Braindance (band)
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Braindance is a NYC-based progressive
darkwave
musical group. Formed in 1992 by electric guitarist
- record producer
, Vora Vor, and drummer Rob Notoris as a progressive rock
band, the group added vocalist Sebastian Elliott later that year. Bassist Eiki Matsumoto and keyboardist Robyn Naylor filled out the lineup (1993–1996). Matsumoto left the project to be replaced by former Ion Vein bassist, Andrew Bunk (1996). Notoris, Naylor, and Bunk departed the band to pursue other projects (1997–1999), although Bunk later returned to record on Master Of Disguise. Braindance is currently recording Master Of Disguise, its fourth official full-length recording project, for a 2010 release.
TSO bassist David Z
, Matisyahu
drummer Jonah David, and singer-songwriter Becca Schack joined the group for live performances (2003–2005). Schack stayed on, joined by Natalia Eth to add background vocals for Master Of Disguise. Trey Gunn Band
and League of Crafty Guitar Players
member, Tony Geballe added additional electric guitar and saz
parts.
Braindance plays what is described as progressive darkwave, combining the elements of goth, industrial
, electronic
, synthpop
and darkwave
with progressive metal
, progressive trance, vocal house
, and modern classical music
. Braindance has become one of the most distinctive voices in the underground, known for their pop sensibilities combined with technical and formal complexity.
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
darkwave
Darkwave
Dark Wave or darkwave is a music genre that began in the late 1970s, coinciding with the popularity of New Wave and post-punk. Building on those basic principles, dark wave added dark, introspective lyrics and an undertone of sorrow for some bands...
musical group. Formed in 1992 by electric guitarist
Electric Guitarist
-Personnel:*John McLaughlin – guitar, producer *Dennis McKay – co-producerTrack 1*Billy Cobham – drums*Stu Goldberg – Minimoog, electric piano, organ*Jerry Goodman - Violin*Fernando Saunders – bass guitarTrack 2*Carlos Santana – guitar...
- record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, Vora Vor, and drummer Rob Notoris as a progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band, the group added vocalist Sebastian Elliott later that year. Bassist Eiki Matsumoto and keyboardist Robyn Naylor filled out the lineup (1993–1996). Matsumoto left the project to be replaced by former Ion Vein bassist, Andrew Bunk (1996). Notoris, Naylor, and Bunk departed the band to pursue other projects (1997–1999), although Bunk later returned to record on Master Of Disguise. Braindance is currently recording Master Of Disguise, its fourth official full-length recording project, for a 2010 release.
TSO bassist David Z
David Z
David Zablidowsky is the bassist for ZO2, a rock band. He also played bass for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Braindance and Chris Caffery.- Albums :With ZO2With Chris CafferyWith John Henry Sheridan-External links:*...
, Matisyahu
Matisyahu
Matthew Paul Miller , better known by his Hebrew name and stage name Matisyahu, is an American Hasidic Jewish reggae and alternative rock musician....
drummer Jonah David, and singer-songwriter Becca Schack joined the group for live performances (2003–2005). Schack stayed on, joined by Natalia Eth to add background vocals for Master Of Disguise. Trey Gunn Band
Trey Gunn
Trey Gunn is an American musician, known for his membership in progressive rock band King Crimson from 1994 to 2003, playing Warr Guitar and Chapman Stick.-Biography:...
and League of Crafty Guitar Players
Guitar Craft
Guitar Craft was a series of guitar and personal development classes, founded and often presented by Robert Fripp, who is best known for his work with King Crimson.-Courses:GC includes three ways of developing relationships:...
member, Tony Geballe added additional electric guitar and saz
Baglama
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parts.
Braindance plays what is described as progressive darkwave, combining the elements of goth, industrial
Industrial music
Industrial music is a style of experimental music that draws on transgressive and provocative themes. The term was coined in the mid-1970s with the founding of Industrial Records by the band Throbbing Gristle, and the creation of the slogan "industrial music for industrial people". In general, the...
, electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
, synthpop
Synthpop
Synthpop is a genre of popular music that first became prominent in the 1980s, in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s and early 1970s by the use of synthesizers in progressive rock, electronic art rock, disco and particularly the "Kraut rock" of...
and darkwave
Darkwave
Dark Wave or darkwave is a music genre that began in the late 1970s, coinciding with the popularity of New Wave and post-punk. Building on those basic principles, dark wave added dark, introspective lyrics and an undertone of sorrow for some bands...
with progressive metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
, progressive trance, vocal house
Vocal house
Vocal house is a musical genre that came to the fore in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is often composed of deep soulful vocals and a piano break, at some stage of the tune...
, and modern classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
. Braindance has become one of the most distinctive voices in the underground, known for their pop sensibilities combined with technical and formal complexity.
Current lineup
- Sebastian Elliott - Lead Vocals
- Vora Vor - Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Programming
Former members
- Becca Schack - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
- Andrew Bunk (1996–1998, 2006–2007) - Bass Guitar
- Eiki Matsumotu (1993–1996) - Bass Guitar
- Rob Notoris (1992–1998) - Drums, Backing Vocals
- Robyn Naylor (1993–1998) - Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Violin, Viola
- David ZDavid ZDavid Zablidowsky is the bassist for ZO2, a rock band. He also played bass for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Braindance and Chris Caffery.- Albums :With ZO2With Chris CafferyWith John Henry Sheridan-External links:*...
(2002–2004) - Bass Guitar
Additional musicians
- Tony Geballe - Guitar, Saz
- BusyDitch - Keyboards
- Natalia Eth - Vocals
- Eric Feder - Tour drummer
- MicahMy Evolution- History:My Evolution's very first "jam" took place in January 2004 with *M. Lopez*on guitar, Micah on drums, Vandemon on bass and no vocalist - the trio also hadno name at the time. After *M...
- Tour drummer
Official releases
- Shadows (1994)
- Fear Itself (1996)
- Redemption (2002)
- Master Of Disguise (2010)
Un-official releases
- Cognitive Crisps (1993 Bootleg)
- Braindance at ProgScape (1996 Concert CD and Video)
- Ascension (1997 incomplete)
Singles and EPs
- Awareness (1993)
- All Fall Down (1994)
- From Whence It Came (1996)
- Only A Moment (1997)
- Redemption EP (1998)
- Resurrection (2002)
- Beyond (2004)