The Moonsquatters
1991 - 1992
Geneva, Switzerland
Short Story :
The four musicians met in 1990, and played together in a band called :
Just Around The Zoo
After trying different configuration, they settle in early 1991 with the four final members,
Markus Gmür (bass/vocals), José Garrido (guitar), Jean-Claude Moussali (guitar) and Fabien Klunge (drums).
Their multiple and very different musical influences became their strength.
Having found their new style, they decided to rename their new band :
The Moonsquatters
Some of the highlights where the concert on the Boat Geneva, and the Marignac Rock Festival.
The band was selected for the Marlboro Rock-in Music Festival, to close this chapter in style.
Today, they got together, and recovered the two studio recordings,
along with all their favourite songs recorded on 4 tracks cassettes, yes cassettes...
After 30 years, they decided to release an album and share with you their passion.
Members :
- Markus Gmür : Bass, Vocals
- José Garrido : Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Jean-Claude Moussali : Guitar
- Fabien Klunge : Drums
www.Moonsquatters.com
The Lost Tapes
1. Ride Away
2. It's Up To You
3. No More Dreams
4. Real Good
5. My Complication
6. Another Moment
7. That Bloody Feeling
8. No Place To Go
9. I Can Not
10. Goodbye Gorrion
11. Trust New Eyes
12. Here I Stand
13. Shaking Earth
14. Nos Souvenirs
15. My Own God
16. The Names
Release date : 17 March 2021
Recorded : 1991 - 1992
The Raw Energy of Vintage / Analog Sound !
Tracks 1 and 2 where recorded and mixed at BBM Studio (Gland/Switzerland) in August 1991.
The original DAT from the studio session has been recovered, and used for this album.
All other tracks where recorded in 1991 and 1992, on a 4-track cassette recorder : Tascam Porta One.
The original 4-track tapes have been recovered, and digitalized using a standard cassette player.
The first and second track have been recorded forward. The third and forth, turning the cassette around, and recorded backwards.
The four tracks have then been re-synchronized, and mixed in Pro Tools.
Recorded, mixed and produced by José Garrido.
Available from 17 March 2021 on every streaming platform.
The Lost Tapes - B Sides
1. A Place In My Heart
2. I'll Be Waiting
3. Land Of Anwsers
4. Julia
5. I Wish I Could
6. Ride Away
7. It's Up To You
8. Real Good
9. No More Dreams
10. Trust New Eyes
11. No Place To Go
12. Another Moment
13. Here I Stand
14. Two Feet On The Ground
15. Shaking Earth
Never Released
Recorded : 1991 - 1992
Most tracks where recorded in 1991 and 1992, on a standard cassette recorder
, during rehearsal.
Some tracks where recorded in 1991 and 1992, on a 4-track cassette recorder : Tascam Porta One.
The original 4-track tapes have been recovered, and digitalized using a standard cassette player.
The first and second track have been recorded forward. The third and forth, turning the cassette around, and recorded backwards.
The four tracks have then been re-synchronized, and mixed in Pro Tools.
Recorded, mixed and produced by José Garrido.