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CLANG QUARTET
Live Electronics / Other / Christian

12 years of NOISE for Jesus!!! 1997-2009



Stokesdale, North Carolina
United States

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   CLANG QUARTET: General Info
Member Since11/4/2005
Band Websitewww.silbermedia.com/clangquartet
Band MembersScotty Irving. The show is three parts consisting of Performance Art/Percussion/Noise played by one man. That's why the show is called Clang Quartet. PHOTO HISTORY! UPDATED OFTEN... Some magazines I have appeared in OR on the covers of...
InfluencesVaried! As for the Clang Quartet show itself, I would site Einsturzende Neubauten, Throbbing Gristle, Foetus, Luigi Russolo, John Cage, Merzbow, Solmania, Masonna, Swans, Z'EV, etc. of examples of artists who have helped mold this show. Some of these artists are in my friends section. My drumming, guitar, and keyboard influences are more varied. I may update this section more later...but don't hold your breath! All below videos by: Scary Weather...
Sounds LikeClang Quartet Live in Greensboro, NC 5/21/07 Part One Part two of same show... Part three of same show... A weather phenomenon!?!?!? I try and let my influences INSPIRE me to be myself. I try not to COPY them or anyone else. If I use an object for a percussion instrument I will always wait until I have my own sound with it BEFORE I bring it out in public. I will not use any found object that is too closely associated with another performer. My reviews have suggested I do a good job of NOT copying anyone else. I have listed a few examples and quotes of different reviews and they may help give you an idea of what to expect... REVIEWS FOR CLANG QUARTET IN GENERAL: *"Clang Quartet is extremely radical and intriguing. As original and uncompromising as anything I've heard in quite some time." -Parke Puterbaugh-write with Rolling Stone, Stereo Review/Sound & Vision, The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and others *"Amazing! Scotty Irving is an excellent drummer. I wish him much success." -N.U. Unruh of Einsturzende Neubauten REVIEWS FOR CLANG QUARTET LIVE: *"Once he's in the performance his face becomes intent, his eyes intense. Irving jerks and pounds and waves his arms above the instruments like some exorcising priest. The audience is all rapt stares and silence. This is a live act with gravity and intensity, something to twist your mind about a bit, Christian or not." -Joe Sample-Focus Newspaper (NOTE: Joe also made the statement in another review that the Clang Quartet show is "A tent revival in the age of Mad Max". *"I went to see Boyzone, but watching Clang Quartet's Scotty Irving enact a psycho-spiritual passion play with his horrifically squealing "Armor of God" and a variety of junk percussion drove me so deeply inside myself that I couldn't talk to people anymore. I left". —BH, Independent Weekly-Favorite shows of 2006. CLANG QUARTET RECORDED PERFORMANCES: *Modern Drummer: Video review , Oct 2002-ARMOR OF GOD: "Fascinating...if you are not scared off by his Christ-centric performances, you are quite likely to be inspired by them. *Modern Drummer: On The Move: May 1999-"The Demo tape that Scotty sent holds a new Modern Drummer record for the most unusual instrumentation...although one track features Scotty on standard drumkit (highly dynamic and creative). When Irving describes his playing styles as "varied", he's not kidding!" *Outburn-Issue 21, 2003-CD review: The Separation Of Church And Hate-Irving's strongest feature is his innovation...Mad-Scientist Musicianship... Truly gifted". *Aaron Dilloway- Hanson Records, ex-Wolf Eyes brief review for 'Revival Of The Wretch':-Fantastic! One of a kind ruler of percussive noise. RECCOMENDED!
Record LabelSilber, RRR, Turgid Animal UK (2008), more soon...
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 13 2009 8:00P
See Benjomatic site... Winston Salem, North Carolina
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
See Benjomatic site... Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 20 2009 9:30P
W/ Slasher Risk, Grasshopper, Secret Boyfriend, and Ryan Unks @ The Nightlight Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Nov 22 2009 4:00P
WXYC live radio broadcast as part of "The Backyard BBQ" show... Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Dec 3 2009 7:00P
W/ Crank Sturgeon and TBA @ ??? Greensboro, North Carolina
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
W/ Crank Sturgeon and ??? @ TBA Carrboro, North Carolina
Dec 5 2009 8:00P
Experimental Christmas show @ Maya Gallery Greensboro, North Carolina
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
Playing drums for my friends in Leap 2 Nowhere (see link below) Wentworth, North Carolina
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
See Benjomatic site... Greensboro, North Carolina
Jan 19 2010 8:00P
NOT AVAILABLE THIS DATE Charlotte, North Carolina
Feb 11 2010 7:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference Festival 2010 @ Churchill’s Miami, Florida
Feb 12 2010 7:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference Festival 2010 @ Churchill’s Miami, Florida
Feb 13 2010 7:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference Festival 2010 @ Churchill’s Miami, Florida
Mar 6 2010 8:00P
NOT AVAILABLE THIS DATE Raleigh, North Carolina
Apr 17 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Cincinnati, Ohio
Apr 18 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Columbus, Ohio
Apr 19 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Cleveland, Ohio
Apr 20 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Rochester, New York
Apr 21 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Easthampton, Massachusetts
Apr 22 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Boston, Massachusetts
Apr 23 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Providence, Rhode Island
Apr 24 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour New York City, New York
Apr 25 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 26 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Baltimore, Maryland
Apr 27 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Washington DC, Washington DC
Apr 28 2010 8:00P
As part of the International Noise Conference 2010 USA Tour Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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   About CLANG QUARTET
Out of state shows over the years. More to come! Clang Quartet is the one-man show of the person writing this bio, Scotty Irving ( please also see Benjomatic and The Whole World Laughing in my friends section for more on me ). I have been a drummer since September of 1979 and was a member of Geezer Lake ( see Geezer Lake here in my friends section ) when the Clang Quartet idea became a reality in January 1997. One of the reasons I started Clang Quartet was because I am a Christian and I didn't see any outlet available for me to produce a show like mine. My show is not at all like the usual Christian Contemporary music available. I have no interest in that scene and It has no interest in me, either! Almost every Christian band or musician I have worked with says that I am TOO extreme for them. My idea of prasing Jesus with sound does not need a song structure to makes it's point. Since the first Clang Quartet show in January 1997, the show has changed more times than I can remember. I use drums, broken cymbals, some standard percussion, and some homemade instruments such as: The Crutches. The Crutches are a series of homemade instruments that are all works-in-progress and feature a number of different sound sources that are all attached to...a crutch! These have been a staple of the show since 2000. I actually made the first Crutch for another band I was with at the time called Elvis X (see friends section). I also construct other homemade instruments that are more suitable for air travel since I sometimes have shows in areas I have to fly to. I normally play 25-30 minutes and the shows are all somewhat different each night. Even I don't always have an exact idea of what will happen! I'm glad God is in control because I know I am not!!! Thanks for your attention and God bless you all.

