- MYSTIC SEERS

Mystic Seers is a pop/rock, avant-garde musical project fronted by the American producer & multi-instrumentalist Derek White.

"A credibly ambitious stab at neo-psych that oscillates between lysergic dreaminess, full-blooded alt-rock and 60's pop."
- John Ferris SHINDIG MAGAZINE

"Mystic Seers is a deeply introspective debut"
- Matt Pinfield 120 Minutes MTV

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White spent over half a decade writing, recording, and meticulously refining the work from various home studios and workspaces in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA.

An outgrowth of his diverse influences, Mystic Seers sees White's memorable songwriting weaving in and out of a wall of atmospheric psychedelia, with recurring elements of early '70s progressive rock, '60s symphonic pop, and hints of free jazz. Of the ambitious nature of the project, and attention to detail that is so evident throughout, White says:

“I had quite a few of the song ideas written early on, but I really wanted to make an ‘album album.’ I was determined to get it right and make it cohesive from start to finish, and get it into a form where I personally loved the whole thing and felt like it was something I would be able to stand by forever. That ended up being a hell of a lot more work than I anticipated, but I finally got there, and I'm glad I stayed true to that."

The full-length self-titled debut album will be released on a double LP mid May 2021 on Ring Records. The upcoming album has been recorded & produced by Derek White and co-produced by Adam Fischman, and mastered by Brian Zieske of Off-Axis Mastering & Bob Weston (Nirvana-In Utero) @ Chicago Mastering Service.

07/12/2021

Derek White talks with Bob Studebaker about the Mystic Seers album on 90.5 WESA. https://www.wesa.fm/.../state-attorney-general-says...

starts 15:07-22:03

02/03/2021

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Ring Records will be releasing the Mystic Seers self-titled album on a double LP in May-June of 2021. They worked very hard to deliver a high quality audiophile pressing. Big thanks to Ring Records for believing in this project!

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Mastering handled by Brian Zieske at Off Axis Mastering & Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service. Pressings will be handled by the top-notch Quality Record Pressings in Kansas. 🎛

10/29/2020

The début album is complete!

To get a glimpse of the album be sure to preview all 15 songs here: Sample "Mystic Seers" debut LP tracks

or Listen/Download the album at mysticseers.bandcamp.com.

"I was pretty methodical about how I approached recording. I would step away when I'd have doubts, if I felt bad vibes, tired or uninspired. I wanted a balance of structure and improvisation. It's a personal redemption album, I have had a lot of trying times much like anyone else would. I was dealing with depression for a while and felt the need to clear out my soul through musical expression. Working on this record really helped me turn my poison into magic." -White

"I had about 2 albums worth of material so I began demoing and I'd spend countless hours driving around critiquing the songs & mixes the past 6-7 years. It's quite the album to drive to cranked up loud, as I would generally do the mix test in the car. I was also mindful of it's analog warmth and balance in headphones. I played the majority of the instruments on this album, I've had some supplemental help from some very talented friends, & a couple of session musicians. I've engineered the entire album at my various "Monophobic Studios" spots, including the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. (which I've managed to sneak in a quick cellphone piano recording on the piano "Paul Simon's Kodachrome" & "Bob Seger's Old Time Rock n' Roll" were played on.) One of the great aspects of the modern age is the advantage of having a phone to record all the interesting field sounds, whether it's the wind blowing, birds chirping, church bells, or hitting rocks with hammers. It's great fun to incorporate the sounds of life and movement into the music."

(pictured above at Ringing Rocks Park, Bucks County, Pennsylvania) - percussion featured in "Devil Woman."

The Mystic Seers album was recorded & mixed by Derek White. The Analog mastering work was handled by the great Brian Zieske of Off Axis Mastering. The album was co-produced by Adam Fischman, a great friend of Derek and tough critic who has really been a catalyst in terms of fine-tuning the structure overall flow of the album.

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6/01/2020

Watch Video for "Devil Woman" (from the forthcoming Mystic Seers LP)

Thanks to Birp! FM for including "Devil Woman" on the June 2020 Spotify Playlist! add "Devil Woman" to your playlists.

https://www.obscuresound.com/2020/06/mystic-seers-devil-woman/

“Devil Woman” featured Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of June 2020’ Spotify playlist.

Emerging Indie Rock.

DAILY FRESH FINDS Psychedelic Rock/Neo Psychedelia Playlist

"Tired of Staying Home" add "Tired of Staying Home"

"I've been playing this finger-picking "McCartney-esque" tune for years. During the (Covid-19 lockdown) I was furloughed from my job, money wasn't coming in.. I had a mortgage to pay, bills weren't stopping, and my wife was pregnant with our first child. I was certainly becoming a bit distraught, so writing a song about it felt necessary. The city was bare, the skies were grey, it felt dystopian. Everyone was living in paranoia and keeping their distance. I feel like this song sums up vibes of the time."

Official Video for "Tired of Staying Home":

Thanks to Nik Westman for including "Tired of Staying Home" to this (Corona Tapes Mix!)

https://soundcloud.com/user-508047858-858428814

Thanks to Joey Spehar from WYEP of adding "Tired of Staying Home" to the PGH Music Summer 2020 Playlist!

"Don't They Know (it's the End of the World)"

Pittsburgh City Paper & Jordan Snowden

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/7-days-of-quarantunes/Content?oid=17045910

“Don't They Know (it's the end of the world)”
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"Don't They Know (it's the End of the World)

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

MysticSeersMusic@gmail.com

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Past Events

Title	Date	Day	Location
Pittsburgh Plays Sir. Paul McCartney Reunion	14 Jun 2019	Friday	Jergel's Rhythm Grille 103 Slade Lane Warrendale, PA 15086 USA
Pittsburgh Plays Sir. Paul McCartney	28 Dec 2018	Friday	Mr. Smalls 400 Lincoln Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15209 USA
Wild Kindness Records presents: Slugss, Mystic Seers, Thousandzz of Beezz, Change Rose	22 Jul 2017	Saturday	Spirit Lounge 242 51st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Mystic Seers - 2017 Deutschtown Music Festival	15 Jul 2017	Saturday	ALLEGHENY ELKS LODGE #339 – 400 Cedar Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
SIDE EYE La Vague ALBUM RELEASE PARTY With Talkers & Mystic Seers	28 Apr 2017	Friday	BELVEDERE'S Ultra-dive 4016 Butler St, Lawrenceville, PA
Mystic Seers, Razz Newtons	29 Jan 2017	Sunday	Spirit 242 51st St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Red Western, Slugss & Mystic Seers	29 Apr 2016	Friday	Brillobox 4104 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Meeting Of Important People (album release)	27 Feb 2016	Saturday	Thunderbird Cafe 4023 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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Mystic Seers is the musical project of American producer & multi-instrumentalist Derek White. The long-awaited debut album will be released nationally on digital streaming services early 2021.

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