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monta
Indie / Folk

"good morning stranger"

munich,
Germany

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Member Since2/15/2006
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Sounds LikeSUNDAY TIMES/UK - 2007

The world view of Monta´s Tobias Kuhn may perhaps be summed up in All the luck in the world, which - the song tells us - "won´t make you happy". On the other hand the superior songwriting of "the brilliant Masses might.

ROLLING STONE/ITALY - 2007 (4/5)

11 tracce di bellezza cristallina, malinconiche al punto giusto, che parlano di solitudine, amore, delusione e dell’eterna ricerca della felicità, con melodie sottili come un sospiro ma potenti come una luce che si accende all’improvviso nel buio.

MUSIKEXPRESS - 2007

Never change a winning Platte: Tobias Kuhn verlässt sich auf Bewährtes und macht auch bei der zweiten Monta-Platte alles richtig. Einer der besten Singer/Songwriter des Landes. Vielleicht sogar der beste.”

SPEX - 2007

Brutal zauberhafte Lieder, die einfach, klar, intelligent und zärtlich zugleich sind. Eine weitere Lektion in Sachen klassisches Songwriting, perfekt und dennoch berührend, vielleicht derzeit wirklich das Beste aus unserem Land.“

SLANT MAGAZINE - 2007

Armed with a strong sense of pop melody, the emo sensibility and vocal accessibility of Ben Gibbard, and the kind of chops that have made the likes of Sufjan Stevens and Conor Oberst household, Monta could very well be the rock literati´s next big find."

BERNER ZEITUNG - 2007

Atmosphärisch, authentisch, sinnlich. Eine der schönsten Platten, die uns in den letzten Jahren aus unserem Nachbarland erreicht haben.

ITALY/BLOW UP- 2005

In other words:The ten songs from where circles begin, are of such crystal beauty, classical and unclouded that they appear like the unshakeable truth. If there would be any justice in this world, this album would sell hundred times better than coldplay.

UK/SUNDAY TIMES/ALBUM OF THE WEEK - 2005

Now that Bright eyes`Connor Oberst has broken through to a more mainstream level, we should exprect a regular supply of new Bright eyes.What we might not have been expecting was that one of the early contenders for the title would emerge from munich.

AUSTRALIA/ 3D WORLD - 2005

A fragile yet dark work of beauty.

ROLLING STONE - 2004

A singer/songwriter album of amazingly high quality that is so clever as to let the songs speak for themselves. Like Kuhn sings in Parachute : Im on my way, no doubt. Good to know.

Record Labellabelmate/klein records/solitary man records
Type of LabelIndie



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   About monta
monta is the one-man project of tobias kuhn, formerly singer of miles. He does have a life before monta, besides monta and after monta but monta makes up the centre of it - the bottom line of his musical labour. monta can be tender as a whistle or roaring like thunder, from homly living rooms to a stage somewhere on the globe.

after the ep "always altamont", the highly acclaimed first longplayer "where circles begin" had been released worldwide and made it to album of the week of the sunday times (uk) and the single "i'm sorry" can still be heard as theme song of the japanese counterpart to cnn news. now there's a new single "good morning stranger" and a new album - "the brilliant masses"!

brilliant indeed: a collection of eleven songs which ask for careful listening and instantaneously stare into your eyes. in a language often enciphered and metaphorical yet clearly coherent and radiant as a lighthouse. songs who can alienate people and at the same time spend warmth.

with awareness and luminosity kuhn sums up the things and thoughts that motivate him and get him going. the song titles themselves make up the synopsis: love, estrangement, doubt, certainty, home, getting along, trust, disappointment, capitulation, achievement, loneliness, bliss and the never-ending search. over and over and over again. again and again packed in those awesome melodies which let the world shine in a different light for a moment or a little longer.

monta has grown up and become a dad, also he has been on tour for quite a while and got lots of positive feedback and made lots of friends on the many shows he's played thus far - whether solo or with a continually changing number of great musicians. monta got high rankings in lots of reader and listener charts yet in between there's always the often deflating and painful 'homecoming' process - having to face the things one's neglected, that still have to get done, with yourself and with the 'brilliant masses'.

