fly Like an Eagle, Barracuda, Rocky Raccoon, Crocodile Rock, Muskrat Love, Monkey Man, Baby Snakes, Gregory Peccary, Hound Dog, A Horse With No Name, Alligator, Bird Dog, Hungry Like the Wolf
Members Of Band
At the center of the Marmot Band is driving force and creator, Gavin Greenfield, who writes, arranges, and produces all music performed and recorded by the Marmots. Gavin's most unique role in the project is the gathering and keeping of the actual marmots, whose role he claims is "absolutely essential to the recording process." Each winter, with the permission of federal officials, Gavin treks to an undisclosed location in the high country and selects the marmots that will be utilized in the upcoming year's projects. He has never revealed what factors influence the selection of the marmots, although past contributors to the project unanimously agree his choices are consistently appropriate. Much debate has circulated over whether Gavin allows the marmots to influence the tone of each project or if he chooses them with certain goals already in mind.
EQUIPMENT
All the equipment used to trap the marmots is humane and assures the utmost safety and comfort of the marmots during the transportation process.
MUSIC
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A Toilet Made of Gold
A Toilet Made of Gold Year: 2009 Genre: Alternative
In general I find many love songs to be terribly cliched and the theater of rock music to be sadly lacking in humor and cluttered with artists who take themselves extremely seriously. I decided to do a mock love song with absurd lyrics accompanied by sad and serious sounding music done in overly melodramatic pop style, complete with the saccharine, string-heavy orchestral arrangement. I'm looking for someone to replace my vocals and sing over the arrangement.
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Check My Email
Check My Email Year: 2009 Genre: Alternative
This song is about people who play with their handheld devices incessantly and think they're extremely important because of it. Features a steel drum, island horn section, and full orchestra. Also looking for someone or someones to do lead and backup vocals.
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Model Employee
Model Employee Year: 2007 Genre: Punk
This song is a sarcastic look at the corporate drudgery experienced by the low level drone. The narrator lost himself and totally accepted the phony reality created by his employer. He has adopted their standards and morals and has convinced himself he loves his superiors and is most concerned about staying in good favor with them. I wanted to do a faux-British Billie Joe Armstrong style vocal for this song but I don't really have the ability and would like to hear from someone who does and would like to rerecord it in a studio.
