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"Playback: dec. 2007"

There’s something uncanny, in the Freudian sense, about Michael Lindner’s album. All of the elements that go to make up his music are conventional to the point of being retro. There’s nothing particularly radical about his playing techniques, he rarely uses obvious effects or processing, he doesn’t experiment with feedback or noise. And yet Cocktail Napkin is deeply, profoundly weird. It’s the aural equivalent of a David Lynch movie.
The strangeness is particularly apparent on the four covers here. Lindner has tracked down some of the creepiest songs of the ’50s and ’60s, most notably Jody Reynolds’ ‘Endless Sleep’, and arranged them with a brutal minimalism that makes the Flying Lizards sound like ELO. Together, his one-note bass lines, distant vocals, surf guitar washes and unprovoked war on hi-hats add up to something that verges on the disturbing. Sam Inglis Sound on Sound magazine dec 2007
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/dec07/articles/playback_1207.htm - sound on sound magazine


"in bay area music, innovation rules"

Michael Lindner has been rockin’ the Bay since the mid-’60s in bands like Mojo, Those Darn Accordions and the surf noir band The Aqua Velvets. His latest offering is “Cocktail Napkin,” a mostly instrumental album of widely divergent styles.
Faux marimba and shimmering surf guitar give “Martin Dennis,” a tribute to Martin Denny’s exotica, just the right touches of Far Eastern mystery. “Tremulux” is a dark, bass-heavy, spaghetti-western-meets-’60s, spy-movie piece of reverb-drenched nostalgia, while “8 Strings” blends thick, atmospheric drum’n’bass textures with wistful bouzouki-like guitar meditations.
j.poet sf examiner 8-15-07
http://www.examiner.com/a-881930~In_Bay_Area_music__innovation_rules.html - sf examiner


"phil dirt reverb central"

Michael Lindner - Cocktail Napkin
New from Michael Lindner (bassist with the Aqua Velvets), Cocktail Napkin sports some very visual soundscapes that are based in exotica, lounge, and the tremolo moodiness of slow surf. This CD also includes some classic vocal material. This is not a surf CD, but it surely will enhance a rainy afternoon or romantic interlude.
Picks: Tremulux, Whirling, Birth-Day-2004, Conquistador, Martin Dennis, 8 Strings

96 Blues Per Minute ()
Blues Instrumental (Stereo)
This is a slow tortured blues number that borrows from "Hip-Hug-Her." It's a soothing organ and guitar soul-stirrer with a decidedly Memphis sound and feel.
Tremulux ()
Rock Instrumental (Stereo)
"Tremulux" is a slowly evolving tremolo shimmered and cooled number. It never exactly reaches a melody,but the throb of the tremolo renders that of no consequence. Eerie, rainy, moody, and mysterious. It's all about the vibrations.
Whirling ()
Indian Instrumental (Stereo)
Exotic percussion, Indian mystery, tremolo shimmer, and a circling set of patterns invoke hazy trancelike images of far away places. It's a view as if you're looking through the jungle to see, perhaps as in a dream where you can't quite focus. Certainly not melodic, but the relentless visuals and slowly evolving soundscape are strikingly effective.
Birth-Day-2004 ()
Hillbilly Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
"Birth-Day-2004" uses instruments in a manner that suggest you could surf in the backwoods on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Delicate and easy moving, you get an image of corn cob pipes and gentle swells on a lazy river.
Conquistador ()
Surf Lounge Instrumental (Stereo)
"Conquistador" is a slightly moody and exotic surf lounge dreamscape, with bongos and a tiki bar in the distance. It sets a scene as a film score might demand. Mysterious, yet inviting and almost romantic.
Martin Dennis ()
Surf Lounge Instrumental (Stereo)
One might guess that the title is an homage to Martin Denny, and indeed some elements of this song are suggestive of his exotica sound sans the bird calls. Sensual and haunting, "Martin Dennis" presents an image of cocktail-filtered jungles and red-eyed interpretations.
8 Strings ()
Dangerous Erotica Instrumental (Stereo)
Stereo percussion ping-pongs across the soundscape as ominous fuzz rises from a dark mist. "8 Strings" uses a simple progression to travel upon the way sixties psych sometimes did, and it floats on a foggy have of ambient mystery. Definitely more of s soundscape than a song, yet trance-inducing pleasurable.
Winterlude ()
Surf Lounge Instrumental (Stereo)
A slow western cowboy bass line gives "Winterlude" an outdoors feel, while the balance of the arrangement creates a sad view of a rainy outside. Just easy and cool. - www.reverbcentral.com


