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sofaguitar
» genre:
Country >
Alternative Country
» location:
Paulo Miranda
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: Daniel Lanois, Rainer Ptacek, The Ashtray Hearts, Jeffrey Halford, Chris Whitley, Kid Dakota, The Outlaws, Waylon Jennings, The Band, Neil Young
» latest album:
"Rocky Grounds, Big Sky"
11 tracks
running time 42:58
$10
11 tracks
running time 42:58
$10
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Two albums released, The Unplayable Sofa Guitar is a result of chance and unforeseen events.
Back in 2001 the producer, Paulo Miranda, invited some of his friends and members from other bands to come by the studio and, each one separately,in a single take, lay on tape the sounds Paulo had in his mind for a private, homemade album. Not to be rehearsed, not to be over-produced, not to be released.
It happens that the demos caught the eye of Francisco Pinho (Independent Records) who promptly, and insistently, offered to make 1500 CDs of what was meant to be kept an excursionary country-rock-electronica experience among friends.
CD came out in 2002, concerts followed and a second album, «Rocky Grounds, Big Sky», was released 2005, this time with rehearsal.
It's still much a volunteer, no label commitment approach to the sounds of country-rock.
Back in 2001 the producer, Paulo Miranda, invited some of his friends and members from other bands to come by the studio and, each one separately,in a single take, lay on tape the sounds Paulo had in his mind for a private, homemade album. Not to be rehearsed, not to be over-produced, not to be released.
It happens that the demos caught the eye of Francisco Pinho (Independent Records) who promptly, and insistently, offered to make 1500 CDs of what was meant to be kept an excursionary country-rock-electronica experience among friends.
CD came out in 2002, concerts followed and a second album, «Rocky Grounds, Big Sky», was released 2005, this time with rehearsal.
It's still much a volunteer, no label commitment approach to the sounds of country-rock.
Why this name?
During first days of production for what would become our first album one of the guitarists took a truck load of amps and guitars into the studio. After his sessions were over we noticed one of the many guitars had stood there, unplayed, lying on the studio's sofa. It was the Fender Jaguar, later to be photographed in the hands of the model for the 1st album cover.
Do you play live?
Not very often.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It works as sort of an "equalizer" for opportunities. Our space on the web can be as effective as major labels'.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
We could sign a contract with anyone that cared for our music as much as we do. We don't take measures to the size of labels. It wouldn't be fair. If that happened we'd have to understand that major labels wouldn't hire small bands. That wouldn't be right either.
It's a matter of mutual respect.
It's a matter of mutual respect.
Band History:
Started in 2001 from an idea that the producer had to make an album with several of his friends and studio clients.
Things worked out fine, a second album followed, a third might follow. As long as we have fun doing it, albums will follow.
Things worked out fine, a second album followed, a third might follow. As long as we have fun doing it, albums will follow.
Your influences?
The Band, Neil Young, Daniel Lanois, Rainer Ptacek, The Ashtray Hearts, Beachwood Sparks, Kid Dakota, The Outlaws, Waylon Jennings
Favorite spot?
Vigo (it's in Spain)
Equipment used:
Better check the studio where we made the album. It's our rehearsal room as well.
Link here www.amp-studio.com
Link here www.amp-studio.com