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Two worlds collided, chaos ensued, new life was formed. When the dust settled there appeared, The Morning Birds. A hybrid of sonic and spiritual understandings expressed through music, art, and moving images. We get what we give - are you ready?

The Morning Birds announce release date for new EP,

" Surrender to This ".

Pre-order it on 1-1-12, get it 2-14-12.

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The Deli Magazine Features " It's Then You'll Know " video - our FIRST printed review!

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Official release of Surrende to This is now 2-14-12! Preorder the EP NOW on our Bandcamp pageCouple new amazing press blurbs on "Surrender" EP:"If there ain’t something in that little lot to get you shimmying, you ain’t got ears."- Burdz Eye View1-6-12On Surrender To This:"One thing this album does quite well is the integration of this retro aesthetic into the songwriting. The title track features a Latin-flavored guitar strum and hand claps that are so Beatles circa 1964, while “Born to Be Alive” is a fun, up-tempo song with a strong rockabilly flair."Consequence of Sound12-24-11"Surrender to This" reviewed:"The duo experiment a little more with beats and harmonies on this new release, especially on the up tempo pop sounding “Born To Be Alive.” The Morning Birds revert back to their folk-pop sound on the song “Treasure,” while the vocals of Jennifer Thorington really begin to take-off."JP's Music Blog12-1-11The Morning Birds make BEST OF NOVEMBER 2011... check it out HERE!11-20-11The Mad Mackerel gives upcoming release Surrender To This some love... "Born To Be Alive skips along on the back of a groove so funky that it sounds like it was kidnapped from a 1970s New York disco and dragged into the new Millennium. Add the doo-wop harmonies and slinky percussion and we have a song that is so sure to put a smile on your face it could come with a money back guarantee."-The Mad Mackerel10-15-11The Deli Magazine Features "It's Then You'll Know" video - our first PRINT review!9-11-11The Deli Magazine has chosen "It's Then You'll Know" to be screened at its party at CMJ this year! Stay tuned for MORE!8-24-11WBPR is moving along strongly, there are 2 iPhone Apps being developed for TMB, our short film, "The Hidden Prophet" is compelted, AND we have started work on some new music! Stay tuned - "Surrender To This" EP will be out soon...7-8-11We are in the running for Paul Frank's 'Academy of Awesome Tour'! Please vote for 'WooHoo' here:TMB WOOHOONew site up and running, yay! We hope you enjoy all our media and keep coming back!The QUICKENING and The QUICKENING B-sides are out NOW! You can buy them here or at our store:Digipack orderThe QUICKENING iTunesThe QUICKENING B-Sides iTunesPostersButtonsPackage Deals (Best option!)* The Morning Birds are starting to produce a new singer/songwriter, David Markus. Stay tuned for the 5 song EP soon!* A Short Narrative film, "The Hidden Prophet", by The Morning Birds is set to be done by the end of summer. Onwards to the festival circut!Keep checking back for updates and new media all the time! We plan on putting out new songs every month and a new LP is to be in production by January 2012

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READ ALL ABOUT US!!!!"If there ain’t something in that little lot to get you shimmying, you ain’t got ears."- Burdz Eye View1-6-12On Surrender To This:"One thing this album does quite well is the integration of this retro aesthetic into the songwriting. The title track features a Latin-flavored guitar strum and hand claps that are so Beatles circa 1964, while “Born to Be Alive” is a fun, up-tempo song with a strong rockabilly flair."Consequence of Sound12-24-11"Surrender to This" reviewed:"The duo experiment a little more with beats and harmonies on this new release, especially on the up tempo pop sounding “Born To Be Alive.” The Morning Birds revert back to their folk-pop sound on the song “Treasure,” while the vocals of Jennifer Thorington really begin to take-off."JP's Music Blog12-1-11The Morning Birds make BEST OF NOVEMBER 2011... check it out HERE!11-20-11The Mad Mackerel gives upcoming release Surrender To This some love... "Born To Be Alive skips along on the back of a groove so funky that it sounds like it was kidnapped from a 1970s New York disco and dragged into the new Millennium. Add the doo-wop harmonies and slinky percussion and we have a song that is so sure to put a smile on your face it could come with a money back guarantee."-The Mad Mackerel"The Morning Birds cinematic tones make you feel as if you're floating on a cumulous cloud at daybreak being transported to another time and place like a willing Dorothy and Toto. 'The Quickening' weaves Jennifer Thorington and Samuel Markus' stunning vocals around a complex yet comforting piece of sublime pop - call the control center and ask for clearance 'cause this one makes me want to break into airplane pose and fly away."- Shelter Sounds Featured on CMJ's New Music Monthly April 2011 AND weekly download for over 1 MONTH and counting!Visit Our friends at Round Magazine!"The Quickening has slyly seduced us over the past few days and weeks with its infectious blend of sunny harmonies and groovy rhythms." - The Mad Mackerel, part 2"The duo of Jennifer Thorington and Samuel Markus have created one of the most creative independent music groups of the last two years." - My Record Journal"It is one of those records that has gradually grown and grown on us and is full of lovely harmonies and rich, warm instrumentation that reminds us of duos like She & Him, but is altogether more joyful and uplifting these two are what we would have once called hippies, and they are all the better for it!" - Mad Mackerel, part 1...they write pure, fantastic songs reminiscent of the best male-female duos in modern musics history. They have the pure joy of life present in Matt and Kim, the polish of She and Him and the intensity of the White Stripes."- Reviews and the Rest"The co-ed duo consists of Jennifer Thorington and Samuel Marcus who complement each others comforting vocals. ...a good option for setting the mood after coming home from a lively Saturday night..." - Modern Mystery Blog"The infectious tune and the playful, vibrant images combine to make Its Then Youll Know a video youll just have to share." - Skope Magazine "...the soft harmonies really stand out above the rhythmic drumming that seemingly ensures the pace is kept up before we softly drift away to something quite beautiful." - 2011Candy "If The Morning Birds were Bees they would defiantly be workers, because of what they are doing over time to build their brand. Unlike your typical music group; they are artist, designers and film makers. The Morning Birds are the one stop shop for anything you could ever ask for from a group in the music world" - NRG Theory"Hollywood's, The Morning Birds, are a polished and professional band spouting art at every turn. Its part folk, part rock, and all accessible. "&"It's great to hear varied production tactics, and these guys employ them nicely. ... easy with layered vocals and smoky with emotion. If the Doors were still releasing albums, these songs would be on it." - Ross ChristopherI like the exclusive blend of tones and layered vocals they use; a unique style that is hard to categorize, which is one of their strongest features. " - Talk with Tim

