Ssssssuper Sssssynth (like Ssssssixteen Candlessss)?
I really want to spell their name Mi Hijo Plaza because they are an LA-based band and it sounds
so quintessentially Angeleno when spelled that way, but, alas, the proper spelling is Meho Plaza: a fantastic band getting a lot of notice lately.
If John Hughes began his career now he could easily use Meho Plaza’s music on his soundtracks. The trio consists of a guitar, drums, and the aforementioned synth, and the mood they create, on the recorded tracks at least, reminds me of The Dismemberment Plan (without the bass, of course). Do I sound nostalgic? I can’t help it. I really miss both John Hughes and the D-Plan, and I’m happy to hear that someone’s music could possibly fill those voids.
I’ve been listening to the tracks from their EP (all available for free from their site) and developed quite the attachment to George Washington. I particularly like the
stumbling down the stairs chorus “Wash…/ington…/and…/his men” and the synthesizer theme that sounds just like the percolating Maxwell House “Coffee” theme from 30 years ago done in minor notes.
If you’re impressed, too, and you live in LA, you can buy their music at Sea Level Records on Sunset in Echo Park. If you’re impressed but don’t live in LA, you can order their album directly from the drummer (see their MySpace page for details). If you’re unimpressed, then… I guess listen to something else? From what I’ve heard, Meho Plaza’s even better live. Check out their website for upcoming shows.
- Download The Beach.
- Download George Washington.
- Download The Instruments.
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[…] Happily for me there’s Sea Level. Sea Level’s stock could probably fit in the bargain bin section of Amoeba, yet somehow I can always find up to half of my want-list. Add to that a friendly staff, free in-store performances at least twice a week, Ms. Pac-Man, and I’ve never heard reggae, ska, reggaeton, or anything resembling the previous played over the speakers. Sea Level also promotes and stocks music from local bands (remember: you can find Meho Plaza’s EP there) and they used to even release music from Kennedy, Esther Lee, and John Vanderslice. […]