ELLE BELLE - SAN FRANCISCO'S (GONNA TAKE MY BABY) (BalconyTV)
- 5 years ago
ELLE BELLE performs the song "SAN FRANCISCO'S (GONNA TAKE MY BABY)" for BalconyTV.
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PRESENTED BY WILLIAM REED
MICROPHONES BY RODE
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Elle Belle is the newest, most ambitious solo project of Los Angeles native, Christopher Pappas (formerly of Everyday Visuals, Miracle Parade); a multi-instrumentalist who wrote and recorded the near entirety of this sprawling 23 song, psych-pop debut in his Los Feliz studio apartment. Originating in 2014, the project started on the heels of a creative and personal breakdown after feeling worn out and frustrated while recording Miracle Parade’s sophomore album. Christopher found a respite of creative expression through a new musical, alter-ego identity called Elle Belle.
His early unreleased music also saw an enthusiastic response among fellow musicians such as LA guitarist Mike Bloom (Jenny Lewis, The Elected, Julian Casablancas) who took on guitar duties for the live show. However, Elles usual means of writing were becoming increasingly antagonistic and the thought of building a new approach from the ground up was enticing. The character’s birth was means to an end, a way that he could express something already there but needed a mouthpiece. He released his debut single “You Better Mean It” that summer, where it charted on a number of radio stations (The Thing!, WHSN, CJLO) as well as spun by the legendary Nic Harcourt.
After the single, Elle put the finishing touches on the next batch of songs that would materialize into the official debut album. At it’s core, WAKO GUMBO relies on lo-fi 60’s esthetic, but never succumbs to pure musical nostalgia. Spanning across a wide range of genres, Elle Belle combines hints of 60’s psychedelia, infused with garage rock, pop and a dash of prog to create a dense, intricate sound. The beautifully crafted yet schizophrenic nature of this album strikes a perfect balance between modern and retro, fresh and familiar, progressive and inspired. All in all, culminating into a completely novel listening experience.
http://www.ellebellemusic.com/
CREDITS / SPONSORS
PRODUCER/TALENT BOOKER: CINDI AVNET
VIDEOGRAPHER: DIEGO FERRES
RECORDED BY: JAMES SCHUMACHER
MIXED BY: JONAH LI-PAZ
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: LYDIA REED
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PRESENTED BY WILLIAM REED
MICROPHONES BY RODE
http://rode.com
Elle Belle is the newest, most ambitious solo project of Los Angeles native, Christopher Pappas (formerly of Everyday Visuals, Miracle Parade); a multi-instrumentalist who wrote and recorded the near entirety of this sprawling 23 song, psych-pop debut in his Los Feliz studio apartment. Originating in 2014, the project started on the heels of a creative and personal breakdown after feeling worn out and frustrated while recording Miracle Parade’s sophomore album. Christopher found a respite of creative expression through a new musical, alter-ego identity called Elle Belle.
His early unreleased music also saw an enthusiastic response among fellow musicians such as LA guitarist Mike Bloom (Jenny Lewis, The Elected, Julian Casablancas) who took on guitar duties for the live show. However, Elles usual means of writing were becoming increasingly antagonistic and the thought of building a new approach from the ground up was enticing. The character’s birth was means to an end, a way that he could express something already there but needed a mouthpiece. He released his debut single “You Better Mean It” that summer, where it charted on a number of radio stations (The Thing!, WHSN, CJLO) as well as spun by the legendary Nic Harcourt.
After the single, Elle put the finishing touches on the next batch of songs that would materialize into the official debut album. At it’s core, WAKO GUMBO relies on lo-fi 60’s esthetic, but never succumbs to pure musical nostalgia. Spanning across a wide range of genres, Elle Belle combines hints of 60’s psychedelia, infused with garage rock, pop and a dash of prog to create a dense, intricate sound. The beautifully crafted yet schizophrenic nature of this album strikes a perfect balance between modern and retro, fresh and familiar, progressive and inspired. All in all, culminating into a completely novel listening experience.
http://www.ellebellemusic.com/
CREDITS / SPONSORS
PRODUCER/TALENT BOOKER: CINDI AVNET
VIDEOGRAPHER: DIEGO FERRES
RECORDED BY: JAMES SCHUMACHER
MIXED BY: JONAH LI-PAZ
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: LYDIA REED
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