# GUITARMY OF ONE Presents New Spy-Themed “Top Secret Agent Man on a Wire Tapped Phone at Sea” Single

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/guitarmy-of-one-presents-new-spy-themed-top-secret-agent-man-on-a-wire-tapped-phone-at-sea-single/
- Published: 2023-06-16T12:30:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **NYC-based Guitarmy of One presents new spy-themed surf rock on ‘Top Secret Agent Man on a Wire Tapped Phone at Sea’ single**

_“An accomplished ex-punk who has made the striking transition to atmospheric soundtracks”_
~ **Big Takeover Magazine**

_“Helland has tapped something interesting and, dare we say, magical… Soundtracks
for the movie in our minds” _~** PopMatters**

_“Fom hardcore punk to thrash metal, to folk-punk cabaret, to working with J. Mascis(
Dinosaur Jr.), and more; Helland never fails to surprise with his continuous evolution
as an artist” _~ **Ghost Cult Magazine**

_“Outlandish, playful, mysterious… plays out like the soundtrack to an old detective
television show” _~** Alt77**

NYC-based surf rock artist [**Guitarmy of One **](http://www.guitarmyofone.com/)
presents the single [**‘Top Secret Agent Man on a Wire Tapped Phone at Sea’**](https://guitarmyofone.bandcamp.com/track/top-secret-agent-man-on-a-wire-tapped-phone-at-sea),
the first taste of his forthcoming album[** ‘The Wave Files’**](https://guitarmyofone.bandcamp.com/album/the-wave-files).
Crowdfunded via **Kickstarter**, this record picks up where** **[**‘The Spy Detective Collective’ LP**](https://guitarmyofone.bandcamp.com/album/the-spy-detective-collective)****
left off. The[** first video**](https://youtu.be/W0EDFef7blQ) in what will be a 
short series sees this agent bust his buns to finally meet up with Agent Camille.

![Guitarmy of One](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/eKuMhTZdhDmu99DnlVtw82-
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Guitarmy of One is the solo project of guitarist [**Scott Helland**](https://guitarmyofone.com/about/),
who combines the thrilling sounds of spy-themed instrumental surf guitar music with
punk vitality. Taking listeners on a sonic adventure to the realms of intrigue, 
danger and surf-soaked excitement, Helland channels that raw and unconventional 
spirit into a quirky fusion of genres.

Helland got his start playing bass guitar in the 80s-90s hardcore punk scene, first
with **Deep Wound**, which he formed with **J Mascis** and **Lou Barlow **(of **
Dinosaur Jr.**) and later with East Coast hardcore and crossover thrash stalwarts**
Outpatients, School of Violence** and **Darkside NYC**. Going solo in the mid-90s,
he released numerous eclectic instrumental albums before forming post-punk dark 
pop cabaret duo [**Frenchy and the Punk**](http://www.frenchyandthepunk.com/)** **
in 2005  with French singer **Samantha Stephenson** (listen to their latest album‘
[Zen Ghost](https://www.nyrdcast.com/2022/10/nyc-french-postpunk-duo-frenchy-and-the-punk-present-seventh-full-length-album-zen-ghost/)‘.

“I wanted this album to be music you want to travel with – in your mind or physically.
It’s action music, and I think it should ignite your imagination and take you on
a journey. Wordless music relies on the visuals it creates so if it can take you
on a sonic adventure across continents, or at least counties, my work is done,” 
says **Scott Helland**.

“The idea for this album is rooted in spy and detective shows from the 60s, 70s 
and 80s. I want the music to be a sonic equivalent of those shows and movies where
you’re riding the waves of intrigue and espionage so the music has to match that
sense of urgency and excitement.”

Guitarmy of One - Top Secret Agent Man on a Wire Tapped Phone at Sea - Music Video

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Influenced by Spanish guitar, punk and metal, Guitarmy of One conjures up images
of secret agents, high-speed chases, and hidden agendas through his intricate layered
compositions. His mix of surf guitar techniques (i.e. reverb-drenched chords, lightning-
fast tremolo picking, and tremolo bar vibrato albeit with a Bigsby bridge pedal)
creates a sonic landscape that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

![Guitarmy of One](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/-dZ5FEEShjILsyarz2fSwC6Nfkq1mXS_3ZXvU1nlpRI%
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As a full-fledged espionage-inspired surf rock act, Guitarmy of One takes us on 
a thrilling musical journey, blending the realms of instrumental guitar, surf music
and the mystique of spy themes within the one person band format. Helland weaves
his mysterious and generous acoustic-electric melodies over propulsive spy riffs
and electro beats, layering and building patiently toward engrossing payoffs.

**Scott Helland** explains, “Top Secret Agent Man on a Wire Tapped Phone at Sea’
is inspired by the 1966 song by Johnny Rivers ’Secret Agent Man’. It starts with
a reverb soaked low guitar octave and then goes into the main driving bass line 
and drum beat and the reverbed guitars blast in after that. It was one of the last
songs I wrote for the album so naturally I thought it should be the first single
as it has this fresh upbeat vibe. I think for the first single it captures the excitement
of The Waves Files theme.”

Guitarmy of One’s live performances are a spectacle as the stage becomes a laboratory
of sound, as layers of guitar riffs, bass lines, and percussion intertwine and overlap,
creating a lush and dynamic musical tapestry. Armed with a guitar, loop pedals, 
drum pads and an array of effects pedals, Helland creates a symphony of sound right
before your eyes.

As of June 14, “Top Secret Agent Man on a Wire Tapped Phone at Sea’ will be available
exclusively on [**Bandcamp**](http://www.guitarmyofone.bandcamp.com/). It hits other
digital platforms, including **[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CxpdMMj7wIbm8X95FQVbU)**
and** [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/guitarmy-of-one/1544566546)**,
on June 21. On August 18, ‘The Wave Files’ album will be released on CD, as well
as digitally.

**CREDITS**
Written, performed and produced by Scott HellandAll instrumentation 
by Scott HellandEngineered by Jason Sarubbi Split Rock Studio, New Paltz, NYMastered
by Jason SarubbiCover Art by Nukui BogardLayout and Single Design Samantha StephensonVideo
Filmed and Edited by Guitarmy of OneArtist photos by Samantha Stephenson

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**TRACK LIST**
1. Top Secret Agent Man on a Wire Tapped Phone at Sea2. Jack Lord
of the Sea  3. Kolchak meets the Sea Mobster4. Soylent Seafoam Green5. The Sea and
the Seventh Veil of Surveillance6. Plight of the Searchlight7. Sea Legs Diamond8.
Espionage a Trois on the Open Sea9. Must be the Season of Treason10. Seance for 
the Saint

**LIVE SHOWS**
JUNE 23-25  Harpursville, NY – New York Faerie Festival 2023JULY 
1  New York, NY – Parkside Lounge @8pmJULY 4  Brooklyn, NY – Coney Island Brewer@
1:30pmSEPT 1-3  Atlanta, GA – DragonCon 2023OCT 7  New York, NY – Unsteady Freddie’s
Surf Rock Shindig

**FOR FANS OF:** 
The Ventures, The Shadows, Secret Agent, The Bomboras, Messer 
Chups, Satan’s Pilgrims, Dick Dale

**Keep up with Guitarmy of One**
[Website](http://www.guitarmyofone.com/) | [Bandcamp](http://www.guitarmyofone.bandcamp.com/)
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| [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/guitarmyofone) | [TikTok](http://www.tiktok.com/@guitarmyofone)
| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CxpdMMj7wIbm8X95FQVbU) | [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/guitarmy-of-one/1544566546)

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