Manuok
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Manuok is an American solo musical project founded in San Diego, California in 2004 by Scott Mercado. Scott Mercado (not of Candlebox
) (born January 22, 1976) is an American musician
, songwriter
, and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Montrose, Scotland and currently resides in San Diego, California
. He is currently a member of Manuok, Sara Lov
, Mr. Tube,and Via Satellite and Venice, Italy's Grimoon. His primary instruments are vocals, guitar, keys, and drums - but has appeared on organ, percussion, glockenspiel, and bass. He has recorded internationally alongside The Album Leaf
, Horse-Stories (Australia - Europe), Mr. Tube, Maquiladora (Acuarela - Spain), The Soft Lightes (Modular), Pilotram (Transient Frequency - USA), Trost (Minty Fresh,Four Music), Tristeza
(Better Looking, Bella Union), Devics
(Filter, Bella Union), Via Satellite (Loud and Clear – USA, Human Highway - Japan),Grimoon (Italy), and many more. He is also an accomplished recording engineer, recently recording Grimoon's (Venice,Italy) "Super 8"
for San Diego, California
-based post-rock
instrumental band Via Satellite. Mercado has also performed in several other San Diego-area bands, including The Black Heart Procession
, Tristeza
, Maquiladora, Devics
, Sara Lov
,Grimoon, The Incredible Moses Leroy
,Ilya, Team Abraham, low cloud cover, and pilotram (Duane Pitre)
, The Album Leaf
, and Via Satellite, Scott Mercado began recording material at home. When Drew Andrews
and Tim Reece began spending more time with the The Album Leaf
, Scott's label Loud and Clear (owned by Brad Lee
asked for more material. The album was followed by a tour opening for the The Album Leaf
and then later with The Black Heart Procession
. Torrance, RandB, and Aheadwithnobody were featured in television Bulbo. Maria Oden (as well as unreleased songs) we featured in the film Almost Romeo. NoMeToucherPas was featured in the film The Duty Of Living.
, The Black Heart Procession
and Tristeza
for a period of three/four years. In between tours and recording, Manuok recorded and toured as much as possible. Parts of the album were recorded in Berlin
, San Diego, Italy, and East Los Angeles where Scott recorded his grandfather telling stories. Scott's grandfather Francisco Mercado, Jr.
(and his passing) would become a large influence on his next two records. During this same time, signed to San Francisco's 500 Records and Venice, Italy's Macaco Records.
and manuok, Scott recorded The Old Horse. Released in 2010 on 500 Records and Macaco Records, this album is the last to feature the voice of Scott's grandfather. This album features mostly softer material featuring the pump organ, piano, and acoustic guitar. The song "Carcerate" was used in the documentary Scribble 08 and "Untitled" was featured on the Sigur Ros website.
, Camille Rose Garcia
, Joe Sorren
, and more.
Former
Candlebox
Candlebox is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since their debut, the group has released four studio albums, which have achieved multi-platinum and gold certification, as well as numerous charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD....
) (born January 22, 1976) is an American musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Montrose, Scotland and currently resides in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. He is currently a member of Manuok, Sara Lov
Sara Lov
Singer/songwriter Sara Lov was born in Hawaii in 1970 and later was raised by her mother in Los Angeles after the divorce of her parents. At the age of four she was kidnapped by her father and taken to Israel...
, Mr. Tube,and Via Satellite and Venice, Italy's Grimoon. His primary instruments are vocals, guitar, keys, and drums - but has appeared on organ, percussion, glockenspiel, and bass. He has recorded internationally alongside The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf is an American solo musical project founded in San Diego, California in 1998 by Jimmy LaValle. He is known for his use of electronics, synthesizer and Rhodes piano...
, Horse-Stories (Australia - Europe), Mr. Tube, Maquiladora (Acuarela - Spain), The Soft Lightes (Modular), Pilotram (Transient Frequency - USA), Trost (Minty Fresh,Four Music), Tristeza
Tristeza
Tristeza is a post-rock band from San Diego, California. The band has performed in 19 countries.Tristeza is a California-based band, with most members currently living in Oakland, CA....