The result is a nearly disturbingly authentic piece, recorded here and there in between klagenfurt / austria and munich / germany. sometimes all by himself, at times with longtime companions and produced by the artist himself in close cooperation with herwig "fuzzman" zamernik.

"the brilliant masses" is going to be released on monta's own label labelmate in coop with viennese klein records. And that's where we're at the beginning of the text again - as for the story of a man who likes to take matters into his own hands....

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Bic Benedict





Nov 20 2008 11:53 PM

Thanks for the add, hope you enjoy the tunes. 'Barry D' debuted on national radio this month:)

Bic Boys
sara-maria





Nov 20 2008 7:55 PM

Der neue Song ist toll!
Radiesl





Nov 19 2008 10:52 AM

Let me fall
but catch me
Frédéric Paul





Nov 19 2008 8:32 AM

My Dear Friend,
Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Have a Great Day!
Cheers,
FPLallet
Black Kat Hat





Nov 18 2008 11:21 AM

Greetings down the gaga!!!
Stay in touch
well wishes
Black Kats
Wants To Be A French Fry





Nov 18 2008 1:34 AM

I can't even begin to say how much a fan of your music I am.
I loved Miles (and have collected most everything) and have now moved onto Monta which makes me oh so very happy.
Thanks for continually making such amazing music!
Abteilung Liedermaching





Nov 17 2008 7:22 PM

vergesst die schwarze Pest die wahre Geisel der Menschheit heißt wie unser neues Lied!
SEBIAN Recording





Nov 16 2008 10:22 AM

SEBIAN Recording 004 OUT NOW!

Totoproto - Noise Ep

1 Noise (Original Mix)
2 Noise (Lars Wickinger Remix)
3 Noise (Mark Ramsey Remix)
4 Noise (Marco Esse Remix)


Buy this release on www.beatport.com/label/sebian+recordings

www.myspace.com/totoprotosoundlive

www.myspace.com/sebianmenagement

www.myspace.com/xonatechfestival

SEBIAN Recording is supported by:
Tom Pooks, Alexi Delano, Alex Flatner, Xpansul, Dj Remo etc...
andrea schroeder





Nov 15 2008 7:06 AM

deine musik ist so wunderschön.
wann gibt es dich mal wieder live zu hören? brauche dringend eine münchen lustpielhaus wiederholung!
andrea
www.trackbytrack.com





Nov 13 2008 4:22 AM

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Gorden
V.U.P. Rec





Nov 11 2008 5:59 PM

thanks for being friends!
check out Thorn.Eleven´s new album "circles" and download it FOR FREE!!!@
www.rockistan.de
cheers
VUP recordings
Tortuga Bar





Nov 7 2008 2:48 PM

Hi
TORTUGA BAR just uploaded a new Song:

TORTUGA BAR-"Storm" feat. Evan Dando (THE LEMONHEADS) & Gisbert zu Knyphausen.
Please take some time to listen to it here:
NARCOTIC JUNKFOOD REVOLUTION (STREET TEAM)

47 Records / AL!VE release the Debut Album May 2009.

Thank you
Mark Kowarsch
(TORTUGA BAR)
www.tortugabar.net
www.viersieben.de
MoNEo ♥ [21.11.08@ Bandfestival GSG]





Nov 6 2008 11:32 AM

thanks for being member in our community!
"welcome to the new generation
of communication"
MoNEo <3
Mikroboy [NEUER SONG ONLINE]





Nov 4 2008 10:32 AM

hey. vielen dank und beste grüße,

die mikros
radiopilot





Nov 2 2008 7:16 PM

RADIOPILOT SUCHT SUPPORTBANDS! Sei mit deiner Band bei der *LEBEN PASSIERT*-Tour im Dezember dabei! Alle Infos im Blog: http://blog.myspace.com/radiopilot
MyMusicSong.de





Nov 1 2008 7:46 PM

Hallo,
schau doch mal auf unser neues Musikportal www.mymusicsong.de vorbei und melde dich an.
Hier kannst du dein können als Musiker beweisen!

