Hurrican Bells releases Monster

Hurrican Belle has released their 'Monsters' video.

I love this song!!!

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New Moon Sdtrk: Hurricane Bells

Introducing....

Hurricane Bells

If you read my review on the New Moon Soundtrack you know I didn't like most of the songs. 'Monsters' have been on repeat on my ipod for weeks now. Due to me being a grown up with a job I had to pass up a chance for a phone interview but HB was ok with me submitting questions for the TS blog!

Enjoy!


Are you Twilight Saga fans? (its ok if you¹re not I won't yell or scream!:))
yes absolutely! but i am a newbie....i have had to catch up. at this point ihave read all 4 books and seen both movies...

Have you read any of the books?
yep.

Was 'Monsters' written especially for New Moon or did someone hear it and wanted to add it to the soundtrack?
i had the song written before. i recorded it along with the songs that makeup the hurricane bells record, "tonight is the ghost". at the last moment idecided it didn't fit with the record, and so i left it off, and just a fewmonths later it was picked for the movie.

(Answer this question ONLY if the song was written for New Moon) Was this song written with our favorite vampire Edward or Bella's best friend Jacobthe werewolf?
ha! even though i just answered i am going to have to say edward anyway. i am team edward.

I like the fact that Monsters has a dark undertone with an upbeat tempo, it seems to soften the the blow about things that creep in the night, was this intentional? Or a complete accident?
well it was intentional to have a catchy melody with darker words. i thoughtthey balanced together well, you're singing "situations are critical" butyou're still kinda interested to see why.
You were at the premiere in Los Angeles, what do you think of Twilight fans?
oh i saw them before that! we did some hurricane bells shows on the new moon mall tour. the twilight fans are rabid. but from my perspective it was onlygreat. everyone is so excited, and the movie and the music makes them very happy.

Ok, I could not find a bio on the group so I¹m going to ask a sillyquestionŠwho¹re the members of Hurricane Bells?
ha! i'll have to see about that! the record and song in the movie were recorded entirely by me. i'm steve, and i have also been the singer and guitar player in a band called longwave for almost 10 years. i played everyinstrument and recorded every note on the hurricane bells stuff, on the same laptop i am typing on now.

How long have you been together?
well for the shows i have asked some friends of mine, in other bands, tocome and play. the first live hurricane bells show was in september.

Because there's more to you than the New Moon soundtrack , How would youdescribe your music to new fans?
it's got a lot of heart.

Musical influences?
m ward, daniel lanois, t bone burnett, dave fridmann.

Did you grow up in a musical household?
not really. i learned when i was older that my dad had sung in high school.but i never heard him.

If you could do a duet with anyone dead or alive who would it be and why?
hmmm i'm going to say ashen keilyn, who sings live with hurricane bells. shealso has a band called scout that i play guitar in/produce. she is great.

Not only I'm in love with Monsters but 'I Can't Remember' made me cry the first time I listened to it. What was the inspiration of the lyrics?
wow thanks. that was an important song for me. i had that a while and didn'tknow how to record it until i just sang it for kicks with the echo on. afterthat it was the easiest song on the record. as for words, i am not sure ican explain any better here than what i wrote, sorry...

Favorite cover songs to perform?
hurricane bells has just started playing "will you still love me tomorrow",just ashen and i. i have always loved that song, and i thought someoneshould do a guy/girl version.

When are you coming to Los Angeles? (Yes this is a strictly selfishquestion!)
ha! i would guess around february. that is when the HB record will bereleased in a physical form, as it is only available now on itunes/amazon.we will be doing some touring around then.

Again thank you for taking the time to speak with Twilight Sisterhood, as much as we love the Twilight Saga we also love good music and I personally thank you for giving us that.
thank YOU!
steve

How kickass was that?! Go check out Huricane Bells on itunes and myspace!

