The Marching Band
The Marching Band
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The Marching Band is a one man band from Israel, who has been operating since 1998. It's a combination of Radiohead, R.E.M., Joy Division, Counting Crows, Afghan Whigs, The Divine Comedy, The Cure, Blur, The Verve and with an interesting cinematic touch.
Their latest album, "Outreach", is a symoblic journey into the night of a man in search of the light. Listen to it for some inspiration.
Band/artist history
The band was formed in 1998, by Israeli musician Oren Raab. Formed is kind of a strange way to describe a single person just deciding to record under an alias, but that's what it was, I guess. Up until then I was recording but not releasing material under my own name and with a band of a revolving lineup called "project 12997". The first song conceived as fitting for The Marching Band was called "Your Favourite Disguise" (yeah, I know. I'm influenced by Pink FLoyd as well, I guess). And it was followed by an entire album called "Songsmithereens" at the end of 1998. The following years provided two more albums - "Life In The Big City" and "One From The Soul", and two EPs, "The Afterparty EP" and "Running Away From The Revolution". In the end of 2001, The Marching Band released "Outreach", their most elaborate and most extensive work to date.
Currently, Oren is working on the still untitled fifth album.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Within the whirlwind of re-releasing "Outreach" and taking part in Misc (http://www.misc-music.tk) I found that I'm not longer afraid of doing live shows (the spot being directly in your face and not seeing a single member of the audience helps too); the debut show took place on May 8th and was crowned a great success. June 3rd is another support slot and then the 17th is my first actual solo date. And I'm thrilled about doing live shows, although still a little intimidated by it.
Your musical influences
It's very hard to describe my music. Several people have tried. And failed. It sounds, I guess, like a soundtrack to a movie that will never be shot. Some influences, if they help in any way, are Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, R.E.M., Afghan Whigs, The Divine Comedy, The Verve, Blur, The Cure, Pulp and Counting Crows. All that's left now is for you to listen to the music.
What equipment do you use?
Basically, an electric and acoustic guitar, a PMA-5 sequencer and a BR-8 recording machine. And very little else. In the new album, I will try to deploy some of the instruments that I own but don't know how to play yet - the flutes that I collect, Jaw's Harp, Occarina and a friend's Ukalele (which he is going to play).
Anything else?
Write to oraab@Hotmail.com to join the mailing list and be informed about how the recording process of the new album goes and any other interesting news.
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Now this is what I was looking for when I had the idea for Under The Radar - eccentric music from far away lands that people wouldn't normally get to hear!
I particularily liked Outreach and The Scarecrow's Lament, but I must say that I found all of your songs to be quite interesting... I must say, you can sometimes hear an Israli influence that isn't present in North American music...
I've still got some more submissions to listen to, but I will say that while you guys might not get on our first show, you definitely will be on a future Under The Radar segment. That being said, I'm not sure what time it is over there in Israel, (it's GMT-8 for Calgary here) but I'd imagine that my show would air on Tuesday mornings, if not Tuesday afternoons for you. So, with that considered,
Keep It Loud,
Keep It Proud,
And Keep It Locked On Antipop Tuesday Mornings/Afternoons!
Gruesome Greg Harris,
Host of Antipop Radio
(BTW, I definitely will contact you personally the week thatInteresting sound you've got there. I know "many people have tried and failed" to describe your music, but it sounds like soundscapes to me. It sounds a lot like Sigur Ros, if they sang actual lyrics. I'm actually very surprised you didn't list Sigur Ros as an influence. You should check them out if you don't listen them already.All comments (3)
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Your sound is wicked I really like it. Tell me what you think of my song Angela's Concern. I would love the feedback.