Jetplane Landing
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Jetplane Landing is a four piece band from Derry
(Northern Ireland
) and London
(England
). They comprise Andrew Ferris (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Jamie Burchell (Bass/Vocals), Cahir O’Doherty (Guitar/Vocals) and Raife Burchell (Drums). Jamie and Raife are brothers. Their musical influences include - At the Drive-In
(the band's name comes from an observation that At the Drive-In sounded like a jet plane landing, made by a band friend) Helmet
, Soundgarden
, Blues Explosion, Fugazi, Shellac
, Les Savy Fav
, Big Black
, Pavement
, Rage Against the Machine
, AC/DC
, Robbie Robertson
, Bruce Springsteen
and Elvis Costello
1996-1999), the song writing partnership grew quickly and productively. The debut album Zero For Conduct (Smalltown America
2001) is a mixture of singer songwriter standards and post-hardcore exploration. A flurry of media attention in the UK saw the band accelerated to the fore-front of a burgeoning guitar rock scene and the record spawned the minor indie hit This Is Not Revolution Rock.
Larger tours required the addition of second guitarist and additional songwriter Cahir (see also Fighting with Wire
/Clearshot) and the band retired to their home studio (Straight To Tape) to make second record Once Like A Spark (Smalltown America 2003) again, critically well received the band continued an extensive touring schedule completing infamously a 60 date promotional tour of the UK in as many days. The second record reflects more of a rock template and calls forth more immediate comparisons with Rage Against the Machine, Fugazi and Jimmy Eat World
. It brought the band wider appeal and a more consolidated fan-base.
Post touring in 2004, the band took some time off before setting about writing their third record Backlash Cop; this public silence was broken only by a number of acoustic/semi-acoustic in store/club-night solo shows played by Andrew.
Through 2005 it became clear that Backlash Cop (Smalltown America 2007) would take longer to complete than previous records; its sound was a move away from previous work and whilst distinctively 'Jetplane Landing' was informed by a larger array of musical styles (funk/soul/hip-hop). The band debuted some new material at The Bell By The Green, Devizes (Wilts) for Promoters Sheer Music, before playing Truck Nine
the day after, and then decamped to Southern Studios
in November 2006 to compile the tracks.
A complete suite of songs, running back-to-back; Backlash Cop recalled concept album
formats of the mid-seventies and was a step into new musical and lyrical territory for the act. References included the work of poet Sonia Sanchez
; their love of New York punk-funk act Les Savy Fav and a discussion of Dizzy Gillespie
's Presidential campaign of 1964 among a litany of others.
Jetplane Landing are currently working on material for their as-yet-untitled fourth studio album.
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute:
Cymbals
Zildjian
Sticks
Derry
Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"...
(Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
) and London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
(England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
). They comprise Andrew Ferris (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Jamie Burchell (Bass/Vocals), Cahir O’Doherty (Guitar/Vocals) and Raife Burchell (Drums). Jamie and Raife are brothers. Their musical influences include - At the Drive-In
At the Drive-In
At the Drive-In was an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, considered part of the post-hardcore genre and active from 1993 to 2001. They were known for their extremely energetic stage shows which hearkened back to the 1980s hardcore scene...
(the band's name comes from an observation that At the Drive-In sounded like a jet plane landing, made by a band friend) Helmet
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
, Soundgarden
Soundgarden
Soundgarden is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1984 by singer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto...
, Blues Explosion, Fugazi, Shellac
Shellac
Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug, on trees in the forests of India and Thailand. It is processed and sold as dry flakes , which are dissolved in ethyl alcohol to make liquid shellac, which is used as a brush-on colorant, food glaze and wood finish...
, Les Savy Fav
Les Savy Fav
Les Savy Fav is a New York City indie rock band. Their style is influenced by art rock and post-hardcore. The group is known for the stage presence of lead singer Tim Harrington...
, Big Black
Big Black
Big Black was an American punk rock band from Evanston, Illinois, active from 1981 to 1987. Founded by singer and guitarist Steve Albini, the band's initial lineup also included guitarist Santiago Durango and bassist Jeff Pezzati, both of Naked Raygun...
