Wilderness Survival is the recording duo of Nick Grosvenor and Shane Reed. Although three full length albums have been released, songs from the albums have almost never been performed live. Grosvenor and Reed prefer to perplex the audience with strange stage antics that involve long winded rants and odd costumes, leaving the often extremely intimate songs to exist purely on their records. Their reclusive nature seems to add to their popularity.
Early years
Wilderness Survival began when an overflow of mix tapes began being made by Nick Grosvenor. Playing guitar since 12 years of age, he and his childhood classmate, Shane Reed, who helms the band Cosmo speedway, began taking interest in recording out of high school. It was then they constructed a studio in Grosvenor's bedroom and began to experiment with modern recording techniques.
Stereotypes and Types of Stereos
In 2005, Wilderness Survival released their debut album on Catch Camera Records entitled
Stereotypes and Types of Stereos. This 12 track record experimented with various genres of music including Rock, Folk, Electronic, Jazz, Funk, hip hop, and Pop while adhering to the DIY ethic of the Indie movement. It was well received though regarded by most as an under the radar release.
Pisces Son Heir He's Rising
In 2006, Wilderness Survival released their second record entitled Pisces Son Heir He's Rising. Written and recorded in three weeks and chronicled in their 2007 documentary "21 days" the record was a mostly folk influenced record but displayed an experimental tendency that has always defined the group.
We Were 21 in '03
In July 2007, their third record was released, with 21 tracks it was considered more bloated and scatterbrained than their earlier albums but generally liked by critics. It was mostly an electric affair with a few acoustic and faux blues tracks. The album liner notes consists of a 20 page booklet filled mostly with pages of small font rambles, and non sequiturs, generally dealing with growing up into adulthood. The albums songs relate mostly to a young 20 something that's either getting girls, not getting enough girls, not getting the right girls, or not getting girls at all. The album's name is a play on their age and refers to the album being the 3rd ('03) record and having 21 tracks.
Discography
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Early years
Wilderness Survival began when an overflow of mix tapes began being made by Nick Grosvenor. Playing guitar since 12 years of age, he and his childhood classmate, Shane Reed, who helms the band Cosmo speedway, began taking interest in recording out of high school. It was then they constructed a studio in Grosvenor's bedroom and began to experiment with modern recording techniques.
Stereotypes and Types of Stereos
In 2005, Wilderness Survival released their debut album on Catch Camera Records entitled
Stereotypes and Types of Stereos. This 12 track record experimented with various genres of music including Rock, Folk, Electronic, Jazz, Funk, hip hop, and Pop while adhering to the DIY ethic of the Indie movement. It was well received though regarded by most as an under the radar release.
Pisces Son Heir He's Rising
In 2006, Wilderness Survival released their second record entitled Pisces Son Heir He's Rising. Written and recorded in three weeks and chronicled in their 2007 documentary "21 days" the record was a mostly folk influenced record but displayed an experimental tendency that has always defined the group.
We Were 21 in '03
In July 2007, their third record was released, with 21 tracks it was considered more bloated and scatterbrained than their earlier albums but generally liked by critics. It was mostly an electric affair with a few acoustic and faux blues tracks. The album liner notes consists of a 20 page booklet filled mostly with pages of small font rambles, and non sequiturs, generally dealing with growing up into adulthood. The albums songs relate mostly to a young 20 something that's either getting girls, not getting enough girls, not getting the right girls, or not getting girls at all. The album's name is a play on their age and refers to the album being the 3rd ('03) record and having 21 tracks.
Discography
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Cosmo Speedway is the recording duo of Shane Reed and Nick Grosvenor. "If every Genre of music had an orgy, we would be its love child," says the San Diego born band. With two critically received full length albums, the band works to expand the releases' limited digital distribution. While Reed writes the tunes for Cosmo Speedway, Grosvenor writes material for his own project, Wilderness Survival. As Co-Producers, band members, and childhood friends, the two always simultaneously record each new album.
Discography
Recent Years
In early 2006 Reed and Grosvenor began work on the third Cosmo Speedway record entitled "Evolution of the Bicycle." They've expressed interest in creating a number of music videos for the new batch of songs. Experimenting with Stop Motion Animation, Stereoscopic Imaging, Lo-fi video, and various Film formats. They have also expressed interest in creating a new album every 6 months, but that prolific output has yet to be seen.
