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Psychedelic / Progressive / Alternative



Brooklyn, New York
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Member Since11/10/2004
Band Websitehttp://changingmodes.com
Band MembersWendy Griffiths: keyboards, vocals
Yuzuru Sadashige: guitar, bass, vocals
Jen Hammaker: theremin, keyboards, vocals
Grace Pulliam: percussion, vocals
David Oromaner: percussion, vocals



GATE ~ HE WALKS IN DARKENSS

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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 rock
Type of LabelUnsigned


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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



About Changing Modes

The music of New York City based rock band Changing Modes began quietly in the mid-90’s when the principal songwriter of the band Wendy Griffiths (keyboards, voice) started making her “bedroom tapes.” She says she had no intention of making these songs public. “They were like art songs with very unusual rock beats.” Yuzuru Sadashige (bass, guitar) recalls when he heard her songs for the first time. “She programmed very complex layers of accompaniment in her Yamaha SY77, then sang along to record onto her $30 Sears tape recorder, very LoFi, you would hear house noise and car horns in the background, but they were extremely interesting and totally unique.”

Wendy & Yuzuru, both classically trained composers whose influences range from Bartok, Stravinsky to Nirvana, King Crimson & Sparks have been leading the band since 2000. The band has been actively performing in NYC venues such as Knitting Factory, Pianos, Luna Lounge, CBGB, CB’s Gallery, CB's Lounge, Continental, Barnard College and ACME Underground.

Changing Modes has released three full-length albums - Down and Out in Shangri-la (2008), A Perfect Day (2003), Aeroplane (2005) and two EPs (2000 and 2001).

Changing Modes created a unique art rock with Sparks-esque fun/pop sophistication with Zappa-esque stylistic diversity/complexity and punk rock energy. Jen Hammaker (Theremin, keyboards, vocals), and Grace Pulliam (vocals, percussion) joined the band in 2009.

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New Social Voyeurs

New Social Voyeurs



Nov 11 2009 2:15 PM

Thanks for the add!

Redlemon and New Social Voyeurs is taking a stand again! We are very proud to release our brand new pro-love and pro-gay marriage music video for "Fly"! The song features the amazing saxophone of Jay Davidson (who plays with Whitney Houston, Cinderella, Tower of Power, and many others), and the amazing vocals of Charlene Holloway (Chaka Khan and many others), and Sonya Klinger (an up-and-coming wunderkind who hits and holds the amazingly moving high note at the end!).

In a blatant attempt at agitprop mass manipulation, the music video features incredibly cute photographs of cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies, as well as evocative photographs supporting the long-time historical existence of gay marriage from Creative Commons. Some of the historical images point to past instances of church-administered gay marriages and well-known gay married saints. From Redlemon, "Fly (the End of Wars)", on iTunes, and on MySpace under NewSocialVoyeurs.


Angels Love Devils

Angels Love Devils



Nov 10 2009 2:44 PM

happy facebook birthday
We Should Be Dead

We Should Be Dead



Nov 9 2009 11:42 AM

Hiya thanks so much for finding us,

WSBD

xxx
Ben

Ben



Nov 9 2009 1:39 AM

Great show at the International Pop Overthrow festival, Changing Modes!
I hope "White Lightning" will be one of your new singles.
Cheers,
Ben
Alexandra Prusa

Alexandra Prusa



Nov 5 2009 1:03 PM

ALEXANDRA PRUSA - THANKS FOR THE ADD!


Elba Studios - Glasgow

Elba Studios - Glasgow



Nov 3 2009 2:52 AM

hey thanks for the add! 

check out our page for info on our new Remote mixing service!

Choking Susan

Choking Susan



Nov 3 2009 2:52 AM

love love love to you!!!
xxoo
:)
OilSpill

OilSpill



Oct 31 2009 12:23 PM

Just spreading some OilSpill love all across ya page....stay focused and chase all your dreams....and remeber when it comes to love:

" Relationships are like glass. Sometimes it's better to leave them broken than try to hurt yourself putting it back together."

OilSpill




Send Dreams

Send Dreams



Oct 31 2009 1:58 AM

Thank you! I'll let you know as soon as studio recordings are up--

Take it easy,

Diana
LUCAS KANE

LUCAS KANE



Oct 23 2009 1:13 PM




Set Theory

Set Theory



Oct 20 2009 11:52 PM

Hey! It's Damon from Set Theory. We are looking for a male or female vocalist in the NY area (we're based in Westchester, NY). If you know of anyone interested, please e-mail me here. We would really appreciate any help!

Our recent songs can be heard on our MySpace page.

Thank you!


Damon
Bass - Set Theory
Saving Shelter Pets, Inc

Saving Shelter Pets, Inc



Oct 12 2009 11:56 AM





Send Dreams

Send Dreams



Oct 7 2009 1:04 AM

Wendy, thanks so much for the add-- and for the terrific foundation in music-making. I will always remember and value the help you gave me at Mannes-- and the inspiration to just go for it. Hope you have a great night, rest of the week, etc--
Diana
GRRRLsounds.com

Grrl Sounds



Oct 4 2009 3:04 AM

thank you!
xox
The Body Parts

The Body Parts



Oct 2 2009 8:28 PM

the body parts appreciate your friend approval.
Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention

Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention



Sep 29 2009 1:23 PM




Bossa Nova Beatniks

Bossa Nova Beatniks



Sep 27 2009 8:08 PM

changing modes,

Thank you for joining our friends list.

Hope you are having fun.



Here’s what we do with the Bossa beat…


Respect,

Bossa Nova Beatniks

It’s all about the love...
Evil Twin

Evil Twin



Sep 23 2009 9:44 PM

Check out Evil Twin's new album, Hollywood, now available on iTunes!

Lead Pipe Cinch

Lead Pipe Cinch



Sep 21 2009 12:24 PM

Hey Changing Modes,
Long time.... Hope all is well - would love to play with you guys again!  Just wanted to say Hi and let you know our song, "Chuckies Bride" was nominated for '09 Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA).  Looking forward to hearing from you, LPC

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frank

frank



Sep 15 2009 12:40 PM

hello changing modes,...

i'm watching my thunderbird 2 dvd on ebay today,...
what are you up to this tuesday ????



thank you for being mymyspace ace new friend,... and i'll try and keep you up to date with my fantastic showbizness career.

best regards
frank sidebottom
www.franksworld.co.uk



p.s. i'm going to the usa for some shows in 2 weeks !!!
Great Tiger

Great Tiger



Sep 15 2009 2:11 AM

Hey guys,
There's a good electro-pop-rock show next week. You should come out.





Jay Banerjee

Jay Banerjee



Sep 15 2009 2:10 AM

Hey!  I'm looking forward to sharing the bill with you at the International Pop Overthrow on November 8th.

Jay Banerjee


Hard Rock Cafe Memphis

Hard Rock Cafe Memphis



Sep 13 2009 12:28 PM

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Megan McCauley

Megan McCauley



Sep 1 2009 11:51 PM

Have a great week : )

Meg
Pontoon

Pontoon



Aug 30 2009 8:00 PM

Big thanks hope you like my cartoon music festival HALEWOODSTOCK!

to view the whole festival goto www.pontoon21.com and throw your shoes in the fire! ha ha
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