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Alternative / Progressive / Funk

"Next Show at Underscore NYC, Sept 13th"

Brooklyn, New York
United States

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Member Since11/10/2004
Band Websitechangingmodes.com
Band Memberswendy griffiths: keyboards, vocals
yuzuru sadashige: guitar, bass
david oromaner: drums, vocals
camille atkinson: lead vocals








GATE ~ HE WALKS IN DARKENSS

Video by Duane Harper Grant









GREEN LIGHTS

Live at The Annex January 2007, New York City
Video by Duane Harper Grant


InfluencesSparks, Stranglers, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Bartok, Roxy Music, Dresden Dolls, Tracy Bonham, Jaco Pastorius, etc.

Sounds Likepsychedelic progressive new wave folk rock
Type of LabelNone








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Oct 30 2008 10:00P
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   About changing modes
Buy Changing Modes' new Release Down and Out In Shangri-La


:: What People are Saying About the Record ::

"New York band Changing Modes delivers their third album with a bang! Volcanic, energetic, and sometimes full throttle. This is one band that can thrash a stadium crowd or seduce a small club. One thing remains clear though; they have brought New York edginess back to rock music."--Feminist Review, May 2008

"A discerning mix of Dresden Dolls drama, Todd Rundgren complexity and something that leans towards a more traditional neo-prog sound... Changing Modes is clearly an ambitious band, they have some delightful slices of genuinely chewy progressive awkwardness in there with their very listenable blend of shifting sometimes demanding earfood."--Organ Magazine, March 2008

"They built a sound that is rather organic, it's funky,it's laden with keyboards and also lots of intricate poly-rhythmic changes, and that's their hallmark. Nobody does sounds quite like they do."-- Dan Herman, Radio Crystal Blue, Feb. 2008



Changing Modes :: The Unabridged Biography

Described as "experimental band of experimental bands" by The New York Press , Changing Modes is one of the most innovative and difficult-to-categorize bands currently on the NYC scene. Inspired by bands from the '70s such as Sparks, Stranglers, and Blondie, Changing Modes explores a variety of musical styles including progressive-pop, punk-rock, funk, and experimental. This idiosyncratic approach, combined with the band's desire to create a unique and organic sound, makes Changing Modes an exciting band to follow.

Seasoned with some Brooklyn bravado, the band's live performances showcase their stylistic melting pot served "piping hot." Perhaps this is why many consider CM's live shows a much better representation of their high energy sound than the studio recordings. Never performing the same set of songs more than once, they are always in motion, never predictable, and highly entertaining.

Changing Modes began quietly in the mid-90’s when classically trained musician Wendy Griffiths (keyboards, vocals) started creating her “bedroom tapes." Griffiths had no intention of making these sonic ideas public until she met Yuzuru Sadashige (guitar, bass) through a mutual friend. Sadashige, who had recently received his Masters in composition from the Manhattan School of Music, was interested in collaborating. After attending some amazing rock shows at CBGBs, Sadashige helped Griffiths decide to change modes.

Her new pieces "were like art songs with very unusual rock beats,” Sadashige recalls. “She programmed complex layers of accompaniment into her Yamaha SY77, then used a $30 Sears tape recorder for overdubbing --very LoFi, you would hear house noise and car horns in the background, but they were very interesting and unique...”

Griffiths and Sadashige began playing out with the Music Under Construction electronic music concert series under the name, “The Wednesdays”. They added guitarist Chris Woltmann and drummer Jay Mack to produce the first Changing Modes EPs. Eventually they recruited drummer Jonathan Mele and singer Heather Laurel Feldman and began performing at local colleges and clubs.

In 2003, David Oromaner (drums, vocals) replaced Mele on drums. Oromaner had moved back to NYC from Atlanta, where he’d started the band Everyday People, which enjoyed regional success. He worked and toured with a variety of singer-songwriters in New York, including PJ Loughran, and was eager to start writing and collaborating again with a band. When Mele moved to Ireland, he recommended Oromaner as his replacement. "The Modes were angular, energetic, and had most of their pieces written out in Finale..How could I say no?" the drummer recalls. With Oromaner in the band, Changing Modes was able to start broadening their geographical reach of live shows.

In 2002 Camille Atkinson (lead vocalist) returned to NYC from points west to continue her career in the gay and fetish nightclub scenes. In addition to her multiple theater arts degrees, she worked in costume design, nightclub event production, and on stage in roles as varied as Juliet, Frank N Furter and hostess of the legendary Xena Night. Her acrobatic voice and peculiar charisma found her niche with Changing Modes in 2006.

Changing Modes has released three full-length albums: A Perfect Day (2003), Aeroplane (2005), and "Down and Out in Shangri-La (2008)."

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Jul 18 2008 11:57 AM

COMING THIS SUNDAY!
One Love Celebration!



