Oostrum's band Calculated

[Merlijn]

Here's a recent live version of Another side:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7VXPAU53Yc

[Puritan]

Hah! Finally some better recording equipment 


Reminds me of some early Jethro Tull recordings.
Sounds great guys 


Edit: JC Kompleks  

[Merlijn]

Thanks! It's recorded produced at a professional studio, we were going for a 70's vibe and I think we pulled it off. We've recieved a lot of positive feedback so far. 

JC Kompleks

Wha?

[Puritan]

Your bass drum 

[Merlijn]

Heh, well JC Kompleks is the name of the place and it's their drumkit.

[Merlijn]

New song, called Waves of sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9fdHZvVLBU

And, for the ones who are interested, here's the entire gig (4 songs, 25 minutes)  : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgBoDODs7j8

[Puritan]

Waves of Sound 
Cool laid back tune.


Edit: Maarten 'Jon Lord' v.Oostrum 

[Maarten]

Waves of Sound 
Cool laid back tune.


Edit: Maarten 'Jon Lord' v.Oostrum 

Haha. I take that as a big compliment!
It's true that John Lord is a inspiration for me, especially on more recent Calculated tracks

[Forge]

very nice

been saying from the start - deep purple reborn

[Forge]

side note:
i have an elliptical exercise machine & i listen to random tunes while working out ('s the only real workout i can get that doesn't over stress my bad back)
i am the monster is an excellent song for it. the energy of the song transfers into good energy towards the exercise

look out jane fonda

[Merlijn]

Nice Forge! (ultra-late response, I know)

In other news: we won an important band contest, there were over 20 bands participating so it's quite a big thing. Especially since bands in our genre usually don't win anything (jury's tend to play it safe and pick mainstream sounding bands). So yeah, we're quite happy now! 

This also means we won free studio time. So you guys can expect some new professional recordings coming soon! 

[Puritan]

That's awesome, Merlijn 
Congrats!

[Forge]

i still want free tickets when you get famous and play seattle

[Merlijn]

New live vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSsw_sj_1xI

Recent performance in a big theater, in front of hundreds of people. It was a very cool experience.  Some older members (like ck3d) might remember this song, I recorded a version of it years ago and posted it on AMC. It's called 'Reveal'.

[Puritan]

Wow! Must have been a cool experience.
Merlijn has improved on vocals I'd say