Open To Fire (Indie Rock) - FFO Jimmy Eat World, The Gaslight Anthem

[Paulb-182]

Indie Rock for fans of Oasis, Brand New, Jimmy Eat World and The Gaslight Anthem

Our Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/opentofire (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Open-To-Fire/80294193673?v=app_178091127385)

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http://soundcloud.com/open-to-fire/tracks

Bandcamp - DOWNLOAD OUR EP FOR FREE!! :-)

http://opentofire.bandcamp.com/

Would enjoy hearing any feedback from people.

We All Go Down Together.

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Tracklisting;

1. Another Reason
2. Nothing
3. Show Me The Way
4. One Last Time

[Deadbolt01]

Paul man this is good stuff. Are you on lead guitar? I'm really liking the riffs. It reminds me of Tiananmen a little bit(http://www.myspace.com/tiananmenband)which is a compliment. The singer is a bit grunge for my tastes but a lot of people are going to really like it. He sounds like he'd be good live.

[Paulb-182]

Paul man this is good stuff. Are you on lead guitar? I'm really liking the riffs. It reminds me of Tiananmen a little bit(http://www.myspace.com/tiananmenband)which is a compliment. The singer is a bit grunge for my tastes but a lot of people are going to really like it. He sounds like he'd be good live.Oh cheers dude!!

Yeah I'm lead guitar and I write all the songs, music and lyrics.

you always send me myspace links knowing I cant view them haha

I like to think we're at our best live, I'm hoping to get us back in the studio very soon to actually get a song recorded well and properly though, got a nice rocking love song I want to get done, which is something we dont have anything like lyrically at the moment. A few people have said a lot of contrasting things about the singer, some people really like him and others cant stand him. I guess he's a love hate kind of guy!

[Bruycker]

Oh cheers dude!!

Yeah I'm lead guitar and I write all the songs, music and lyrics.

you always send me myspace links knowing I cant view them haha

I like to think we're at our best live, I'm hoping to get us back in the studio very soon to actually get a song recorded well and properly though, got a nice rocking love song I want to get done, which is something we dont have anything like lyrically at the moment. A few people have said a lot of contrasting things about the singer, some people really like him and others cant stand him. I guess he's a love hate kind of guy!

I like it man,

And ofcourse I already heard it before (you gave me the link a while ago)

Like I said before and like what you say, I think that it's at its best live, your riffs are tight, the singer needs some work IMO, not that it's a big problem, just some work.

I'm looking forward to hear some really good recordings Paul!

[Paulb-182]

I like it man,

And ofcourse I already heard it before (you gave me the link a while ago)

Like I said before and like what you say, I think that it's at its best live, your riffs are tight, the singer needs some work IMO, not that it's a big problem, just some work.

I'm looking forward to hear some really good recordings Paul!

I've told him he needs lessons on how to sing properly instead of taking it all from his throat. He was up for the idea, but I doubt he's looked in to doing it haha

I'll be sure to update everyone when we get it done, I think we may do it live again, but spend extra time on the mixing and rcording of the vocals, I mean the latest Manchester Orchestra album I hear was recorded live I believe, so it can sound good with some well recorded, well mixed instruments.

[teamhavok]

I like the direction your guys are heading in musically i just have one gripe with the sound. Sketchy recordings aside, you should probably want to look into tightening up that lead guitar tone. But like I said before, I like what you guys have so far.

[Paulb-182]

I like the direction your guys are heading in musically i just have one gripe with the sound. Sketchy recordings aside, you should probably want to look into tightening up that lead guitar tone. But like I said before, I like what you guys have so far.

Thanks for taking the time to listen to us.

The only thing I can say is the last time we recorded I wasn't using my own equipment all but my guitar, next time we go in I plan to use my own amp and pedals to get the sound I usually want.

Thanks again for checking us out, I'll be sure to update when we've recorded again

[Deadbolt01]

Oh cheers dude!!

