NEWS FLASH!

The Music Publishing Company (a division of the Indian Ledge Music Group) is proud to announce signing deals with not one but two of their artists with International record companies in the same week.

The Tins, signed to TMPC, have been developing their talents for the past 2 years and with a recent flurry of blogs

have gained international attention.  

For Immediate Release
 
Alta Mira Devises New Growth: Begins Cyber PR Campaign with Ariel Publicity 

For Immediate Release

Local Music Publisher Signs International Artist and Schenectady Native Singer-Songwriter to Roster.

Alta Mira and Indian Ledge Records in conjunction with Guthrie/Bell Productions are working with filmmakers, friends, musicians, maniacs, and artists to present a truly unique experience that is being dubbed “The Alta Mira CD Release Experiment”. The event will present collaboration on a grand scale and feature an eclectic mix of music from Alta Mira, Railbird, Matthew Loiacono, and Matt Durfee. The Revolution Hall in Troy, NY will be transformed into a space that excites your ears, your eyes, your taste buds, and your touch. Oh, and it will be a great place to party too! The fun kicks off at 7PM, and $10 will get you into the show, and a copy of the new Alta Mira CD! There will be plenty of contests and surprises awaiting participants that night too.

The experiment doesn’t stop with basic procedures… everyone in attendance can play a part in the operation. We are excited to be working with IPIX, a company from Cohoes, NY that has patented some extremely unique technology. IPIX will be filming 360 degree video of the release experiment. We intend to compile the footage into an interactive documentary of the affair. Viewers will be able to revisit the experience as an engaging film where one can zoom in and out, walk around onstage, and turn around on the screen with the click of a mouse, essentially creating a different experience every time you “participate” in the video.

Large scale sculptural and light based installations will convert the Revolution Hall into a venue for the delight of your senses. Melanie O’Malley and Alta Mira will be the masterminds behind the installations and have been concocting objects and working at the drawing board to create a visually and sonically pleasing environment. Melanie recently had a hand in the wildly enjoyable “Paper Girl” project in downtown Albany where enthusiastic artists hand delivered art to an unsuspecting public via bicycle. Melanie also participated in the Flux event at St. Joseph’s church in Albany. At the Rev Hall, Alta Mira’s contributions will take the form of a radiant stage design, and their choices of exceptional musicians to share the stage truly complement and accentuate the collaborative night. You may want to bring your sunglasses. Ok no more hints for now.

Musically we can only say that you are sure to hear some beautiful folk, intricate rock, wacky psychedelia, acoustic finger picking, mandolin, banjo, keys, harmonica, sing-alongs, tambourines, and a whole slew of other music-making devices. There will be poetry galore in the form of delicate vocals and some primal, emotionally charged wailing. The only thing we know for sure is that the bands will deliver something new and exciting.
The Alta Mira CD Release Experiment is a follow up to the release event for the Alta Mira “Fables and Fabrication EP” in late 2007. If you were lucky enough to get into that sold out show at Red Square you will remember how exciting the event was for both the ears and the eyes. December 5th is going to be even bigger and better. Indian Ledge Records believes the release of a great CD requires a grand kickoff to celebrate all the hard work that has gone into making the music. You won’t want to miss it.

Albany, NY - October 10

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 released to the public on Dec 5th at The Revolution Hall release party in Troy, NY. More details about that event will follow soon. You can sign up to preorder the Alta Mira album and receive a special gift when it arrives at your door by sending a quick message to Alta Mira www.myspace.com/altamiralive

You can also join the online community for Indian Ledge Records and Alta Mira here:

www.IndianLedgeRecords.com
www.AltaMiraLive.com
www.myspace.com/indianledgerecords
www.reverbnation.com/indianledge
www.facebook.com/altamiralive
www.Twitter.com/indianledge

Delmar, NY – Over the past few years Indian Ledge Records has been cultivating an internal shift in structure and mission while reacting to
the major changes in the music industry. Nick Cosimano remains Chief
Executive Officer of Indian Ledge Records and has been making a strong push to develop the right team with a diverse yet cohesive set of skills.