Mfg
Stefan

www.mymusicsong.de
Joker's Bells





Oct 31 2008 6:48 PM

hey monta,
danke für die freundschaft.
grüsse aus karlsruhe.
axlaxl





Oct 31 2008 9:08 AM

danke fuers adden!
MAGNA CARTA CARTEL





Oct 30 2008 10:16 PM

THC
Sunsettlers
Valiant Visions Dawn

Welcome!
MyMusicSong.de





Oct 30 2008 4:39 PM

Hey monta,
mymusicsong.de bedankt sich fürs adden.

mymusicsong.de, das neue Musikportal geht am 01.11.2008 online.

Vielleicht sieht man sich ja.

MFG
nostone | Klangkommando





Oct 29 2008 11:36 PM

Kommt auf unsere Gästeliste 4,- anstatt 8,-
sendet mir euren Vornamen hier bei Myspace

Location: Pulp mansion
FriedlichFeiern meets
KlangKommando

Ort: Berlin Prenzl.berg, 10405
Strasse: Saarbrücker Str.36a


07.11.08, Freitag
Start: 23:59 Uhr


Bar: minimal techno, detroit

Sascha_D (nightbeats)
Aku Aku (this side music pronounce)
Userkiller (ff)
Alexander Grundei (ff)
Heiko Primus


Stage: techno

K.K. Dj Team (klangkommando)
G.T.B (klangkommando)
Steds & Hzwo (klangkommando)
Sven Bruchlos (klangkommando)
Oliver Krumm (klangkommando)


keller: oldscool techno

Conocybe (minimeal rec.)
Oper@tor (minimeal rec.)
Riko s. (berlin)

Heute zu Gast bei Friedlichfeiern:
Das Label "Klangkommando Records"
____________________________
Tears and Rage (Work On New Songs)





Oct 27 2008 2:45 AM

Welocme Inside Out Now!
To order your copy contact us on myspace or send an email to tearsandrage@gmail.com
Jan Robel





Oct 23 2008 9:09 AM

vielen dank fürs hinzufügen.

gruß, jan
www.trackbytrack.com





Oct 21 2008 2:53 PM

Vielen Dank fuer das umfangreiche Feedback.
Wir werden im Laufe der Beta-Phase weiterhin
mit deiner Hilfe rechnen und optimieren,
optimieren und optimieren :-D bis
trackbytrack DIE Schaltzentrale fuer
das Online-Musikbusiness wird
Ich wuensche eine super Woche!

Viele Gruesse
Gorden
Suchtmaschine





Oct 20 2008 12:40 AM

Moinsen friends!
We need your SUPPORT for the Evolution 2 Contest! If you like our music or you just want to support some good experimental rocktunes, please click on the link, log in and vote for us!

http://www.hobnox.com/contest/evo2/Sucht-maschine

thanks,greetz and ciaooooo
Suchtmaschine
Georg Weisfeld





Oct 16 2008 8:53 AM

Vielen Dank fürs Anfreunden, liebe Grüsse: Georg
MAGNA CARTA CARTEL





Oct 13 2008 7:16 PM

Hi! Come visit our myspace for some true sounds of wonder! New track THC available for all ears!

Welcome
DEL MOE





Oct 11 2008 11:50 AM

FETT FETT FETT!!! 24 & 25 oktober – HUKA HE festival in der musikstrasse portstrasse in oberursel. Live: DEL MOE, 5 FOOT ASSASSINS (USA), COTTONBOMB, FREEZEEBEE, DRIVER, ASTROHEAD, NARCOLEPTIC, PARASOL

c ya
Samavayo





Oct 9 2008 6:38 PM

Vote for Samavayo @ www.cokesideoflife.de every hour and hour
and win a Samavayo CD.
just write an email to win @ samavayo . com
TACOMA





Oct 9 2008 8:43 AM

Hello monta !!