Yeah I'm lead guitar and I write all the songs, music and lyrics.

you always send me myspace links knowing I cant view them haha

I like to think we're at our best live, I'm hoping to get us back in the studio very soon to actually get a song recorded well and properly though, got a nice rocking love song I want to get done, which is something we dont have anything like lyrically at the moment. A few people have said a lot of contrasting things about the singer, some people really like him and others cant stand him. I guess he's a love hate kind of guy!
Nice one, you're a talented guy haha. Is it weird to write lyrics for someone else to sing? Do you decide the melody as well?

Shit yeah I always forget that grr.

Yeah nice one. Having a love hate singer is probably a good thing, sets you apart.

[Paulb-182]

Nice one, you're a talented guy haha. Is it weird to write lyrics for someone else to sing? Do you decide the melody as well?

Shit yeah I always forget that grr.

Yeah nice one. Having a love hate singer is probably a good thing, sets you apart.

Erm no not really, I just write what I would want to say, then get him to be my mouth haha

Yeah I pretty much write the riff, verses and chorus then say, what can we do with it to everyone else. the singer has his own way of saying some of the words, but I think that improves it overall.

Indeed, well, that's what I hope anyway :-)

When are you gonna get some stuff up then for me to have a listen to?

[Deadbolt01]

Erm no not really, I just write what I would want to say, then get him to be my mouth haha

Yeah I pretty much write the riff, verses and chorus then say, what can we do with it to everyone else. the singer has his own way of saying some of the words, but I think that improves it overall.

Indeed, well, that's what I hope anyway :-)

When are you gonna get some stuff up then for me to have a listen to?
Thats cool, nice one. My band has two writing systems that we're deciding between - one is me coming up with the full song instrumentally, us learning it together and editing where needed and then adding lyrics on top from the singer. The other way is that the singer comes up with the chord progressions and lyrics with melodies then we all ad our parts over the top. ATM going for the latter, frees us up a bit, but I have a few ideas that I really want to use and the singer can be lazy sometimes.

Basically as soon as these douches sort themselves out haha. Singer gets back from holiday tomorrow and I leave for Newquay on the 24th so hoping to pack some practises in there, maybe a chance of recording but not gonna promise anything because I've been let down wa too many times.You'll hear it first though ;)

[Paulb-182]

Thats cool, nice one. My band has two writing systems that we're deciding between - one is me coming up with the full song instrumentally, us learning it together and editing where needed and then adding lyrics on top from the singer. The other way is that the singer comes up with the chord progressions and lyrics with melodies then we all ad our parts over the top. ATM going for the latter, frees us up a bit, but I have a few ideas that I really want to use and the singer can be lazy sometimes.

Basically as soon as these douches sort themselves out haha. Singer gets back from holiday tomorrow and I leave for Newquay on the 24th so hoping to pack some practises in there, maybe a chance of recording but not gonna promise anything because I've been let down wa too many times.You'll hear it first though ;)

I'd never stick to one type though, I mean the other week a new song we're working on at the moment, the bassist had a line he was playing, I was on the drums and kicked in with a beat, it sounded class, so I jumped onto the guitar and started playing along and we've written the song around it, I've wrote the lyrics to the chorus and the singer for the verse. Just mixing it up is the best way to keep it fresh I find!!

Lovely, make sure you get yourselves in the studio when you're practiced enough and get me the files when they're done haha

I really need to get everyone together for this recording soon, I'm desperate to get this track done and out there.

[SeanFracture]

Good stuff mate! Would like to hear some properly recorded stuff, particularly Damage Report.

[Paulb-182]

Good stuff mate! Would like to hear some properly recorded stuff, particularly Damage Report.

Cheers mate. I missed this somehow from when you posted it.

Yeah I'm speaking to a guy who runs the studio we recorded those in to get us a single track recorded well. I think we're going to do another one instead of one of those three, because they're our oldest songs now. But I'll be sure to let you know when we finally get round to it. Hopefully soon!!

