Estradasphere
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Estradasphere сформировались в Санта Круз, Калифорния в 1999 году. Первые три студийных альбома были выпущены на Trey Spruance’s (Mr. Bungle) Mimicry Records. В Estradasphere 6 участников: Timb Harris (скрипка/труба), Jason Schimmel (гитара/банджо/клавиатура/вокал), Tim Smolens (вертикальный и электрический бас/вокал), Kevin Kmetz (цугару-дзямисэн/гитара/клавиатура), Adam Stacey (аккордеон/клавиатура/clavinet), and Lee Smith (барабаны/ударные). Последний альбом Estradasphere - Palace of Mirrors, отмечает их первый релиз на New York-based The End Records, определивший группу к множеству самых эклектичных банд рока и металла.
Развернутое био на английском:
Guitarist Jason Schimmel and bassist Tim Smolens met in 7th grade at Miraleste High School. In 1997, their band Don Salsa recorded its first album, Koolaid Moustache In Jonestown. In 1998, Jason and Tim moved to Santa Cruz, California. Jason attended UC Santa Cruz, along with Timb Harris, John Whooley, and David Murray. At that time, John, Tim, Jason, Dave and friend, Jason Concepcion played downtown among the street performers of Santa Cruz. Jason Concepcion left the band to focus on his other project Netwerk:Electric. In December 1998, Timb Harris joined the band. The band continued to play the streets and at local coffee shops.
On January 7, 2000, Estradasphere held its first concert at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center. This was a pivotal show for the group, and the band began to play clubs exclusively. Estradasphere's popularity in Santa Cruz birthed a circus environment where audience members began actively participating in the shows and fans were encouraged to wear costumes. Frequent sideshow acts included juggler and balloon maker David Poznanter, book reader George Smith III, fire-dancers Isaac Rappaport and Jessica Bottomley of Phoenix Rising, so-called "death metal cheerleaders" wearing corpse paint, a "satanic swordsman" Erin Wood, stilt-walkers and more. Perhaps most notable of the sideshow performers was someone with the stage name "Mono-Man" who wore a cape, painted his bare chest with a large M, and proceeded to attempt to kiss people in the audience while pretending to have the disease of the same name (mono). He can be heard ranting on the last moments of the band's first album, It's Understood. Poco Marshall booked many more shows at the legendary Palookaville, as he was the venue talent buyer at the time. Later that year, the band released its first album, It's Understood, on Trey Spruance's label Mimicry Records. The band went on its first North American tour, opening for Secret Chiefs 3.
In 2001, Estradasphere released The Silent Elk of Yesterday, which included new studio tracks and live performances. The band went on its second North American tour with the band Tub Ring, and released its second album, Buck Fever, in the spring of 2002. Later that year, drummer Dave Murray left the band. In 2003, the band released its third album Quadropus. Because the band did not have a full-time drummer, several guest drummers appeared on the album, including Dave Murray. In the spring of 2004, the band released a DVD of live concert footage titled, Passion for Life. It contained a full-length DVD as well as a CD that included live and recorded material. The cover featured an oil painting by Santa Cruz artist Michael Joseph Welsh, entitled Humans as seen by God last week through a Tootsiescope. In 2004, founding member and saxophonist John Whooley left the band. Tsugaru Shamisen player Kevin Kmetz and keyboardist Adam Stacey joined Estradasphere to replace him. They played their first show together as a new band with guest drummer Theo Mordey at the 2004 SXSW Festival. Later that year, Lee Smith moved from Atlanta, Georgia to join Estradasphere as the band's permanent drummer. In 2005, Estradasphere released These Are the Days, a documentary of the band's first national tour. This DVD highlighted the original line-up and circus side-shows, marking the end of an era and ushering in the present age of Estradasphere. In 2006, the band signed to New York label The End Records and released their most conceptually grounded album to date, Palace of Mirrors, an instrumental song-cycle with a psychedelic narrative structure. In 2007 Estradasphere signed with Silverleaf Booking Agency, who booked them on a Northwest US tour with The End Records label mates Stolen Babies, and completed a full US tour that April. In November 2007, members of Estradasphere started touring with Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls, as well as helping to produce her debut solo album Who Killed Amanda Palmer.
