You.May.Die.In.The.Desert
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"Harmonic Motion Volume I"

"Harmonic Motion Volume 1 is an album of many surprises, all of them good. Both bands have grown by leaps and bounds since 2006, so much so that their current work is at times unrecognizable when compared to their former work. The two bands remain distinctive, and yet still make sense together. Most importantly, this album is stuffed with highlights and sounds great straight through..."8.5/10

-Richard Allen (The Silent Ballet) - The Silent Ballet


"Harmonic Motion Volume I"

"Hard-edged instrumental shoegaze-ish rock from a pair of very complementary bands. Strong composition and production."

-ADD Reviews - ADD Reviews


"Harmonic Motion Volume I"

"YMDITD is the Damnation side with a softer more atmospheric post-rock sound. Structurally, their half is more experimental with the songs being more thematic than having any real form or build-up; a melody or idea is explored, developed, and discarded for another one. This approach works really well and, combined with catchy, accessible melodies, maintains my attention."

-Bernard Koch (www.sonicfrontiers.net) - Sonic Frontiers


"Bears In The Yukon"

"Listening to the EP, it seems hard to believe that You.May.Die.In.The.Desert are only a three-piece, such is the chaotic nature of their music. Focusing on the use of elaborate fretwork and delay effects rather than adopting a typical 'quiet-loud' approach...You.May.Die.In.The.Desert successfully blur the boundaries between post-rock and jazz, although stylistically their sound is far removed from either of their better-known counterparts...with Bears In The Yukon, You.May.Die.In.The.Desert have recorded a solid, consistently good release."7.5/10

-Richard White (The Silent Ballet) - The Silent Ballet


"Bears In The Yukon"

"The music is temporally challenging, as the delay effects overlap every note with the last, creating a frenzied, surreal stupor which hangs over the music. YMDITD's auditory approach is a nice addition to the US instrumental scene, which is largely pigeonholed into "bands that are loud" and "bands that are not loud." Bears in the Yukon sacrifices a few opportune moments to explode into a caccoon of noise and distortion for the opportunity to raise the level of sophistication by use of clever transitioning techniques. This is a band to watch out for in the future, and unsigned, how does that happen?"

-Jordan Volz (The Silent Ballet) - The Silent Ballet


"Bears In The Yukon"

"Brightest new comer of math rock from Seattle, it might not be rumor that they are described as post Tortoise. The shift and slack of their intense sneaking closer to get us from the back.The waves of their sound with a peculiar heat are coming one after another in density, and the sound will strike us quite hard. The tightness of their ensemble as a 3-piece band will prove us their perfectionism and their sublime grimness."

-Yasuyo Kawanobe (Tower Records Japan) - Tower Records Japan


"Live Show"

"You.May.Die.In.The.Desert finished up the night, celebrating the release of their split record with Virginia band Gifts From Enola. It was a torrent of flying headstocks and authoritative rhythms from the get-go. All three members maintained this frantic energy throughout the set without sacrificing the polished musicianship that defines their aesthetic. They exhibited the stage presence of seasoned professionals, taking advantage of the extra real estate that their smaller lineup permitted. As bassist Brandon Salter dropped to his knees for the last beat of the last song, the curtain fell on an evening of savvy musicianship and diverse approaches to non-vocal rock."

-William Cremin (Performer Magazine) - Performer Magazine


"You.May.Die.In.The.Desert"

"You.May.Die.In.The.Desert are a notable Seattle Trio who play exciting instrumental tracks inspired by celebrated artists like Pinback, Juno, Explosions in the Sky, and old local favorites Sharks Keep Moving. Their songs boast beauty but with muscle–compositions leap forward and spin around, and there are moments where they get messy and distorted enough to make you feel a little dizzy..."

-Megan Seling (The Stranger) - The Stranger


Discography

Bears In the Yukon (USA Release) - 2008
The Mylene Sheath

1. Oceanfloor Hijinks
2. Can I Get More Steel In My Monitors?
3. The Writer's Audience Is Always Fiction
4. Interlude
5. Monorails
6. Bears In The Yukon
7. Interlude (Jatun Remix)

Harmonic Motion Volume I (Split Album) - 2008
Differential Records

1. The Sound Of Titans
2. In Case I Should Die...
3. Mitchell vs. Rowesdower
4. Seagulls = Sea Eagles
5. Let's Have Sarcasm for Breakfast
(Tracks 6-10 performed by Gifts From Enola)

Bears In the Yukon (Japanese Release) -2007
Zankyo Records

1. Oceanfloor Hijinks
2. Can I Get More Steel In My Monitors?
3. The Writer's Audience Is Always Fiction
4. Interlude
5. Monorails
6. Bears In The Yukon

Bears In the Yukon (Limited Edition Handmade) - 2006

1. Oceanfloor Hijinks
2. Can I Get More Steel In My Monitors?
3. The Writer's Audience Is Always Fiction
4. Interlude
5. Monorails
6. Bears In The Yukon

The Silent Ballet - Volume II - 2006
Lost Children Net Label

Compilation featuring "Can I Get More Steel In My Monitors?"

*Several Other Limited Edition CD-R Tour EPs 2005-2007*

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You.May.Die.In.The.Desert (YMDITD) is an accomplished instrumental trio from Seattle, WA comprised of Brandon Salter, Brian Woods, and Michael Clark. What originally began as a guitar/bass duo has morphed into a highly technical three-piece. This uplifting jazzy trio combines chaotic guitar riffs with atmospheric layover techniques to illuminate even the most adroit post-rock fan or musician. YMDITD has successfully toured the western US several times and completed a full headlining tour of Japan. YMDITD plans to extensively tour the United States this year, and make a trip to Europe by 2009, while continuing to write and record new material in anticipation of a full-length album.

YMDITD has been compared to bands such as: Explosions in the Sky, Don Caballero, Minus the Bear, Tristeza, Russian Circles, Mogwai, and Tortoise.

YMDITD has an extremely high-energy live show that is captivating and dynamic.