National Hotel Sound System

Rank #1 Louisville, KY Electronica / Jam / Shamanic / Worldcore

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Members: ERIC HENSON and others

Sounds Like: Ozric Tentacles, Kraftwerk, Parliament, Secret Chiefs 3, Beats Antique

Label: Unsigned, South Channel

Manager: E. Henson

Bio: National Hotel Sound System is a groove-driven, somewhat electronic, somewhat experimental musical experience comprised of deep bass tones, warm synth tones, tribal funk drum lines, exotic melodies, polyrhythmic percussion excursions, and epic movements. These Louisville, KY-based multi-instrume... See Full Bio

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“Music of NATIONAL HOTEL SOUND SYSTEM can now be heard and requested on South Africa's All -purpose music channel EuroTrashMusic FM. www.etm.fm ”

— Online Music Streamer, www.etm.fm

“This band checks their fans in as travelers, as if they have stopped in from a long journey...When talking with this band, it's easy to see that they are deep and not just deep from the wild jungles of Louisville. While their philosophies might be complex and out of reach for some people, their music is not. Their sound reaches all walks of life and conjures deep, personal inner visions. on a lighter note: It's also good music for a good time. It's possible to envision National Hotel (Sound System) playing in an ominous mountain lodge, complete with flowered burgundy rugs, solid wood bars, heavy liquor, a smog line of cigar smoke, and a mix of bourgeoisie and extraterrestrials lounging around in velvet smoking jackets. It is that type of audience for which National Hotel Sound System are more than happy to play...Their main objective is musical celebration through freedom, discovery and service.”

— Andrew Kinback, Encore Magazine

“The song, "Night Of Instant Transmission" by NATIONAL HOTEL ( SOUND SYSTEM ) was released on a sampler disc, track # 13, by Relix Magazine. Other artists featuerd on the disc include Keith Richards' Wingless Angel and Mavis Staple. ”

— Relix Magazine

“NATIONAL HOTEL (SOUND SYSTEM) has music featured on the 2008 compilation cd released by The Juggling Gypsy of Wilmington, NC. The Juggling Gypsy is popular yet eclectic bar/hangout minutes away from the beach in the Cape Fear area. They carefully choose music from their favorite acts that roll through and play there. The song, "The Thunderdreamers" is track # 1 on the disc.”

— Unnamed Cape Fear Archivist, Juggling Gypsy compilation cd 2008-2009

“National Hotel (Sound System) has music featured in the 2011 film entitled "To Dream Of Falling Upwards" by legendary author and filmmaker Antero Alli. It will have private screenings throughout the year, some of which will be hosted by esoteric groups such as the Ordo Templo Orientis. ”

— Random Movie Fan, To Dream Of Falling Upwards

"National Hotel (Sound System) emerges from the Highlands of Louisville, KY as a group of pioneers dedicated to the art of making deep, rich, illustrious musical textures. Heavily guided by tribal drumbeats, heavy rock, jazz, dub, electronic and classical music, National Hotel is the sountrack of your life".

— RELIX Magazine Sept/Oct 2010

"Members of National Hotel Sound System come wandering through the bar (Lisa's Oak Street Lounge-Louisville, KY) wearing masks...Between songs, the drummer makes strange comments and throws out non-sequitors. "We're going to play a slow love song," he says as the band launches into a driving rhythm...Around 2:00 AM, the band tries to close its set, but two women who have been dancing the entire time wail for them to continue...The band obliges and plays on.

— JL, VELOCITY

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Thu
Jun 27

Haymarket Whiskey Bar
Louisville, KY, US | 8:00pm
Haymarket Whiskey Bar
Louisville, KY, US
Thu Jun 27 8:00pm
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11:00pm is when NATIONAL HOTEL SOUND SYSTEM is set to perform. (This is the Louisville Experimental Music Festival)

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Chapa
Great job guys.
Kellie Luvella
Keep rocking <3 Kellie
T.B.A.
sounds great
The Ted Vaughn Blues...
This is totally unique. "Midnight Traveler" is nothing short of magic. Fantastic work !!
MellaMusic
Cool sounds! I like them a lot, best of luck with your music!
The Hawk Son
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National Hotel Sound System @ Zazoo's 3.30.2012

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Q: How did you feel when you first discovered "The Pyramid Tuning", and in what ways has that tuning informed your artistic expressions? --- Skrantok

A: Well, Skrantok, if that is your real name, with electronic synth music, it is a little more difficult to use that special tuning you and I know about, but, with acoustic guitar, it is perfect. The "PYRAMID" tuning, as you call it, can be used in alliance with standard tuning, and I have found out many nuances about it all through the years; there is always an outpouring of wisdom and insight in many areas of learning that accompanies each new step of this lexicon of evolving musical power.

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Thu Feb 14 2013

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