Our first single is finally out, so happy!

[skwasjer]

We finally released our first single on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/album/waar-de-wind-hem-brengt-single/id408689591). While it's a dutch track, I hope you enjoy it.

Here's a clip we made:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38dTYX_corg&hd=1

The clip itself is a bit amaturistic (since we made it with cheap camera's and edited ourselfs) but it's a start to hopefully something better. The video also contains shots of one of the stages which we won a spot for (also thanks to Subsim votees).

Next week our second time on 3FM, a major dutch radio show.

We are still working on our website and social media, so don't expect anything great there yet...

Hope you like! And for dutch/belgian people specifically (but everyone is welcome), join us on FB, YT, Twitter etc. :] We need the followers/fans!

[Growler]

Man, I like your sound; I wish you nothing but the greatest of success and happiness in your efforts!

[Sailor Steve]

Very nice! Love the acoustic sound, and the harmonies are great.

I left a message and a 'like' for you guys. :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

How cool was that :rock:

I like it :yeah:

[AVGWarhawk]

The multi-talented Skwasjer! It is a nice sound. I do not understand a lick of the language but the melody is certainly top notch. Good luck friend!

[Diopos]

Good ballad. Good group. Good singer. Life was good today! :yep:

Thanks skwasjer!

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[Growler]

Good ballad. Good group. Good singer. Life was good today! :yep:

Thanks skwasjer!

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Sure, I already chimed in earlier, but this^... this is art. I totally love that attitude!:yeah:

[skwasjer]

Thanks alot for the comments :]

[Hitman]

I like the music very much, and I don't say that about modern music easily :DL (For me the 80s were the top music-wise)

If you guys would sing in english, I'm sure your great sound would spread amazingly and get lots of success :up:

BTW who are you in the group? :hmmm:

[Sailor Steve]

BTW who are you in the group? :hmmm:
Ah, the question I was afraid to ask.

Yes, please, do tell.

[onelifecrisis]

He's Martijn Bodeman, one of the two guitar players (not bass). Not sure which one though!

I liked it skwasjer :)

[Madox58]

Freaking GREAT Man!
:rock:
I may not understand the words, but the ART is very clear to me.
I can't wait for more Please.
:up:

[frau kaleun]

Ditto to what everybody else said... I don't know what y'all are singing about, but it sounds great! :yeah:

[DarkFish]

Normaal hou ik van iets zwaardere rock, maar zeker goed:up: Zet 'm op, jongens!

If you guys would sing in english, I'm sure your great sound would spread amazingly and get lots of success :up:Nope, definitely keep singing in Dutch. There are already too many English speaking bands. Of course it's my personal taste, but generally I prefer bands that sing in their native language to bands that do not.

He's Martijn Bodeman, one of the two guitar players (not bass).So that'd be the rhythm guitarist if I read the youtube description correctly?

[DarkFish]

I do not understand a lick of the language
I don't know what y'all are singing about
I may not understand the words
OK, for all you non-Dutchmen that cannot understand anything of it, I've made a quick translation:


--Where the wind brings him--

The thought brought him further than
anyone else would ever go
It doesn't matter what the other does,
but what he did

The difference with being rusted solid
doing what he means
Tell the one you're lost
and follow his feeling

And he,
is the man who leaves you standing [or "the man you leave standing", darn Dutch grammar:damn:]
And he,
is the man who's different,
the man who's different


He leaves for where the wind brings him
so he never comes too late
And the time, the sun will tell
the reason that he leaves

So I wait here till he's back
look forward to his story
Then it's time to go myself
for a price I happily pay

And he,
is the man who leaves you standing
And he,
is the man who's different,
the man who's different

[solo]

And he,
is the man who leaves you standing
And he,
is the man who's different,
the man who's different

And he,
is the man who leaves you standing
And he,
is the man who's different,
the man who's different

[Reece]

Congratulations, a small Xmas gift!! hope you produce many more!!:yeah:

[skwasjer]

BTW who are you in the group?
Ah, the question I was afraid to ask.
He's Martijn Bodeman, one of the two guitar players (not bass). Not sure which one though!
So that'd be the rhythm guitarist if I read the youtube description correctly?
Yup, I'm the first guy you see (playing the intro). BUSTED!! :)

[skwasjer]

Our album should be out April 2011. Of course I will spam it again by then ;)

We also seek a booking agency and we already have contacts to produce a more professional music video, so we 'should' only go up from here.

