Louis Andriessen, David Lynch, Steve Reich, The Necks, DJ Spooky, Des Peres, Gavin Bryars, John Oswald, John Cage, John Zorn, Iannis Xenakis, En Rusk, Morton Feldman, Terry Reilley, Derrick May, Carl Craig and Kevin Saunderson, Phillip Glass, George Lewis, Erik Griswald, Victor Fleming, Will Guthrie
The Escalators is a band that sounds quite unlike anything else. Taking its inspiration from some of the artistic concepts of master film maker David Lynch the band has developed it’s own very unique approach to music making over a lengthy rehearsal and gigging period. While not specifically referencing David Lynch, composer Kynan Robinson sought to imply concepts such as an investigation into normality as well as an application of dual narratives involving both the ideas of reality and fantasy into the sometimes beautiful, sometimes unsettling music played by the Escalators. Plans are now in place to for the band to work with a visual artists (Kiron Robinson, Kynan’s brother) to further develop the ensembles performance. The escalators consists of a veritable whos who of the Melbourne music scene with all of it’s performers playing in dozens of other significant Melbourne bands including City City City, Adam Simmons Toys Band, Des Peres, Skazz, CW. Stoneking, Marc Hannaford Trio, Malakat and the Ned Collette band.
Piano - Marc Hannaford
Bass - Mick Meagher
Drums - Joe Talia Trumpet - Pat Thiel Guitar - Lawrence Folvig Turntables/Sampler - DJ Element Trombone/Composer - Kynan Robinson
THANKS LOTS OF LOVE DDC