[Paulb-182]

Just updated the page with two new songs :-)

[halifaxonfire]

great stuff man! i'm really loving Show Me The Way, i love the vocals too. not sure if its just me, but i get a very Noel Gallagher-esque vibe from the vocals in Show Me The Way, which is a good thing lol. keep up the good work dude!

[Paulb-182]

great stuff man! i'm really loving Show Me The Way, i love the vocals too. not sure if its just me, but i get a very Noel Gallagher-esque vibe from the vocals in Show Me The Way, which is a good thing lol. keep up the good work dude!

You're far too kind! Yes, he's one of the biggest Oasis fans I've ever met so I guess he's gonna take a lot of influence from them. Thanks for checking them out, and I'm glad you liked them most of all!!

[Paulb-182]

Will have new songs posted online with the next month. Recording on the 11th and 12th of December.

Also;

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[halifaxonfire]

still digging your stuff man, looking forward to the new songs! let me know if you guys ever make a trip across the pond haha would love to play a show with you guys or just come out and support

[Paulb-182]

still digging your stuff man, looking forward to the new songs! let me know if you guys ever make a trip across the pond haha would love to play a show with you guys or just come out and support

Thanks again! I'll be sure to update you when they're online. We've just started playing shows in London, so the US could be a way off yet haha

Fancy linking me to your stuff that isn't Myspace? Would love a listen but I'm at work.

[blink44xx]

absolutely love it dude. love the singer and the riffs. keep it up

check my band out if you get a chance? www.myspace.com/challengesma

let me know what you think? feedback is appreciated man.

[Paulb-182]

absolutely love it dude. love the singer and the riffs. keep it up

check my band out if you get a chance? www.myspace.com/challengesma

let me know what you think? feedback is appreciated man.

Oh why thankyou! Always nice to hear positive feedback. Ill get onto that asap whenever I can get near a PC again mate :-)

[halifaxonfire]

Thanks again! I'll be sure to update you when they're online. We've just started playing shows in London, so the US could be a way off yet haha

Fancy linking me to your stuff that isn't Myspace? Would love a listen but I'm at work.

ok sounds good man! and sure you can stream/download our EP for free at www.superrocketcar.bandcamp.com

[blink44xx]

super rocket car is sweet dude!

[Paulb-182]

ok sounds good man! and sure you can stream/download our EP for free at www.superrocketcar.bandcamp.com

Downloaded. Will listen on my dinner! Excited to listen, and I'll let you know my thoughts :-)

[Paulb-182]

New songs are now online on both Facebook and Myspace. Feel free to let me know any thoughts you have on them.

Thanks muchly :-)

[Paulb-182]

Have added a BandPage tab onto our Facebook page. So all our information can be found on that one page now, hopefully it should load automatically. Music, gigs, updates are all on there.

[ukapitalo]

cool stuff

[AsteroidComet]

Im really impressed.

I really like the vocals a lot and the music is very catchy

[Deadbolt01]

Paul, stop making new accounts to compliment yourself.

[Paulb-182]

Paul, stop making new accounts to compliment yourself.

haha I wonder why the only people who come in here are new users. My annoying posts must have alienated all the long term users from checking it out!

[Paulb-182]

Im really impressed.

I really like the vocals a lot and the music is very catchy

Thanks a lot for listening. Glad you liked us!

[Paulb-182]

Bump!

Free download of our EP is now available from our bandcamp page

http://opentofire.bandcamp.com/

[innerorange]

nice!

[Paulb-182]

Thanks, I guess!

[mhurley58]

Good stuff mate!

[Paulb-182]

Thanks!

[Paulb-182]

Just hit 100 downloads of our EP! Thanks to everyone who has given us a listen and enjoyed it.

[Paulb-182]

New music will be coming August 22nd.

