IPIX is a super cool company that creates 360 degree interactive video. The technology is really just astounding. Basically viewers are able to navigate around the video screen and zoom into areas you want to investigate further, turn around and check out a different section of the room. So in actuality if you wanted to see what kind of shoes Tommy wears behind that drum kit you can zoom right in and walk right up to him.

IPIX is going to be shooting 360 degree video on December 5th at the Revolution Hall for the Alta Mira CD Release Experiment. If everything goes as planned we hope to come away with some awesome documented footage of all the acts and shenanigans from all in attendance. We are very excited IPIX is going to film the experiment!

Alta Mira It’s been two long years since Metroland named Alta Mira the region’s Best New Band, and so there’d been some speculation that the category might carry a curse similar to that of being featured on the cover. [Ed.—We have determined the curse to be a myth.] As it turns out, the quartet had simply been cloistered away at Barefoot Studios in Massachusetts honing material for this, their full-length debut, the inaugural record for Albany upstart label Indian Ledge Records. Thankfully, all that attention to detail has paid off, as Alta Mira is a powerfully mature offering that doesn’t shy away from either art-rock grandeur or radio viability. Vocalist Joe D. Michon-Huneau doesn’t hesitate to display all that his sterling pipes can do, with a post-emo penchant for musical theatrics that ranges from Jeff Buckley confessional to Cedric Bixler-Zavala virtuosic. But as much as Michon-Huneau dominates the disc, brothers Hunter and August Sagehorn (guitar and bass, respectively) shape it. Standout tracks like “Sinker/Or,” with its Sea and Cake lilt, and “Slumberjack,” built on a bed of fuzz bass, prove that the band are hiding some serious chops behind their economic songcraft. Like a post-Radiohead Andy Summers, Hunter prefers to play delicate time-signature games with his brother and drummer Tommy Krebs rather than take a solo, and “Harder They Fall” succumbs to outward because-we-can prog-rock. Dig the hazy “Interlude” for what the instrumental trio can do by their lonesome. Graced with the kind of masterly production that used to be reserved for major-label acts, this is a serious disc from a band with serious aspirations. More than shake a curse, this one should set Alta Mira up for loftier superlatives. —Josh Potter

Original Link - http://www.exit977.org/cdspotlight/2009/1109altamira.htm Local 518 band, Alta Mira's self-titled debut is our November 2009 CD spotlight. Get a copy when you support the music. Alta Mira spent nearly two years in and out of Barefoot Studios in Massachusetts laying down the tracks for what would become their debut full length album. The self titled LP is a follow up to 2007’s “Fables and Fabrications EP”. Alta Mira has expanded upon their perfectionist ways and has created a layered, sonic album that combines their growing knowledge of precise studio practices with the expertise of the production team. The band partnered with Grammy award winning Studio Engineer Corin Nelsen at Imaginary Road Studios and the final mastering was completed by world renowned Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering. Nick Cosimano, CEO of Indian Ledge Records says "After two years of hard work, I am extremely proud to announce the release of Alta Mira's first full length self titled CD. Nothing good comes quickly, but all of Alta Mira's work has paid off, and we've got something quite unique on our hands." Alta Mira’s music can be described as poetic, intricate, textured, time shifting, art rock. Alta Mira’s songs challenge listener’s ears, emotions, and expectations. Singer Joe Michon-Huneau’s poetry and storytelling brings you on a journey that is colorfully painted by the bands ability to dynamically illustrate a soundscape. Michon-Huneau delicately prods you at the end of the album to “Go back to your sitcom stars. Just go. Get back to those daytime drama wars. I know they’ll miss you, too.” as if slyly and socially remarking on his separation anxiety. He reminds us that we the listeners have been taken out of our comfort zones into Alta Mira’s world for the past 52 minutes. The songs are intricate blends of organic drumming by Tommy Krebs thrown down in bursts and rolls that make you wonder if he has three arms. Lyrics that are beautiful, powerful, melodic, and at times disturbing from Joe Michon-Huneau sift their way in and out of the lead roll like Indian sprints from high school track practice. August Sagehorn’s elaborate bass playing meanders through the rhythm and melody while keeping a solid foundation for brother Hunter Sagehorn’s guitar, which is sometimes agitated and coarse and other times elegantly bare and soothing. The complete album package will be available to the public on Dec 5th at The Alta Mira Release Experiment at The Revolution Hall in Troy, NY.

Howdy All,

We have been pushing the bus into high gear as we get closer to releasing the new Alta Mira album. If you are interested in spending sleepness night typing to friends, or years talking to people around town you may be perfect for helping us promote the upcoming CD Release Experiment. You can help online with your newfangled social networks, requesting us on the radio (you may even win some goodies), or by handing out flyers at shows and all over town.

Drop us an email or hit us up on twitter... twitter.com/indianledge. In exchange for your tireless help and affection we can hook you up with a ticket to the event and if you are a super lover we may be able to hook you up with some other goodies such as t-shirts, and maybe even bake you some brownies or buy you some tasty brown's beers... or tequila if that's your thing.

See ya soon.

Robot Frank has been working hard on the new Alta Mira website.. please check it out! http://www.altamiralive.com

Check out Alta Mira on Paste Mag and Dale's Pale Ale Downlow'd Club! They should be in the November issue.. http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/register_and_download/dales_downlowd...

We're working on our artists page, a press page, and pretty soon you'll be able to hear some music.. stick with us, it's all coming soon!

Did you receive an Alta Mira promo cd? We know there's a terrible typo on it, and we're really embarrassed.

Okay, our website looks like crap, we know.. but we've got a good excuse. Our old website (http://old.indianledgerecords.com) was a bit out of date and was lacking many features, so we're building something new.. Please bear with us, we're going with function over form at the moment just to get things up and running, but we're going to make it look better, we swear.