Magic. Unity. Might.
This is my new motto. It's almost punk or hardcore. UNITY. MIGHT. Those are very powerful words and you throw in MAGIC and you got some shit to deal with! I like how it could be interpreted very seriously, or as complete garbage. I was recently given the June 1977 issue of MUM magazine (Magic. Unity. Might.) and I love it so much. Check out the Society of American Magicians insignia! BOOM! That is a beautiful mark and from now on I'm going to straight up rip it, appropriate it, and stamp it right on top of YACHT stuffs. (see image above)
...and this guy? He is classy! If you have anything magic related, images, keychains, wands, any of that stuff. Send it to me!
Jonsa Bekotlstd
c/o Whiskers Bechtolt
4008 N Mississippi Ave. #4
Portland, OR 97227-1114
We just sent out the first promo copies of my new album, "I Believe In You. Your Magic Is Real." and we're sending out magic wands along with them. I've been a big fan of the Wild Promo feature on the Fader Blog for a while now, and I'm stoked that they wrote up YACHT and the wands. Dreams coming true, guys. Dreams coming true. The other dream of mine is to host the most epic CD release party of all time here in Portland, Oregon on May 5th, 2007. I don't want to give away too much too soon, but fuck dudes, it's going to be rad. There will be 2 parts, both of which should totally be ALL AGES, and Part 1 will be very special and somewhat exclusive due to physical limitations. You'll be able to try and win a spot for the first part...something like a raffle, maybe? Part 2 will be fully public and $10 will get you in and put a copy of the new CD in your hands.
Again, you can totally preorder the album from Marriage and here's an MP3:
See A Penny (Pick It Up)
(5 MB - MP3)
This is the first track that we're releasing publicly and I realized today that the other tracks on the record don't really sound anything like this track. In fact, none of the tracks really sound alike. You could say that it's all over the place and I wouldn't take offense. R&B to Grunge, guys.
Here's the official tracklist for the US release:
1. So Post All 'Em
2. See A Penny (Pick It Up)
3. We're Always Waiting
4. Platinum (feat. Bobby Birdman)
5. It's All The Same Price (feat. Eats Tapes)
6. The Magic Beat
7. Drawing In the Dark
8. It's Coming to Get You
9. If Music Could Cure All That Ails You
10. I Believe In You
11. Your Magic Is Real
12. Women Of The World
If you like one sheets, here's the PDF one sheet for the record. Maybe you have a blog or a small magazine that didn't get a promo? If you want anything just let Daniel Gill of ForcefieldPR know. He's nice.
I'm really, really excited to get out and tour with these new songs and a new show. I'm going to be doing some dates with Tussle and Architecture in Helsinki in May and June, then Japan and Australia in July...possibly some shows in Europe in July as well. BUSY BUSY. Of course I'll be touring as much as I can because I love it. Every chance I get, I'll be there. Every cruise ship, every dance hall, every TGI Friday's and/or Chili's. I WILL BE THERE AND I WILL PLAY THIS MUSIC. My tour life goals for 2007 are:
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, and Taiwan.
Addendum: Mexico City.
Double-Addendum: OF COURSE DENMARK! It didn't make the list because I'm COUNTING on going to Denmark this year. COUNTING ON IT! I'll see you soon, Denmark. COUNT ON IT!
PS- Here's something I made a couple mornings ago. Just feedback.
Untitled
(4.5 MB - MP3)
Jona,
It is truly a magical world in which we live. You seem to be harnessing some right now in putting together what will no doubt be some amazing show that i can't wait to see...i can't believe it's been two whole years since seeing you play!
Seriously cannot wait to hear that Birdman team-up in full!
Take it easy.
gus.
that seriously sounds like cartoon feedback. least harsh, totally pretty feedback i've heard in awhile. what did you make that with?
Oh shit...my friend just emailed me this article:
http://idolator.com/tunes/track-marks/track-marks-how-yacht-became-this-weeks-biggest-artist-in-the-world-248114.php
YACHT-lash? Ut oh.
while i am sad that i did not get a wand with my pre-order :-( its been glued to my stereo since last saturday. and i appreciate the music at any rate. i think that "i believe in you" is my favorite song. its so positive. i've been writing emails and signing it "the magic inside of you is infinite" for the past week. and in the mornings when i drop my sister off at work she requests that we play that song before she goes off to take on the day. so thanks, yacht!
also - i have been getting A BILLION AND ONE hits on my blog from people searching for "i believe in you. your magic is real".
http://quixoticgoat.blogspot.com/2007/03/i-believe-in-you-your-magic-is-real.html
peace & peaches!
The album is soooo good! I think the best thing about is how a bunch of the songs kind of morph into a deep jam about halfway through that you never want to end!
People are stoked out on your new stuff, dude. Half of the mail orders at Marriage are magic orders.
I'm stoked on it.
I've BEEN stoked on it.
love,
erik
i've been blasting ibiyymir on the bus, sometimes dancing in my seat, and maybe having the headphones at full volume is rude and is noise pollution, but all sorts of folks have started tapping their feet as a result of the HEADPHONE RUNOFF. i'd say this bodes well for a fully public ibiyymir release.
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, and Taiwan.
Addendum: Mexico City?
where's Denmark in all of that dear jona? this can't be true! did you just forget Copenhagen?
your ego needs a slap. sad bad music. shout out to Bjork. I love Bjork . pick that up & a sammy .snap.
Dude,
Sara and I have been rocking the bootleg for 2 months now. Kudos, hats off, rock on. Your new album is exactly as awesome as you think it is!
Love,
Joel
PS: It's always been a dream of mine to be with a soulmate that you could make music with. It's so cool that you found "it" with Claire and "it" sounds TIGHT!!!!!!!!
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Jona,
I don't think it's magic at all that you are so loved and appreciated. Thanks for the advance copy of the CD -it gives me new power and energy.
Love,
dad