Statler & Waldorf (musicians)
Encyclopedia
Statler & Waldorf is the name of an electronic music
production group based in Brisbane
, Australia
. The members of Statler & Waldorf are Dennis Gascoigne (synths / vox), Leo Hede (Ableton
/ FX), and Cameron Hales (Turntablist). Other artists credited on Statler and Waldorf releases include Miss Brown, Blue MC, Paul Kelly
, and Chanel Cole
.
Their debut release "Collusions", on Freefall Records, received rave reviews from the Australian press. Statler & Waldorf have played festivals such as the Big Day Out in Australia alongside acts such as The Chemical Brothers. They are avid remixers and have remixed the likes of Sarah Blasko, whilst on the other end of the machine have had their music remixed by Segue Samplist.
The names Statler & Waldorf are references to like characters
from The Muppet Show.
In 2005, Dennis Gascoigne and Leo Hede collaborated with Chanel Cole and Daniel Belle under the collective name "Spook", producing the album "The Dusk Sessions".
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...
production group based in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The members of Statler & Waldorf are Dennis Gascoigne (synths / vox), Leo Hede (Ableton
Ableton Live
Ableton Live is a loop-based software music sequencer and DAW for Mac OS and Windows by Ableton. The latest major release of Live, Version 8, was released in April 2009. In contrast to many other software sequencers, Live is designed to be an instrument for live performances as well as a tool for...
/ FX), and Cameron Hales (Turntablist). Other artists credited on Statler and Waldorf releases include Miss Brown, Blue MC, Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly (musician)
Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
, and Chanel Cole
Chanel Cole
Chanel Cole is a musician from Bega, New South Wales. She is a member of the Australian trip hop group Spook....
.
Their debut release "Collusions", on Freefall Records, received rave reviews from the Australian press. Statler & Waldorf have played festivals such as the Big Day Out in Australia alongside acts such as The Chemical Brothers. They are avid remixers and have remixed the likes of Sarah Blasko, whilst on the other end of the machine have had their music remixed by Segue Samplist.
The names Statler & Waldorf are references to like characters
Statler & Waldorf
Statler and Waldorf are a pair of Muppet characters. They are two ornery, disagreeable old men who first appeared in the television series The Muppet Show heckling the rest of the cast from their balcony seats. They appeared in every episode of the show, except for one...
from The Muppet Show.
In 2005, Dennis Gascoigne and Leo Hede collaborated with Chanel Cole and Daniel Belle under the collective name "Spook", producing the album "The Dusk Sessions".
External links
- statlerandwaldorf.com - website of electronic act Statler & Waldorf