elizabeth abby lynn ziman, pete woodman lalish, dan molad
other musical conspirators include: alan Hampton(bass), rob Jost(bass), melissa Tong(violin), rob Hecht(violin), jeff Taylor(stripes), kimi Mongello(trumpet), adam Minkoff(filling in the gaps)
Influences
David Byrne, Tom Waits, Jon Brion, Satie, Gerwshwin, Nina Simone, Tin Hat Trio, Feist, Joni Mitchell, M Ward, Debussy, Elliot smith, The Beatles, Danny Molad, Ella Fitzgerald, Elysian Fields, The Zombies, Luke Temple, The Bird and the Bee, Beck, John Lennon, Radiohead, Nick Drake, Air, Grizzly Bear, The Dirty Projectors, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Antony and the Johnsons, Rufus Wainright
The title of Elizabeth and the Catapult's Verve Forecast debut album Taller Children reflects the unique blend of pop playfulness and grown-up introspection that defines Ziman's distinctive songwriting. Such memorable originals as "Rainiest Day of Summer," "Apathy," "The Hang Up" and "Hit the Wall" embody a vibrant mix of open-hearted wonder, whimsical humor and forthright emotional insight, merging classic pop melodicism with an array of acoustic textures, jazz twists and orchestral flourishes.
The quality of the songs—including a memorable reading of the Leonard Cohen classic "Everybody Knows" —is matched by intimate, effortlessly soulful performances by the Brooklyn trio, which also includes guitarist Pete Lalish and drummer Danny Molad.
Although the bulk of Taller Children was recorded with producer Mike Mogis (noted for his work with the likes of Bright Eyes, M. Ward and Rilo Kiley), several of the album's performances were drawn from the homespun demos that the band recorded in drummer Molad's home studio. The resulting album strikes a vital balance between lush sophistication (with such elements as Ziman's elegant string arrangements) and spare, unadorned simplicity.
The qualities that make Taller Children such a refreshing surprise have already made Elizabeth and the Catapult a beloved favorite on New York's downtown club scene, where the threesome's winsome tunes and energetic, surprise-filled live shows have won them a large and devoted local fan base.
Elizabeth's warmly personal songs reflect the diverse influences of her lifelong pursuit of music. She grew up in New York's Greenwich Village, just down the street from the Cafe Wha? and the Fat Black Pussycat, where her future heroes Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell got their start.
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So nice of you to say, thanks! We'd love to play with you guys someday in SF, NYC, or anywhere. We'll come see you at Cafe du Nord when you're here in August! xoxo, Loquat
Thank you very much for adding me as a friend! I just heard your music on the radio for the first time today! Awesome! I hope I can rearrange my schedule to make it to your Austin show. Please keep in touch!!!
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