records to get, pt. I

So, here's a quick list of records you should know if you're a little bit in all these strange alternativeindiemathpostrock things.
Beware of trying to fit all these inside a genre - i'll try!

Yo La Tengo - I can hear the Heart beating as one
Quite spectacular, actually. Countryshoegaze? Definitely one of my favourites.

A Silver Mt. Zion - He has left us alone but sometimes rays of light grace the corners of our rooms
This is the record you should listen to if you're driving through an old, empty city.

Midlake - The Trials of Van Occupanther
For all of you who enjoy a little bit of modern nostalgica.

Mogwai - Come On Die Young
Mogwai's finest, with quite a lot of pop-appeal. Nothing bad actually, just melodic.

This is going to be continued. You could stay tuned.

unwound - message received

Jan has already repaired it, the Gold Fuzz is right where it belongs - in front of my signal chain.

Now, here's my chance to say a big
"THANK YOU!"
to Jan. It works as if nothing's happened, sounds nice and is as crazy as before.

The service was ultra fast, very friendly and in the end i got some stickers with it too (as seen on the left side)...

If i was able to give awards, Orion Effects would get one!

a silver mt. zion - stumble then rise on some awkward morning

spend a year in outer space

The answer's here: Jan wants to care for his babies.

Excellent...

meanwhile, at home...

My Gold Fuzz is still here. I didn't really forget about it or anything, but somehow i managed to not send it away.

That's not good. In the last month, i was thinking a lot about it. As i want to get myself a Pedaltrain II very soon and 'finish' my board, i want the GF to work. I'm currently using a tc electronic Vintage Overdrive (awesome pedal, get one before they're all sold out!) and my DBA Interstellar Overdriver as dirt boxes and i miss something real crazy for certain moments - wait:
i miss my Gold Fuzz!
So i mailed Jan again if they would still repair it, expecting the answer to arrive on Monday.

Oh, i forgot one thing: Jan linked this page on orion-fx.com under User Reviews.
Thanks, Jan!

I'll post more regularly now. Stay tuned!

this will destroy you - the world is our __

burn, fuzz, burn!

I've burnt my Gold Fuzz a few days ago. I didn't really look at what i was doing and connected it with the power supply of my Line6 DL4.
Super!


I wrote Jan from Orion Effects and he said they'd repair it for me. Seems like everything's turning out good in the end.
I just have to bring the parcel to the post office. I miss it somehow.

manic street preachers - there by the grace of god

it's been a while...

I've played quite a lot unplugged or without effects lately, got myself a steel string acoustic (Seagull S6) and moved into other directions again (i'm into singer/songwriter stuff a lot recently). No need for any effects, my Telecaster and my Peavey Classic 30 are just perfect for that.

So, no noise for quite a long time. The Gold Fuzz may be a super pedal (it truly is), but it's made to be loud. That's fine for rehearsals and playing concerts, but i think sometimes it's too much at home. It's just a noise pedal, for crazy oscillations and stuff.
I tend to use the Interstellar Overdriver far more often. It sounds good for all kinds of musical styles, if it's blues (hey hey Black Keys) or shoegaze. But you have to beware of turning in too much gain, it gets muddy easily.
The Interstellar Overdriver als replaced my Big Muff. As i said: it's good for all kind of sounds.

I already thought of selling the Gold Fuzz, but on the other hand it's just too cool to make noise with. If i get into financial problems (my gear, my smoking habit...), i may sell it.

But it's awesome, believe me. If you're into experimental or noise music, get one!
Others may get a much more simple fuzz without all that crazy circuits or whatever it is in it.

willie nelson & calexico - señor (tales of yankee power)