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Join our official fan club / mailing list here:I LOVE TMB!Join us on our social network sites and keep up to date on all the real time events in the land of The Morning Birds!FACEBOOKTWITTERYOUTUBEListen and buy our music digitally, directly from us _BANDCAMP You can always drop us a line with our contact form too! We love to hear from you.Love, Light, and Blessings - All Ways,TMB

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Born To Be Alive
Treasure

Surrender to This

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Jimmy Dean
Oh Yeah! 007 Mix Down
Blue Skies
Pool Of Peace
Higher Thoughts

The Quickening
Sunset Drive
De Light
Hearts Desire
Soar
Oh Yeah!
Understanding
Resonance
Rose Horses
Take Control
It's Then You'll Know
Embers Of Your Love
The Gospel Song
Blue Moon
WooHoo

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The Morning Birds
TMB Fantasy
The Morning Birds
Retro Morning Birds
It's Then You'll Know Still
It's Then You'll Know Still
Sam's Headshot
Jenn's Headshot
TMB
Jennifer
Sam
Jenn
The Morning Birds Logo Red
Molly Malone's Gig
Sambo
Surrender To This Cover
The QUICKENING Cover
The QUICKENING B-Sides Cover
Inspiration Point
By Barry J Holmes

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Treasure by The Morning Birds - Official Video
It's Then You'll Know OFFICIAL
"Hearts Desire" OFFICIAL music video
"Waiting Around"
"The Quickening" Official Music Video by The Morning Birds
"De Light" by The Morning Birds - OFFICIAL VIDEO
Seed of Life
"The Hidden Prophet" by The Morning Birds

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Awaken to the Morning Birds and prepare to be swept away from the ordinary. Forged from an uncanny mixture of diverse musical styles, this band’s genre-defying music is as innovative as it is accessible. Powerful bass lines, lush harmonies and soulful strings are complimented by break beats, trumpets, and cascading keys as Jennifer Thorington and Samuel Markus weave their stunning harmonies into sublime pop.The Morning Birds have been pioneering their signature sound since they released their low-fi masterpiece, Inspiration Point, 3 years ago. After last year’s The Quickening they have returned with the pared down EP, Surrender to This, a work that gives free range to their daring eclecticism. Primary songwriters Jenn And Sam have a marvelous yin and yang synergy: one part classic pop, one part emotive rock and roll swagger. Their experimental leanings make things all the more interesting; it’s as if Queen met Animal Collective in the back of Tin Pan Alley.Becoming more and more energized and on point with each release, The Morning Birds show no signs of creative lagging. Certain songs spring forth like they have been caged up for years waiting for the appropriate audience to enthrall and entertain, while others soothingly crescendo and shower down like a warm summer rain.Above all, this is music with a message. Most of the lyrical content focuses on staying centered in our hearts and surrendering to what is. As their name suggests, the Morning Birds have come to help wake us up. Not with a ten-gun salute, but with a melodic, uninhibited sound reminiscent of songbirds heralding the dawn, calling us gently from our sleep into the light of a new day.
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