New Music From Calm Blue Sea

promoCalm Blue Sea is an Austin band that have been known for their innovative take on music and their willingness to try things in a unique way.  That being said, it should come to no surprise that the locals have embarked on this new project of scoring an entire film and releasing the soundtrack completely on their own.  You may remember way back in March when we told you about CBS live scoring the old black and white cult favorite film Siegfried.  Yes?  Well shortly after that show, the band spent some studio time recording all the tracks for a double CD Calm Blue Sea soundtrack.  The results are really quite beautiful.  You can buy a digital copy of the soundtrack starting August 18th on your favorite online media outlets like itunes & Amazon or you can stream the entire thing at lastfm.  If you’re interested in seeing the music synced up to Siegfried, try searching youtube or snooping around one of those bit torrents you aren’t supposed to use.  For now, here’s two tracks from the soundtrack “The Treasure” and “The Hunt”.

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Download: Calm Blue Sea – The Treasure [MP3]

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Download: Calm Blue Sea – The Hunt [MP3]

Calm Blue Sea @ Emo’s (7/5)

promoshotOne of our now favorite Austin bands Calm Blue Sea are playing another show at Emo’s on Sunday night.  If you have yet to catch this band live or haven’t heard their new record, make a point to do so before the nation picks up on them.  Supporting bands for this one are Girls From Enola, Irepress, and Hotel Hotel.  Doors are at 8 and show stars at 10pm.

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Download: The Calm Blue Sea – We Happy Few [MP3]

Midgetmen Party @ Mohawk 5/1

deville-janOur friends The Midget Men are planning quite the party at Mohawk on Friday.  The event is in celebration of the band’s 7 year anniversary and will sport a nice lineup of local and buzzworthy bands.  The inside stage features Bankrupt & The Borrowers, The Frontier Brothers, Calm Blue Sea, and Mice & Rifles.  Outside stage will showcase Deaf Ears, The Pons, and the obvious set by The Midget Men.  Music kicks off at 9pm on the outside stage.  Freeloaders take note, free PBR will be provided!  Sounds like a tasty deal eh?

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Download: The Midget Men – Trickle Down [MP3]

Calm Blue Sea Score Film @ Alamo (3/29)

siegfried20-webLocal and ATH favorites, The Calm Blue Sea, are one of those bands with music that just screams movie soundtrack/score.  The guys in the band have apparently listened to our demands and will be doing a live score at The Alamo Ritz on Sunday night.  The film to be scored is an old school black and white/silent movie from 1924 called Siegfried.  Alamo describes the silent film as one that “ranges in scope between the hellishly intense defeat and death of a Dragon to more quiet emotional moments”.  Sounds like a perfect fit for the band’s emotionally charge instrumental music.  We’re sure you won’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity to relive the days of live scoring.  Show time is set for 7pm with tickets on sale now for only $11.

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Download: The Calm Blue Sea – We Happy Few [MP3]

Free Week Guide (1/3)-(1/10)

So the now famous free week is finally upon us and you want to know what’s going on.  For you inquiring minds, we decided to give you a night by night guide on what venues you should head out to.  Obviously more than one show is going on each night, but we’re picking the best show on each night.  Follow the jump for our free week guide.

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The Midgetmen @ Mohawk (12/12)

Another good local band show is going down Friday night at The Mohawk with The Midgetmen and The Calm Blue Sea teaming up for a sure to be rockin’ show.  Music should start around 10pm for this one.  Preview the show with a track from The Calm Blue Sea entitled “We Happy Few”.

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Download: The Calm Blue Sea – We Happy Few [MP3]

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