"phil dirt reverb central"

Michael Lindner - Cocktail Napkin
New from Michael Lindner (bassist with the Aqua Velvets), Cocktail Napkin sports some very visual soundscapes that are based in exotica, lounge, and the tremolo moodiness of slow surf. This CD also includes some classic vocal material. This is not a surf CD, but it surely will enhance a rainy afternoon or romantic interlude.
Picks: Tremulux, Whirling, Birth-Day-2004, Conquistador, Martin Dennis, 8 Strings

96 Blues Per Minute ()
Blues Instrumental (Stereo)
This is a slow tortured blues number that borrows from "Hip-Hug-Her." It's a soothing organ and guitar soul-stirrer with a decidedly Memphis sound and feel.
Tremulux ()
Rock Instrumental (Stereo)
"Tremulux" is a slowly evolving tremolo shimmered and cooled number. It never exactly reaches a melody,but the throb of the tremolo renders that of no consequence. Eerie, rainy, moody, and mysterious. It's all about the vibrations.
Whirling ()
Indian Instrumental (Stereo)
Exotic percussion, Indian mystery, tremolo shimmer, and a circling set of patterns invoke hazy trancelike images of far away places. It's a view as if you're looking through the jungle to see, perhaps as in a dream where you can't quite focus. Certainly not melodic, but the relentless visuals and slowly evolving soundscape are strikingly effective.
Birth-Day-2004 ()
Hillbilly Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
"Birth-Day-2004" uses instruments in a manner that suggest you could surf in the backwoods on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Delicate and easy moving, you get an image of corn cob pipes and gentle swells on a lazy river.
Conquistador ()
Surf Lounge Instrumental (Stereo)
"Conquistador" is a slightly moody and exotic surf lounge dreamscape, with bongos and a tiki bar in the distance. It sets a scene as a film score might demand. Mysterious, yet inviting and almost romantic.
Martin Dennis ()
Surf Lounge Instrumental (Stereo)
One might guess that the title is an homage to Martin Denny, and indeed some elements of this song are suggestive of his exotica sound sans the bird calls. Sensual and haunting, "Martin Dennis" presents an image of cocktail-filtered jungles and red-eyed interpretations.
8 Strings ()
Dangerous Erotica Instrumental (Stereo)
Stereo percussion ping-pongs across the soundscape as ominous fuzz rises from a dark mist. "8 Strings" uses a simple progression to travel upon the way sixties psych sometimes did, and it floats on a foggy have of ambient mystery. Definitely more of s soundscape than a song, yet trance-inducing pleasurable.
Winterlude ()
Surf Lounge Instrumental (Stereo)
A slow western cowboy bass line gives "Winterlude" an outdoors feel, while the balance of the arrangement creates a sad view of a rainy outside. Just easy and cool. - www.reverbcentral.com


"Michael Lindner - Cocktail Napkin (Alley One Music)"

Who is he? Michael Lindner began playing the accordion at the age of eight. In 1964 he was inspired by the Beatles to take up the bass guitar and he's been playing it ever since. Of most interest to HangNine readers is likely to be the fact that Michael has been in the splendid Aqua Velvets since 1982. Here he presents us with eight original (although not especially surfy) instrumentals and four of his favourite vocal songs from the 1960's (Little Red Book, Endless Sleep, 2000 Man and Party Doll) and, with the exception of Pete McRae's lead guitar on Party Girl. Michael plays everything (he also produced, engineered and did the cover art - so quite a tour de force).

What's good? As I know, it's all too easy when working entirely on your own to become rather one dimensional in what you produce; it can be very difficult to provide all the ideas, while also remembering to get all those technical dtails right as well. Michale Lindner, however, succeeds in not falling into this trap. The instrumentals, particularly, are never less than interesting and some are truly captivating, with special mention having to be made of the Indian-flavoured Whirling, the lovely Birth-Day-2004, Conquistador, and 8 Strings.

