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Marble Sky by Zopiclone
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13 tracks | 54 minutes
Released May 2007
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:49 Superfantastic lyrics BUY MP3 04:49 Superfantastic lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:49 Superfantastic
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:57 Groovin and Foolin lyrics BUY MP3 03:57 Groovin and Foolin lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:57 Groovin and Foolin
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:08 Treetops lyrics BUY MP3 04:08 Treetops lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:08 Treetops
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:37 The City Is Alive lyrics BUY MP3 03:37 The City Is Alive lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:37 The City Is Alive
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:17 Tick Tock lyrics BUY MP3 04:17 Tick Tock lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:17 Tick Tock
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:19 Video Game Machine lyrics BUY MP3 04:19 Video Game Machine lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:19 Video Game Machine
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:31 Drive lyrics BUY MP3 06:31 Drive lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:31 Drive
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:23 Zopiclone lyrics BUY MP3 02:23 Zopiclone lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:23 Zopiclone
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:33 Laissez-Faire lyrics BUY MP3 03:33 Laissez-Faire lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:33 Laissez-Faire
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:37 End of the Day lyrics BUY MP3 02:37 End of the Day lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:37 End of the Day
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:35 Marble Sky lyrics BUY MP3 05:35 Marble Sky lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:35 Marble Sky
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:26 October lyrics FREE 04:26 October lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:26 October
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:07 Lucid Mirage lyrics BUY MP3 04:07 Lucid Mirage lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:07 Lucid Mirage
Solid-groove rock blended with elements of funk, jazz, 80's new wave, and Prog into a unique, fresh sound -- with hints of Cake, Midnight Oil, Coldplay, Peter Gabriel, Barenaked Ladies, Pink Floyd and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Bio / Background
A four-piece powerhouse, Zopiclone is being unleashed on audiences throughout Southern Ontario. Their original material blends elements of Rock Funk, Jazz, 80s New Wave and Progressive into a distinctive, original sound, featured on their debut album, Marble Sky.
Founded in October of 2004, Zopiclone is the brainchild of Jeff Parkinson (bass/backing vocals) and Christian Gundlack (lead vocals/keyboards/trombone) -- the band's writers, producers and managers. Jeff, a journeyman bassist, suggested the project. Christian, a classically trained trombonist (BMA) and multi-instrumentalist jumped in with both feet, and the duo began writing original material that would be the basis for their album, Marble Sky.
Soon, they were ready to tackle the challenge of finding great performers who could bring the monster to life. With style, feel and power, Duke Thornley (drums/percussion, Sloth Machine and The iD) was the perfect person to bring in.
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Christian had hoped to work with Duke again, having worked together previously in London's The iD, and in various jazz ensembles throughout highschool. They had even been neighbours for a period when both lived in Milton. Duke had returned to Burlington after several years living in Vancouver (and some time spent trekking/guiding in Nepal), and was soon making regular trips down the 403 and 401 to rehearse in London.
In the spring of 2006, Greg Lirette (guitar/backing vocals) added his wizardry to the mix. An experienced performer (The Pro Wallys, Press, The Guyz) and tremendous player, Greg made an immediate impact, rounding out the band's sound. Greg and Jeff had performed together in high school, and had reconnected after losing track of one another for several years. The line-up was set.
Factoids:
- Jeff's killer tone is a result of careful study, practice practice practice, great gear, and influences such as Jaco, Flea, Geddy Lee, Steve Harris and (of course) Victor Wooten.
- Yes - Duke is related to Ian Thornley (Thornley, Big Wreck). They don't know one another very well, having met only once.
- Duke is a frequent guest on stage with Spirit of the West.
- Christian is a competetive long-distance runner, having won races up to 50 miles in distance.
- Christian's longest run (September 2004) took him from London to Toronto (186 km) in 22h20min to raise money for United Way.
- Christian has been a puppeteer, Bingo caller, blacksmith, busker, educational asisstant, actor, playwright, DJ, waiter, data analyst and manager. His best instrument: Trombone.
- Greg is an avid paddler, canoeing and camping throughout Ontario whenever possible. He loves his hand-made Martin accoustic guitar. His favourite electric is a Strat, although he is fast becoming a PRS fan.
- Zopiclone's first demo was recorded in Greg's home studio.
- Jeff and Greg are both independent music instructors
- Superfantastic is a term used in morning pre-opening sales staff meetings at Future Shop
- The 13th song written for Marble Sky was "October". This song was completed five days before the first bed tracks were recorded at Emac Recording Studios in London, Ontario.
- A full moon and marbled sky on the night that Jeff and Christian first discussed Zopiclone. Marble Sky was the first idea the duo recorded, eventually becoming the title track for Zopiclone's debut album.
For more information on the band, email info@zopicloneentertainment.com, visit our website http://zopicloneentertainment.com
http://myspace.com/zopicloneentertainment
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