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Attached
are MP3's of two songs from my wiggy new single currently getting
radio play on 75 stations, "Messages From The Dome" and "Signals From
Malibu". "Symphonic Sci Fi Instrumental Surf' style ! Both songs
feature strange radio signals believed to have come from a recently
discovered anomaly in the ocean off the coast of Malibu. I've been doing
3 - 4 radio interviews about it a week and the full album will be out
in Dec. A review is included below. Best, M.
Merrell Fankhauser - Signals From Malibu/Messages From The Dome (2014) review
Merrell Fankhauser "Signals From Malibu" /"Messages From The Dome" (Ocean Records 2014)
A
series of UFO sightings have been reported off the coast of Malibu,
California, prompting belief an underwater base inhabited by an
otherworldly species exists. Enigmatic signals have even been picked up
and conveyed to tape. The New York Center For Extraterrestrial Research
sent some of these recordings to Merrell Fankhauser, who is a serious
scholar of UFOs. The legendary singer, songwriter, guitarist, and 2011
Grammy Nominee was so stoked by what he heard that he added the signals
to this great single, serving as perhaps the first collaboration between
a human and what we deem aliens.
Both
tracks are instrumentals, with "Signals From Malibu" rolling and
strolling with slinky and swanky tempos. An inspiring interaction of
slightly-buttered blues tones and stimulating surf rock riffs converge
in perfect unison with the mysterious beeping sounds that give the piece
a real "Twilight Zone" aura. Equally outstanding is "Messages From The
Dome," which favors an orchestral stance. Elegant piano work, tethered
to a symphonic production and Merrell's melodic guitar mastery, not to
mention those strange and buzzing signals, provide the cut with shade
upon shade of beauty and agility. A sense of serenity washes over these
sonically gorgeous instrumentals, employing the impression that whoever
or whatever is behind the signals comes in peace. Word has it that a
full-length CD of "Signals From Malibu" will be available shortly, which
is certainly good news. Should the beings responsible for the signals
get wind of Merrell's project, I am sure they would approve. Merrell's
creations are always immensely heartfelt and creative, and "Signals From
Malibu"/"Message From The Dome" catches him once again pushing barriers
and enjoying himself while doing so.
Review made by Beverly Paterson/2014
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