Dizraeli: Vocals, Congas, Melodica, Keys and Cuts Alex Crane: Bass, Cuts, Synths and Samples Jer Levitsky: Guitars, Piano and Keys Tom Tom: Drums and beats of all kinds
Mr Politician
Earth Sound LIVE
Influences
The Roots, Atmosphere, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Roots Manuva, Reggae & Jazz in general and George W. Bush....
Sounds Like
Street Corner Storytellers EP (2007)
1) Breathe it in
2) Moths
3) 727
4) The Moon
Small Gods EP (2006)
1) Introductory Remarks
2) Mr. Politician
3) Citizens of the Pychedelic
4) Prayer to the Green Lady
5) Same Old Same
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With the deep bass and spacious soundscapes of dub, the get-up-and-dance of funk and the bumping grooves and conscious lyrical gymnastics of hip hop, Bad Science have created their very own brand of wickedness. The four core members between them play guitars, drums, bass, keys, decks, percussion, flute, sax, melodica and samplers, juggling instruments throughout the set to bring an unpredictable and constantly evolving vibe. .
The band was seeded originally in Bristol, blossoming fully when two of the founding members moved to Brighton in 2001 and started up their own regular event there. Feeding wild improvised sets, mindbending visuals, poetry, dance and free doughnuts to a growing audience, Bad Science cemented their reputation as an inspiring and ultra-energetic live act.
Bad Science @ The Komedia, 5/3/07, photos by Katie Moorman
Since those early heady days the band has been travelling around the country playing countless gigs. This summer they've been busy on the festival circuit; appearing at Glastonbury, Sunrise, Shambala, The Big Green Gathering and Larmer Tree (to name but a few). Between festivals they've also found the time to play support slots for Ozomatli and Foreign Beggars (in Paris), and have previously graced the stage with the likes of Nightmares on Wax, Fingathing and Aim. Regular collaborators include Beardyman (the UK beatbox champion), JFB (the UK DMC champion) and the brass section from Bristol's mighty ska troupe "The Scrub", and Bad Science's music has appeared on a number of multimedia productions: most recently on ONeill's internationally distributed DVD "Vertigo". Their first two EPs were also featured on the cover discs of Future Music magazine.
To date, the Scientists have recorded and produced three four-track EPs:
2004's "Area of Consciousness", 2007's "Small Gods EP" and, most recently "Street Corner Storytellers". If all goes to plan, an album should be surfacing sometime in the near future...watch this space.
Mixing rap, poetry and live instrumentation into a Grand Gumbo of the carnivalesque, Bad Science bring galaxyfuls of energy to the stage, and havent yet failed to get the crowd spinning, leaping, sweating and smiling.
If you're up for hearing some other bits we've been up to, check out these links:
Scifax: Bassist Alex's d'n'b project Infinite Potential: Wicked hip-hop production duo who have collaborated with Dizraeli on some heavy beats. Samsara: Guitarist Jer's wicked blues reggae stylie project Dizraeli: Mr Dizzle's solo shizzle...
And be sure to pay a visit to the Scrub, Mekasonic, Beardyman, Titan System, Babyhead and Smerins' Antisocial Club....check our friends list. Big love to all our fellow creators....
"Bad Science...really stamped their mark on the festival. The improvised set kicked off at drag-racing pace, with Dizraeli taking the crowd by the scruff of the neck, facing off with a barrage of eminently eloquent lyric and fervour - very definitely an erudite voice of dissent."
Bristol Rocks, reviewing a freestyle set at the Cat's Cradle, Sunrise Festival 2007
"Conscious dub hop combined with exceptional musical talent, Brighton based Bad Science are part of a growing troop of British bands whose live performance renders crowds insane and breathlessly happy.
They fuse ska, funk, dub, rap, politics and good ol' jump the f*** up-ness to immense effect; with a galloping energy, lyrical aerobics and irresistible funk, Bad Science are quite simply, f***ing great."
www.spoonfedflavour.com, April 08, cheers for the big-ups, whoever you be.
For one day only, this magical space is open for all to enjoy. With acoustic folk roots swing ska delights, local ales and refreshments, all housed within the spectacular full circle geodome, so it'll be dry come rain or shine. It's only £5 for a truely magical day with a wicked line up in a very special space. It's a totally one off warm up for the Full Circle Stage and Cafe's summer festival season. Playing will be :
Cocos Lovers - Foot stomping folk roots magicians Manouchska - Entrepreneurs of burlesque swing ska Chicken Shed Zeppelin - Local bluecrass heroes King Porter Stomp - Jump up ska hop juggernaut Bunty - Experimental loop based space-pop Lee Westwood - Classical folk guitar legend Fleassy - Poetic didge dulcimer guitar beatbox
Please come early to enjoy as much of it as possible. There's going to be a deliciously wholesome cooked dinner as well as cakes and other refreshments on offer. Kids are very welcome, under 14s get in free.
For one day only, this magical space is open for all to enjoy. With acoustic folk roots swing ska delights, local ales and refreshments, all housed within the spectacular full circle geodome, so it'll be dry come rain or shine. It's only £5 for a truely magical day with a wicked line up in a very special space. It's a totally one off warm up for the Full Circle Stage and Cafe's summer festival season.
Please come early to enjoy as much of it as possible. There's going to be a deliciously wholesome cooked dinner as well as cakes and other refreshments on offer. Kids are very welcome, under 14s get in free.
Hi there i was wondering if you have a copey of your lyrics to mister politician. im doing a work placement on with year 10 kids about protest and exploring it through music and wanted to use your track as an example. is there anyway you could send me them.
Yeh it was lovly :D it was funny aswell because u thought ugh its just a pub no ones gonna get in to it that much but everyone loved it n were dancing like maniacs i no i hit quite a few people in the head accidently ofcourse i think i did give you my email but my old one hahaha..i was pretty on it that night kyan-grainger@hotmail.com cheeeers again :D Kyan Xx
The Essence is beautiful.... and the intro on 'The Moon' is mesmerising!Howcome I havent seen u play at a festival yet?! Maybe Glastonbury 09? Anyway massive appreciation!!! Hope to see you at the Cowley Sat. jadiepie xxxx
HELLOO just wanna thank you guys for the gig in the bell the otherday you were wicked LOVED IT told you id get myspace just to say that! i'll see you guys soon keep up the good work woo p. s are you playing at the next BGG??? blurred foto :D
PLEASE tour further north! Cos I really wana see you live again and all of your gigs are MILES away from here! Also, I keep getting texts from southern friends along the lines "I'M GOING TO SEE BAD SCIENCE SOON".
Wicked gig last night guys, the place was jumping the walls were sweating and a plenty good time was going around. Have a fucking great rest of the tour. Peace KPS
Hey guys. Remeber me, Fodo's friend from that gig in the the thyde barn. Saw you at Glastonbury, love Mr. Politician, you have a good producer. If you eveer need support let me know, hope you like my band, give us a listen. Peace, Sherko
Street Corner Storytellers EP (2007)
1) Breathe it in
2) Moths
3) 727
4) The Moon