[CheckeredFloors]

I downloaded this a while ago and I think I said I'd give you feedback on it but never did.

Anyway, the first song was pretty cool but I don't really remember much after that.

[Paulb-182]

I downloaded this a while ago and I think I said I'd give you feedback on it but never did.

Anyway, the first song was pretty cool but I don't really remember much after that.

Well thanks for checking it out! A few more listens and you may well like them all haha :-)

[phatminotaur]

We'd be honored if you still have spots. We're called Phat Minotaur and the Illuminati.

phatminotaur.bandcamp.com

[Paulb-182]

You know, you could just create your own thread..

[Paulb-182]

Just added two new recordings to our soundcloud page.

1. Quake (It Won't Be Long)
2. Flicker

http://soundcloud.com/open-to-fire/tracks

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[Paulb-182]

Bump

[solidgoldturner]

I enjoyed this, although the recording could have been a little better...I'm having to post on other peoples threads before I can create my own post so I figured I'd do it where it might at least be useful. I hope to hear more out of this project :) I also hope you might check out my band, which is why I created this account in the first place...www.purevolume.com/solidgoldthunder

[Bunk McNulty]

Good songs, really good lyrics, very identifiable sound. And it looks like you're working fairly often. Keep a-goin'

Meanwhile, as a newbie, I should go back and read some of these 1,600+ posts to find out why you think you're annoying. :-)

[Paulb-182]

Good songs, really good lyrics, very identifiable sound. And it looks like you're working fairly often. Keep a-goin'

Meanwhile, as a newbie, I should go back and read some of these 1,600+ posts to find out why you think you're annoying. :-)

Thanks a lot! That's quite high praise, means a lot thankyou :-)

Haha I wouldn't recommend reading 16,000+ of my posts. You'd be suicidal ;-) Although I do hope I'm not annoying really.

[Paulb-182]

I enjoyed this, although the recording could have been a little better...I'm having to post on other peoples threads before I can create my own post so I figured I'd do it where it might at least be useful. I hope to hear more out of this project :) I also hope you might check out my band, which is why I created this account in the first place...www.purevolume.com/solidgoldthunder (http://www.purevolume.com/solidgoldthunder)

Thanks for listening. Agreed on production, we just don't unfortunately have the time or money to afford more. Which is shit, but I think we get by pretty well!

Yes, I will definitely check you out asap when I'm not at work!

[mattyocean]

lovely.

[Paulb-182]

lovely.

Thankyou!

[TMIMBlake]

good stuff!

[Paulb-182]

good stuff!

Thankyou.

[Michiel_ESSENCE]

I just love it !

[MinorityOfOne]

I'm liking this.
The recordings have a pretty nice tone and the riffs you came up with are pretty well structured!
Every instrument seems to always be doing something interesting. Nice job.

[Paulb-182]

I'm liking this.
The recordings have a pretty nice tone and the riffs you came up with are pretty well structured!
Every instrument seems to always be doing something interesting. Nice job.

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed us :-)

[Paulb-182]

Cheeky request from me to everyone, but would be forever greatful if you could 'like' or 'tweet' our video on this website, would give us the chance to support one of my heroes Graham Coxon in Nottingham in April.

http://toursupport.grahamcoxon.co.uk/

Just click the drop down box and we're on the Nottingham Rescue Rooms date. Many many thanks to anyone who does it :-)

[safmusic]

nice stuff guys! european tour maybe? drop me a message if you need any help in booking.

[Paulb-182]

nice stuff guys! european tour maybe? drop me a message if you need any help in booking.

Right now I'd take playing venues around the UK, let alone Europe haha

Thanks for listening, glad you like it.

[Twikki]

band is good, band will always be good!

[Paulb-182]

band is good, band will always be good!

You're a gentleman. Cheers.

[Paulb-182]

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[Paulb-182]

We've also just posted up a new video, a cover of myself and the singer covering Jealous Guy by John Lennon after a few beers.

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