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Music Review: New Moon Soundtrack

I was extremely excited to get my copy of the New Moon Soundtrack, yes it was a gift but it's a gift I would gladly return. I can't begin to explain my utter disappointment on how much I DISLIKE this sound track. Now if I had insomnia it would be perfect because it will cause you to fall asleep even while walking. Someone on Twitter asked if all the songs sound alike and YES THEY DO! The upbeat tempo songs have a very distinct sound and the slower tempos are so slow I would think I was sleep walking.

I'm praying that when I finally watch New Moon these songs will fit, they had to be chosen to fit certain scenes, right? I've even heard a few say they like this sound track better than Twilight's sorry but at least with the Twilight Soundtrack you had a mix, New Moon is such a one trick pony I just get pissed.

Trust me I've tried to listen to the sound track on many occasions, while going to work, at works where music is the only way I make it through the day, at home while pretending to cook. And I'm still bored.

I think who ever put this soundtrack together missed out when they passed up 100Monkeys. They have a great eclectic sound that would have vastly IMPROVED this monstrosity of a CD.
Whew...and here I didn't think I had much to say.

Please remember SOMBER does not mean BORING! Somber can be good.

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE — MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX (((BORING)))
When I first heard Death Cab was on the soundtrack I was instantly disappointed and when I finally heard Meet Me on the Equinox, was not surprised how much I disliked the song. And it didn’t help my local station played it when my alarm went off at 5:30 am did not make me a happy blogger.

BAND OF SKULLS — FRIENDS (((ROCK)))
Hands down best song on the soundtrack, I don’t know what the band looks like but in my imaginary video the guys are slightly geeky with tatts and piercings drinking whiskey shots at the local bar. The ‘Beautiful’ friends aren’t your usual beautiful people but oddly beautiful. And the lead singer will be wearing skinny pants and look like he needs to be fed! And the girl of his dreams will be some girl under 100lbs., who sports a lip ring and platinum blond hair.

THOM YORKE — HEARING DAMAGE (((BORING)))
So….this song is 5 minutes of time I’ll never get back. The somber voice with the electronic beats drove me up effing wall. NEXT!

LYKKE LI — POSSIBILITY (((BORING)))
Is it possible to die from boredom? After listening to this song I’m starting to believe it’s a possibility.

THE KILLERS — A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG (((Sad)))
I love the Killers and was excited when I heard they were on the soundtrack but I this song is just plain blah. I don’t know if I like it (sorry NO LOVE!) but I don’t hate it.

ANYA MARINA — SATELLITE HEART (((Not Sure)))
This song had promise but in the end I was bored. I stopped listening to the words so I made no connection.

MUSE — I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON REMIX) ((((ROCK))))
I like this version of I Belong to You, I get very irritated with the original version. Either way Muse rocks my socks off as usual.

BON IVER & ST. VINCENT — ROSYLN (((BORING)))
This song is simply boring. Why hurt myself putting this on repeat. ((((NEXT)))

BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB — DONE ALL WRONG (((Not Sure)))
This song made me want to strap on some chaps and sit in a saloon and drink whiskey. Part of me like but again boredom sets in.

HURRICANE BELLS — MONSTERS (((ROCKS)))
LOVE this song too, almost as much as Friends. I love to sing it off key on repeat for hours at a time.

SEA WOLF — THE VIOLET HOUR (((Not Sure)))
I like this song but not in love with it, the beat is nice, great voice and pretty catchy. Okay I LIKE IT!!! YAH!!!

OK GO — SHOOTING THE MOON (((NOPE.COM)))
Yeah this is the song that literally gives me a headache. Too much going on. (((NEXT)))

GRIZZLY BEAR — SLOW LIFE ((((BORING)))
Another song where time stopped and it wasn’t because Rob Pattinson walked into the room. This is just another form of torture.

EDITORS — NO SOUND BUT THE WIND (((BORING)))
Sigh….why? There is nothing worst than an irritably boring song.
“Help me carry the light…” Dude I will help you keep your trap shut! (((NEXT)))

ALEXANDRE DESPLAT — NEW MOON (THE MEADOW) (((Not Sure)))
I crave a glass of wine when I listen to this so that’s NOT too bad. Just not my cup of tea but yet still soothing.

Please tell me your thoughts!

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