Manuok

Manuok is an American solo musical project founded in San Diego, California, United States, in 2004 by Scott Mercado (Manuok). 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. He is currently a member of Manuok, Sara Lov, Mr. Tube,and Via Satellite[1][2] and Venice, Italy's Grimoon.[3] 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"[4]

Manuok
OriginSan Diego, California, U.S.
GenresAmbient, indie rock, post rock, acoustic/electronic
InstrumentsDrums, guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, percussion, voice
Years active2004–present
Labels500 Records of Three Ring
Macaco
Kilk
Loud and Clear
Associated actsThe Black Heart Procession, The Album Leaf, Tristeza, Devics, Horse Stories, Sara Lov, The Incredible Moses Leroy, Softlightes, Ilya, Via Satellite, Maquiladora, By Sunlight
Websitemanuok.com
MembersScott Mercado

History

Inception

Manuok officially began in 2004 as the solo project of Scott, guitarist for San Diego-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)[5]

Self Titled

In between tours and recording with The Black Heart Procession, 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 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 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.[6] NoMeToucherPas was featured in the film The Duty of Living.[7]

No End To Limitations

Following the release of the first record and touring, Scott's toured constantally in the bands Devics, 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.

The Old Horse

In the midst of touring more in Europe with Sara Lov 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.[8] 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 Rós website.[9]

Scribble 08

In Nov 2009, Scott recorded a soundtrack for the art documentary Scribble 08 featuring interviews with Jeff Soto, Camille Rose Garcia, Joe Sorren, and more.[10]

Traps

Traps was released in 2013 by Macaco Records (Italy), 500 Records (USA), and Kilk Records (Japan).[11] Written during and between national and international tours, "Traps" is much heavier than previous albums [12] and is the first album recorded almost entirely with the touring band.[13]

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 Lee
  • Matt Mournian
  • Dario Izzarious
  • Russel White
  • Sean Taugher
  • Jarrod Chilton

Discography

Albums
  • Self-Titled Loud and Clear Records, 2005
  • No End To Limitations 500 Records Three Ring Records, Macaco Records, 2009
  • The Old Horse 500 Records Three Ring Records, Macaco Records, 2010
  • Traps 500 Records Kilk Records Macaco Records, 2013

Compilation appearances
  • San Diego Is Burning Loud And Clear, 2004

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.[6]
  • "NoMeToucherPas" was featured in the film The Duty of Living.[7]
  • "Carcerate" was used in Scribble 08[14]
  • "Nc" was featured in the short documentary "Four Sisters."

References
  1. ""STREET PEOPLE: Manuok" by Street". Signonsandiego.com. November 26, 2008. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  2. Garin, Nina (November 20, 2008). "Mysterious Mr. Tube calls the shots | The San Diego Union-Tribune". Legacy.signonsandiego.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  3. "Scott Mercado's Revenge-a-Roni". San Diego Reader. October 13, 2010. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  4. "Grimoon, cinema mon amour | Italian Embassy". Italianembassy.it. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  5. "Manuok". San Diego Reader. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  6. "Almost Romeo (2005)". IMDb.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  7. "The Duty of Living". IMDb.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  8. "The Old Horse, out August 3rd, from Manuok " Reviewer Magazine". Reviewermag.com. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  9. "eighteen seconds before sunrise – sigur rós news " 2006 " September". Sigur-ros.co.uk. September 17, 2006. Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  10. "Scribble 08". IMDb.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  11. "Manuok – Traps 2012年8月15日リリース « kilk records". Kilk.jp. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  12. "Manuok Confronts Ghosts and Change on Traps". Sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 14, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. Mark Murphy (June 7, 2010). "Mark Murphy : Scribble 08: Survey Select San Diego KPBS Interview". Murphydesign1.blogspot.com. Retrieved March 25, 2011.

Official sites

Interviews
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