Early years
Reed Spent a number of years in the mid to late 90's creating numerous mix tapes in his bedroom on a four track tape machine and released them in limited supply through the local San Diego music scene. There are thought to be at least 10-15 full unreleased records in existence under the moniker, "Tork". Reed has said "most of those records were just odd bleeps and buzzes and found sounds but there's a few things in that batch that I'm really proud of." In late 2002, after studying animation and film in college at LMU, Reed partnered up with childhood friend Nick Grosvenor and began to create the earliest inceptions of what was to become "Cosmo Speedway." Recording primarily on high end digital consoles including Logic and Pro Tools, all sounds and ideas come mostly from Reed and sometimes Grosvenor. The two seem to pride themselves on recording without the help of anyone else, isolated in their own environment.
Traveling Bloodcells
In 2005, the band's debut album, Traveling Bloodcells, was released on Catch Camera Records. This young first album mixes a raw sensibility with a hint of what would later be elaborated upon.
Exoskeleton
In 2006, Cosmo Speedway released its second record entitled Exoskeleton. In Del Mar, California, Exoskeleton and the second Wilderness Survival album were written and recorded in three weeks. This event was recorded in the feature documentary entitled "21 Days."
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Discography
Recent Years
In early 2006 Reed and Grosvenor began work on the third Cosmo Speedway record entitled "Evolution of the Bicycle." They've expressed interest in creating a number of music videos for the new batch of songs. Experimenting with Stop Motion Animation, Stereoscopic Imaging, Lo-fi video, and various Film formats. They have also expressed interest in creating a new album every 6 months, but that prolific output has yet to be seen.
Early years
Reed Spent a number of years in the mid to late 90's creating numerous mix tapes in his bedroom on a four track tape machine and released them in limited supply through the local San Diego music scene. There are thought to be at least 10-15 full unreleased records in existence under the moniker, "Tork". Reed has said "most of those records were just odd bleeps and buzzes and found sounds but there's a few things in that batch that I'm really proud of." In late 2002, after studying animation and film in college at LMU, Reed partnered up with childhood friend Nick Grosvenor and began to create the earliest inceptions of what was to become "Cosmo Speedway." Recording primarily on high end digital consoles including Logic and Pro Tools, all sounds and ideas come mostly from Reed and sometimes Grosvenor. The two seem to pride themselves on recording without the help of anyone else, isolated in their own environment.
Traveling Bloodcells
In 2005, the band's debut album, Traveling Bloodcells, was released on Catch Camera Records. This young first album mixes a raw sensibility with a hint of what would later be elaborated upon.
Exoskeleton
In 2006, Cosmo Speedway released its second record entitled Exoskeleton. In Del Mar, California, Exoskeleton and the second Wilderness Survival album were written and recorded in three weeks. This event was recorded in the feature documentary entitled "21 Days."
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Bahia Escondida is a new bayside village and marina located in Golfito, Costa Rica. Golfito exists on the South Pacific coast between Tidal mangroves, tropical rain forests, and sub alpine grasslands. It is the first well-developed area north of the Panama Canal, thus still enjoys all the uninterrupted beauties nature has to offer. Bahia Escondida has been a project in the works for over two years but has finally commenced in its construction. As an area secluded due to natural obstructions, Golfito has been economically depressed for many decades. The village and marina are expected to lift the local population from this state. By the end of phase 1, Bahia Escondida will have provided over 400 jobs. Over 2000 employees will be needed by the completion of Bahia Escondida.
The village is filled with condominiums, town homes, private residences, a luxury boutique hotel, restaurants, and shops. The marina is comprised of 217 slips ranging from 45 to 220 feet.
The village is filled with condominiums, town homes, private residences, a luxury boutique hotel, restaurants, and shops. The marina is comprised of 217 slips ranging from 45 to 220 feet.
Pandayan is one of the most populated barangay in Meycauayan, Bulacan.
Geography
Economy
Education
There are a number of educational institutions in Pandayan, Meycauayan, Bulacan.
Pandayan Day Care - a public day care for pre-school students
Pandayan Elementary School - a public educational institution catering elementary students
The Cardinal Academy - a private educational institution offering courses from nursery to high school
St. Michael Academy - a private educational institution offering courses from nursery to high school (elementary and high school campus is located at Lias, Marilao)
St. Francis School
San Lorenzo Ruiz School
Sports
Transportation
Law and Government
Geography
Economy
Education
There are a number of educational institutions in Pandayan, Meycauayan, Bulacan.
Pandayan Day Care - a public day care for pre-school students
Pandayan Elementary School - a public educational institution catering elementary students
The Cardinal Academy - a private educational institution offering courses from nursery to high school
St. Michael Academy - a private educational institution offering courses from nursery to high school (elementary and high school campus is located at Lias, Marilao)
St. Francis School
San Lorenzo Ruiz School
Sports
Transportation
Law and Government