2011/06/30
MESSAGE FROM THE FUTURE. In case you've stumbled across this webpage, here are some links to what each of us are currently up to: Dave & Steve: Origin of Animal. Carl: assorted music + sound design for film, viral video, etc. Jason: whereabouts unknown, singing opera on a cruise ship travelling the world. |
2006/08/26
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And so it goes... I'm very sad to report that as of about two months ago, the Election has officially broken up. I haven't had the heart to write about it until now. It was a completely sudden, unexpected, and thorough dissolution. As I would much rather have this website stand as a tribute to the music, I'm not going to place blame here. But I will say the reasons for our breakup were in no way worthy of the music we were creating and honing together. In our 8 or 9 months together, we wrote and learned what would have been a full album's worth of songs. However, the Election was still a very young and developing band... I don't claim our concerts to have been flawless, but I do believe we were headed in quite an interesting and worthwhile direction, and am personally very disappointed we'll never be able to hear our songs in the form of a finalized studio recording. But, what happens happens. Polishing and studio production aren't the most important things in music. Honesty is. And through the rough concert recordings we made, I can still hear the honesty. So I'm posting our final concert (06-06-2006 at Silvie's Lounge). Thus, our very first and very last show (both at Silvie's) are up for your listening pleasure. Before I finish this off, I'll take the opportunity to mention other projects us ex-Election members are involved with. Jason & myself are incredibly excited about our education/science/powerpoint-themed band "Nuclear Biologist Rocket Surgeons". We'll be playing our first show in a matter of weeks. More info here: www.myspace.com/nbrs I also play keyboards in the band Genital Hercules, which is scheduled to start recording our 2nd album (which happens to be a rock opera) soon. Thanks so much for coming to our shows and supporting our music, it's been a great ride. -Carl (keyboards) |
2006/06/03
Oh you lucky followers... We have an exciting performance slated for next tuesday, 6-6-06. We've prepared an especially evil and unlikely cover song for the occasion. Also, this will likely be your last chance to see us for a month or two- we plan to take some time off from playing shows and get down to some serious writing. We have lots of partially-completed songs that we'd like to develop and finish. On a different note, Carl has quit his day job to pursue composing for tv/film/radio/etc. What a silly idea! Ever thought about having your own theme song? Here's your chance: www.sondrolmusic.com |
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2006/05/02
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Come check out our show this Thursday at Silvie's Lounge- 2 brand new songs await you! One of Carl's other bands, Genital Hercules, will also perform! Furthermore, bootsy bootsy bootsy bootsy bootsy bootsy bootsy bootsy!!!! |
2006/04/02
And....... yes. Lots of things to cover here: We have a few shows lined up, the soonest of which is Saturday, April 8th. Several new songs are in the works which will be unveiled at said shows. Furthermore, we've posted a few pictures from our March performance at the "toilet", glowing pants included. By the way, you can now leave COMMENTS and RATINGS on any and all of the pictures.. so get to it! (click item actions drop-down) |
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2006/03/12
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Mmmmph! Welcome to the home of The Election. If you've got anything (and I mean ANYTHING) to say about our music, the site, upcoming shows, or Tuvan throat singing in general, please send word to theelection@gmail.com. Enjoy. |