(Better Looking, Bella Union), Devics
Devics
Devics is a dream pop band from Los Angeles, California consisting of Sara Lov, Dustin O'Halloran, Ed Maxwell, Theodore Liscinski, and Evan Schnabel. Their music can be described as melancholic....
(Filter, Bella Union), Via Satellite (Loud and Clear – USA, Human Highway - Japan),Grimoon (Italy), and many more. He is also an accomplished recording engineer, recently recording Grimoon's (Venice,Italy) "Super 8"
Inception
Manuok officially began in 2004 as the solo project of Scott, guitaristGuitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
for San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
-based post-rock
Post-rock
Post-rock is a subgenre of rock music characterized by the influence and use of instruments commonly associated with rock, but using rhythms and "guitars as facilitators of timbre and textures" not traditionally found in rock...
instrumental band Via Satellite. Mercado has also performed in several other San Diego-area bands, including The Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession is an indie rock band from San Diego, California. The band was formed in 1997 by Pall Jenkins and Tobias Nathaniel...
, Tristeza
Tristeza
Tristeza is a post-rock band from San Diego, California. The band has performed in 19 countries.Tristeza is a California-based band, with most members currently living in Oakland, CA....
, Maquiladora, Devics
Devics
Devics is a dream pop band from Los Angeles, California consisting of Sara Lov, Dustin O'Halloran, Ed Maxwell, Theodore Liscinski, and Evan Schnabel. Their music can be described as melancholic....
, Sara Lov
Sara Lov
Singer/songwriter Sara Lov was born in Hawaii in 1970 and later was raised by her mother in Los Angeles after the divorce of her parents. At the age of four she was kidnapped by her father and taken to Israel...
,Grimoon, The Incredible Moses Leroy
The Incredible Moses Leroy
The Incredible Moses Leroy, the alter ego of ex-substitute teacher Ron Fountenberry, is an indie artist. The name is a juxtaposition of "The Incredible", a reference to a comic book, and his great-grandfather Moses Leroy. His song "Fuzzy" was featured in This Film is Not Yet Rated, and on an...
,Ilya, Team Abraham, low cloud cover, and pilotram (Duane Pitre)
Self Titled
In between tours and recording with The Black Heart ProcessionThe Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession is an indie rock band from San Diego, California. The band was formed in 1997 by Pall Jenkins and Tobias Nathaniel...
, The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf is an American solo musical project founded in San Diego, California in 1998 by Jimmy LaValle. He is known for his use of electronics, synthesizer and Rhodes piano...
, and Via Satellite, Scott Mercado began recording material at home. When Drew Andrews
Drew Andrews (musician)
Drew Andrews was born in San Diego, CA on February 19, 1979. He is a member of indie/electronic rock trio Via Satellite and a touring member of Sub Pop Records act, The Album Leaf , Drew also is actively involved in his own solo musical career and in his various writings .Since 2003, with both The...
and Tim Reece began spending more time with the The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf is an American solo musical project founded in San Diego, California in 1998 by Jimmy LaValle. He is known for his use of electronics, synthesizer and Rhodes piano...
, Scott's label Loud and Clear (owned by Brad Lee
Brad Lee
Brad Lee is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Palo Alto, California and currently resides in San Diego, California. He is currently a member of The Album Leaf and Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects...
asked for more material. The album was followed by a tour opening for the The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf
The Album Leaf is an American solo musical project founded in San Diego, California in 1998 by Jimmy LaValle. He is known for his use of electronics, synthesizer and Rhodes piano...
and then later with The Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession is an indie rock band from San Diego, California. The band was formed in 1997 by Pall Jenkins and Tobias Nathaniel...
. Torrance, RandB, and Aheadwithnobody were featured in television Bulbo. Maria Oden (as well as unreleased songs) we featured in the film Almost Romeo. NoMeToucherPas was featured in the film The Duty Of Living.
No End To Limitations
Following the release of the first record and touring, Scott's toured constantally in the bands DevicsDevics
Devics is a dream pop band from Los Angeles, California consisting of Sara Lov, Dustin O'Halloran, Ed Maxwell, Theodore Liscinski, and Evan Schnabel. Their music can be described as melancholic....