In the past we did do English songs (in a different formation/band), but as DarkFish already said, it's hard to compete with English songs because of artists from England/US (and anywhere else) and then there's pronounciation and lack of English vocabulary (which will usually lead to silly, simple lyrics), so that will always a challenge. Dutch songs isn't easier per se to score a hit with, since many Dutch people prefer English songs over Dutch, but we still believe there's a niche for our music. We only need the break :)

[Growler]

... since many Dutch people prefer English songs over Dutch, but we still believe there's a niche for our music. We only need the break :)

Stick with what makes you guys happy as your base; the listeners will follow. I can't speak word one of the Dutch language, but that doesn't prevent me from liking your sound and presence. And who knows? Maybe I'll learn something else along the way.

You guys have a very clean, clear sound - not at all cluttered with background crap and useless fills - and I like that. I'm looking forward to hearing more!

[tater]

Can you link so it takes us to itunes to buy it?

[skwasjer]

You can get it here:

http://itunes.apple.com/album/waar-de-wind-hem-brengt-single/id408689591

:yeah:

[Madox58]

We only need the break :)


And I do hope you get it Mate!
I spent years trying to do what you have going.
(There was no Internet to help then)
And finally gave up.
:nope:
I have not played a Guitar in over 15 years!
I could tell some scary stories and great stories of my years with Bands.
But even I can't believe some of them.
:haha:

Drive on Mate!
:rock:
I LOVE your sound and will figure out the words sooner or later.
:yep:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Is there no end to your talents?

Great sound, don't need to know the translation - will get it from iTunes when I'm back in work next week, and I'll get my youtube/google account sorted to post reply :D

Maybe some songs in English, but not all - got to keep some air of mystery :yep:

[tater]

Bought it!

<S>

[CaptainMattJ.]

love it, but maybe in videos you should put english subtitles? thatll help me enjoy all aspects of the song. even though i already know what your singing about, thanks to darkfish.

But great job.

[skwasjer]

Leaving for a guest appearance on 3FM radio later tonight... :o

http://www.3fm.nl/socialradio/app/seriousrequest

Wish me luck :D

[Gerald]

:salute:

[tater]

Leaving for a guest appearance on 3FM radio later tonight... :o

http://www.3fm.nl/socialradio/app/seriousrequest

Wish me luck :D

Break a leg!

[Jimbuna]

Leaving for a guest appearance on 3FM radio later tonight... :o

http://www.3fm.nl/socialradio/app/seriousrequest

Wish me luck :D

Go for it http://imgcash5.imageshack.us/img265/3779/thumbsupmp0.gif

[Herr-Berbunch]

Leaving for a guest appearance on 3FM radio later tonight... :o

http://www.3fm.nl/socialradio/app/seriousrequest

Wish me luck :D

Hope it went well - bought it yesterday :yeah:

[Rockstar]

wow, listened to it this morning over coffee, a great way to start the day. :sunny:

where's the submarines there's no submarines

[skwasjer]

Yes, yes, it's been a while, but our second single is out:

http://www.vlucht13.nl/muziek/Vlucht13%20-%20Neem%20Me%20Mee.mp3


Also avail on iTunes ;D
http://itunes.apple.com/artist/vlucht13/id408689596

[ajrimmer42]

Both tracks sound awesome dude! Love it! :rock:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Anther good one. I posted a link to this thread to a new guys intro post as he's a musician. Didn't expect another from you the next day.

Still need to learn Dutch! :yep: (Me, not you!)

[Jimbuna]

Uit de kunstenheer :rock:

[skwasjer]

Thanks :]

We may do some translations next year or write some new English-only songs as we've had some requests to come to CA and perform there (I have some relatives too there, one of them is a pussycatdoll ;D).
That would be awesome.

The downside is it will cost us ~9K euro on travelcosts alone (incl. a tech and cameraman), excluding motel, food, beer and transport costs of our equipment... (and obviously some extra cash for a new Les Paul or Tele :))
Tips for sponsors anyone? :O:

[AVGWarhawk]

The band's sound is excellent. Singing is excellent as well. When I hear your music it immediatly reminds me of a few songs by Pat Metheny Group.

http://www.patmetheny.com/

[flatsixes]

Needs more cowbell. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/More_cowbell) :D

Seriously, very nicely done my friend. When it's done right, making music is like making love to a beautiful woman. It's all about the touch. You and your guys sound like you've hit the sweet spot. Play on!

[skwasjer]

Hehe, exactly, we originally had a teaser vid with 'more cowbell' references, but YouTube took it down due to copyright (we had that song mixed in for like 15secs) ;D

Thanks for the heads up!

[Sailor Steve]

Nice! :rock: I like that kind of music.