On January 7, 2000, Estradasphere held its first concert at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center. This was a pivotal show for the group, and the band began to play clubs exclusively. Estradasphere's popularity in Santa Cruz birthed a circus environment where audience members began actively participating in the shows and fans were encouraged to wear costumes. Frequent sideshow acts included juggler and balloon maker David Poznanter, book reader George Smith III, fire-dancers Isaac Rappaport and Jessica Bottomley of Phoenix Rising, so-called "death metal cheerleaders" wearing corpse paint, a "satanic swordsman" Erin Wood, stilt-walkers and more. Perhaps most notable of the sideshow performers was someone with the stage name "Mono-Man" who wore a cape, painted his bare chest with a large M, and proceeded to attempt to kiss people in the audience while pretending to have the disease of the same name (mono). He can be heard ranting on the last moments of the band's first album, It's Understood. Poco Marshall booked many more shows at the legendary Palookaville, as he was the venue talent buyer at the time. Later that year, the band released its first album, It's Understood, on Trey Spruance's label Mimicry Records. The band went on its first North American tour, opening for Secret Chiefs 3.
In 2001, Estradasphere released The Silent Elk of Yesterday, which included new studio tracks and live performances. The band went on its second North American tour with the band Tub Ring, and released its second album, Buck Fever, in the spring of 2002. Later that year, drummer Dave Murray left the band. In 2003, the band released its third album Quadropus. Because the band did not have a full-time drummer, several guest drummers appeared on the album, including Dave Murray. In the spring of 2004, the band released a DVD of live concert footage titled, Passion for Life. It contained a full-length DVD as well as a CD that included live and recorded material. The cover featured an oil painting by Santa Cruz artist Michael Joseph Welsh, entitled Humans as seen by God last week through a Tootsiescope. In 2004, founding member and saxophonist John Whooley left the band. Tsugaru Shamisen player Kevin Kmetz and keyboardist Adam Stacey joined Estradasphere to replace him. They played their first show together as a new band with guest drummer Theo Mordey at the 2004 SXSW Festival. Later that year, Lee Smith moved from Atlanta, Georgia to join Estradasphere as the band's permanent drummer. In 2005, Estradasphere released These Are the Days, a documentary of the band's first national tour. This DVD highlighted the original line-up and circus side-shows, marking the end of an era and ushering in the present age of Estradasphere. In 2006, the band signed to New York label The End Records and released their most conceptually grounded album to date, Palace of Mirrors, an instrumental song-cycle with a psychedelic narrative structure. In 2007 Estradasphere signed with Silverleaf Booking Agency, who booked them on a Northwest US tour with The End Records label mates Stolen Babies, and completed a full US tour that April. In November 2007, members of Estradasphere started touring with Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls, as well as helping to produce her debut solo album Who Killed Amanda Palmer.
Абсолютно ненормальная и двинутая группа из Штатов...но в то же время просто обворожительно чудесная
ray:Они просто сказка, как либо описать их у меня даже язык не поворачивается, их надо просто слушать! :applouse:
Очень кстати удивился когда не нашел на форуме темы о них :what:
Ну а живыми выступлениями можно часами засматриваться, и обливаться слезами, что ты на такое не попал :crying:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZF8D5qyi_s"]YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.
Также будет не лишним посмотреть где еще кто из группы играл/играет(среди них даже детхстеры Odious Mortem есть)))):
Don Salsa - Tim Smolens and Jason Schimmel perform with others. Experimental group. Official Website
Fishtank Ensemble - Tim Smolens, Kevin Kmetz and Adam Stacey perform with Doug (of Don Salsa), Aaron Seeman (who has recorded accordion for Estradasphere and Mr. Bungle). Also features Fabrice on fiddle and Ursula. Gypsy music.
The Deserts of Traun - David Murray orchestrates experimental music with significant metal influences. Featuring Jason Schimmel, Lewis Kijowski, Kevin Kmetz, Amir Yagmai, Ben Wendel, Paul McKee, Alfred Weisberg-Roberts, Mike Johnson, and Joe Willis.
Whoolilicious - John Whooley plays all instruments. Multi-genre music heavy on pop and traditional jazz influences.
