Well. As most folk who have paid my wibblings on here a passing interst, you'll know that I'm a bit of a vinyl collector. Stemming from my love of music that started in the 70s/80s, when that was the only way you could listen to music on demand (apart from cassette tapes, I guess - just to head the pedants off at the pass)
I've also been in bands or made music in one form or another since the mid/late 80s as well.
But the two have never met.
Until now.
Today, this wonderful thing landed...
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Orange is definitely the new black...
I was contacted last year by Hippie Drive Records, asking if they could use my track "I Was" on a compilation.
It's a sad reflection of the times (or on my own cynical outlook) that I was initially dubious, thinking I was about to be dragged into a scheme for separating me from my disposable income.
But that was not the case - Lyonsy from HDR was a absolute gem. He was putting together a compilation of 12 unsigned artists - 6 electronic and 6 guitar-based - and was going to tout it around and do some guerilla marketing to try to get it heard as much as possible - and maybe someone would pick up on it. He'd simply chosen 12 artists from around the world that he liked.
It's been a real honour to be involved. And Lyonsy chose well. It's a cracking little album of music. Each artist has their own sound, but it's all great stuff.
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Look! It says Gribbles. On a record. Squeeeee
It's a vinyl only release, as all the tracks are already available digitally. But if you're interested in owning this little thing of beauty you can order it from Hippie Drive Records
Album tracks:
Heroes of Electronica
Resist (feat. Lohrd Snohw)- the Zeropoint Projects
I Was - Gribbles
Oligarchic Ganglions - the Organizing Committee
Proxima? - Vapour Chain
On & Off - Yellow Belly
Solitude - Jinen Tronic
Heroes of Guitar
Bad Monkeys - Grunge Norris and the Slackers
The Cuckoo's Next - The Voublys
Haterz - The Coolgang Foxtrots
You, Me and the Sun - Fetal Petal
https://fetalpetal.bandcamp.com/track/you-me-and-the-sun
Honey - Koko ber
https://soundcloud.com/sheweed/201107-koko-ber-honey-mix-2-16bit03-01-high-balanced
wow Gribbles! congratulations! the orange vinyl is awesome and the fact that you were invited to be a part of the compilation.
I wonder how Lyonsy found you; did he say?
That's a blimmin' good question - I've not asked outright.
Just had a quick chat - sounds he stumbled across me a while back on twitter or something. I know he watched my vlog thing that I started (but didn't continue for long), as he mentioned me doing one from Aus when I was over there - that was late 2019.
So I think he followed me on Apple Music, and when I released I Was, he heard it and loved it enough to ask me to be on the album.
Vinyl only releasee....luvley stuff
nice, i like that track I was... could do an evoloution on it.....
You're such a tart. At this rate there'll not be a indie electronic track without a SUB vocal on it 😆
But, get it where you can is what I say. 😉
Let's talk....
That's really cool. I'd love to have some of my music on vinyl, but will have to keep dreaming for now. Hope lots of people enjoy it.
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I was just lucky. The medium may have changed, but it's all still about right place, right time.
Never say never. This came out of the blue - you never know what's around the corner.
And your stuff is cool - some lovely turns of phrase in them thar songs...
That looks amazing! Congratulations!
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Cheers, fella. I'm dead chuffed...
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I'm listening to it as I type this, mellow, but effective!