Shoegaze Archives | Ozean 

Wow, thanks everyone for listening. This is Lisa, I was the singer in this band and thank you so much for liking our music. That was over 20 years ago, I don't know who converted this to digital format but whoever you are, thank you so much! I have not heard this in 20 years and it's so surreal to hear it again. The second song, omg it was so hard to sing "I am dying too" all in one breath. I hope you all enjoy and please keep this genre of music going. My latest favorite is "Explosions in the Sky" please support them they are truly into our kind of sound.

The lead singer is My Mom! Love ya Mom ❤️

She looks like a girl you fell in love in your dream, and when you wake up, she's sadly gone away forever.

Today is a great day because Ozean is returning and remaking Fall

This is what love sounds like

This collection, along with others on RU-vid, make me think about the hundreds, or thousands of aspiring bands that made records that never got heard outside their hometowns, at best. Dreams.

Eric shea is a good friend of my dads they grew up playin in bands together, when Eric found out I liked Shoegaze and I was in rehab he sent me a rare limited edition of scenic porcelain fall, and a long letter that was super nice great guy and great band

shoegaze has so many hidden gems. amazing genre

This is why I love shoegaze, pure audio bliss

This needs a proper release so badly, it's fucking beautiful

i started crying like a baby as soon as the first song started. this is just straight up great music

This makes you think about all the amazing bands and musicians who, for whatever reason, didn't "make it"....they sure DID make it and it sounds pretty wonderful

1992 was the year when I was a Junior/Senior in HS, and this was the kind of music that my lonely, lost and insecure heart needed to hear, but never knew existed. It is now 2023 and all those feelings from my teenage years come rushing back in as I close my eyes and think of all the memories of my youth, my friendships that no longer exist, school crushes that I wish I took a risk on, and the sadness of living at home that is now a lifetime ago. It's a drive down memory lane that I feel obligated to think about every few years just to show how far I've come and how it made me the person that I am today. Not all of it great, but what it just is, and I thank Ozean for creating such beautiful music in guiding me down that road.

How is this not among the greatest in this genre? Its criminally insane!

This is sad. There was an American band that could have possibly rivaled Lush had it had a chance. It's amazing and makes me wonder what other treasure was lost and/or buried by the music industry. I hope there is a chance of starting up again. People would like to hear this. They just don't know it yet.

she's so pretty

reminds me of Slowdive. Very good.

Couteau Twins and Slowdive

I can honestly say this is the best thing I've ever blindly stumbled upon on RU-vid. It's the perfect mixture of Slowdive (my favorite band ever), and The Cocteau Twins, done in an original way with its own unique sound. Also, I dig the bass in all three songs, reminds me of Peter Hook of Joy Division / New Order fame. Classic. I'd throw money at a re-release of this in a heartbeat!

This is beautiful, can't believe it was never released

Porcelain is out of this world. Other songs are also cool. This genre is just pure magic-i love it!

Truely gorgeous old school shoegaze...what a find!

I've had a youtube account since the early 2000's and have never been the least bit compelled to leave a comment on anything until listening to this. I hope that more people leaving comments will encourage the musicians behind this to officially release their tracks, or at the very least continue to make music. These tracks are truly amazing and I'd consider it a hate crime against humanity if this went unnoticed/if the people behind this did anything other than continue to create and share their music.

Once again, i confess i just clicked on the photo of a beautiful girl and i ended up bewitched by the music. That guitar riff in "Scenic" is very similar to The Cure's "Pictures of you". Anyway, this band shines for itself, specially the delicate voice of the girl and the oneiric effect of her echoes. Charming music, thanks for sharing...

Gorgeous sound. Just read all the comments and was deeply saddened on reading one of the band members, Marc, died 20 years ago. Even brought tears to my eyes. Heart goes out to the others.

Considering how good these three songs are and the fact that they were dubbed off of cassette and not even digital media, this makes me feel sorry that this band didn't exist ten or fifteen years later, when the ability to promote your music on the internet took off. The gatekeeping for music media back then was much harder to get through.

This was on the When the Sun Hits blog. So blissful. It's like listening to home with all its waves, pale skies and dark palm trees swaying.

I think Scenic might just have entered my list of fave dreampop songs of all time

I'm new to dream pop and shoe gaze. After listening to so many other big bands, Ozean far surpasses them all. I could listen to these three gems forever. They are so good.

