Andy Robinson - tenor kalimba, percussion.
Richard Matthew - alto kalimba.
Bill Birney - keyboards, tapes.
Influences
This music is dedicated to the Shona mbira players of Zimbabwe. We like Chiwoniso, the Esso Trinidad Steel Band, 7th Wave, DAF, Einsturzende Neubauten, Michael Rother,Throbbing Gristle, Chris and Cosi, Steeleye Span. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We also Like: EARLY MUSIC, ESTAMPIE, Ludwig Senfl, William Lawes, Henry Purcell, William Byrd, Music of the Waits, FRANCOIS COUPERIN, JS Bach, Ravel, Satie, Liszt, The Harp Consort, Johnny Otis, Esther Phillips, Mel Walker, JOHNNY BURNETTE and the Rock and Roll Trio, CARL PERKINS, Dale Hawkins, Eddie Cochran, All things Rockabilly, Brian Wilson, The PIRATES, 13th Floor Elevators/Roky, P-Funk, Abbey Lincoln, Etta James, Sam Cooke, The Move, Roy Wood, Fuse, The Nazz, Todd, KEVIN AYERS and the Whole World, Steve Marriott, GROUNDHOGS, Neil Innes, ROY HARPER, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Martin/Eliza Carthy, Syd Barrett, Egg, Gong, Thirsty Moon, NRBQ, FAMILY, Wayne Kramer, David Werner, Paley Brothers, CHRIS SPEDDING, Robt. Gordon, RORY GALLAGHER, Dan Hicks, VdGG, Ducks Deluxe, PUB ROCK, MX-80, Suicide, Dictators, Richard Lloyd, Paley Brothers, Robert Williams, Hawkwind, Motorhead, LEMMY, STIFF RECORDS, Ashley Hutchings, John Kirkpatrick, RICHARD THOMPSON, Essra Mohawk, Kate Bush, Au Pairs, The Passage, The Associates, PUNISHMENT OF LUXURY, Buzzcocks, Magazine, HOWARD DEVOTO, Stranglers, JUNE TABOR, MADDY PRIOR, Sandy Denny, Klaus Doldinger, Husker Du, FISHBONE, Mission of Burma, Blasters, The Mighty FALL, Robyn Hitchcock, New Bomb Turks, Rocket from the Crypt, Hot Snakes, The Fletcher Pratt, Sleater-Kinney, Cotton Mather, THE LIBERTNES, The M's, HOUR OF THE WOLF, Life in Pictures, SACK-O'-WOES, LANE STEINBERG, Jill Sobule, Tift Merritt, Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, Eleni Mandell, THE FAY VICTOR ENSEMBLE, and the fabulous NEKO CASE!
Sounds Like
Freshly laundered and starched percale. But never mind that. Here are the mighty Kalimba Kings, featuring Earthlings founder, Andy Robinson (in shades). http://www.myspace.com/kalimbakings
The idea for The Earthlings began when Andy Robinson decided he wanted to make music with (of all things) toys. One day, in a music shop, he discovered the tenor kalimba (also known as mbira), an instrument that looks like a toy but decidedly isn't. Andy was so entranced with the sound he bought one and learned to play it. Some time later he managed to bully his friend, Richard Matthew, into learning a few notes on the alto kalimba. They soon discovered the ethereal beauty the instruments were capable of producing in unison. Eventually, they convinced friend and keyboardist, Bill Birney, to join them, and The Earthlings were born. They are, alas, no longer creating music collectively, but two members still manage to make delightful sounds.
Visit Andy's wonderful site for more music at: http://www.andyrobinsonmusic.com/
And Bill's here: http://www.billbirney.com
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I am sad that I wont get to see you even around campus anymore. It feels strange. I had hopes Id be your sole aid. If only you were so lucky. lol.
My sister was quite the handful. She left a few days ago. I miss her, but its nice to have things back to normal.
And of course our AIMS score were good! We killed ourselves those last few eeks we had to cram. Im way happy those kids pulled through. They all are going to have so much to deal with. I miss them all so much. I see Caley and Mack and Johnathon and Summer School, and Dylan and Johnaton actually always give me hugs, which is so nice. i want them back!!! That call from Miranda made me smile so big. Doesnt it feel so great to know your missed and loved and remembered? I still think Miranda will be an Alpha Female someday. Shes gonna do good.
My poor mom has been getting like a million calls a day from me lately. Im filling out my FAFSA forms for Yavapai, and everytime they ask something, I have to call her. Whats your SSN? What kind of taxes did I file? Whats your income? lol. Shes doing pretty okay with me moved out. She stops by with milk and cherrios often. And always seems to find a project to work on while shes here. I think she just likes feeling helpful. And needed.
Tomorrow I start wrk with Jackie at the West Campus.... She is gonna take that campus by storm.
Well, my little half sister has been here for a few weeks. Shes 15. Its been interesting. =) We're taking a big camping trip before she goes. Im realizing the hardships of the real world, lol. And hmmm. Nothing much else. Ive been working in the preschool. Was a bum who didnt take any classes this summer. Its been fun. This is our last month of summer! damn.
I miss you too! We had some damn good times last year. Im excited for August though. Its gonne be good. =) And yes! I will totally find you on Facebook. I check both every couple of days. And tattoos dont hurt so bad. I guess I got that one on my back on one of the worst places too. The spine. So my next ones shouldnt be so dreadful. And the girl is one of my good friends. Shannon. Im actually dating her brother! Itll be six months next week. So, what have you been up to? =)
Thanks for sending that application. I like the little video you made. Need to wait until I have time to really check it out. Would love to do some of my poetry with it. School is winding down here. How's the teaching going?
Awwww, what a nice website you have there, "Mr. Matthew"!! I joined.
P.S. The kid on the upper left and yourself have similar poses- -who's copying who, though? P.P.S. Miss you, too-all is decent right now and I hope the same and better for you!
Shame on me! I haven't been here in a while. Won't make that mistake again! This music is total therapy, and should be available on the National Health as a cure for stress!
thanx for the appreciative message Richard, glad you like my collab with Lydia Lunch and indeed we had befriended before but via this page of mine + Strings Of Consciousness'
Thanks very much for the comment, i think that's a great idea to help out kids in similar circumstances! What sort of artists music have you been using so far?
I'm currently in the process of finishing up a couple more songs, one of which is very much influenced by the likes of Brian Eno, particually the 'Music For Films' album.
haha! I am fantastic man! I hope you had a happy thanksgiving as well. back to to kiddies tomorrow! its so funny you myspace. your cooler than I thought rich. =P
lol. 
I still think Miranda will be an Alpha Female someday. Shes gonna do good. 
