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Long a popular fixture of the Portland music landscape, Loch Lomond effortlessly combines their symphonic nature with chamber-pop melodies. The six to nine performers orchestrate instruments to provoke a visceral experience that is both raw and emotional, weaving the distinct use of mandolin, theremin and saw along with the traditional indie instrumentation.
Luring the listener with the unique range and power of his voice, Ritchie Young’s vocal ability enables him to switch from fragility to thunder in the turn of a phrase. Yet, Young exercises the power of restraint, saving vocal tornadoes for emotional apexes, buoyed by the four-part harmonies, string section swells and rhythmic dynamics of the ensemble.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic Funky Church, a Portland venue that serves as a home to local artists and musicians , Loch Lomond utilizes this space to nurture their music in a way only a high-domed ceiling and absent sound system can convey. In conjunction with the cathedral’s influence, Ritchie Young calls on inspiration from within to infuse his creativity. “My internal inspiration comes out of me in strange ways,” says Young. “I lock myself in a room until I scream, knock stuff over, whatever I’m compelled to do to make a song emerge. Once a song does come out of me, I leave it alone. Changing the structure or the lyrics would feel like I was second-guessing my art.”
Luring the listener with the unique range and power of his voice, Ritchie Young’s vocal ability enables him to switch from fragility to thunder in the turn of a phrase. Yet, Young exercises the power of restraint, saving vocal tornadoes for emotional apexes, buoyed by the four-part harmonies, string section swells and rhythmic dynamics of the ensemble.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic Funky Church, a Portland venue that serves as a home to local artists and musicians , Loch Lomond utilizes this space to nurture their music in a way only a high-domed ceiling and absent sound system can convey. In conjunction with the cathedral’s influence, Ritchie Young calls on inspiration from within to infuse his creativity. “My internal inspiration comes out of me in strange ways,” says Young. “I lock myself in a room until I scream, knock stuff over, whatever I’m compelled to do to make a song emerge. Once a song does come out of me, I leave it alone. Changing the structure or the lyrics would feel like I was second-guessing my art.”
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stytzer wrote:
download Wax & Wire: http://stytzer.blogspot.com/2009/10/secret-beer.html
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ishdog wrote:
Absolutely in love with Wax & Wire, and super pumped for the new EP (which I pre-ordered a long time ago)! =)
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grahamharbison wrote:
great show in Santa Barbara tonight ... loved the outfits.
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leishman88 wrote:
hush records are promoting there new e.p by doing a radiohead pay or download for free. http://hushrecords.dreamhosters.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=137
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leprachaun97 wrote:
i wouldn't have known about them if i wasn't going to sasquatch festival and if i didn't have too much free time on my hands so i could listen to a bunch of bands i knew nothing about. Knowing Carl Sagan exists is almost worth the price of admission
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tcallahan wrote:
because they get zero promotion from whoever their label is. i stumbled on then via amazon five or six years ago somehow. so random but so good
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leprachaun97 wrote:
awesome - why didn't i know about these guys earlier
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rdvon wrote:
I bought lament for children! omg!
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songbeneathsong wrote:
I love this band.
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mel-opho-be wrote:
Our Loch Lomond SXSW photos are up!
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niceshowercap wrote:
<3
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stephaniepushaw wrote:
the word gorgeous was invented to describe this sound
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peddiewolf wrote:
Been listening obsessively as promised. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
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indiesigner wrote:
Love the sound, so mellow and deceptively simple. Does anyone who has seen them live know what that tube-like thing was that one of the female band members was waving over her head?
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peddiewolf wrote:
Though why the need to compare them to The Decemberists? Silly. They're great in their own right.
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peddiewolf wrote:
Saw them open for the Decemberists. Utterly gorgeous! I am now going to listen to them obsessively.
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mevsmatt wrote:
definitely not better than the decemberists by any means, but they do have an interesting sound and put on a pretty good show.
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julioangelortiz wrote:
Saw them open for the Decemberists in Philly and they were great! A total fit for the night in terms of sound and performance. Plus, we met the band after the show when they were signing CDs and what not- such cool and laid back people. Highly recommended!
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heyheyitslark wrote:
Saw them open for the decemberists and they were amazing! so good and adorable too. Another great band from Portland.
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djawg wrote:
Very lovely, but I think some folks are jumping the gun on the "better than the Decemberists" bit. Doesn't have the same awesome composition chops Mr. Meloy has, but still I'm looking forward to seeing these guys open up for the Decemberists. The guys voice reminds me of Spencer Krug more than Interpol, though.
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Nov
13
Loch Lomond
Luigi’s Slice and Fungarden, Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, United States
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Nov
15
Club Mercy presents LOCH LOMOND w/ Generationals
Muddy Waters Cafe, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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Nov
16
Horse Feathers
The Loft at UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA, San Diego, United States
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kidhatesgirls added Loch Lomond to kidhatesgirls’s library. Wednesday afternoon
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grahamharbison added Loch Lomond to the lineup of Club Mercy presents LOCH LOMOND w/ Generationals at Muddy Waters Cafe. Tuesday evening
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Radixlecti65, kakitapower, gingerbreadtree and 6 other people added Loch Lomond to their libraries. last week
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day002 added Loch Lomond to the lineup of Horse Feathers at The Loft at UC San Diego. last month
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birdonawire added Loch Lomond to the lineup of Horse Feathers at Bootleg Theater. last month
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seriousowlsivy, agito_estoc, AsherSunn and 1 other person added Loch Lomond to their libraries. last month
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kirkfgylling added Loch Lomond to the lineup of Loch Lomond at Luigi’s Slice and Fungarden. September 2009
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campwig, Fritbread, rustydove and 17 other people added Loch Lomond to their libraries. September 2009
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excessively added Loch Lomond to the lineup of Harvey Danger (special "quiet set") at The Crocodile. August 2009
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hbones, Bauxp79, realjella and 8 other people added Loch Lomond to their libraries. August 2009
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