Telescopes (EP)
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Telescopes is an EP
by Waking Ashland
, released on February 8, 2006 in Japan
through the band's Japanese record label
Fabtone Records. The U.S.
version, featuring different artwork, was released on June 13, 2006 through Immortal Records
. The EP contains seven new songs and an enhanced CD
portion with video footage of two songs performed live in Japan ("Long Shot" and "Let Go"). In addition to being released four months earlier, the Japanese version also carries two acoustic
versions of songs from Waking Ashland's 2005 album
Composure
as bonus track
s.
As Telescopes was recorded in-between line-up changes, singer/pianist
Jonathan Jones and guitarist
Ryan Lallier were accompanied for the recording session by Kelpie's Nathan Harold on bass
and Sherwood's Joe Greenetz on drums
.
Japanese bonus tracks:
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by Waking Ashland
Waking Ashland
Waking Ashland was an American rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2003, they were signed to Tooth and Nail and Immortal Records. In all the group released two EPs and two full-length albums before their disestablishment in 2007...
, released on February 8, 2006 in Japan
Japan
Japan 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...
through the band's Japanese record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Fabtone Records. The U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
version, featuring different artwork, was released on June 13, 2006 through Immortal Records
Immortal Records
Immortal Records is an independent record label out of Los Angeles, California. Founded by Happy Walters in 1994, the label had helped launched the careers of such influential acts as Korn, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Incubus over the years. The label had also released soundtracks, including Judgment...
. The EP contains seven new songs and an enhanced CD
Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD, also known as CD Extra and CD Plus, is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both Compact Disc and CD-ROM players....
portion with video footage of two songs performed live in Japan ("Long Shot" and "Let Go"). In addition to being released four months earlier, the Japanese version also carries two acoustic
Acoustic music
Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means...
versions of songs from Waking Ashland's 2005 album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
Composure
Composure
Composure is the first full-length album by Waking Ashland, released on May 10, 2005 by Tooth & Nail Records.-Track listing:#"Shades of Grey" – 3:10#"I Am for You" – 3:34#"Rumors" – 4:09#"Edinger" – 3:36...
as bonus track
Bonus track
In terms of recorded music, a bonus track is a piece of music which has been included on specific releases or reissues of an album. This is most often done as a promotional device, either as an incentive to customers to purchase albums they might otherwise not, or to repurchase albums they already...
s.
As Telescopes was recorded in-between line-up changes, singer/pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
Jonathan Jones and guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Ryan Lallier were accompanied for the recording session by Kelpie's Nathan Harold on bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
and Sherwood's Joe Greenetz on drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
.
Track listing
(all songs written by Jonathan Jones and Ryan Lallier)- "Julian" – 3:39
- "Telescopes" – 4:05
- "Tortoise and the Hare" – 3:39
- "Open Doors" – 3:43
- "Flowers on a Wall" – 4:05
- "Under the Gun" – 4:20
- "Reseda" – 4:32
Japanese bonus tracks:
- "October Skies (Acoustic)" (Jones) – 3:01
- "I Am for You (Acoustic)" (Jones) – 3:20
Credits
- Joe Greenetz – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Nathan Edward Harold – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Jonathan Jones – pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, vocals - Ryan Lallier – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...