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Halls Of The Machine
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Member Since2/1/2006
Band Websitehttp://myspace.com/hallsofthemachine
Band MembersH A L L S O F T H E M A C H I N E is an ongoing musical collaboration between two former members of Course Of Empire and keyboardist/producer Van Eric Martin. The original album "Atmospheres For Lovers And Sleepers" was released on the Lustrejaw label in 2001. HOTM's recent version of the Love And Rockets classic "Saudade" is being included on an upcoming tribute compilation called "New Tales To Tell". Please see links to find out more. The following text is from the band's original biography, released with the "Atmospheres" album:


Mike Graff:
Guitar
Michael Jerome: Drums
Van Eric Martin: Software & Keyboards




Biography

Guitarist Mike Graff and drummer Michael Jerome, formally of the post-industrial rock band Course of Empire, have surprised their long-time fans with a new album of ambient instrumental music. Atmospheres for Lovers and Sleepers, the seductive, hypnotic debut from Halls of the Machine, evolved organically from their previous group.

"I was intrigued by the idea of making a record designed to be listened to between wakeful and dream states" Graff says of his ambient endeavors with Halls of the Machine. "Industrial music had sort of run it's course, and all of the loud, heavy groups seemed to be splitting up, so we wanted to go in the complete opposite direction of where we had been."

The project reflects Graff's earliest influences as a composer. While a film student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, he began writing and performing music to score ambient videos he made. His music took off faster than the ambient video art form, and with Course of Empire, "each record had a track that was atmospheric, as opposed to the heavy industrial sort of stuff", says Graff. Graff and Jerome sketched out the basic tracks for eight of Lovers and Sleepers 10 songs in one day during the summer of 1999.

With recordings in hand, they approached producer and composer Van Eric Martin, one of Jerome's long-time friends and former collaborators. At the time, Martin was composing music for Contemporary Dance/Ft Worth in the same keys, and with similar melodic movements as what Graff and Jerome had already recorded. "When they played their tracks for me, I was immediately able to jump on the piano and play along. It was bizarre for them, being the first time I heard their ambient music, and my first time to meet Mike Graff."

During the next two years, the three worked during breaks in Jerome's touring schedule with singer-songwriter Richard Thompson.



courtesy Hugh

During this time, Jerome also recorded with artist James Hall



and the soulful gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama.



Meanwhile, Martin and Graff remixed tracks for German industrial group Weissglut.



Nevertheless, their shared artistic vision was clear. Cinematic drama shaped Graff's melodic heart, while space and movement influenced Martin's atmospheric accents. Jerome interpreted techno-style rhythms through acoustic instruments with influences ranging from Radiohead, to Japan's Kodo Drummers.

Standout tracks such as "Satie II" and "Tension" reflect Graff's love of works by composer Erik Satie, while opening cut "Shadows on the Moon" recalls the spacey guitar stylings of early Police. "This is something that I escape with" says Jerome of Lovers and Sleepers. "I turn everything off and enter a world of pure instrumentation."

In the coming months, Van Eric and Mike G. will be producing and mixing new H.O.T.M. with Michael Jerome through our ftp server as he tours Europe playing drums with John Cale.





GO JEROME!
InfluencesBrian Eno... David Sylvain... Eric Satie... This Mortal Coil...
Sounds LikeFloating... Flying... Sleeping... Loving...
Record LabelLustre Jaw Records
Type of LabelIndie


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H A L L S   O F   T H E   M A C H I N E ..
Halls Of The Machine "Atmospheres For Lovers And Sleepers"

"Atmospheres for Lovers and Sleepers" can be delivered directly to your doorstep! You can find us at Apple itunes, share us with a friend with Napster, or buy direct with CD Baby!

http://cdbaby.com/cd/hallsofmachine
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Produced by: Van Eric Martin

Songs: Shadows on the Moon, Immortality, Inc., Nightfall, Satie I, Satie II, Voyage, Echos, Tension, Dark Shores, Immortality, Inc. (acoustic)

Guitars: Mike Graff
Drums: Michael Jerome
Piano & Atmospheres: Van Eric Martin

File Under: Ambient/Experimental

Distributed by Music to dream to from former members of COURSE OF EMPIRE. Ambient music in the tradition of Eno and Sylvian. For best results, listen in the dark.

..Lucid Dreaming
..Ideation, Plan, Means, and Intent...
..Om Mani Padme Hum

"...At night I look into the eyes of shadow, and listen to the rustle of invisible wings, and feel the soft touch of the unseen garment of silence, and withstand the terrors of black darkness..."

