R.S.A.G. 'Organic Sampler' In Road Records Today!! (1 Viewer)

[psycho]

R.S.A.G. 'Organic Sampler' Double CD In Road Records Today!!

[FONT=&quot]Hi folks,

The good people of Road Records on Fade Street have chosen the new double CD from R.S.A.G. (Rarely Seen Above Ground) as their album of the week!

From this afternoon the shop will be stocking 30 advance copies of the album (officially out 10th October). So if you fancy grabbing a copy for just €14.99 head in from 3pm today. http://www.roadrecs.com

http://www.myspace.com/rarelyseenaboveground

More R.S.A.G. news soon.

Psychonavigation Records

Artist: R.S.A.G. [/FONT]
Release: “Organic Sampler” Double Album
Release Date : 10th October 2008
Record Label: Psychonavigation Records
Distribution: Arabesque UK / EMD Ireland / Darla USA
Press Info: Keith Downey [email protected]

R.S.A.G. aka Jeremy Hickey is a multi-instrumentalist who records, performs and produces all his own material. The ‘Organic Sampler’ , which is musically many steps further and sideways, and the genesis of the new visual experience - sound and vision hand in hand - a multi-media rock and roll cornucopia; the future is here - look and listen.

Live R.S.A.G. plays drums / percussion and sings. The backing tracks are recorded in his studio. Visually, he has created a virtual band which is projected on a screen behind him. Think of Joy Division, Talking Heads, Fela Kuti, New York rockers, ESG with the visual impact of the Gorillaz. But rather than the use of animation, he aspires to a sort of shadowplay; a show of silhouettes of himself, which he utilises on disc. Think of what DJ Shadow done on his live tour of The Private Press. The impact that visual representation can have on a live show. This is so much more than just music, it is a friendly, full-sensory virus with no known cure. Get the illness soon, you deserve it.

"...rife with unusual hooks, menacing bass lines and ungovernable, fitful rhythms."​

(The Kilkenny People, Jan '07)

“His dexterous, inventive, gleeful drumming, and the strangled soul of his voice”​

(The Art of Noise concert London, 26 Oct 2007) ​

 

[rettucs]

when am I getting my advanced copy in the post?

I ordered it off the website like

 

[psycho]

Ye they will be posted off today Scutter. Jeremy is arriving at Psycho HQ any minute now!

 

[psycho]

What Road Records are saying about the record :


RSAG [RARELY SEEN ABOVE GROUND] ORGANIC SAMPLER [double cd]
rarely seen above ground is better known to his friends as jeremy hickey, an irish born multi instrumentalist and this here is his debut album for the psychonavigation label. hickey records, performs and produces pretty much everything on the album. its hard to believe this is all the work of just one man as the album features pretty much all live instruments with just the most subtle hint of electronic trickery. the album has been meticulously constructed to form one very funky collection of new wave and punk funk sounds. you will hear influences from the likes of joy division, the cure, talking heads, new order, liquid liquid, esg and a heap more. its got the early punk funk rumblings of talking heads blended with the slightly darker elements of early joy division and bass heavy new wave sounds. at times you can almost imagine peter hook jamming with early talking heads infused with the post punk edge of gang of four.
psychonavigation 2cd

14.99

 

[psycho]

You can also pick up the album in City Discs,Beatfinder & Spindizzy

 

[psycho]

Road records have added more to their review of the record.Here's the full writeup

Rsag [rarely seen above ground]-Organic sampler [double cd]
Rarely seen above ground is better known to his friends as jeremy hickey, an irish born multi instrumentalist and this here is his debut album for the psychonavigation label. Hickey records, performs and produces pretty much everything on the album. Its hard to believe this is all the work of just one man as the album features pretty much all live instruments with just the most subtle hint of electronic trickery. The album has been meticulously constructed to form one very funky collection of new wave and punk funk sounds. You will hear influences from the likes of joy division, the cure, talking heads, new order, pere ubu, liquid liquid, esg and a heap more. Its got the early punk funk rumblings of talking heads blended with the slightly darker elements of early joy division and bass heavy new wave sounds. At times you can almost imagine peter hook jamming with early talking heads infused with the post punk edge of gang of four. The percussive element to the album is simply outstanding as hickey makes his way around a drumkit like a man with six arms. The second cd sees the album mellow out just a touch with lots more electronic effects coming into the mix and slightly more emphasis on the punk funk side of things. This is probably one of the most unique and diverse collections from an irish artist that we have heard all year and one that is well worthy of your attention. Basically if you like choppy angular bass, rhythmic percussion, new wave, post punk and a bit of delicate electronic pop then this collection will keep you happy for a very long time. The album comes in a lovely card pullout sleeve.

