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Harvyst
Live Electronics / Drum & Bass / Jam Band

"Lysergency Resolute - now available!"

Kalamazoo, Michigan
United States

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   Harvyst: General Info
Member Since7/7/2004
Band Websiteharvyst.com
Band Members
Aaron - Fretless Bass, Vocals





Aek0z- Keyboards, Samples, Vocals, Programming





Randy - Drums, electronic percussion
InfluencesOzric Tentacles, Pink Floyd, Godflesh, Fear Factory, Disco Biscuits, Velvet Acid Christ, Sound Tribe Sector 9, VNV Nation, Venetian Snares, Grateful Dead, Phish, Skinny Puppy, Opeth, Scorn, Helmet, Particle, Umphrey's McGee, Dodheimsgard, Aborym, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Cynic, Meshuggah, King Crimson, The Cure, Godspeed You Black Emperor + many more
Sounds LikeExtreme metal crossed with industrial and a healthy "dose" of improvisational jamming.
Record LabelRecords of Voztik
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Harvyst


Originality – in this day and age, it is often hard to find. There is the often the feeling that everything has already been done. But every so often, a band or artist comes along that challenges our conventions and shows us new ways to break the cookie cutter and reshape it into something new and exciting. From Kalamazoo, Michigan comes the most recent example, Harvyst.

Harvyst have been turning heads for almost 10 years with their trance-inducing blend of metal, industrial, electro-dance and improvisation. A Harvyst show is always a unique performance unto itself, a one-time event that will never be repeated, and listeners across the state have long been confused, intrigued, and entertained by their sonic explorations. 2001 saw the release of their first demo, “No More Light,” which received very positive reviews. After some member changes, the “Winter” demo was recorded in 2005, and later re-issued by AcidVictim Records as an EP. 2008 brings the release of their first full-length album, “Lysergency Resolute,” on newly formed label Records of Voztik. The stunning artwork for the album was created by Travis Smith, well-known for his work with Opeth, King Diamond, Strapping Young Lad, Slayer, Anathema, Soilwork and many others.

“Lysergency Resolute” provides a balance between Harvyst’s improvisational live energy and arranged studio precision. Aaron’s smooth fretless bass and Randy’s controlled maniacal drumming provide a solid foundation for sonic exploration by guitarist Collin and keyboardist/programmer Aek0z, while everything is grounded by a dedication to dynamics and flow. Over it all, various vocal styles provide both support and direction. The end result is an album that defies easy categorization, a quality Harvyst is known for. With the release of “Lysergency Resolute,” they have shown that they are quite capable of bringing their singular vision to a wider audience.





LYSERGENCY RESOLUTE CAN NOW BE PURCHASED HERE.



Lysergency Resolute Reviews:

"Live performances literally show a band surrounded on stage by a plethora of pedals. The numerous effects contain many swirling, embedded layers, invoking images of vast electrical storms. Because so much is happening, Lysergency Resolute requires intensive listens to pick up on all its idiosyncrasies. Also, the average duration of a song is over six minutes, including the ten-plus minute title track." - Darren Cowan @ Blistering.com



Here's what people had to say about the last Harvyst release, the "Winter" EP/demo:

"very dark sounding and infinitely layered into a pulsing force of electronic perversity ... there is a definite musical excitement on display here" -Worm Gear

"a shamanistic journey into the mind's neurons ... Harvyst masterfully utilize the principles of industrial metal" -Metal Mayhem

"like an old Pink Floyd album fed through a meat-grinder ... if youre intrigued by the idea of Fear Factory on mushrooms, visit Harvyst online at www.harvyst.com" -Grave Concerns

"While they do have a death metal edge for a majority of their music, there are a ton of other styles they cull their sound from such as industrial metal and jam band music to an almost Ambient and Noise sound ... this makes Harvyst sound like no other band out there" -Metal Coven

"A mix of mid paced black metal/prog rock and atmospheric industrial with muffled, gargling vocals and creepy, distorted samples..." -Bogus Rendition





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Jul 16 2008 9:34 AM


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Jul 15 2008 6:14 PM

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Jul 15 2008 9:33 AM

And then there were three.................. Keep the rhythm my brothers.
Nightmare Simulation





Jul 15 2008 8:54 AM

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Jul 9 2008 8:47 AM

Hey guys I am doing a sale all of july!!
Save a bunch of money!



Thanks
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Jul 6 2008 11:49 AM

Break Silence Booking[Salt The Wound July 27th!]





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Jun 21 2008 7:29 PM

HAPHAZARD is playing at the Lakeside Bar and Grill(previously known as Garfields) in Olivet on June 27th and 28th! The party starts at 9:00 pm so bring your friends and join us! You don't want to miss this AWSOME PARTY!!!!! 17711 Garfield rd.
Olivet MI 49076
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Jun 19 2008 3:26 PM

I'm gonna try to stop by Friday if I can pace myself at Bell's ;)
Sounds-Like





Jun 16 2008 11:45 AM

Hey Detroit! You have your very own music forum!
Click on fukbizku. com/forum to talk shit about your band or
your favorite bands, up-coming gigs, equipment, your favorite
this or that, or anything music related.
Check it out!
[Menthe]





Jun 12 2008 1:07 PM

Yo, I'm rocking out to your CD as I type this!

Can't wait till Corner Bar! Who's playing with you again?
ProjMig





Jun 10 2008 8:46 AM

projmig - thanks for the add
Cyanotic [recording new album]





Jun 6 2008 12:17 AM

We're kinda get overloaded with Chicago shows right now, but dude, I want to come back to your neck of the woods again. Nothing like a KZ time, dude. Randy's place is a party zone.
Y'think we can muster another show together in July? :-)
Dirtfest tix @ Old Town Tattoo & Rumbleville





Jun 5 2008 12:19 PM

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Jun 4 2008 12:39 PM

HIGHEST HORNS


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Jun 3 2008 12:56 PM

Hey! Love what you are doing! Keep it up!!! Hit us up if you ever need merch!

Keep Rockin!
Kyle




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Jun 2 2008 2:42 PM

See ya Saturday bro's
Riff Raff





May 31 2008 7:29 PM

Incipient Madness(Last Show July 26th!)





May 29 2008 1:04 PM

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May 29 2008 11:13 AM

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May 21 2008 9:01 AM

"Misery Signals" this Sunday. It's memorial day weekend so there will be no school and hopefully no work on Monday.
Click here for free tickets


This is your last chance to win.


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May 20 2008 7:23 AM

thanks for the add
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May 19 2008 7:32 PM

Very cool sound. Hope to see you guys around some time. Thanks for the friendship.
Gary Fender
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May 14 2008 9:38 AM

So I just got yelled at for playing the title track on my show today. Apparently it was too long for my audience. What I said to that..."Rock and Roll, ROCK AND ROLL!" Keep kickin ass guys,

_matt_
DriNKiN iN thE zOo





May 13 2008 7:44 AM



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May 12 2008 9:20 AM

What's up guys? My review of Lysergency Resolute is up on www. blistering. com. Check it oot.
RED





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