MIMICKING BIRDS
What started out as a solo project under the moniker Neight (a portmanteau of 'Nate' and 'eight')
has evolved into the trio now known as Mimicking Birds. Originally from Portland, OR, flock lead
man Nate Lacy initially learned to play guitar during his senior year in high school. Shortly after
graduating, he moved south to Eugene, OR for two years and began writing music. Once he
became acquainted with a Yamaha 16-track digital recorder, Nate began recording his songs
while playing all of the instruments himself.
Recently, Nate was joined by his childhood friends, drummer Aaron Hanson, whose talent is
constructing spacious, purposeful beats while Tim Skellenger, being the least structured
musician in the band brings a lighthearted and buoyant sound on guitar. With a quiet but
consistently growing fan base, Mimicking Birds began performing for audiences in the Pacific
Northwest in 2008 and are currently on tour with Modest Mouse.
"We enjoy making music for scenery. The sound of language and big picture issues are
inspirations for our music." Mimicking Birds
Think ethereal melodies by way of cosmic folk. Nate masters the use of reverb to create ambient
sounds. Accompanied by a voice so delicate and seraphic, Mimicking Birds play lachrymose
songs that synchronously evoke warm-heartedness and an overall compassion for life without
coming off dilettante or sending you an invitation to a pity party. It's the band you find out about,
listen to incessantly, want so much to keep a secret, but can't resist the urge to play for everyone
you know.
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