, Pavement
Pavement (band)
Pavement is an American alternative rock band that formed in Stockton, California in 1989. In their career, they achieved a significant cult following, and they were called the best band of the 1990s by prominent music critics Robert Christgau and Stephen Thomas Erlewine...
, Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group's line-up consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk...
, AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
, Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson, OC; is a Canadian singer-songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his membership as the guitarist and primary songwriter within The Band. He was ranked 59th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time...
, Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
and Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello , born Declan Patrick MacManus, is an English singer-songwriter. He came to prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-1970s and later became associated with the punk/New Wave genre. Steeped in word play, the vocabulary of Costello's lyrics is broader...
History
Conceived in 1999 by Jamie Burchell and Andrew Ferris following the break-up of Northern Ireland post-grunge Cuckoo (Geffen RecordsGeffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
1996-1999), the song writing partnership grew quickly and productively. The debut album Zero For Conduct (Smalltown America
Smalltown America
Smalltown America is a UK-based independent record label formed in 2001. Staff are currently based in London and Derry, and the label has a stated aim of "cultivating a productive staff of music lovers and a self-sustainable business model, through which artists can release the best records they...
2001) is a mixture of singer songwriter standards and post-hardcore exploration. A flurry of media attention in the UK saw the band accelerated to the fore-front of a burgeoning guitar rock scene and the record spawned the minor indie hit This Is Not Revolution Rock.
Larger tours required the addition of second guitarist and additional songwriter Cahir (see also Fighting with Wire
Fighting with Wire
Fighting with Wire are an alternative heavy rock and punk band hailing from Derry, Northern Ireland. They have toured with Biffy Clyro, Million Dead, Reuben, Twin Atlantic, yourcodenameis:milo, Kerbdog, Helmet, You Me At Six, Nomeansno, InMe, Brigade, Against Me! and Seafood...
/Clearshot) and the band retired to their home studio (Straight To Tape) to make second record Once Like A Spark (Smalltown America 2003) again, critically well received the band continued an extensive touring schedule completing infamously a 60 date promotional tour of the UK in as many days. The second record reflects more of a rock template and calls forth more immediate comparisons with Rage Against the Machine, Fugazi and Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
. It brought the band wider appeal and a more consolidated fan-base.
Post touring in 2004, the band took some time off before setting about writing their third record Backlash Cop; this public silence was broken only by a number of acoustic/semi-acoustic in store/club-night solo shows played by Andrew.
Through 2005 it became clear that Backlash Cop (Smalltown America 2007) would take longer to complete than previous records; its sound was a move away from previous work and whilst distinctively 'Jetplane Landing' was informed by a larger array of musical styles (funk/soul/hip-hop). The band debuted some new material at The Bell By The Green, Devizes (Wilts) for Promoters Sheer Music, before playing Truck Nine
Truck Festival
Truck Festival is an annual independent music festival in Oxfordshire, England. It was started in 1998 by the Bennett family , who decided that mainstream festivals such as Glastonbury had become too commercial and predictable. It is held in July at Hill Farm in Steventon, near Abingdon...
the day after, and then decamped to Southern Studios
Southern Studios
Southern Studios is a recording studio in the Wood Green area of London. It was founded in 1974 by John Loder, and came to be the recording studio of choice for Crass and their record label Crass Records. Southern Studios Ltd. continues to grow its label and provide label management and...
in November 2006 to compile the tracks.
A complete suite of songs, running back-to-back; Backlash Cop recalled concept album
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
formats of the mid-seventies and was a step into new musical and lyrical territory for the act. References included the work of poet Sonia Sanchez
Sonia Sanchez
Sonia Sanchez is an African American poet most often associated with the Black Arts Movement. She has authored over a dozen books of poetry, as well as plays and children's books...
; their love of New York punk-funk act Les Savy Fav and a discussion of Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was an American jazz trumpet player, bandleader, singer, and composer dubbed "the sound of surprise".Together with Charlie Parker, he was a major figure in the development of bebop and modern jazz...
's Presidential campaign of 1964 among a litany of others.
Jetplane Landing are currently working on material for their as-yet-untitled fourth studio album.
