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Planet Loop
Nu-Jazz / Afro-beat / Live Electronics

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Berkeley, California
United States

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   Planet Loop: General Info
Member Since4/29/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.planetloopmusic.com
Band MembersMichael Schaller (bass)

Carrie Jahde (drums/electronics)
InfluencesThe Living Daylights, Scott Amendola, Club d'Elf, Color and Talea, Hanuman, DJ Logic, Fela Kuti, Squarepusher, Tabla Beat Science, Los Munequitos de Matanzas, Joshua Redman, James Brown, Jaco Pastorius, John Lennon, Richard Bona, Konono No 1, Sinead O'Connor, Hassan Hakmoun, and many many more.
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   About Planet Loop
With just two musicians wielding a full-band sized arsenal of acoustic drums, electric bass, pedals, pads and samples, PLANET LOOP is a unique trip not to be missed. Hailing from Berkeley, CA by way of Boston, MA, the duo forges their unique brand of “live electronic global jazz,” combining wild improvisation with the deep rhythms of worldbeat, Latin, funk, and trance music.

“Part of the hypnotic nature of our songs comes from the loops we create and the influences we draw from,” notes bassist Michael Schaller. “But, we are a live band with jazz roots, committed to creating all of our sounds in the moment, on the stage.”

The project is the most recent brainchild of longtime collaborators Michael Schaller (bass/loops/samples) and Carrie Jahde (drums/electronics). The two have collectively performed on stages spanning all corners of the United States, Italy, and Eastern Europe. Having played and released records together for close to a decade in groups including Carmizin, Los Mex Pistols, Eclypse, and the Neil Bjorklund Group, the duo takes spontaneous musical communication to an entirely new level.

“Our music is an organic outcome of our long history together as performers,” explains drummer Carrie Jahde. “We both have so many ideas that need to come out; in this duo we find the perfect forum to collaborate, take musical risks, and just enjoy the ride.”

Many of PLANET LOOP’s songs draw on their variety of experiences as “cultural and geographical nomads,” both having lived in the Midwest, Western, and Eastern United States at some point in their lives. Spoken word samples peppered throughout the songs reflect lessons learned through years of travels and exploration. African, Arabic Indian and Latin drum samples mingle with electronic cello loops, otherworldly vocal lines, fat bass effects, and just about anything else they can pull out of their electronic hats to create this multi-sonic cocktail of global groove.

“Visit PLANET LOOP and you’ll want to live there,” urges Malcom Miles of KZUM radio, Lincoln, NE. But most likely, PLANET LOOP will visit you first. Since 2007, they have relentlessly spread their sounds across both US coasts and between, including a “Berklee to Berkeley” tour that looped from MA to CA and back again; bi-monthly California and Oregon tours; and regular Bay Area festival and venue performances. ENJOY YOUR STAY, PLANET LOOP’s full-length studio album, was released in August 2007 and continues to receive radio and internet attention throughout the country, and placed as a finalist in the 2008 Fame Game Effigy Awards.

Song samples, press photos and a current tour schedule can be found online at their official website: www.planetloopmusic.com



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Catherine





Jun 2 2009 4:29 AM

Oh, MY!.. You've just gotten what's called a "double-header" in your Comments section! ;p
I'm soooo happy all parts of me have connected..
I also invite you to check-out my writing blog,
and perhaps.. dare I hope, even subscribe? :)
oox Catherine B.
Suchitra





May 31 2009 11:22 PM

Hi there!
Many thanks for the add.. you two are just AWESOME.
Think I'll start calling you, "The Dynamic Duo"!
ox Catherine Suchitra
Ziva





Apr 15 2009 4:43 PM

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The Synthetics





Apr 9 2009 2:37 AM

Thanks for add.
The Synthetics
Mucho Axe





Mar 13 2009 2:18 AM

Cheers Carrie & Mike
your sampler reminded me "The Fish", by Chris Squire in "Fragile" by Yes.
Peace and Have a good Trip
SoundSafe





Mar 5 2009 11:40 PM

Hi planet loop! SoundSafe loves you! Please make a local music profile
page for yourself on soundsafe. org
SoundSafe is a 501c3 non-profit working to preserve, strengthen,
promote, and unite the Bay Area music community.

