Christian Bland of The Black Angels' Vintage Psych-Inspired Gear Collection
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The Black Angels have been flying the psychedelic garage rock flag for nearly two decades - and at the heart of that sound is an ever-evolving trick bag full of vintage-inspired gear. In this video, Christian Bland takes us through some of the current pieces he's rotated in from his collection - including the 'secret sauce' to his sound.
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@danielcarter3928
man, he seems psyched! great vibes. this guy is a legend in the Austin scene.
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@Catsarejustok
The moment he started playing that Rickenbacker clean at the beginning he immediately caught my attention. Such a great line.
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@TheRamsberg
I'd never heard of The Black Angels, and now I'm regretting not having listened to them for the past twenty years. Catching up on their albums is going to be a fun time! Thanks, Reverb!
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@Banjoandguns
Seems like a nice guy. Funny I didn’t notice he was left handed till he talked about it
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@rodhadland2404
I made it to Austin TX 7 years ago to see The Black Angels live, having been a fan of them since high school. I met Christian and Jake after the show, and they couldn't have been nicer.
I got to hang out with them the following day at The Barracuda. Me and Christian had a drink together at the bar, and we talked music and gear. Jake and his girlfriend were lovely as well.
I can say Christian is always just as goofy and excited to talk about music as I am! Later that year I got to see the band again playing at Desert Daze in Joshua Tree CA, and hung out a bit with Christian on the last night watching The Brian Jonestown Massacre together with our respective friends.
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@Thomaszmccormick
Christian Bland is the Crispin Glover of psychedelic rock and I love it more than I can express.
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@morganbrettager
AMAZING BAND. I’ve met Christian at Liverpool psych fest in 2017. He is a such a great character! We talked about moon landing conspiracies and he gave me all of his drink tokens. Legend
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@tonesleuth69
His paintbrush statement is spot on. Love this Chris’ enthusiasm. His Instagram stories are hilarious also
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@danaeloucaidou4991
the greatest neo psychadelic band today - love their sounds
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@ThisIslandMusic
The Country Gentleman, Casino, & Rick are basically my three dream guitars, holy trinity right there.
Christian seems like such a cool dude, fab pedalboard too, love it !
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@marcjansing7339
Damn his energy is infectious. He makes me want to go turn up a Twin to 8 and play
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@beaversimpson
Very cool interview. For those that haven't been introduced I highly recommend the phosgene nightmare album (by the Black Angels) played very loud in the middle of the night with no lights on.
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@Sean0780
I first heard of The Black Angels around the time of Passover from a sampler CD attached to a magazine. I liked the song, but never went further. Then a buddy of mine slipped a cd he burned for me a few years after, saying that this band is amazing. It ended up being Passover. I listened to it to death. Amazing. I ended up buying everything I could get my hands on of theirs. Saw them live in Omaha in 2013 - Amazing show. One of the few bands that I can listen to without growing bored of. Plus, they’re still around and releasing new music! Christian is definitely a great and creative musician and designer. I love The Relevators as well!
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@TheBelse
cool info and kit. Thank you and big love.
@christopherjames7216
Love the sounds this dude makes. Makes me want to buy his setup and play till I’m ☠️
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@celestevert6083
Buc-ees sticker is the best thing you could do for tone on any rig. Rad vid.
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@robhead22
I do know the Black Angels. What a great band! I did not know Christian Bland! I love his guitar work. And this video opened doors for my thinking about my board!! Thank you!
I love your music!
@oliviermilani3949
One of the best rig rundown that i've seen for a long time ! Maybe because i love all the gear that he has? And i dig the Black angels too... But this guy looks really cool. Legend !
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@Sir_Gonzo
I love The Black Angels. One of their songs was used in a motorcycle ad maybe 15 years ago? Got the Passover album and been obsessed with them ever since. His guitar tone is awesome.
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@CamMcCaul
Could watch this all day
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