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GENRE PEAK
Alternative / Electronica / Trance

SOUND IS NARCOTIC



Sacramento, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/15/2009
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   GENRE PEAK: General Info
Member Since10/9/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.genrepeak.net
Band Members
Martin Birke: programming-synths-percussion-samples-vocals.
Percy Howard : vocals
featuring:
Tara C. Taylor: vocals
Mick Karn- bass & remixes




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Preternatural - 2008
13 track album




Ends of the Earth - 2006
11 track album



Hell on the Surface
- produced and directed by Jeff Weigt.
Video premiere August 9th 2008 at The Sacramento Film & Music Festival @ The Crest Theatre





   



InfluencesPeter Gabriel
Recoil
Massive Attack
Japan & works by Sylvian-Karn-Jansen-Barbieri
Einsturzende Neubauten
Curve
Jon Hassell
Alva Noto
Kraftwerk
David Bowie
Ultravox
Thomas Feiner
Kronos Quartet
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Depeche Mode
Nine Inch Nails
Bjork
Aphex Twin
Chris Vrenna
William Orbit
Talvin Singh
Bryan Ferry
UNKLE
Sounds Likebetter music for your culture
Record LabelNecessary Angel/Voiceprint Records UK
Type of LabelIndie


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New GP mixes with Mick Karn & Percy Howard  (view more)

Microsphere now available !  (view more)

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   About GENRE PEAK


GENRE PEAK is the electro-trance-rock music of Martin Birke. Now joined by singer Percy Howard in 2009 Genre Peak is working with such diverse talents as Canadian singer-songwriter Tara C. Taylor, former Japan bassist Mick Karn, New Sun guitarist/producer Christopher Scott Cooper and Claire Voyant's Chris Ross .

Martin Birke's history includes recording and touring with his former bands Sandbox Trio and Casualty Park , scores for The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre and several independent films . Martin and Stephen Sullivan are also the ambient band Microsphere.

Percy Howard has worked on several albums and tours with Bill Laswell , Trey Gunn, Jarboe as well as his former band NUS and ongoing project Meridiem...and many others. His unique vocals and collaborations have been praised by major music critiques and artists around the world.

Now Percy and Martin take Genre Peak in a new direction of trip-hop and electronic alternatives . Having recently recorded with Mick Karn and Tara C. Taylor again GP continues to evolve from album to album.


New music samples from Genre Peak's 2010 album
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Martin Birke interviewed in Tribe4mian : Tribe4mian

Genre Peak in The Sacramento Bee Preternatural promotional story

Martin Birke's "playlist" in Sacramento News & Review

Martin Birke introduces GP in Sacramento News & Review 2005 .



" Genre Peak has seriously evolved with the new album "Preternatural", a very coherent and intelligent release. The mix of ambient components and low tempo rhythms has been well executed. The diversity of the atmospheres running through "Preternatural" is another important facet here...."
- SIDE-LINE Magazine

"... In my own opinion this album will appeal to those with eclectic tastes. If you like your post night-out chill music then Preternatural is a good one. If you're looking for something to chill out to after a night on the tiles, and fancy something moby-esque, then consider this album. Preternaturally, nicely done."
- Glasswerk UK

" Genre Peak’s Preternatural is an interesting and entertaining mix of electronica and alternative.The synthesizers are great and so is the percussion.This is something to listen to if you want to hear something very different than what is on MTV or the radio. "
- The Celebrity Cafe


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GENRE PEAK's Friends Comments
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DigiCole

DigiCole



Nov 15 2009 9:09 PM

thanks!!!
have a great sunday!!
cheers!!
DigiCole
Ella

Ella



Nov 15 2009 9:09 PM


******* newness *******
hey, how was your summer?
We are finally ready to start promoting my 'I Surrender' single with my album, 'Ella Trip' coming right after -yey!! What d'ya think to the video teaser?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsyGWtW5xQY
Sound Of Soul

Sound Of Soul



Nov 10 2009 2:38 AM

Hello, thanks for supporting our music
Let your friends know as well
S.o.S
Bohéme-Noir VI - 21st November 2009

Bohéme-Noir VI - 21st November 2009



Nov 1 2009 8:02 PM

CU @ Bohème-Noir VI - 21st November 2009 in Berlin - with Live Music, Shows, DJs, Walking Acts, Crazy Guests and You!
Le chAos fActØrY ©.

