This page was exported from Shelburne Free Press [ https://shelburnefreepress.ca ] Export date:Tue Jul 23 21:18:16 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: Local rock band raising money to record their first album --------------------------------------------------- Bolton rock band Motion Device is looking to bring rock and roll back into the music scene with their first album, and they've turned to their fans to help them do it. But this is no ordinary rock band, they're family. Literally, related. Lead singer Sara is just 11, drummer David, 14, is her brother and six-string bass and keyboard player, Andrea, 16, is her older sister. Also part of the band is their cousin Josh, 19, on guitar. The other guitarist is not related by blood, but old family friend Alex, 19, is as close as family. They describe their music as traditional rock and roll, even borderline metal music, with lyrics that explore what they think are important issues in the world. Not only do their lyrics explore the influx of meaningless pop music, but they also address political issues. Motion Device has also recorded several covers of well known rock songs, including Dream Theater's “Sacrificed Sons” and Alice Cooper's “School's Out”. Both covers were recognized and praised by the original artists themselves. Most recently the band has had it's biggest response to a cover when they performed Black Sabbath's “Heaven and Hell” on Youtube and the video was posted on late Black Sabbath singer Ronnie James Dio's facebook. But Motion Device recognizes that they are one of the few bands around still creating music in this genre. “Rock is dying a slow death. It's never been the biggest genre,” says John Menoudakis, band manager and father to the three youngest band members. Menoudakis works in production for the Shelburne Free Press. Ultimately, they want to avoid becoming pop artists. But their genre makes it difficult to break into the music world, one that's littered with hip hop, pop and rap singers. Menoudakis says popular music today uses everything from auto-tune vocals to half naked dancers on stage in order to get the band noticed. That's not what they're interested in, and that's exactly why Motion Device has decided to self-record their debut EP. “I want to take the role of taking them under my wing and protect them from what the music industry is doing,” says Menoudakis. By recording themselves, the band retains full control of the lyrics, music and image of the band. The final product will be exactly what they want it to be, and the message they intended to send will remain intact. They also avoid the risk of a producer separating young Sara from the band as a solo artist because of her unique ability. They expect having an album out will also get them recognized as the serious and devoted band they are. Motion Device has been together for three years, and has practiced for three hours every Tuesday since then. Band members also practice individually for at least an hour every day. They had their radio debut in February, 2012 on Q107 and have performed at the Scotiabank BuskerFest twice, the Toronto Marathon at Nathan Philips Square and several rib fests. Motion Device has also appeared on CTV Canada A.M., Rogers T.V., and CHCH T.V. Morning Live. But recording an album is expensive, so Motion Device has turned to Kickstarter. It's a website devoted entirely to helping art projects get funding. The band has posted their project there to generate financial support, as well as interest and awareness for their project. They must raise at least $8,750 by Monday, January 6 to collect the funds from Kickstarter. So far they have raised almost half of that, but they are still asking for help to raise the rest and be able to start the rock revolution they are dreaming of. Take a look at their Kickstarter project by visiting www.kickstarter.com and searching Motion Device Debut EP. The page also has performance footage of some of their original material. By Emily Wood   Rocking out – Lead singer Sara (11) rocks out with sister Andrea (16), keyboardist and bassist live at the 2013 Muskoka Ribfest and Boat Show. Drop the beat – Andrea (16) plays her six-string bass at Nathan Phillips Square during the 2013 Scotiabank Toronto Marathon. Live experience – Motion Device plays live at the 2013 Pilaros Taste of the Danforth in the summer. --------------------------------------------------- Images: https://shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/band4-300x255.jpg https://shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/band1-300x227.jpg https://shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/band2-300x200.jpg --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2013-12-04 16:04:08 Post date GMT: 2013-12-04 21:04:08 Post modified date: 2013-12-11 14:39:25 Post modified date GMT: 2013-12-11 19:39:25 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com