Hans Blix

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farther

Album: State

Released: May 10, 2009

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farther
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Genre: Jazz / Live Electronics / Rock
Location BROOKLYN, New York, US
Profile Views: 22044
Last Login: 9/2/2012
Member Since 8/25/2006
Website http://www.hansblixband.com
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Bio
...... .. .. ......ABOUT HANS BLIX...... .. ..REVIEWS.... “a free-flowing mix of guitar noodling, drum solos, atmospheric electronics and groove-heavy basslines. Clearly these dudes know their shit. [Hans Blix] rocks like Battles, Jaga Jazzist, and Tortoise.”.. - alternative press.. .. “Scorning convention, Brooklyn trio Hans Blix does without such luxuries as composition and preparation.The band relies on body language and intuition to improvise cohesive works, with no more than a starting note predetermined... Drawing on years of musical training and experience, the members of Hans Blix build off of and expand upon each other’s thoughts, resulting in a dynamic and evolving sound.”.. - the aquarian.. .. ..ABOUT.... There is a new improvisational sound coming out of Brooklyn. Possessing the fluidity of fusion ala Mahavishnu, the textured scoundscapes of electronica ala Squarepusher and quiet/loud indie rock dynamics of a Blonde Redhead this is music that captures your attention with epic playing chops but also entrances with ambient tones... .. Hans Blix is the result of freely improvised sessions above a tire shop in Brooklyn, NY. The trio met at New York University, but connected musically through their experiences at the Center for Improvisational Music headed by Ralph Alessi... .. The band has performed at major venues throughout New York and Brooklyn including Zebulon, Pianos, The Tea Lounge, Fat Baby, and The Delancy with guests like altoist David Binney... .. ..BAND.... Guitarist ..Dan Venne's.. work with instrumental rock band ..Cougar.. has been described by The Wire as, "a gleaming gem...gloriously precise and urgent", and by cdreviews.com as "pushing the boundaries of the instrumental medium.” He has toured both in the US and abroad, performing is countries such as Argentina, Slovenia and the UK. Dan uses the music software Ableton Live to create real-time loops and effects in Hans Blix... .. Keyboardist/Saxophonist ..Brian Scherman.. composes and performs creative music throughout the Northeast, having performed at The Blue Note, the 55bar, the Knitting Factory, Ryles Jazz Club, and The House of Blues, with John Scofield, Ralph Alessi, and others. Brian maximizes the use of the diminutive Micro-Korg in Hans Blix, while also utilizing his Alto Sax processed through Dj-tools and electronics... .. Drummer ..James Windsor-Wells.. is a sought after jazz and rock drummer performing with groups like SadRed, Irondog, and freelancing throughout New York. A Bay-Area native, James’ drumming brings together such diverse influences as Indie-Rock, Modern Jazz, Prog-Metal, all coalescing to form a distinct and unique style... .. ..CONTACT.... hansblixband@gmail.com.. ..www.hansblixband.com.... .. .. .. ....Download Hans Blix Presskit.... ..
Members
..Dan Venne:.. guitar, effects.. ..Brian Scherman:.. alto sax, electronics, micro-korg.. ..James Windsor-Wells:.. drums.. ..
Influences
Hans Blix is influenced by the improvised and new music that is happening right now..... Hans Blix is also influenced by this handful of musicians:.. .. .. jan hammer..blonde redhead..mastodon..jaga jazzist..pelican..squarepusher..ralph alessi..dave binney..telefon tel aviv..hella..jan jelinek..lightning bolt..ludacris..frou frou..david torn..elijah torn..jim black..nels cline..mike gamble..50 cent..led zepplin..joanna newsom..mark helias..bjork..miles davis..bill frisell..astor piazzolla..ben monder..matmos..4tet..the mars volta..nirvana..snoop..tortoise..boards of canada..craig taborn..keith jarret..metallica..del mccoury..more later....... ..
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