A Planet In Space

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Solo Tango

Album: As The Pieces Come Together

Released: Dec 15, 2008

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Solo Tango
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General Info

Genre: Experimental / Rock / Roots Music
Location Melbourne, Victoria, AU
Profile Views: 39463
Last Login: 8/10/2011
Member Since 10/17/2006
Website http://aplanetinspace.com
Record Label Melodious Thump Records (our own label)
Type of Label Indie
Bio
.. ..A Planet in Space.. formed in 2007, and the four-piece has quickly become one of the most intriguing acts on the Australian live scene. At the beginning of 2009, the group is ready to bring its unmistakable music to the world with its debut E.P., ..As the Pieces Come Together....... The music of ..A Planet in Space.. seamlessly blends roots, rock, reggae, folk, soul, drum-and-bass, hip-hop, punk, dub, metal and improvisation – often within the one composition. The group itself is further enriched by a series of potent contrasts arising from its remarkable diversity of background and influences. .... Take the name, for instance: its sci-fi flavouring might raise expectations of a trippy psychedelia and post-rock minimalism, yet the first, thrilling encounter with the group’s pounding rhythms and free-wheeling guitars dispels any impression of spaciness..... The intricate rhythmic and melodic interplays which underpin the music of ..A Planet in Space.. result from both painstaking preparation and frenetic live jamming, two apparent opposites which nevertheless fuse, permeating the group’s live performances with an effortlessly spontaneous energy and a joyful, uninhibited atmosphere. .... The group’s unconventional lineup, too, defies the expectation which it might first create. Proudly sporting two full drum-kits and lead guitarist-vocalists, ..A Planet in Space.. is staffed by four musicians who have trained classically and in jazz. In this light, the extraordinary variety of their compositional palette could come as a surprise. .... Yet Ben Castelluccio, Alex Hayes, Dan Smith and Ben Thomas see this fusion as the organic outcome of their quest for a lyrical and musical journey which is exhilarating and honest, seeking to communicate their own, deep love of music to every audience..... As a result, their inimitable sound possesses an extraordinarily wide appeal, capable of spanning fashions, generations and cultures. It has already won the group recognition in Melbourne (not to mention two lengthy residencies and top billing at the 2008 Eltham Jazz & Blues Festival), and chart-topping popularity on ..Triply J’s Unearthed.. competition. .... Not content merely with live success, however, ..A Planet in Space.. has also built its own recording studio, ..PlantOn Studios.., and set up ..Melodious Thump Records.. to independently release its debut E.P..... ..As the Pieces Come Together.. features six tracks which give a tantalising taste of the group’s relentless creativity and energy, showcasing its refined musicianship and, most importantly, documenting the musical loves of its creators..... Its breathtaking cover art depicts the luminous glory of the Crab Nebula, but these musicians are keen to avoid the misconception that they are Star Trek geeks. Rather, they have chosen an image which symbolises the notion of disparate strands coming together to form a whole which is far greater than the sum of its parts..... And behind the feints of their initial veneer, that notion is the basic truth which underlies ..A Planet in Space..... .. ..WANT TO HEAR 'SOLO TANGO' ON TRIPLE J??? HIT EM UP ON THE LINKS BELOW, TXT: 1975 7 555 OR CALL 1300 0555 36. YOU CAN ALSO RATE US ON UNEARTHED.COM. THANKS HEAPS PALS!!!.... .. .. .. ...... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. ...... .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. ................
Members
..Dan Fox Smith.. - Vocals, Guitar, Bass.. ..Alex Hayes.. - Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Keys.. ..Ben Thomas.. - Drums, Percussion.. ..Ben Castelluccio.. - Drums, Percussion ...... ..
Influences
..Hendrix, To....ol, Donny ....Hathaway, Jad....e, Ben (Early).... Harper...., Sly & The ....Family Stone, Sl....y & Robbie, M....iles Davis, Weather Report, Joe Zawinal, Marvin Gaye, Hank ....Mobley, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Roots Manuva, Keb Mo, Living Colour, Sound Garden, Pearl Jam, James Brown, Primus, Dave Mathews ....Band, Massive Attack, Incubus, GnR, John Coltrane, Motely Crue, ....Jeff Buckley, Cream, Prince,.... Michael Jackson, Rage Against The Machine, Jack Johnson, ....Sevendust, Led Zepplin, Micheal ....Fran....ti, Co....dy ChesnuT....T, ..
Sounds Like
.. River Of Loss - Recorded live at the Evelyn Hotel August 2008.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...."A Planet in Space create exactly the kind of genre-hopping mash-up that is the scourge of pigeon-holing music journalists and narrow-minded enthusiasts of dispensable pop; and it is precisely this mix of styles and genres that makes them sound so new and thrilling.".. ....Als Music Rant........ .."...a fascinating, compelling sound.... I have this one on high rotation. Ridiculously highly recommended." 4.5 out of 5 - ..The Dwarf...... .. .. .... As The Pieces Come Together (EP) $10.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... She Don't Wanna Dance (Single) $5.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Click Here to sign the Darfur Petition!.. .. .. ...... ..

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