I got this as a random YT suggestion in 2023. As a guy who spent his teenage years in the 90s in bands and listening to just alternative and 'beautiful' music, I can't believe I never heard of Ozean. I can tell you they would've been the favourite band of 15-year old me (well, after The Cure). They remind me of MBV, Cocteau twins, Slowdive someone said here before... but they are none of them. Very special music. Lisa's voice is beautiful... and the mix is such a pleasure to listen to. I'm amazed, I need to get more of them.

Dear Lisa Baer. I consider myself a pretty obsessive music fan who fronted his own band for over 12, long, hard, expensive but FANTASTIC years. I cannot believe that in that time (hey, I'm 47 now so the 90s were MY era!!) I never once heard your sublime, uplifting music. Never too late. May I wish you all the best for the 2017 release - and keep us all informed. Take care, Duncan (from Brighton, UK) : - ) x

Beautiful. ,..truly beautiful. Wow

Im a radio Dj and a huge fan of the Dream pop genre among so many other great genres but I want to say that I love love love the sound of this group Ozean! Never heard them til tonight but would play them on my radio shows any day!

Porcelain takes me to another plane. It is like hearing music transmitted from a distant galaxy. At the same time it evokes so many images of nature. A sense of wholeness with everything. It brings me peace.

This is one of the best unexpected things I've heard in years. It's a shame this couldn't have gotten out when it would be appreciated by a greater audience than us music geeks.

Shed a tear on my first listen, definitely one of the most ethereal tracks I've heard. Thanks for the good underground music! The female vocals are angelic.

The ghostly sounds of this record from 1992 helping me deal with my anxiety in 2021. Thank you immensely.

This is so pure and soothing. The comparison to early Slowdive work is obvious, but it is absolutely meant as a huge compliment. I love the internet for stories like this one of music reappearing after such a long time (another example being Sibylle Baier's splendid music that was released by her son). As a kid born in 1992, this demo feels really special.

Why did these guys leave such a great proyect? Their music is pretty amazing

WOW! WOW! WOW! I was recently thinking how dire the RU-vid recommendations are. Then suddenly I see this. 3 beautiful dream pop songs from the early 90's. What a voice you have Lisa! Dig the bass lines and other instrumentation, melodies, harmonies. What I love the most is the nostalgic 'recorded to 8 track tape and released on cassette' quality. So warm and authentic, myriad imperfections, tape saturation, creamy brilliance. I'm blown away. Cream of the crop. Observation- Melody on Scenic immediately reminded me of a song called 'EgoTripping at the Gates of Hell' from the album 'Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots' by The Flaming Lips released in 2002. You are in very good company there!

If this had somehow reached the ears of Ivo at 4AD back in '92 then fortune might have taken a very different turn for Ozean. Perhaps they just found themselves drowned out by a few too many other bands of that that type at the time. Anyway, thanks for taking us all briefly back to this long-gone world. Was it really a whole 30 years ago? That's life: blink and you miss it.

It's surreal how pretty she is... and her voice! Wow.

born and raised in the sound of 60's,the heatwave of change during the 80's,the garage revival,and the psychedelic trans later,and today now im seeking a new path to walk in music again as a musician/composer,and the 80's are hunting me and fill my soul with tears of joy and nostalgia such as this amazing 3 songs i discover tonight...... Thank you guys so much for making me feel like home!!!

Soooo gooood !I feel like my soul took a shower!

They should have sent the tape to John Peel in the UK.

Im a guitarist heavily into shoegaze and post rock, and you guys are very very good. All the 3 songs are brilliant. I especially loved Scenic very much. That song is what dream pop should strive to be! I would earnestly request you guys to consider re-forming again if possible and record more stuff. Not only will it make you guys known to the world and will give us shoegazers really good new work , it will also make all of you really happy. I know everyone gets really busy with their lives but never ever give up on what you love doing.

"Scenic" is a masterpiece, much better than famous songs of today... sigh!

This is some of the most beautiful dream pop/shoe gaze I’ve ever heard. I need more!

Just wow, I stumbled onto this brilliance just now at 46. I don't even know what to say, its just beautiful. Would've been great to have heard this 20 years ago. Better late than never I suppose. 🥰🎶🎵

Una banda excelente que se adelanto 20 años a su tiempo , con sonido cristalino y potente. Lastima que exista muy poco material grabado de ellos. Mil gracias por subir esta verdadera obra de arte.