, The Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession
The Black Heart Procession is an indie rock band from San Diego, California. The band was formed in 1997 by Pall Jenkins and Tobias Nathaniel...
and Tristeza
Tristeza
Tristeza is a post-rock band from San Diego, California. The band has performed in 19 countries.Tristeza is a California-based band, with most members currently living in Oakland, CA....
for a period of three/four years. In between tours and recording, Manuok recorded and toured as much as possible. Parts of the album were recorded in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, San Diego, Italy, and East Los Angeles where Scott recorded his grandfather telling stories. Scott's grandfather Francisco Mercado, Jr.
Francisco Mercado, Jr.
Francisco Mercado, Jr. , was a member of the United States Army Air Force and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross who earned his membership to the exclusive “Caterpillar Club” having saved his life by parachuting over England while returning from a mission with a crippled B-24 during World...
(and his passing) would become a large influence on his next two records. During this same time, signed to San Francisco's 500 Records and Venice, Italy's Macaco Records.
The Old Horse
In the midst of touring more in Europe with Sara LovSara Lov
Singer/songwriter Sara Lov was born in Hawaii in 1970 and later was raised by her mother in Los Angeles after the divorce of her parents. At the age of four she was kidnapped by her father and taken to Israel...
and manuok, Scott recorded The Old Horse. Released in 2010 on 500 Records and Macaco Records, this album is the last to feature the voice of Scott's grandfather. This album features mostly softer material featuring the pump organ, piano, and acoustic guitar. The song "Carcerate" was used in the documentary Scribble 08 and "Untitled" was featured on the Sigur Ros website.
Scribble 08
In Nov 2009, Scott recorded a soundtrack for the art documentary Scribble 08 featuring interviews with Jeff SotoJeff Soto
Jeff Soto is an American contemporary artist. His distinct color palette, subject matter and technique have been said to bridge the gap between Pop Surrealism and Street Art.-Early life:...
, Camille Rose Garcia
Camille Rose Garcia
Camille Rose Garcia is a Los Angeles-based lowbrow artist. she produces paintings, prints and sculpture in a gothic, "creepy" cartoon style. She cites as influences Walt Disney and Philip K. Dick. - Biography :...
, Joe Sorren
Joe Sorren
Joe Sorren is an American conceptualist lowbrow artist.Sorren grew up in Arizona and began painting in 1991. Two years later he earned a BFA from Northern Arizona University. His artwork has appeared in various publications, including The New Yorker, Time and Rolling Stone. Warner Bros...
, and more.
Live band members
Current- Scott Peter Mercado - producer, engineer, mixing, instrumentation
- Erik Berg - bass, vocals
- Geoff Hill, drums, glockenspiel
- Jeff Grasmick, drums, guitar, gass, glockenspiel
- Andrew Trecha, guitar
Former
- Brad LeeBrad LeeBrad Lee is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in Palo Alto, California and currently resides in San Diego, California. He is currently a member of The Album Leaf and Mr. Tube and the Flying Objects...
- Matt Mournian
- Dario Izzarious
- Russel White
- Sean Taugher
- Jarrod Chilton
Albums
- Self-Titled Loud and Clear Records, 2005
- No End To Limitations 500 Records Three Ring RecordsThree Ring RecordsThree Ring Records is an independent record label based out of the San Francisco/Bay Area in northern California. Started in 2003 by Dan Crowell of the band D.W. Holiday, Three Ring saw its first release that same year with the Bother's The Night Bleeds Gold...
, Macaco Records, 2009 - The Old Horse 500 Records Three Ring RecordsThree Ring RecordsThree Ring Records is an independent record label based out of the San Francisco/Bay Area in northern California. Started in 2003 by Dan Crowell of the band D.W. Holiday, Three Ring saw its first release that same year with the Bother's The Night Bleeds Gold...
, Macaco Records, 2010
TV and film uses
- "Torrance" was featured in television Un Paso for Bulbo TV.
- "RandB" was featured in television Un Paso for Bulbo TV.
- "Aheadwithnobody" was featured in television Un Paso for Bulbo TV.
- "Maria Oden" was featured in Almost Romeo.
- "NoMeToucherPas" was featured in the film The Duty Of Living.
- "Carcerate" was used in Scribble 08