Upload songs to our radio station, promote your shows, network, and
take advantage of our educational resources for the music business.

http://soundsafe. org/profiles/new
See you there and
Long Live Bay Area Music!
Jim Sinister (Official MySpace)





Jan 21 2009 6:42 PM

Greetings from Toronto and Boston
Thanks for the ADD,Support, and Friendship
BannerFans.com
Stop by anytime, take a listen
Leave a comment, send a message
New friends are always welcome
Jim & Cyn
Karina Colis





Dec 2 2008 10:43 PM

Hi Friends!!!I am in Mexico, Carrie I got your message and I left right away, sorry I am just saying hello, I miss you!! I am glad you are doing great!, I might stay in Mexico for one month more then coming back to boston, then I don't know... hope to see you soon, keep with your project, byeee.
Karina
SoundSafe





Aug 21 2008 9:36 PM

soundsafe is loving you upload a song to our radio by creating a profile at soundsafe. org.
!!
Head Case Radio





Aug 13 2008 3:55 AM

!! Thanks For Being Our Kind Of Head Case !!

- For A Different Kind Of Radio Experience -


Go To Head Case Radio!
Tal M. Klein





Jul 1 2008 5:56 PM

Greetings my funky Bay Area brothers! Let's make the disco dirty!!
BUY MY NEW ALBUM

MY TOP 10 PHONOGRAPHS AT THIS VERY MOMENT at Juno
Dana





May 14 2008 4:36 AM

very cool music. rock on, Mike.

dana
Miss Tess





May 7 2008 1:44 AM

Howdy Boston! I'll be playing this Friday night at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge (lizardloungeclub. com) w/The Wiyos, Curtis Eller, and Josh Lederman. Come on down!

love,
Miss Tess
Atlas Soul





Feb 10 2008 8:47 PM

Hey there, We just wanted to say what's up!

Peace,

Jacques
Mary Elizabeth Lobb





Jan 23 2008 8:07 AM

have a great show guys!! I am routing you on from one coast to the other!! sending lots of love,
marye
Amor Loco





Jan 21 2008 5:11 PM

Great music! It was nice meeting you guys and we look forward to catching one of your live shows. M&W
steven aldridge #5732





Jan 15 2008 11:27 PM

Congrats on your return to the western lands end. hope the new digs are treating you well, and looking forward to working up some interesting visual counterpart, if not counterpoint, for the much anticipated Berklee to Berkeley debut gig!!
Atlas Soul





Dec 7 2007 12:04 PM

Hey there!

We are finalist in the Independent Music Awards.

Check out our blog and vote if you have a chance.

Thanks for your support. Peace.

Jacques
sylviebourban





Nov 16 2007 4:34 AM

Thanks for the add! Very nice!
OurStage Boston





Nov 9 2007 8:03 PM

Thanks for the support!! Be sure to check out who's winning the battles! Top prize is $5000! It could be you or your band!
Joe_Egan





Oct 20 2007 10:46 PM

You guys sounded great last night at the Midway. Really works great live. The concentration on great sounding drums and the multi-looped bass parts with improvisations really was a pleasure to listen to. I hope to see you guys again.

Joe
Az Samad





Oct 18 2007 5:56 AM

It was great to meet up with you on Sunday. All the best for the gig this Friday! I'm sure you will rock the house!! Go Planet Loop!
Az Samad





Oct 6 2007 5:09 PM

Might have some time on Sunday daytime to meet up before the gig. I'll give you a call if I do!
Az Samad





Oct 2 2007 7:01 PM

Can't wait for you guys to come to the West Coast! Go Planet Loop!!!
Atlas Soul





Sep 28 2007 12:18 PM

Hi,

We just wanted to let you know about 3 new songs on our page! Check them out and send us a comment!

Peace,

Jacques
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