Lost And Found
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Lost and Found is a Christian band formed in Niagara Falls, New York
in 1986. The duo consists of two members: Michael Bridges (guitar
) and George Baum (piano
, recorder
, drum
s, and occasionally the slinky
). They have released eleven major studio albums through Limb Records, their independent record label
. All of their songs are registered with CCLI enabling any CCLI holder to reproduce their songs in any form.
Their musical style has been described as "the intersection of The Ramones and John Denver
. Their music style is called speedwood; a genre or subgenre of their own creation, also referred to as "acoustic thrash".
Their song "Lions" is one of their most popular, and won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
. Other listener favorites include "Multiply", "Baby," "Opener" and "Slide Girl."
Their first big tour was made cross-country on bicycle
s with no support vehicle. They rode over 8,000 miles and stayed in over 300 different homes while performing at schools, camps, and churches.
Concertgoers are often known to bring along a Slinky
. The band explains that there was an empty space in the song "Lions" and they wanted a certain sound at a certain point in the song, and that sound was attained by stretching a Slinky and then quickly collapsing it again. This has evolved to audience members holding up their Slinkies at the appropriate time and shouting "SLINKY!" while Baum actually plays the Slinky.
Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they...
in 1986. The duo consists of two members: Michael Bridges (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) and George Baum (piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, recorder
Recorder
The recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes—whistle-like instruments which include the tin whistle. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a wooden plug, known as a block or fipple...
, drum
Drum
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s, and occasionally the slinky
Slinky
Slinky or "Lazy Spring" is a toy consisting of a helical spring that stretches and can bounce up and down. It can perform a number of tricks, including traveling down a flight of steps end-over-end as it stretches and re-forms itself with the aid of gravity and its own momentum.-History:The toy was...
). They have released eleven major studio albums through Limb Records, their independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
. All of their songs are registered with CCLI enabling any CCLI holder to reproduce their songs in any form.
Their musical style has been described as "the intersection of The Ramones and John Denver
John Denver
Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr. , known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer/songwriter, activist, and humanitarian. After growing up in numerous locations with his military family, Denver began his music career in folk music groups in the late 1960s. His greatest commercial success...
. Their music style is called speedwood; a genre or subgenre of their own creation, also referred to as "acoustic thrash".
Their song "Lions" is one of their most popular, and won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
John Lennon Songwriting Contest
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest, named for the former member of The Beatles, is a songwriting competition for songwriters, open to amateurs and professionals. The contest accepts instrumental pieces as well as songs with a vocal component. Though all entries must include a CD, cassette, or...
. Other listener favorites include "Multiply", "Baby," "Opener" and "Slide Girl."
Their first big tour was made cross-country on bicycle
Bicycle
A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist, or bicyclist....
s with no support vehicle. They rode over 8,000 miles and stayed in over 300 different homes while performing at schools, camps, and churches.
Concertgoers are often known to bring along a Slinky
Slinky
Slinky or "Lazy Spring" is a toy consisting of a helical spring that stretches and can bounce up and down. It can perform a number of tricks, including traveling down a flight of steps end-over-end as it stretches and re-forms itself with the aid of gravity and its own momentum.-History:The toy was...
. The band explains that there was an empty space in the song "Lions" and they wanted a certain sound at a certain point in the song, and that sound was attained by stretching a Slinky and then quickly collapsing it again. This has evolved to audience members holding up their Slinkies at the appropriate time and shouting "SLINKY!" while Baum actually plays the Slinky.
Studio albums
- Everlastin' Alright (1982)
- We All Are (1987)
- Our Third AlbumOur Third AlbumOur Third Album is a full length album by acoustic duo Lost and Found. The album was released on cassette only. It is now only available as part of The Early Years box set.-Track listing:# "Lions"# "Goodbye"# "Dreamed of Love"# "Strong Feelings"...
(1989) - Hengh (1990)
- SikkibahmSikkibahmSikkibahm is a full length album by acoustic duo Lost and Found. The album has been released on both cassette and CD. It is now only available as part of The Early Years box set.-Track listing:# "Bones"# "Good Luck"# "Amber"# "Heard"# "Used to Be"...
(1995) - This (1998)
- SomethingSomething (Lost and Found album)Something is a full length album by acoustic duo Lost and Found. Like some of their albums, this one includes an interlude at the end of most of the songs. The interlude is an instrumental version of the chorus from the song "Convinced"...
(2001) - Something DifferentSomething Different (album)Something Different is a full length album by acoustic duo Lost and Found. This album features 9 songs, recorded acoustically as the band normally records and then with electric instrument accompaniment. There are also two hidden tracks. The first of which is a "bluegrass" version of the song...
(2002) - Pronto (2005)
- Here (2009)
Live albums
- Live (1988)
- SpeedwoodSpeedwoodSpeedwood is a live album by acoustic duo Lost and Found. The recording was an attempt to capture the sound and feel of what it's like to see the band in person. It was recorded in 1993 at Voyagers Bible Church in Irvine, California...
(1993) - Speedwood TwoSpeedwood TwoSpeedwood Two is a live album by acoustic duo Lost and Found. The recording was an attempt to capture the sound and feel of what it's like to see the band in person. It was recorded on September 27, 1996 at Fairchild Auditorium in Lansing, MI and September 28, 1996 at Temple Theater in Saginaw, MI...
(1996) - Speedwood ThreeSpeedwood ThreeSpeedwood Three is a live album by acoustic duo Lost and Found. The recording was an attempt to capture the sound and feel of what it's like to see the band in person. It was recorded on June 21-23, 1999 at the Norton Auditorium in Florence, Alabama. This album is the third volume of the Speedwood...
(1999)
Other recordings
- The Primary Single (1989)
- This Is Our (1992)
- Background Tracks (1998)
- Lost And Found Christmas Album (1999)
- God Feeds Us (2001)
- Graceland (2003)
- Single (2003)
- Just George (2003)
- Speedwood Hymns (2004)
- The Early YearsThe Early Years (Lost and Found album)The Early Years is a box set by acoustic duo Lost and Found. It consists of 3 cds, 1 dvd and a booklet comprising songs from out of print albums from early in the band's history. It includes the complete original recordings of We All Are, Our Third Album, Hengh, and Sikkibahm...
(2007)
External links
- Lost And Found's website
- Lost And Found fansite at GeoCitiesGeoCitiesYahoo! GeoCities is a web hosting service, currently available only in Japan.GeoCities was originally founded by David Bohnett and John Rezner in late 1994 as Beverly Hills Internet . In its original form, site users selected a "city" in which to place their web pages...
- Speedwood Central