Dub/Rock/Ska in Northern California! "The Melodramatics"

calebj420 · 12-24-2010, 11:07 AM

Whats up guys im new to this forum and i thought maybe you could give my band The Melodramatics a listen! I would love to hear any of your opinions on our music! Thanks alot!!
-Caleb-

Guitar, Vocals
"The Melodramatics"

From a new crop of fresh Nor Cal dub sounds, Redding, CA-based The Melodramatics blend reggae, punk rock, and ska in an upbeat, fun, and energetic style all their own. Selected as High Times Magazine’s Unsigned Artist of October 2010, The Melodramatics fill dance floors with young and old wherever they play. 2011 marks the debut of the bands first full-length studio album.

DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 "Dirty Beach" from our Facebook page!
facebook.com/themelodramatics

MusicMan · 12-24-2010, 12:29 PM

I listened to clips of 3 songs on youtube and it's ok. It's refreshing to hear some staccato organ and some reggae, but it sounds like it's trying too hard to be like sublime/311 and I felt that the vocals were a bit weak and/or untrained.

calebj420 · 12-24-2010, 01:21 PM

hey thanks for listening dude! yeah sublime and 311 are both huge influences on our music... still workin out getting our own sound. Were working on a full studio album right now with some really great songs that are totally unique! I am the singer and guitarist and am still workin on getting better at singing... you shouldve heard me 2 years ago it was awwwwfuuulll lol. You just wait my friend...

MusicMan · 12-25-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by calebj420

hey thanks for listening dude! yeah sublime and 311 are both huge influences on our music... still workin out getting our own sound. Were working on a full studio album right now with some really great songs that are totally unique! I am the singer and guitarist and am still workin on getting better at singing... you shouldve heard me 2 years ago it was awwwwfuuulll lol. You just wait my friend...

I like your attitude and wish you success, you admit your weaknesses and seem determined to improve. For what it's worth, your singing is better than half of the shit bands that have a contract with major labels, at least you don't use autotune. It's tough to find your own sound when doing music like ska/reggae because it usually involves an already narrow set of variables when it comes to instruments and rhythm patterns. Perhaps you could find an instrument, effect, or sound that you don't hear often, and incorporate it into your songs. Be the only ska/reggae band that uses cowbell, or digeridoo, or tuba, you get the idea.

Good luck and thanks for sharing.

uglykidion · 01-26-2011, 07:20 PM

Me likes!keep em flowing !

calebj420 · 01-27-2011, 08:46 AM

thanks so much dude!!! we actually just put up one of our new songs from our first pro studio album! it sounds awesome we are so stoked! headed to boise ID this weekend to rock out!

-Caleb
guitar, vocals
facebook.com/themelodramatics

Salmonsnake · 02-25-2011, 08:58 AM

Sounds nice!

Keep it up guys!

12-24-2010, 12:29 PM	#2
MusicMan "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 8,211 Thanks: 586 Thanked 555 Times in 476 Posts Rep Power: 500	I listened to clips of 3 songs on youtube and it's ok. It's refreshing to hear some staccato organ and some reggae, but it sounds like it's trying too hard to be like sublime/311 and I felt that the vocals were a bit weak and/or untrained. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read The Music Showcase is the best place to share your music here, you can even embed Youtube videos. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

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12-24-2010, 11:07 AM	#1
calebj420 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 18	Whats up guys im new to this forum and i thought maybe you could give my band The Melodramatics a listen! I would love to hear any of your opinions on our music! Thanks alot!! -Caleb- Guitar, Vocals "The Melodramatics" From a new crop of fresh Nor Cal dub sounds, Redding, CA-based The Melodramatics blend reggae, punk rock, and ska in an upbeat, fun, and energetic style all their own. Selected as High Times Magazine’s Unsigned Artist of October 2010, The Melodramatics fill dance floors with young and old wherever they play. 2011 marks the debut of the bands first full-length studio album. DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 "Dirty Beach" from our Facebook page! facebook.com/themelodramatics

12-24-2010, 01:21 PM	#3
calebj420 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 18	hey thanks for listening dude! yeah sublime and 311 are both huge influences on our music... still workin out getting our own sound. Were working on a full studio album right now with some really great songs that are totally unique! I am the singer and guitarist and am still workin on getting better at singing... you shouldve heard me 2 years ago it was awwwwfuuulll lol. You just wait my friend...

01-26-2011, 07:20 PM	#5
uglykidion Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 16	Me likes!keep em flowing !

01-27-2011, 08:46 AM	#6
calebj420 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 18	thanks so much dude!!! we actually just put up one of our new songs from our first pro studio album! it sounds awesome we are so stoked! headed to boise ID this weekend to rock out! -Caleb guitar, vocals facebook.com/themelodramatics

02-25-2011, 08:58 AM	#7
Salmonsnake Progressive Rock From Finland Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Finland Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 15	Sounds nice! Keep it up guys!

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