Oceansize biography, Oceansize discography
Left to right: Gambler, Steven Hodson, Mike Vennart, Steve Durose, Mark Heron.The band can be categorized variously as progressive rock (a classification the band rejects), indie rock, heavy metal and space rock, among other genres.History
Having toured with The Cooper Temple Clause, Cave In, People in Planes, Aereogramme, Mclusky, Biffy Clyro (on whose most recent 2007 tour Mike Vennart acted as a second live guitarist on selected songs), Porcupine Tree and Serafin, Oceansize stand out from the mainstream rock scene of Manchester, and a recent increase in popularity has seen them distributed internationally, with some claiming them to be one of the most prevalent modern progressive rock bands of late.Influences range from The Beach Boys and Black Sabbath to Can, Cardiacs, Jane's Addiction, The Verve, Swervedriver, Tool and Tortoise.Some have compared their sound to Pink Floyd, another strong influence, as well as Mogwai and My Bloody Valentine.On December 4th 2005, the band issued a press release, stating that bassist Jon Ellis was leaving the band, but would still contribute musically.UK tour with the band (in support of the New Pin single) and the presence of Steve Durose.Music For A Nurse from the same album became the soundtrack to an Orange advertising campaign entitled Fish during summer 2006.Music For A Nurse was also featured in the motion picture The Invisible (2007)
They recently embarked on a tour supporting Fightstar.They have only toured the U.The band has not divulged the specifics of their latest record deal, but it is suspected to be one that will better support the band in terms of promotion and financial backing for international (e.Mike Vennart implied in a recent interview with a myspace user named "ThinkTank" that this record deal was contingent on the band writing two tracks "on order" for the company.In the posting of these mp3s, Vennart described these tracks as "warts an' all," and suggested that they would not show up on the new album."Unfamiliar" was placed on their MySpace page, along with a full version of "Trail of Fire".The Works Recording Studio in Bredbury (where Everyone Into Position was recorded).During the recording of Everyone Into Position in 2005 at The Works Recording Studio, Vennart ran into Snoop Dogg, and recorded guitar parts for the rapper's demos.This page was last modified on 22 May 2008, at 12:24.Try the New YouTube Player Beta!This video will appear on your blog shortly.Please login to add to favorites.The video has been added to your playlist.Please login to add to your playlists.Please login to add to flag a video.Change the value of a comment by clicking on a thumb.Yes I agree OC can play anytime signature they want they rock!!!!!!!!Oceansize has twisted time sigs too though.This is Brit rock at its best...SO many elements in it yet it doesn't sound 'forced' at all.Lead track from the 3rd Oceansize album, 'Frame...Lead track from the 3rd Oceansize album, 'Frames', available from 1st October 2007."YouTube recommends upgrading to a safer, modern browsersuch as Firefox.Try the New YouTube Player Beta!Thank you for sharing this video!This video has been added to your favorites.This video has no Responses.Be the first to Post a Video Response.Change this to see only comments above a certain value.Change the value of a comment by clicking on a thumb.This is one of those few bands that once you hear them, you're either addicted to them or hate them.Would you like to comment?My second Vidjo, done in three weeks for free (..."YouTube recommends upgrading to a safer, modern browsersuch as Firefox.
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