Just a small thankyou for taking the time to add us, it's really appreciated and it's great to have you on board. Hope to see you around soon.!

Ki,
T.
Nils Wuelker





Oct 9 2008 8:38 AM

Hallo,

wir sind auf Tour und spielen am Montag (13.10.) in München im AMPERE (Muffathalle).

Lieben Gruß,
NIls
emmy moll





Oct 7 2008 7:26 AM

dear friends,

our debut album "all the monsters are small and soft and scared" is out now!
it's available at your favorite record store.
you can also listen, download or order it at www.labelship.de.

best,
emmy moll
px4u by Team Cu29





Oct 6 2008 5:16 PM

!!! ACHTUNG !!! PAPARAZZI !!!
!!! PAPARAZZI !!! ACHTUNG !!!

Vielen Dank für die Verfreundung.
Schöne Musik gibt es hier zu hören .

Vielleicht sieht man sich mal
in München - Munich
in Oberbayern - Upperbavaria
in Bayern - Bavaria
in Deutschland - Germany
in Europa - Europe

Dann gibt_s was auf die Augen ;-)
nämlich …

click => Px4u by Team Cu29 <= click

... ach ...
... klicken geht ja hier nicht ...

Das Foto-Team für
Konzert- und
Promotionfotografie

!!! PAPARAZZI !!! ACHTUNG !!!
!!! ACHTUNG !!! PAPARAZZI !!!

_
Mimi





Oct 2 2008 7:50 PM

Ich hab so lange nach dem einen Lied gesucht und jetzt hab ich es endlich hier gefunden! Und es ist immer noch sooo WUNDERschön!!
Danke sag ich da nur :)
Oh Johanna





Oct 2 2008 3:52 PM

Thank you for friendship!
Amadeus





Oct 1 2008 9:08 AM

ALBUM OUT NOW! – Amadeus: Love And Other Mistakes
www.myspace.com/amadeusacoustic

CD bestellen ab sofort unter
www.flowerstreetrecords.de

Ab 10.10.08 CD auch auf Amazon!
Ab 31.10.08: Songs bei allen bekannten Downloadshops
(iTunes, Napster, musicload etc.)

Wir danken für Unterstützung!
Christian Zander





Sep 30 2008 12:27 PM

THX for +
und hör mal wieder rein..
Grüße!
Singer Songwriter Evening





Sep 24 2008 3:18 PM

Hallo liebe Freunde guter Musik!

Am Freitag, den 26. Septemberspielen für euch im Forum2:

Kevin Basler und Band
Website: www.kevinbasler.de
Myspace: myspace.com/therealkevinbasler

Big Kahoona
Website: www.bigkahoona.de
Myspace: myspace.com/bigkahoonamusic

Das Forum2(www.kultur-forum2.de) liegt im Olympischen Dorf, keine 5 Minuten von der U-Bahn Haltestelle Olympiazentrum entfernt.

Eine Anfahrt- und Wegbeschreibung findet Ihr hier:
http://www.kultur-forum2.de/anfahrt/anfahrt_ru.html


Bis Freitag Abend!
timour´s melodie





Sep 24 2008 12:44 PM

„Ob man seine Träume hier je verwirklicht wenn die Suche nach der Ecke, die das Sein ermöglicht als moralisches Dilemma deine Nerven strapaziert weil das System dir nur das Über- nicht das Leben garantiert?!“



Liebe Freude der myspace Gemeinde, hiermit seid Ihr, so Ihr Euch frei von musikalischen Grenzen fühlt, herzlich dazu eingeladen

(unter www.myspace.com/timour39smelodie) mal ein Ohr auf die Songs meiner neuen Platte „(R)evolution now!“ zuwerfen.



...freue mich auf Euren Besuch.



Gruß Timour´s Melodie
Secret Circus





Sep 24 2008 9:41 AM

Hello friend!
The very first issue of the Secret Circus News is now out... 
To see it, go to: www.aahman.net/sc_news_nr1
Don't forget to join our mailing list...!

Rock on!

Klas & Joel
Secret Circus
Jeremys