Jetplane Landing

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Jetplane Landing
Jetplane Landing

Jetplane Landing are 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, Big Black, Pavement, Rage Against the Machine, AC/DC, Robbie Robertson, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello

Conceived in 1999 by Burchell and Ferris following the break-up of Northern Ireland post-grunge Cuckoo (Geffen Records 1996-[999), 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 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, broken only by a number of time acoustic/semi-acoustic in store/club-night solo nights played by Andy.

Contents

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  1. Zero For Conduct (2001)
  2. Once Like A Spark (October 2003)
  3. Backlash Cop (Slated for 2007 release)

[edit] Singles / Split Singles / EPs

  1. Jetplane Landing EP (2001)
  2. This Is Not Revolution Rock (2002)
  3. Summer Ends (2002)
  4. What The Argument Has Changed (June 2002, split single with Seafood)
  5. Els Quatre Gats EP (October 2002)
  6. Acrimony (2002, Japanese release only, split single with Intentions Of An Asteroid)
  7. Calculate The Risk (September 2003)
  8. I Opt Out (February 2004)
  9. Brave Gravity (May 2004)
  10. There Is No Real Courage Unless There Is Real Danger (December 2004)

[edit] Technical Setup

[edit] Andrew:

  • Gibson Les Paul Deluxe - Gold top (1978), in standard tuning - EADGBE
  • Thinline Fender Telecaster - Blonde (1996), in alternate tuning - EABF#BE
  • Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifier
  • Orange Matamp speaker cabinet (4 x 12)
  • Boss stage tuner

[edit] Cahir:

  • Gibson SG Junior - black (2002)
  • Marshall JCM 900 amplifier
  • Marshall bass speaker cabinet (4 x 12)
  • Boss digital delay, Boss flanger, Boss stage tuner

[edit] Jamie:

  • Fender Jazz Bass - black (1978)
  • Ampeg SVT350 amplifier
  • Ampeg bass speaker cabinet (8 x 10)
  • Electro Harmonix Big Muff distortion pedal
  • Korg rack tuner

[edit] Raife:

Kit

Yamaha 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

[edit] External links

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