- Mitchell Belche (musician)
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Mitchell Belchë Also known as Moneytoes Born February 23, 1986 Origin Antioch, California, U.S. Died [To be determined] Genres indie rock, progressive rock, experimental rock, acoustic Occupations Guitarist Singer-songwriter, musician Instruments Guitar, Vocals, Drums, bass Years active 2004–Present Labels TBA Associated acts The Great Work
The Human Collective
Now We Are SixNotable instruments Fender Telecaster Mitchell Belchë (born February 23, 1986) is the guitarist for California based Rock Group The Great Work. In addition to playing in The Great Work, Belchë has begun working on a solo project under the moniker The Human Collective, which depicts a lighter side from previous works, involving friends and local artists to take part and contribute in the creation process. The Human Collective also sharing the acronym THC for various speculation. Belchë is also known for his work as a social activist, particularly as an advocate for animal rights and environmental awareness.
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Career
The Great Work
After a few stagnant years without an active project, Belchë set out to form California-based rock band 'The Great Work'. Belche recruited bassist Matthew Rush, Rush had previously been bandmates playing guitar in Now We Are Six which had recently completed their final EP prior to disbanding. Belche, then procured guitarist Aj Manalaysay and drummer Kris Shinn from post-hardcore act At The Helm, a project that had recently run its course and recently disbanded. The five-piece set out to create a new experience blending their two different backgrounds creating a cohesive marriage of ambience and aggression.
Film
In an attempt to expand his artistic boundaries Belchë had a small cameo roll in the Indie Film Darker Every Day a film by Aaron Peters & Scott Herndon. Darker Every Day is a black comedy about a wealthy real estate broker volunteering as a sex addiction group counselor. Despite a self-centered disinterest in the problems of others, he becomes obsessed with unlocking the secrets of a mysterious woman in the meeting. As her story unravels before the support group, the counselor discovers a strange man lurking in her past. But this man soon appears in the past of others in the group, and even the counselor’s own life.
Gear
Guitars
- Fender Telecaster w/ .011 Gauge DR Strings
Effects
- Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
- Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
- Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb
- Boss TR-2 Tremolo
- Boss DD-20 Giga Delay
- Boss FS-5U Tap Tempo
- Line 6 POD Digital Delay (DD4)
- Ibanez TS-Tube Screamer
- Electro Harmonix POG
- Small Stone Phase Shifter
- Earnie Ball Jr. Volume Pedal
Amps
- Peavey Triple X / Sound City through a 4x12 Peavey series 6505 cab w/ private jack speakers.
Filmography
- Darker Every Day (2010)
Discography
The Great Work (guitarist)
- Debut Album (TBA)
The Human Collective (vocals and guitars)
- Debut Album (TBA)
Guest Appearances
Stomacher
- Sentimental Education 2009
- 1.Parade (Additional Guitars)
See also
The Great Work
Now We Are SixExternal links
References
Template:The Great Work
Categories:- 1986 births
- American guitarists
- American vegetarians
- Living people
- American guitarist stubs
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