September 2008-2cd-Psychonavigation-€14.99

 

[psycho]

Bloggy goodness

http://www.nialler9.com/blog/2008/09/23/rsag-organic-sampler/

I’ve been keeping my eyes and ears out for former Blue Ghost drummer Jeremy Hickey over the last two years. This Friday he will release a debut album The Organic Sampler under his Rarely Seen Above Ground moniker. Those of you who have witnessed Jeremy’s incendiary live show will know what to expect – a one man band in the form of a drummer, percussion and singer who performs with the aid of self-created backing tracks and silhouetted visuals.
At times he sounds like Talking Heads, one of his many influences.His music is psychedelic, heavy on the percussion, brimming with bassline and filled with drum rolls galore. Get caught up in the maelstrom of his ebullient, textured album, because you know this Kilkenny man isn’t going underground for much longer. Plus, Matt Vinyl likes it so that’s good enough for me.




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http://mattvinyl.blogspot.com/

Following receipt of the RSAG album, Organic Sampler, and having listened to it a number of times, I can now tell you what I initially suspected about it. It’s brilliant. It has the same edginess to it that the live shows do. It’s the bee’s knees and the dog’s bollocks all mixed in together and appearing as one giant mutated organic form. It reminds me of Talking Heads in places, Was Not Was in other places and like stuff I’ve never heard at all, in other places.

 

[rettucs]

I got mine the other day. Have barely stopped listening to it since. Its deadly.

 

[postmasterswift]

mm, was reading about this gent on nialler's blog.....very, very interested....

 

[psycho]

R.S.A.G. – Forthcoming Gigs​

27th Sep 2008 O’Rielly’s , Thomastown Co. Kilkenny

8th Oct 2008 The Trinity Rooms, Co. Limerick

10th Oct 2008 Andrews Lane theatre w/ Super Extra Bonus Party Dublin

11th Oct 2008 Nouveau Casino Paris, France

19th Oct 2008 Official Album Launch @ Whelans Dublin

6th Nov 2008 Thursdays @ The Pavillion, Co.Cork

14th Nov 2008 Le fleche dor Paris, France

10th Dec 2008 Psychonavigation Xmas Party : R.S.A.G. supporting Roger Doyle, Ciaran Byrne, Mick Chillage.... @ Whelans Dublin

12th Dec 2008 Supporting Jonathan More (Coldcut) & Mixmaster Morris (Bigchill UK) @ Andrews Lane Theatre Dublin

 

[rettucs]

R.S.A.G. – Forthcoming Gigs​

27th Sep 2008 O’Rielly’s , Thomastown Co. Kilkenny

8th Oct 2008 The Trinity Rooms, Co. Limerick

10th Oct 2008 Andrews Lane theatre w/ Super Extra Bonus Party Dublin

11th Oct 2008 Nouveau Casino Paris, France

19th Oct 2008 Official Album Launch @ Whelans Dublin

6th Nov 2008 Thursdays @ The Pavillion, Co.Cork

14th Nov 2008 Le fleche dor Paris, France

10th Dec 2008 Psychonavigation Xmas Party : R.S.A.G. supporting Roger Doyle, Ciaran Byrne, Mick Chillage.... @ Whelans Dublin

12th Dec 2008 Supporting Jonathan More (Coldcut) & Mixmaster Morris (Bigchill UK) @ Andrews Lane Theatre Dublin

I'm actually in Paris on October 11th. I'll have to look into this.

 

[psycho]

I'm sure a guestlist can be arranged for the Paris show

K

 

[nEiLo]

whats the french for guestlist, keith?

 

[psycho]

Wrong person to ask Neilo - I use to do my Maths homework in the French class

 

[postmasterswift]

10th Oct 2008 Andrews Lane theatre w/ Super Extra Bonus Party Dublin

deal.

 

[rettucs]

I'm sure a guestlist can be arranged for the Paris show

K

confirmed I am deffo in Paris that weekend (thank you work!).

don't need a guestlist. Have never had one before so I don't mind paying in.

Might look for a little more info off you beforehand though. Like, is it a support slot? Stage times, etc.

 

[psycho]

No problem Scutter!

 

[psycho]

Taken from todays Sunday Tribune Newspaper

RSAG
Organic Sampler
(Psychonavigation Records)
4/5

It's a brave man who releases a double album as his debut, and R.S.A.G. (Rarely Seen Above Ground) aka Jeremy Hickey is just that. Having stunned Irish festival-goers with an ambitious live show that sees him drumming in front of screens showing pre-recorded footage of his instrumental accompaniment, the Kilkenny man unleashes 17 tracks across two CDs. With drums the foundation to every song, the music remains unclassifiable. On the first disc, the songs are more structured; on the bonus disc, it's a little looser. Mazes of bass jams, resourceful rhythms and malleable vocals create an intriguing, occasionally creepy, whirlpool of sound. The production is shaky, but it's a hugely promising piece of work. Una Mullaly

 

[cmndr mind fuck]

deadly in Ping Pong last time round, good stuff!

 

[IFF]

it's good listen the cd