One Love features



Sunday, July 20, 2008
@ Fulton Park in Brooklyn
AC to Utica
3:30pm-5:00pm
Live Performances!
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Jul 16 2008 9:05 AM

This is Greg from Winds Of Thor - The Music Of Led Zeppelin. Hope to see you at The Madison on August 29th for the ULTIMATE Led Zeppelin concert! www. windsofthor. net
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Jul 14 2008 2:53 PM

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Jul 11 2008 10:46 AM



GGE presents
3rd Annual Gender Equality Festival
Saturday July 19, 2008

10 am – 3pm, FREE!
Von King Park (Tompkins Park), Bedstuy, Brooklyn
Between Tompkins + Marcy at Lafayette

A free public event open to all New Yorkers – over 100 community artists, organizations, and local politicians - inspirational performances, resource sharing, and the arts! Bring your family and friends to celebrate a day of Singers, Dancers, Poets, Community, Raffles, and more!

Then join us afterwards…




After Party Fundraiser!
Get Down 2 Get Up, feat.
DJ Ingie Pop & Tikka Masala

Doors at 9pm, Sliding scale
Donation – $10 - $5, 21 + up with ID
At Sputnik Bar, 262 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn
G train to Classon Ave.

For more info go to - http://www. ggenyc. org/co-events. php
LAMINE K. SENE





Jun 29 2008 5:07 PM

Bonjour Mes Amis Of « Changing Modes »,

Thank you so much for your Friendly Comment !!
Very Nice Spirit & Creativity from your Sound & your MusicBand !!
A ll the Best
Stay in touch

Lamine
LAMINE K. SENE





Jun 27 2008 8:30 PM

Bonjour People of « Changing Modes »

« Vital Sign » i like the Universe of this Song, it’s Great !!!
Thank you for have answered to my invitation. Be Welcome to my “FriendshipSpace”. It’s a Pleasure you are among my friends.
Have a Very Good Weekend
Many Blessings

Lamine
Spray Paint Star





Jun 24 2008 10:32 PM

thanks for rocking out with us yesterday.
Prog Pride!
Masculin Feminin





Jun 24 2008 1:05 PM

You rocked last night!! We love you guys!
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Jun 22 2008 11:41 AM

You should probably come to this: Photobucket
I mean, unless you WANT to make your grandma cry.
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Jun 23 2008 2:42 PM

thanks your amazing too, you got a smashing voice, mark mumble x
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Jun 20 2008 8:28 PM

THANKS FOR CHECKING OUT THE MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kaos Blac





Jun 19 2008 3:35 PM

Dang it i work the day of the next show. sign up on afropunk. ning. com. I want ya'll to be apart of the community. I'll mark off the show in september, lol.
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Jun 16 2008 8:50 AM

hey! you were awesome, thanks for writing great songs. shangri-la! it's incredible. glad we played together on that rainy saturday.
love, bitches
The Underdog





Jun 15 2008 4:09 AM

Hi there,
thanks for the request.
Had problems to work your
player, but liked the 1 that worked.

cheers

Joern(The Underdog)
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Jun 10 2008 10:22 AM

Hey, Thanks for supporting me with the add! Let me know what you think of the songs, please. Jazze
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Jun 9 2008 9:51 PM

Looking forward to listening to you all at Rock for Young Women on Saturday, June 14th!!!!
Silvio





Jun 7 2008 6:46 PM

See me on JUNE 15th ORLANDO FL, debut, courtesy of Romper Room Productions~!
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Jun 7 2008 4:39 PM

Well if your hot the weather in Texas is too hott!.... lol =) Feel better! =) A cool drink will help.. =)
Xenara





Jun 7 2008 1:00 PM

Hope you guys win the battle of the bands tomorrow night in Jersey! I will be there, clapping my heart out! Great to see all the press you've been getting--you deserve it all, and more!!!!
The Easy Marks





May 29 2008 10:40 AM

You guys rocked last night! We should definitely set up another show.
Unicorns





May 28 2008 11:50 PM

unicorns
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May 28 2008 8:41 PM

thanks for having us. we always leave the kettle on- pop in anytime.
peace, ssm
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May 26 2008 12:28 PM



FREE MP3 downloads everyday!
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May 25 2008 7:44 PM

Thanks so much for the add!
Greetings from Tokyo.

R-O-M-A
Jupiter One





May 25 2008 12:15 PM

We're finally coming back to the Mercury Lounge on Thursday. Brand new songs! Jeff Taylor! New haircuts!

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May 25 2008 7:37 AM

We are recording a LIVE ALBUM! June 4-6. And we think you need to be there!



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Open bar 8-9 every night!
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May 20 2008 5:08 PM


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May 18 2008 3:20 PM

Thanks for the add. Like the music.
Molly Belt





May 18 2008 2:36 PM

Thanks for the friend request. You sound great.
J.C. Bosco





May 14 2008 10:23 PM

Hi Wendy + Changing Modes,

Just thought I'd poke in to say
I haven't forgotten about you!-- I've
just been inbetween a move right now
and busy trying to get the Bosco
happening again,etc.,etc.

Either way, I do hope we'll catch
up with one another again soon and
that your recent "live" shows
went fabulous(!)

Best as per usual,
-Josh (of J.C.
Bosco-:)