Blending elements of 70's musical influences (ala; Bowie, Elton John, Lou Reed, Dylan) with modern synthesis and eerily addictive melodies (see; Flaming Lips, American Music Club, Brian Wilson..) This singer/songwriter ambitiously attempts the seamless blend of "Now and Then" with acoustic guitars, Piano, rhythm section, Synths and the sometimes gratuitous use of distortion.
...Julian Sakata transforms his songs into a "near perfect marriage of Pop music and abstract indulgence with a flare for dramatics...."
His composition "Everything's Beautiful Once" (in various mixes) is featured predominantly in the feature film "Flourish" directed by Kevin Palys. "Flourish premiered March, 2006 at the world reknown Cinequest Film Festival as well as the 2006 Cannes Film Festival in May 2006. The film features the talents of Jennifer Morrison and Jesse Spencer (T.V.'s "House"), Olivia Burnette, Leighton Meester (T.V.'s "Surface") and Daniel Roebuck. This is a rare "paired down" mix of the song for the film that best captures Julian's rawest "bedroom aesthetic" in this recorded performance.
The exclusive movie mix can be heard here or downloaded now at
www.myspace.com/juliansakata
or
last•fm.com
VISIT Julian's MySpace page @
myspace.com/mustardcd
His composition "Fly" which he co-wrote and produced (with Dave Palmer), can be heard on episode #5 of VH1's, CBS acquired series "Love Monkey"
Rising film director, writer and prodigy Kevin Palys is currently filming a full length documentary on the making of Julian Sakata's debut album "See?"
This original and fresh feature will be entitled "Everything's Beautiful Once" and will showcase candid footage, interviews and never heard before alternate versions of many of the album's tracks as well as a unique insight into the journey of a hopeful songwriter.
Keep an eye out for Kevin Palys brand new feature length film
"Night Wedding"
Julian Sakata will be providing the exclusive soundtrack for the film as well as Music Supervision. (2008)
Julian Sakata will be embarking on a new sonic adventure with prolific programmer and drummer Lorenzo (Lono) Ciacci (out of Portland) which promises to be a treat for audio-bored adventurists. We'll keep you posted on this exclusive release!!
Lono will also be joining Julian on his Live shows as drummer along with Timothy Young and very special guest artists! The band plans on hitting the States as well as Europe in the coming year to promote "See?"
Contact us to be included on the mailing list for future events!
Album cover illustrtations by the talented young artist Mary-Loup out of Paris, France. Concept by Julian Sakata. The full piece is entitled "lamb jr."
Mary-Loup can be found at
http://www.myspace.com/maryloup
artiste.mary-loup@wanadoo.fr
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Julian Sakata's long awaited debut release entitled "See?" is currently being mixed in Los Angeles by 6 time Grammy award winning producer/mixer
Thom Russo.
(Audioslave, System of a Down, Johnny Cash, Prince,
Jay Z, Eric Clapton)
just to name a few!
Thom Russo is also Co-Producing the record along with
Matt Pence (American Music Club, Jay Farrar {of Uncle Tupelo SunVolt}, South San Gabriel,
Centro-matic )
Matt also lends his extraordinary drumming talents to the record along with a prodigious list of guest artists that includes:
Dave Palmer
(AIR, Fiona Apple, Ray Lamontagne)
keyboardist who also co-produced the album track "Lights On" Dave is the Shepherd of Denton, TX and one of the most prolific and respected young pianists and up and coming producers/composers of this generation. (Check out Dave's latest release "Romance" and see what all the fuss is about! )
Timothy Young
(Wayne Horvitz, Matt Chamberlain, Thruster )
guitarist Tim's spacey slide and distorted manipulation is incomparable!
Carl Finch
(leader of the 2 time Grammy award winning
Brave Combo) Accordion
Joe Cripps
(Brave Combo, Peter Buck {of REM}, Barrett Martin {of Screaming Trees} ) Grammy award winning percussionist and living legend...truly!
Robert Gomez
(String arranger)
Check out Robert's latest solo effort with guest star Norah Jones! Ethereal, Beautiful and Boundless songs.
Buffi Jacobs and Tamara Cauble
(from psychadelic pop mainstays
The Polyphonic Spree )
Violins and Cello from these 2 talented darlings from the "Spree" tribe!
Fred Hamilton
(Bill Frisell, Earl Harvin Trio)
The respected NTU and worldwide acclaimed
bass wizard!
Robert "Pop" Driggers
Julian's Father*
Guitars and WisdomBrent Best
(Denton, Tx Americana stalwarts
The Drams )
Scott Danbom
(Centro-matic, The Undertow Orchestra with Vic Chesnutt, Mark Eitzel)
Dave Douglas
(drummer/visionary lone ranger on loan from indie rock pop guru John Vanderslice's band as they toured through Denton)
Jesse Spencer
(Besides being a talented actor, Jesse is a daft multi-instrumentalist who lent his backing vocals and violin to the record)
The record was tracked at The EchoLab Studios
and Rainstar Lounge by Julian Sakata and
Matt Pence.Kudos to DAVID WILLINGHAM of
The EchoLab Studios
and
JOE ROGERSJulian Sakata is now being represented by
Steve Stewart
who has helmed the careers of
Eleven, Stone Temple Pilots and Mark Lanegan
(to name a few).
stevestewart@stevestewart.com