Sailplanes - Mild Peril EP

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:49 am

A free download EP of the last songs we recorded with our old bassist.

http://thesailplanes.com/mild_peril/

ohyeahfuzzbear · Post by **ohyeahfuzzbear** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:16 am

Enjoying it very much.

kypdurron · Post by **kypdurron** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:23 am

had a quick listen to "die BrÃ¼cke" and found it be be very british and playful, and stress-free. liked it. Will download tonight, I have no use for a EP on my school computer

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:27 am

will check it oot later, even if it has got funny foreigners on it.

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:44 am

Akshully Yola and Mihai are British, with Polish and Romanian roots, respectively.

Empires · Post by **Empires** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:05 am

I love The Sailplanes <3

I was listening to 'Life Without Buildings' the other day and and it reminded me of you'se guys.

Is this a free download for everyone, Tim?

...there's a few people I know that should hear this

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:16 pm

One of my favorite shortscale musical projects... awesome.

Photograph The Past is a real winner for me.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:26 pm

timhulio wrote:Akshully Yola and Mihai are British, with Polish and Romanian roots, respectively.

WELL IF THEY COME HERE THEY SHOULD ACCEPT OUR RULES AND LAWS AND CHANGE THEIR NAMES

shall download the noo...

Gavin · Post by **Gavin** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:32 pm

Is this the same as the stuff you uploaded in Dec last year or are these different mixes/ recordings?

Post by **Doog** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:39 pm

This is some of my favourite stuff I've heard from you Tim, hats off. It's got a slightly more "summery" vibe to it without losing your usual arty overtones.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:31 am

i really dig this. i think i've heard a couple of the tracks before, but i can't place it.

kypdurron · Post by **kypdurron** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:08 am

Do like. intelligent and unusual, but still relaxed and chilling. Also like your accent, very british

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:01 am

Empires wrote:I love The Sailplanes <3

I was listening to 'Life Without Buildings' the other day and and it reminded me of you'se guys.

Is this a free download for everyone, Tim?

...there's a few people I know that should hear this

Aw thanks guys.

And yes, feel free to share these with anyone. They're recordings from a little while back, but I don't think they were mastered when I last uploaded them.
New recordings with new bassist coming as soon as we're up to speed.

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 7:56 am

'Tis gracious of you to share, Tim.

Though I didn't post earlier, been listening a lot during my commutes over the past 3 weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed the tracks, even more so than the "woodsman/bear" and other songs from the more recent recording. I like how the bass anchors things down while you guys do that signature Sailplanes poly rhythm stuff on top, and would only wish (being such a "stubborn prig of pop" that I am) that the two guitar lines were panned about 10:00 and 2:00 or so and randomly flipped from time to time to add some dizzying depth... But you guys sound great as-is.

Looking forward to sondz with new bassist, for sure.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:41 pm

i had been reluctant on posting my praise, but this album is definitely the shit. i can listen all the way through and sway my hips something nastay.

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:58 am

We've been recording a new EP recently. This is a very rough mix of 'Underneath a northern sky'. Any thoughts, feedback?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9032606/Sailpla ... als%20.mp3

Post by **Doog** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:28 am

Diggin' the tune, Timmy. In regards to mix, I'd say:

-High pass filter on the vocals and bass at like 300 or 400Hz, it's pretty boomy on my sub
- Make the kick drum audible (more top/upper mids and volume), and the snare moreso
- Get some subtle verb on them drums
- Pan the guitars out a little more to help define what they're doing. Unless that's intentional, in which case, coooooooooool.

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:21 am

Ta for the advice Doog. I've not listened to it on proper headphones/monitors yet. I quite like vocals high in the mix though. I'll be the first to admit I listen to guitar sounds before drum sounds too! Will deffo pan the guitars more though to get a bit more separation. John our bassist is doing all this, although we got the drums recorded at that studio in Stoke Newington.

avj · Post by **avj** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 5:06 am

Was able to have a listen to these earlier, and I indeed have also heard at least some of these before so it was a familiar listen.

At knifepoint, the standout for me is the first one, "The backs of my eyes". Whether it's complimentary or not, these songs really feel like a modernish Rather Ripped-era Sonic Youth to me. That's a record I love.

I really really dig the guitars throughout. They're a wonderful example of how minimally-effected guitars can shine beautifully with the proper melodies. It's also an impressive display of restraint from a man who builds a number of fuck-you-in-the-face effects.

Well done.

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:20 pm

Cheers! We've actually just re-recorded Backs of My Eyes for the new EP (we like to recycle!) I'll post that up when Stacey records the vocals.

Oddly enough, building pedals has an inverse effect on how many pedals I actually use. I'm tempted to cut everything except a klon buffer. However a little variety is always nice.