..Kahlil Gibran... O Night

HALLS OF THE MACHINE is proud to announce the upcoming release of NEW TALES TO TELL, a tribute to LOVE & ROCKETS. HOTM will be contributing its rendition of "Saudade," which will close the Digital Album available on Itunes, Amazon, Rhapsody & Indie Retail for Digital Download - July 28, 2009!!!


For the New Tales To Tell Myspace Page please click HERE

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Intolerance Records

Intolerance Records



Oct 17 2009 11:34 PM

Put one of these on your head.

Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Sep 26 2009 3:52 AM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

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 www.faberoptime.com recently?
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Alessandra Celletti

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Aug 23 2009 5:03 PM

hi Halls of The Machine!
I'll play in Los Angeles (with J. Roedelius)...I hope that you will enjoy my music...Kisses, Alessandra


Halls Of The Machine

Halls Of The Machine



Jul 29 2009 6:27 PM



Halls Of The Machine

Halls Of The Machine



Jul 29 2009 6:22 PM

-The Digital Release of "NEW TALES TO TELL - A tribute to Love and Rockets" is finally online and available! There's a ton a music available on this thing offering up a multitude of artists and alternative ways to check it out! (available online digital, CD, and/or Vinyl). I hope you'll check it out when you can, especially the Halls of the Machine rendition of SAUDADE! This track is ONLY available on the Digital Release. So we hope to spread the "hypnotic" word and get as many people as we can to give it a listen, and share their thoughts @ myspace.com/hallsofthemachine.

-Currently back in TX to help complete various records, specifically the brand new HOTM record due for release this Fall!

-I have also been touring with Better Than Ezra for the past few months and albeit quite different from anything I've been a part of for many years, the experience has been an honor and a pleasure. BTE also made a contribution to the tribute record with its rendition of SO ALIVE. Straight to the point with great energy and good fun to record! You can give it a listen and share your thoughts for anything BTE @ myspace.com/betterthanezra or betterthanezra.com

Thanks for your time ladies and gents! PEACE
ASNAZZY

ASNAZZY



Jul 18 2009 2:55 AM

Come check out my latest Space music!
Ambient North

Ambient North



Jul 9 2009 7:45 AM

THANKS FOR ACCEPTING MY REQUEST-LIKING YOUR MUSIC-HAVE A GOOD WEEK-VIC
Intolerance Records

Intolerance Records



Jul 8 2009 2:56 AM

Music to punch a nun in the face to.


Click to visit Intolerance Records
Jennifer Argenti

Jennifer Argenti



Jun 29 2009 6:24 AM

Your Love And Rockets tribute tune 'Saudade' is awesome.
JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)

JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)



Jan 15 2009 5:01 PM

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17th w/Snarky Puppy! Tell your friends & family! See you there!
Alessandra Celletti

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Nov 25 2008 5:50 AM

How are you Halls of the Machine?
heart
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kisses
Alessandra
Alessandra Celletti

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Oct 19 2008 7:51 PM

hello Halls of the Machine!
ben

Ben jeffries



Sep 29 2008 1:44 AM

came back to your music again today.. it was the perfect companion to a sunrise over white rock lake.
thank you.
TJ

TJ Callaway



Jul 12 2008 6:50 PM

TJ

TJ Callaway



Jun 9 2008 5:20 AM

jennifer juniper♥

Jennifer fournier



May 30 2008 4:20 AM

hooray for a short but sweet show in l.a.-
what a fun night!
come back soon.
: )
The Echo Lounge

The Echo Lounge



May 27 2008 7:35 PM

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iocanepowder

iocanepowder



May 26 2008 1:43 AM

Hey Halls of the Machine, I just bought you as my PET!
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ben

Ben jeffries



May 3 2008 5:00 AM

anything coming up in the future for you guys?
The First Seven

The First Seven



Mar 10 2008 1:47 PM

Thank you for adding us!

We got some hot new groove kickin' out on our page!
Cum on feel the noize! It's raw!

May tha funk be with ya! Uhn!

Cut transmission.

Much love,
The First Seven.
x
Steve

Steve



Feb 5 2008 3:10 AM

*begin transmission* ...eperation of new HOTM visual project, please refrain from thought while allowing the sounds to flow through your body and mind. *repeat* In preperation of new HOTM vi... *end transmission*
Alessandra Celletti

Alessandra Celletti
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Nov 8 2007 10:41 AM

Ciao Halls of the Machine!
mike graff

mike graff



Nov 6 2007 5:36 AM

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Ludoloco

L. B.



Oct 4 2007 8:01 AM

Hi Michael!
How are you?????
Sure, i'll be glad to see u at the AB on the 8th.
Great Great!
Still have my number?
Best
Ludo
van eric martin

van eric martin



Oct 2 2007 4:36 AM

much love and appreciation.
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