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CLANG QUARTET's Friends Comments
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Beloved Binge

Beloved Binge



Oct 29 2009 1:31 AM

Hi Scott!

I hope you are well.

Cheers!

-BB


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Oct 27 2009 11:18 PM

SUPER HEAT

SUPER HEAT



Oct 14 2009 2:17 AM

It was Great doing a show with you. You were Awesome!!!! 
Dirty Pool

Dirty Pool



Oct 12 2009 12:04 PM

unique absolutely unique! eye-opening
Zhielnah Mara Star

Xhie Lex



Oct 12 2009 12:04 PM

I will, definitely! :) aww. thank you! *hugs*
Zhielnah Mara Star

Xhie Lex



Oct 10 2009 6:45 AM

:) oh man! me too! I would have LOVED to have seen you! Are you playing out here again anytime soon? 
HORSE GIVES BIRTH TO FLY

HORSE GIVES BIRTH TO FLY



Sep 6 2009 6:28 PM



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WORKDAY/SCHOOLNIGHT

WORKDAY/SCHOOLNIGHT



Sep 6 2009 12:14 AM

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TV Show: FOCUS IN THE MIX with Denïse Ames

Denise Ames



Sep 1 2009 3:27 AM

hi doll! hope youre doing well xoxo


On the cover of ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE and story about the
NEW ‘BEST OF’ DVD Complications
of the TV Show’s
80s Heavy Metal & 80s New Wave Rock Star Interviews
on “Focus in the Mix with Denise Ames” TV Show from 2007 to 2009:

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the entire story is on my site and at http://www.allaccessmagazine.com/vol7/issue12/focus-in-the-mix.html

DVDs avail to order

Denise Ames
News Anchor/Host
Hunted Creatures

Hunted Creatures



Aug 24 2009 12:46 PM

totally owned at VoV. sorry i was groggy in the bathroom the next day, haha.
Buck Gooter

Buck Gooter



Aug 24 2009 12:46 PM

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horserotorvator

horserotorvator



Aug 18 2009 2:09 AM

great job saturday, thanks for playing with us!

sorry that i didn't get to see your set on friday.
The Last Hour (Album on sale $5)

The Last Hour (Album on sale $5)



Aug 17 2009 6:20 PM



Hey we just really wanted to thank you for letting us be your friend on Myspace. Stop by, leave us a comment and let the world know what you think of The Last Hour. Remember we can’t do all this without you, so we need your support any way you can give it.

All our songs are now available on  iTunes, Rhapsody, ect or any other major online store. Or if you want the disc you can get it @ www.thelasthour.bigcartel.com. We need your support spreading the music! Thanks guys!

Rock it,

-Travis "the last hour"
919noise

919noise



Aug 17 2009 6:19 PM

919noise Showcase 08_18_09
♪♫Heather( ◕ ◡ ◕ )

Heather Stanley



Aug 12 2009 1:51 PM

I didn't recognize the name, but I googled the band and I like what I heard. (:
Food World.

Food World.



Aug 9 2009 7:12 PM

Great show Scotty!
Craig Maxim

Craig Maxim



Jul 30 2009 1:12 AM









Pearly White

Pearly White



Jul 30 2009 1:12 AM

Thanks for the add.
Appreciate your friendship.
Have a Rockin week.

Greetings from Sweden.
4-22

Robyn Crews



Jul 22 2009 9:59 PM

Hope to see you soon.
TV Show: FOCUS IN THE MIX with Denïse Ames

Denise Ames



Jul 11 2009 5:43 PM

I darlin' thanx for diggin what i do xoxo


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EQUATION NATION

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Jul 11 2009 5:43 PM

Thank you for adding Equation Audio! www.equationaudio.com
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Jul 7 2009 1:04 PM

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Friday July 10th 2009
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Kruse - www.myspace.com/reallywhitelight
Projexorcism - www.myspace.com/projexorcism
Clang Quartet - www.myspace.com/clangquartet
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Nac/Hut Report

Nac/Hut Report



Jul 6 2009 11:39 AM





mr. stonecipher

mr. stonecipher



Jul 4 2009 4:13 AM

thanks for checking it out Scotty!

i am diggin' your rrr-recycled tape as well

best,
ryan
INVISIBLE

INVISIBLE



Jul 3 2009 5:06 PM

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