What's bad? The covers are fairly straightforward (although Endless Sleep is a seriously strange song, which I had never knowingly heard before), despite being lovingly crafted. The instrumentals are much better (but we would say that, wouldn't we?).

HangNine Rating: PDG - Visit the Alley One Music website for more details.



Jon Deadman - HangNine - the Instrumental, Surf and Garage WebZine


"Michael Lindner - Cocktail Napkin (Alley One Music)"

Who is he? Michael Lindner began playing the accordion at the age of eight. In 1964 he was inspired by the Beatles to take up the bass guitar and he's been playing it ever since. Of most interest to HangNine readers is likely to be the fact that Michael has been in the splendid Aqua Velvets since 1982. Here he presents us with eight original (although not especially surfy) instrumentals and four of his favourite vocal songs from the 1960's (Little Red Book, Endless Sleep, 2000 Man and Party Doll) and, with the exception of Pete McRae's lead guitar on Party Girl. Michael plays everything (he also produced, engineered and did the cover art - so quite a tour de force).

What's good? As I know, it's all too easy when working entirely on your own to become rather one dimensional in what you produce; it can be very difficult to provide all the ideas, while also remembering to get all those technical dtails right as well. Michale Lindner, however, succeeds in not falling into this trap. The instrumentals, particularly, are never less than interesting and some are truly captivating, with special mention having to be made of the Indian-flavoured Whirling, the lovely Birth-Day-2004, Conquistador, and 8 Strings.

What's bad? The covers are fairly straightforward (although Endless Sleep is a seriously strange song, which I had never knowingly heard before), despite being lovingly crafted. The instrumentals are much better (but we would say that, wouldn't we?).

HangNine Rating: PDG - Visit the Alley One Music website for more details.



Jon Deadman - HangNine - the Instrumental, Surf and Garage WebZine


Discography

the Aqua Velvets having recorded and released eight surf/instrumental cds since 1992 with writer Miles Corbin:
the Aqua Velvets/Heyday Records
Surfmania/Mesa/Bluemoon Records
Nomad/Milan Records
Guitar Noir/Milan Records
Radio Waves/Milan Records
Pool Party/Riptide Records
Cool and Waydown at the Beach Chalet/Riptide Records
Cool and Waydown at the Park Chalet/Riptide Records

recorded, mixed and produced
Haydon Voyage, Adam Lieb artist

recorded and produced
Laugh at the Wind, Chris Bramble artist

recorded and produced
Amnesia, Adam Lieb artist
recorded and produced
Amber Lee and the Anamolies
may 10, 2008 release date

all tunes are available on cd baby and itunes

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began music at 8 yrs, playing accordion.

February 1964: switched to bass guitar, specifically, after seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show.
i played in rock and roll bands in high school.
bass is my primary instrument. i play accordion, keys, guitar, mandolin and drums
i engineer and produce with Protools at alleyone studio

i have played in numerous bands in the san francisco bay over the yrs:

Marvin Gardens, The Mendocino All Stars, Renninger, Black Kangaroo, Avalanche, Link Wray, Brother Buzz. Mojo (Miles Corbin), Jimmy Knight and the Daze, The Baxter Brothers, The King Sounds, Those Darn Accordions, Transistor Rodeo

i am presently playing and creating with:

The Aqua Velvets with Miles Corbin; having released eight surf/instrumental cds since 1992. also playing live.
Peter Kaukonen: playing bass live and recording.
Adam Lieb: “Haydon Voyage” playing bass and engineering and co-producing. also playing live. just finished recording and co producing his new cd “Amnesia”
Chris Bramble: co-produced and played on his new cd "Laugh at the Wind".
John Reese: play bass with the Open Heart Band.
Johnny Downer and James Foster (Free Peoples) and Brackett Clark in the band Zymurgy: playing bass.
the Sky Nelson band: playing bass
currently recording and mixing Amber Lee Baker and the Anomolies
currently recording Lynn Vannucci
Chris Lods band with Tim Gahagan and Johnny Downer.

i do audio engineering and production
i am a voting member of NARAS (National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences) as Songwriter and Producer/Engineer.