Albums
- Zero For ConductZero For ConductFor the 1933 French film see Zéro de conduiteZero for Conduct is the first full length album released by Northern Ireland band Jetplane Landing.-Track listing:#"Tiny Bombs" – 3:12#"This Is Not Revolution Rock" – 3:28#"Underground Queen" – 3:30...
(2001) - Once Like A SparkOnce Like A SparkOnce Like a Spark is the second full length release from Northern Ireland band, Jetplane Landing.-Track listing:# "The Violence" – 3:08# "Brave Gravity" – 3:11# "I Opt Out" – 3:17# "Calculate the Risk" – 3:08# "Do It...Now!" – 3:43...
(2003) - Backlash CopBacklash CopBacklash Cop is the third full length release from Northern Irish band, Jetplane Landing. Released in 2007 on the Smalltown America label it received mixed reviews. The Album makes many references to black American jazz musicians, notably on "Dizzy Gillespie For President", and "Climbing Up The...
(2007)
Singles / Split Singles / EPs
- Jetplane Landing EP (2001)
- This Is Not Revolution Rock (2002)
- Summer Ends (2002)
- What The Argument Has Changed (June 2002, split singleSplit singleSplit single may refer to:*Split album, a split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists.*split-single, a variant on the two-stroke engine with two cylinders sharing a single combustion chamber....
with SeafoodSeafood (band)Seafood were a UK band formed in London around 1996.The line-up included chief songwriter David Line , Caroline Banks and Kevin Penney who joined the band following the departure of founder-member Charles MacLeod...
) - Els Quatre Gats EP (October 2002)
- Acrimony (2002, JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese release only, split single with Intentions Of An Asteroid) - Calculate The Risk (September 2003)
- I Opt Out (February 2004)
- Brave Gravity (May 2004)
- There Is No Real Courage Unless There Is Real DangerThere Is No Real Courage Unless There Is Real DangerThere Is No Real Courage Unless There Is Real Danger is the fourth single from Jetplane Landing's 2003 album Once Like A Spark. The band decided to do something different with this single. In an effort to "clear out the archives" as well as to prove a point, it was instead released as a 23-track CD...
(December 2004)
Andrew
- Gibson Les PaulGibson Les PaulThe Gibson Les Paul was the result of a design collaboration between Gibson Guitar Corporation and the late jazz guitarist and electronics inventor Les Paul. In 1950, with the introduction of the Fender Telecaster to the musical market, electric guitars became a public craze. In reaction, Gibson...
Deluxe - Gold top (1978), in standard tuning - EADGBE - Thinline Fender TelecasterFender TelecasterThe Fender Telecaster, colloquially known as the Tele , is typically a dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar made by Fender.Its simple yet effective design and revolutionary sound broke ground and set trends in electric guitar manufacturing and popular music...
- Blonde (1996), in alternate tuning - EABF#BE - Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifier
- Orange Matamp speaker cabinet (4 x 12)
- Boss stage tuner
Cahir
- Gibson SG JuniorGibson SG JuniorThe Gibson SG Junior was a solid-bodied electric guitar manufactured by Gibson from the early 1960s to the late 60s. Like its earlier sister, the Gibson Les Paul Junior, it had been created for sale to anyone who wanted Gibson quality for a cheap price. It is known for its single P-90 treble...
- black (2002) - Marshall JCM 900 amplifier
- Marshall bass speaker cabinet (4 x 12)
- Boss digital delay, Boss flanger, Boss stage tuner
Jamie
- Fender Jazz BassFender Jazz BassThe Jazz Bass was the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. The bass is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental harmonic...
- black (1978) - Ampeg SVT350 amplifier
- Ampeg bass speaker cabinet (8 x 10)
- Electro Harmonix Big Muff distortion pedal
- Korg rack tuner
Raife
KitYamaha Birch Custom Absolute:
- 22" Bass Drum
- 16" Floor Tom
- 14" Floor Tom
- 12" Rack Tom
- 14" x 3.5" Tama Snare Drum (Steel)
- Yamaha hardware
Cymbals
Zildjian
- 20" Ride 'A' Custom
- 18" Crash 'A' Custom
- 18" Vintage 'A' Custom
- 14" New Beat Hihats
Sticks
- Zildjian Z4A Nylon Tip