Odious Mortem - Lee Smith has joined up with Odious Mortem of Santa Cruz recently to record on their new album this fall (2009).
Orange Tulip Conspiracy - Jason Schimmel and Lee Smith play in this eclectic band, along with John Whooley, Dan Robbins, and others.
God of Shamisen - Kevin Kmetz and Lee Smith perform along with Dave McCoy and Mark Thornton. Shamisen rock.
I.S.S. (Ideal Social Situation) - Tim Smolens performs with George the Reader, Joey Ryken (MonoMan), Joel Rainbow and Jesse Houts (MC Wheels). Pop. Official Website
Netwerk: Electric - Former bandmate Jason Conception (1998) performs with others. Jazz.
Santa Cruz Hemp Allstars - John Whooley performs with members of Sound Tribe Sector 9, Netwerk: Electric and Disco Biscuits.
Santa Cruz White Album Ensemble - Jason Schimmel (and occasionally Timb Harris) perform with others. They perform Beatles albums such as the White Album, Rubber Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's Mystery Tour in full concerts.
Secret Chiefs 3 - Timb Harris, Adam Stacey and Kevin Kmetz perform with Trey Spruance and others. Jason Schimmel, John Whooley, and Tim Smolens also make appearances.
Fishtank Ensemble - Tim Smolens, Kevin Kmetz and Adam Stacey perform with Doug (of Don Salsa), Aaron Seeman (who has recorded accordion for Estradasphere and Mr. Bungle). Also features Fabrice on fiddle and Ursula. Gypsy music.
The Deserts of Traun - David Murray orchestrates experimental music with significant metal influences. Featuring Jason Schimmel, Lewis Kijowski, Kevin Kmetz, Amir Yagmai, Ben Wendel, Paul McKee, Alfred Weisberg-Roberts, Mike Johnson, and Joe Willis.
Whoolilicious - John Whooley plays all instruments. Multi-genre music heavy on pop and traditional jazz influences.
Odious Mortem - Lee Smith has joined up with Odious Mortem of Santa Cruz recently to record on their new album this fall (2009).
Orange Tulip Conspiracy - Jason Schimmel and Lee Smith play in this eclectic band, along with John Whooley, Dan Robbins, and others.
God of Shamisen - Kevin Kmetz and Lee Smith perform along with Dave McCoy and Mark Thornton. Shamisen rock.
I.S.S. (Ideal Social Situation) - Tim Smolens performs with George the Reader, Joey Ryken (MonoMan), Joel Rainbow and Jesse Houts (MC Wheels). Pop. Official Website
Netwerk: Electric - Former bandmate Jason Conception (1998) performs with others. Jazz.
Santa Cruz Hemp Allstars - John Whooley performs with members of Sound Tribe Sector 9, Netwerk: Electric and Disco Biscuits.
Santa Cruz White Album Ensemble - Jason Schimmel (and occasionally Timb Harris) perform with others. They perform Beatles albums such as the White Album, Rubber Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's Mystery Tour in full concerts.
Secret Chiefs 3 - Timb Harris, Adam Stacey and Kevin Kmetz perform with Trey Spruance and others. Jason Schimmel, John Whooley, and Tim Smolens also make appearances.
Состав:
Tim Smolens - вертикальный бас, бас, вокал, звукоинженеринг
Timb Harris - скрипка, труба, мандолина, гитара, вокал
Jason Schimmel - гитара, клавишные, банджо, вокал
Lee Smith - барабаны
Kevin Kmetz - цугару-дзямисэн, гитара, клавишные
Adam Stacey - аккордеон, клавишные, вокал
Дискография:
2000 - It's Understood
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2001 - The Silent Elk of Yesterday [ep]
2001 - Buck Fever
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2003 - Quadropus
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2004 - Passion for Life - Live
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2005 - These are the Days [reissue]
2006 - Palace of Mirrors
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2008 - The Pegasus Vault [ep]
Ластфм:http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Estradasphere
Майспейс:http://www.myspace.com/estradasphere
Оффсайт:http://www.estradasphere.com/
- Description
- avantgadre/jazz/psychedelic/progressive rock, US
- Country
- usa
