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Human Life Index: General Info

Member Since

5/30/2005

Band Website

http://www.humanlifeindex.com

Band Members

Musicians that have performed and/or recorded with Human Life Index

David Gaziel - Drums, Cymbals, Percussion
Ali Shayesteh - Guitars, Bouzouki, Saz, Oud
Jennifer Ann Spingola - Electric 6-String Violin
James Sudakow - Electric Violin / Viola
Tina Guo - Electric Cello
Jen Kuhn - Electric Cello
Jessica Catron - Cello

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Sounds Like

Human life Index takes instrumental music to the extreme with integrity and conviction. With their new and unfamiliar sound, they will take you on a journey through odd times and imagination and especially for those of you who are familiar with Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, Mike Oldfield and the like. It is an exciting band that strives to explore new territories and is not afraid to take chances and lead the way. David (drums/percussion) and Ali (guitars/saz/bouzouki), work with a variety of different local musicians and have a revolving group with whom they perform live and record. They add electric/acoustic cello and electric violin to create a huge and powerful sound. The band has been performing as an instrumental act since May 2003 and since then has opened for some great artists such as Steve Vai, Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie), Lili Haydn (George Clinton) and King's X.

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Take parts of The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dixie Dregs, King Crimson, Jean Luc Ponty, and maybe a bit of Frogg Cafe, throw them all in a blender, and add a last minute dash of Middle Eastern influence, and you get something that sounds like Human Life Index. The band was formed by drummer David Gaziel and guitarist Ali Shayesteh, augmented here on Welcome To by acclaimed electric violinist James Sudakow, Jen Kuhn on electric cello, and Jessica Catron ..o. The results are quite interesting and different from what you would normally expect from an instrumental outfit such as this. With the heavy ethnic flavor, groove laden rhythms, and weaving solo spots from violin, viola, cellos, guitar, and bouzouki, this is fusion of a different sort that should find wide appeal in the prog rock community. Tracks like "Surveillance", "HLI", "Defiance", and "Conquest" are practically hypnotic, as the melodies created by the stringed instruments create an intoxicating aura while Gaziel's intricate drum patterns and Shayesteh's crunchy electric guitar work adds a solid framework. The guys almost fall into prog-metal territory on the heavy "9000th Century", complete with massive guitar riffs and the slashing violin bursts from Sudakow. Welcome To is indeed a great introduction to this Los Angeles act, and should be a precursor of much good music to come. Score: ****

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This unconventional line up of musicians was formed by drummer/percussionist - David Gaziel and Bouzouki, Saz, Oud, performer - Ali Shayesteh. Adding two virtuoso violinists and equally skilled cellists the group made for an unusual if not entirely unique ensemble of musicians. What comes from this group is a culmination of ethno beat, world fusion, with ample sentiments towards progressive rock music as well. My trip to the bands Myspace allowed me to get better acquainted with the pedigree and history of the band members, and also a nice visual glimpse of the band in a live setting. Pretty impressive line up, well schooled, well rounded, and certainly well paired for the way they are able to integrate so many unique styles into their sound, and stay true to the bands' intended identity. They use their unconventional instrumentation in such a way as to create mid-eastern modes to a more progrock-ish backdrop, both violinists are skilled soloists and are able to play outside the typical classical training that most violinists are trained for. The cellos act as the bassists as well as ensemble strings for the band, and as for Ali Shayesteh, he goes between his electric guitar and those 'other' stringed instruments, which in truth are the bands basis for musical foundation, his flare for the mideastern inspired feel is enhanced by the methodical and mezmerizing polyrhythmic drumming and percussion work of Gaziel. The complexity of the music is more in the melodic arrangements of the violins and cellos, as the rhythms are mechanical and fairly repetitive, in a good way, these are foundations for the purpose of song development. The electric guitar will provide the rock-ish aspects of the music when they are in that mode, and again the drumming is the metronome for the rest of the band. I can't help to make comparisons to Boud Deun, and even Ozone Quartet when attempting to make a basic comparison, each of those bands features rock based prog, somewhat angular with violins as well as occasional fusion tendancies, both are from this same camp, and have a somewhat similar feel.