Le chAos fActØrY ©.



Oct 15 2009 4:42 PM

“93 Connecting All Circuits 93”

Hello my trusted friend

Have you connected yet?

Come and take a listen,

IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU>

Tune in,
Drop a tab,
And freak out.

Sometimes even angels lose their heads.

vivA Le ChAos*..


Drummer Tim Staump

Tim Staump



Oct 9 2009 4:18 PM

Thanks for the support!
Cheers,
Maria
www.mariastaump.com
Jeremy Carr

Jeremy Carr



Oct 9 2009 4:18 PM

good to be friends! Pease keep in touch :) jeremy twitter.com/JeremyCarrNYC www.jeremycarr.com
Throwing Seven (11/21 @ the Glasshouse!!!)

Throwing Seven (11/21 @ the Glasshouse!!!)



Sep 24 2009 6:21 PM

Thank you for your support & friendship! Check back often for new music, photos, videos, show updates and more.
MySpace.com/ThrowingSeven

-T7 (Jude, Paul, Dave, Ben, Adam & Eric)
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Sep 22 2009 8:02 PM

Hi GENRE PEAK, check out our new track "Long Legs"
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Sep 13 2009 6:39 PM

sliden thru!
System Exclusive

System Exclusive



Sep 13 2009 6:39 PM

hello :) hope all is well
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Sep 13 2009 6:39 PM

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!
Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.
Have you checked out my MySpace and web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently?
Oh and did you subscribe for my free newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!)?
You might also like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime
Take care and keep in touch.
Best,
Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Feed Me! (facebook.com/feedmeband)

Feed Me! (facebook.com/feedmeband)



Sep 10 2009 3:11 PM

Hi there,
Thanks for the add. We are a Post Rock/Electronica band from Cairo, Egypt. Our debut album "Marching Stickmen" is now available FOR FREE on our page. Check us out and feel free to download our album ;)

Cheers from Cairo, Egypt
Feed Me!
King of Coma (New Video up!!)

King of Coma (New Video up!!)



Sep 1 2009 4:12 AM

New Video!!
New Song !!
Check it out and give me feedback!

Mikirurka

Mikirurka
Online Now!


Aug 29 2009 4:01 PM

Big thanks for the comment and support! Best wishes from Cracow, Poland
Mikirurka

Mikirurka
Online Now!


Aug 22 2009 11:43 PM

Hello!

Check out our new video for "Dead Hero or Living Coward?":
Zobacz nasz nowy teledysk do "Dead Hero or Living Coward?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG2gomjutG4

Download the whole album:
Ściągnij album w całości:
http://mp3.mikirurka.com/Mikirurka-Vol.1+Vol.2.zip
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Rhythm Festival



Aug 3 2009 6:17 PM

Thanks for being our friend! Let me tell you about RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2009 at Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AB over the weekend of Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August 2009 ALABAMA 3, THE PROCLAIMERS, JAMES HUNTER, TERRY REID GLENN TILBROOK & THE FLUFFERS, THE BEAT, BLOW MONKEYS MARTIN TURNER'S WISHBONE ASH, JOHN COOPER CLARKE + lots, lots more... More information from: http://rhythmfestival.net/buytickets.html
Andra Dare

Andra Dare



Aug 1 2009 10:58 PM

Martin, People go Missing All the Time is a wonderful piece. Many kudos, my friend ~

Andra
Rose Kemp

Rose Kemp



Jul 31 2009 12:16 AM

Hails

Many thanks

Rose x
The Criterion Band

The Criterion Band



Jul 29 2009 2:57 PM

City Feigning Sleep
Progressive Grooves Records

Progressive Grooves Records



Jul 28 2009 5:30 PM

Hey GENRE PEAK whats up !
You should check my profile more often ! always fresh new Music !
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Jul 28 2009 12:15 AM

cheers for your welcome
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Tears of Technology

Tears of Technology



Jul 25 2009 9:38 PM

Thanks for the add!! Hope ya like the music! Check me out on iTunes or CD Baby.....

Tears of Technology
www.tearsoftechnology.net
Seti Alpha 5

Seti Alpha 5



Jun 27 2009 7:28 PM

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