This is insanely good. Her voice is mesmerizing. It sounds like a dream.

Love your voice Lisa

loveliest voice for a lovely band.

i can feel the universe when i close my eyes ...fascinating band...salute

Great early 90's shoegaze tunes. I would totally see this live

reminds me of slowdive. absolutely love it

Shoegaze and dream pop Is some of the most beautiful music in the world? It takes me to a place of peace and joy very tranquil and ethereal ❤😊

I love these songs, especially the last one "Scenic". It's so breathtaking & beautiful.

beautiful and divine piece of music. especially liked fall, one of the most beautiful dreampop songs i've ever heard

revisit it every once in a while. all this information noise there is thesedays, it feels incredibly nice to stop by on this one truly a plesant little corner of the internet. what a find. and its especially humbling that the band itself is aware that it was unearthed. thanks for making it, its a very enjoyable piece of music

Listened to everyday since i first heard this 10 days ago

fall in love every night, in your dreams, she is real, just because she isn’t in the waking world doesn’t mean she doesn’t matter, because memories and dreams are one and the same, and she is always perfect in both. it’s always a summertime pool party, or maybe running through a snowstorm holding hands, or something in between. and you’re always in your youth, and nobody does dumb stuff, they just cruise classic cars that are really jalopies but they were cool in your mind, and you never run out of gas, and it’s always peaceful, and every kiss lasts forever and it’s perpetual bliss. S H O E G A Z E

An excellent band that went ahead 20 years in time, with crystal clear and powerful. It's a shame that there is very little recorded footage of them. Thank you for uploading this true work of art.

Porcelain is a hell of a track

The music, the vibes and the picture remind me in the best way possible of Slowdive.

You can friend request me on Facebook but please also send a private message so I know you are here for the music...I have a little more to share if you really like what we did.

Listening to this and reading the story and the coments below really warms my heart. This is such an amazing demo, and to see you really wanna work on it again after 24 years later really inspires me. I really look up to what happens next with Ozean. Good luck.

This has to become available. I need to own this.

Better 25 years late then never! Dear god this is awesome.

Lisa Bear, this is incredible music!!! You deserve as much attention for this amazing music as Slowdive has nowdays!!!

This is great stuff. I wish I'd heard this in 1992

thats my mother singing shes way older now

I love it. Its a fresh slice of 90s that Ive never experienced.

I love it! It gives me peace ... It makes me feel like I'm in heaven...Lisa, Ozean is incredible, I've never heard anything like that. I love your voice! Greetings from Uruguay!

Scenic is beautiful. Music never dies as long as we reach for it and keep it alive.

Oh, I really got goosebumps and shivering down my spine at some moment. That happens quite rarely when it comes to music. Wonderful!

Amazing , i've no words to describe what i feel when i listen to this .

This is GREAT! Sorry I missed this when it was released but late than never. ......"You ROCK!"

Heavenly beautifull,

This is a tremendous release

Wow !! A american band that in the 90´s was able to made his own original shoegaze-dream pop! really a great sound!

Dear lord this is excellent

This is really good. Shame it never made it out. I would have bought it and loved it.

A year and a half later and it still a revelation

absolutely beautiful dreamy excellence, I'm definitely shining a torch for this band

She looks so hugable!

Oh wow - this is gorgeous. Ozean have an oceanic sound. I love this. So good that we finally get to hear this band.

Beautiful and dreamy , should be put on platinum disc and sent in space to represent earth. well side of humanity .

I rarely put a comment in RU-vid, but, this one... IT'S REALLY BEAUTIFUL! So dreamy

Please oh please bandcamp this. It's fantastic!

This is one of those suggested videos that I knew the second I heard it, I would like it. Needless to say this is audible heaven.

I wasn't expecting much, but this was beautiful and brought a smile to my face!

WOW......just WOW. Why wasn't this released.....it's amazing!

Is so beautiful and amazing!

Very heavenly voices like "COCTEAU TWINS".... but it's a good band !

Nice. Kinda like Slowdive. This has a wonderfully deep sound. Plunging Basslines, gorgeously gaseous vocals and such a lovely spacious sound overall.

Holy Crap! This is beautiful!!! If Julee Cruise was on Creation Records in 1992.

this is great music to study with

Amazing. This is just the sort of music I've been looking for. I've had Slowdive songs on repeat and wanted to find something similar. I love working with dreamy songs playing in the background. Thank you to whoever uploaded these