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Another band emerges from the LA area called Human Life Index. And with the name you might think it’s some hardcore metal or punk band but you’d be very wrong. As they old saying goes, never judge a book by it’s cover. Human Life Index is part of a new breed of heavy progressive fusion. They can be ranked up with such bands like The Mahavishnu Orchestra, King Crimson and newer bands like Planet X, KBB as well as countless others. Human Life Index was formed by drummer David Gaziel and guitarist Ali Shayesteh, and are augmented on the band’s debut ‘Welcome To’ by James Sudakow (electric violin), Jen Kuhn (electric cello) and Jessica Catron (cello). The end results are simply amazing and different than what I was expecting. The highlights instrumentally for me are all the string instruments especially James Sudakow‘s contributions (whose solo album Green is quite remarkable as well). ‘Welcome To’ is one of the better instrumental releases of 2007, hands down. It just doesn’t get any better, at least to me. Needless to say, it gets a high recommendation indeed! So what are you waiting for, go get this album today!!! Reviewed by Ron Fuchs on November 17th, 2007

Progressive Ears - 21st Century Progressive Rock

So there they were, floating just below the ceiling, wondering where this exotic, danceable, Middle Eastern mist of a sound that was flowing through them was coming from. Moments or weeks later, they were not sure, when they resumed cognizance of being back in their bodies; the sound continued playing, but they were now acutely aware of it in their ears rather than feeling it flowing through them, or did I get that reversed? I explained to them that it is the sound of the Human Life Index, and now I tell you that upon allowing this music to flow over, around, and through, You, listener, might envision gyrating belly dancers, cobra snakes doing moves that snake charmers never even thought of, and I swear to Oz, sometimes you can smell incense. Or maybe that’s just the sensual, seductive aroma of a dancer’s perfume mixed with sweat. Whatever it is, there are no lyric sheets, I guarantee. The language of Human Life Index is instrumental, and being that this band is based in Los Angeles, California, we might call it ironic that they sound as if from so far away from there. The word on the street (or highway, as in www) is that if you dig artists such as and akin to Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, King Crimson, and Mike Oldfield, then you will likely dig HLI. I do, and I am and am not, you.

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Blood Root Mother Online Now!	Jul 5 2009 5:47 PM Hello! I just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a little update on what Blood Root Mother is up to! We will be recording an EP of new music in August, and we recently finished recording a live DVD. The DVD is currently unreleased and I actually just saw it for the first time yesterday. It features the last two performances with Tony Ellis still alive, and some footage from the tribute show we played on the night of his funeral. There are some cool covers, as well as some NEW music that will be on our upcoming EP. We're very excited about the new music and we'd like to share a sneak peak with you. Here's a video of a tune called Run Bobby Run: Let us know what you think! Peace, Elliot
StellarSeed	Jul 4 2009 2:32 AM Thanks for the add..you guys rock! Cant wait to see you live!
Bizness As Usual	Jun 29 2009 6:23 PM Hey BAU Fan, Episode 7 is AVAILABLE NOW!!!! Check it out. Please send your feedback and don't forget to watch Episode 8 July 15th!! Thanks! -BAU ..
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Vanessa Mollins	Jun 23 2009 9:02 PM What up!? Everything fine!?? Hope so... Anyway, just wanted to show some support! Keep up the good work!...
Going for the One - A Yes Tribute	Jun 23 2009 2:39 AM
FREERIDER @iTunes, D101 & CD BABY	Jun 19 2009 9:38 PM Human Life Index So, here's the deal: Very cool FREERIDER announcement happening July 1, 2009 We wish we could tell you more! In the meantime, enjoy FREE mp3's from our player & let us know what's up with you. Peace & guitars. Your fans, FREERIDER
Bizness As Usual	Jun 18 2009 10:06 PM Hey BAU Fan, Episode 7 is AVAILABLE NOW!!!! Check it out. Please send your feedback and don't forget to watch Episode 8 July 15th!! Thanks! -BAU ..
Bizness As Usual	Jun 10 2009 8:14 PM Hey BAU Fan, Episode 6 is AVAILABLE NOW!!!! Check it out. Please send your feedback and don't forget to watch Episode 7 next Wednesday!! Thanks! -BAU ..
MR. RICHARD	Jun 9 2009 7:23 PM JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY hey & AlWayz, "thanx", For The most gracious add ..... GreatEst ReSpects For your Work ..... ROCK ON !!!!! MR> RICHARD
Xavi Molero Music	Jun 8 2009 9:15 PM Hi friends!!! Thanks for finding me Welcome to the xavimoleromusic site Cheers from Barcelona!
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Michel Isnard	May 30 2009 5:14 PM Hello, You can listen to the new album of Theüs Grüpü in which I play at : www.myspace.com/theusgrupu Thanks for listening and leaving us a comment. mich :o)
Vanessa Mollins	May 26 2009 1:21 AM Just stopping by to say hello! Cheers! :)
John	May 25 2009 10:48 PM Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
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Emkay	Apr 22 2009 11:07 PM Dear Friend, I've just added a new song to my profile... It's a duet with a very talented young singer Nini. I would be really happy if you could take some time to listen to it. (You can just click play under this message or visit my page) Also, please feel free to join my mailing list and I will always keep you updated with the news... ;) Thank you so much for your support... Best Wishes, Emkay
TEE	Apr 14 2009 11:43 PM Thank you for the add !! Cheers from Tokyo, TEE

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