# NYC Artist GUITARMY OF ONE Presents Retro Sci-fi Inspired ‘Soylent Seafoam Green’ Ahead Of ‘The Wave Files’ LP 

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- Published: 2023-07-26T15:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **NYC artist GUITARMY OF ONE presents retro sci-fi inspired ‘Soylent Seafoam Green’ ahead of ‘The Wave Files’ LP **

_“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**

![Guitarmy of One](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/F_p9Bzlj0nLXwWHiCCTGdIybvKfg26cjxTci3ZghOkY%
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**[Guitarmy of One](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.guitarmyofone.com&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-79a75fac235d318db2d837733ef5ac6e7acb2fd3)**
presents his latest adventurous offering [**‘Soylent Seafoam Green’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fguitarmyofone.bandcamp.com%2ftrack%2fsoylent%2dseafoam%2dgreen&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-5b3bd36b68c688aa6233d9f8a71f673aaef9ed02),
the third single from his forthcoming crowdfunded album [**‘The Wave Files’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fguitarmyofone.bandcamp.com%2falbum%2fthe%2dwave%2dfiles&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-baf030374bb00346d36d6b2efc86a1934f244a0c).
With the title and mood inspired by the 1970s cult sci-fi movie **‘Soylent Green’**,
this song mixes dark ominous guitar riffing with surf guitar swells and foreboding
reverb drenched melodies.

This is surf rock with a gothic edge from guitarist [**Scott Helland**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fguitarmyofone.com%2fabout%2f&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-f1bcd74bc295ef9f4f7c389bb2eb63cc6fdbed29),
an ex-hardcore punk bass player turned instrumental songwriter, whose first band(**
Deep Wound**) was formed with alt-rock trailblazers **J Mascis** and **Lou Barlow(
Dinosaur Jr)**. He would later join hardcore/ crossover thrash stalwarts** Outpatients,
School of Violence **and** Darkside NYC** before ultimately forming post-punk duo
[**Frenchy and the Punk**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.frenchyandthepunk.com&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-4a81e7cb9776e4b9fb4d65947c028116d219f9a5)****
in 2005.

This solo project 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.

“‘Soylent Seafoam Green’ is in keeping with my blend of the spy and surf sound and
is quite dark for a surf song. However, it fits the theme of the 1973 dystopian 
thriller film ‘Soylent Green’ of which the song’s title is based, but don’t worry,
listening to the song repeatedly won’t lead to cannibalism!” says **Scott Helland**.

Earlier, Guitarmy of One released [**‘Kolchak meets the Sea Mobster’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fyoutu.be%2fLU3jMNxqw1c&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-535bf6e2842f9285dacf09ce4fd8ce1740abe1ae),
with a Spanish guitar-influenced twist and lead track [**‘Top Secret Agent Man on a Wire Tapped Phone at Sea’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fyoutu.be%2fW0EDFef7blQ&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-0e475b88f68acf74077af83e264ce6854e5a50a5),
along with a fun spytastic video.

![Guitarmy of One](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/2GrDNBEEReDosIT71ECH9_bY61oTbSr__d-
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This record picks up where his latest album** **[**‘The Spy Detective Collective’ **](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fguitarmyofone.bandcamp.com%2falbum%2fthe%2dspy%2ddetective%2dcollective&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-d4a8ca0e8d9170bcaf1cf3952c5fc695b508e1c1)
left off. Helland explains, “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. 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.”

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.

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.

As of July 26, ‘Soylent Seafoam Green’ is available across digital platforms, including**
[Spotify](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fopen.spotify.com%2fartist%2f0CxpdMMj7wIbm8X95FQVbU&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-8a189b8fe43b6d77d25d51c1e5856c6c2985d8ac)**,**
[Apple Music](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fmusic.apple.com%2fus%2fartist%2fguitarmy%2dof%2done%2f1544566546&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-b7412bb80c840bc97ee367aa8fcbc235669101b4)**
and [**Bandcamp**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.guitarmyofone.bandcamp.com&umid=f861486b-66b8-4705-aec1-db275d8ced8e&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-77b2d891d0995c2057d7e1a027ce957be8e2416f),
where the full album can already be ordered. 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 Stephenson‘Top
Secret’ video filmed and fdited by Guitarmy of OneArtist photos by Samantha Stephenson

![Guitarmy of One album cover](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/vbltzuUre7I1fxKmrIZWZ2o8Q3K29KcRreXCC6JeEBY%
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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**
SEPT 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

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