According to LaNay, who lends keyboards and vocals to what began as an all-instrumental group, "We'd be driving in a car and listening to the tape, and it feels like you're in a movie. For me, it's like Tortoise or Yo La Tengo, who don't necessarily write pop songs. They're more thematic. Pearson says this assignment gave them a chance "to actually write music based on certain themes and compose music for more than just the sake of doing music.
To prevent the burnout that would result from practicing and performing the same songs Jux was honing in the studio, the players founded the Velveteen Monster as a playful diversion. Chances were good that the same three musicians strapped to the same three instruments would be hard-pressed to produce an altogether novel noise.
So Monley approached LaNay, an old friend he hoped would broaden the act's musical possibilities. Monley also slipped her a Velveteen Monster demo tape, which she immediately recognized as a thinly disguised variation on her favorite local act.
LaNay signed up shortly thereafter, and although this performing novice's hands shook so badly at an early Bluebird Theater engagement that they nearly slipped off her keyboard, she has grown into her role as the band's distinguishing element. If you hear some Fellini soundtracks, there are some vocals that are so piercingly high, they're not actually singing.
It's almost like dogs when you hear it. At the same time, her keyboard riffs infuse the Monster with oscillations, contributing silvery Venusian effects and swelling finales. The boys in the band are grateful to have fresh ingredients in the kitchen. Pearson admits that Jux County's popularity "has waned over the years--and it wears on you and gets frustrating, and that shows up in your music and your energy and enthusiasm.
For us, having an outlet that was different and with some new blood and new layers and new opportunities reinvigorated me for wanting to play. Sets sans vocals have garnered the group praise, but words, as well as a slowly spreading pop virus, have begun to infiltrate the Velveteen Monster. But increasingly, the basic frame of their handiwork is taken straight from the pop lexicon.
Nine times out of ten the lyrics are ready before I even come into the practice space. Although Pearson believes that "we're one of the most diverse bands out there," he concedes that this isn't always an advantage. They're major metropolitan areas, and they've got much more diverse music scenes.
We're not your radio-friendly, triple-A modern rock or categorizable music. In Denver, if you look in the paper, 75 percent of bands out there are either hardcore or punk--or swing or ska, which is starting to fade.
For us to go out and find bands to play with is hard. Since we started Westword , it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we'd like to keep it that way. With local media under siege, it's more important than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism. You can help by participating in our "I Support" program, allowing us to keep offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food and culture with no paywalls.
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If you love independent films and documentaries, Landmark Theatres is your go-to place for a Denver date night. Which also means that all locations are now open for business. Note: Greenwood Village no longer offers complimentary popcorn and soda with each ticket purchase.
This season, King Soopers and Pepsi are giving Broncos fans another reason to cheer on our home team. Through Dec. The offer will become available 24 hours after Fant scores the touchdown and remain valid for 48 hours. The freebie is only available while supplies last. For educators, the special is available on the first Monday of the month, so mark your calendars for Oct.
For health care workers, the tasty deal is available on the third Monday of the month Oct. Just show a proper work ID at checkout to get the discount.
National Taco Day is on Oct. Look for more possible deals and giveaways at local taco shops. Autumn may be colorful, but it also means those leaves are piling up. Weekend sites are open from Oct. Leaves collected through the program will be turned into high-quality compost and sold to residents next May. The collection service is free, but only open to Denver residents. Instead of plastic bags, paper is preferred because they can also be composted.
Leaves cannot be dropped off at the sites, except for specified dates and times. By the way, pumpkins are accepted for composting, too. For a full review of the drop-off schedule and requirements, go to denvergov. Arvada will showcase scarecrows of all shapes, sizes and designs at its annual Festival of Scarecrows on Oct. Admission is free. The family-friendly fun features a scarecrow contest, a cone maze, complimentary hayrides, and food and vendor booths. At 11 a. Plus, the Great Pumpkin Contest starts its weigh-in at p.
Pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks will be available for sale. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate for free entry to the cone maze. Aspen Grove is giving families the opportunity to get dressed up for a little not-so-spooky fun with its Monster Movie Night, in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, on Oct. If you want to add more fun to the night, head to The Thinkery for refreshments and glow-in-the-dark slime making before the movie. Tickets are available only through an online giveaway.
The next free day is Oct. You can register for up to five tickets. Limit one entry per person, per free day. At the end of the lottery period, winners will be randomly selected.
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