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Miracle Fortress is the brainchild of Graham Van Pelt, a Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who in this incarnation builds wall of sound pop songs in the tradition of Brian Wilson and Brian Eno. Originally from Stratford, Ontario, Graham is also a member of Montreal’s Think About Life (Alien8 Recordings). He began to record as Miracle Fortress after co-founding the multi-functional art space/venue/studio space Friendship Cove with local artist Jack Dylan in Montreal’s Griffintown in late 2005. A 5 song EP, Watery Grave, led to a collaboration with Secret City Records in 2006 to record a full length LP. Graham spent a larger part of the year building into the Friendship Cove studio and recording the Miracle Fortress debut, taking time out to perform as a solo act opening for bands like Love Is All, Vic Chestnut, and locals Sunset Rubdown and Islands. Five Roses was completed in January 2007 and is an ambitious and engaging record of pop songs that echo My Bloody Valentine and the Beach Boys alike. It was released in May 2007 on Secret City in North America, and later licensed to Rough Trade in the rest of the world.
In addition to Graham, the live lineup of the band currently features Jessie Stein (The Luyas), Adam Waito (Adam & the Amethysts), and Nathan Ward.
In addition to Graham, the live lineup of the band currently features Jessie Stein (The Luyas), Adam Waito (Adam & the Amethysts), and Nathan Ward.
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Obscure_Sounds wrote:
I fell in love with this band last night... I think If this band were a woman, I would happily fall asleep with her in my arms
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Blocoholi wrote:
I hope there is coming a second album..
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Chockarmah wrote:
One of the better bands I've discovered last year.
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TwirlyRed wrote:
Come back to Halifax already. I missed you at Halifax Pop Explosion two years ago because I didn't know who you were yet (I left the city the night MF played).
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dancehalldaze wrote:
so sooo underrated, but it's nice that way
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Trip-fenton wrote:
sew qt
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InASafePlace wrote:
AN6Y Cause people have files on their computer?
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rokara wrote:
I LOVE YOU OK! C'EST BASTA
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an6y wrote:
someone please tell me how come there has been so many listeners to the miracle fortress but there are no tracks available to listen to, am i being a complete cock.
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RussianBerries wrote:
I just stumbled onto this record and it's absolutely incredible. "Next Train" just won't leave my head.
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DustinDaniels wrote:
love this band!
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mac_milan wrote:
Graham Van Pelt and his miracles
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itssoamazing wrote:
:O :O :O still my fav
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TwirlyRed wrote:
I have a radio show, and Five Roses is one of my favorite albums of all time. You can imagine my utter SHOCK AND SURPRISE when I found the album in the one of the station's many reject bins. WTF??? I snatched that mother up.
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NMHBear wrote:
Five Roses has my vote for best album of 2007. "Fortune" is one of the most beautifully addictive songs I've ever heard.
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mac_milan wrote:
I'm always in love with them!
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Le-Ann wrote:
Digital Love definitely is one of the best covers ever made. <3!
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callmekade wrote:
<3
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iieibrahim wrote:
great band.
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esdki wrote:
indietronica is the worst tag
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