About TRANSMOGRAPHY (Shifting Shape, back in 2010)
----from Austinsound.net---- "The unlikely sound of Transmography has been perplexing and mesmerizing Austin for the past year, unpacking an industrial thwamp of experimental rock that coheres in abstract rhythms and explosive instrumental freak-outs. The duo of James Evans and Michael Frazier combine for a cacophonic sweep that is almost unimaginable for simply two players, and to watch them trade guitar, drums, bass, synth and electronic duties throughout their cathartic live sets is almost overwhelming. Last year Transmography released their debut, Polydactyly through the artist collective 8088, which unleashed equal parts ambient meditations and furiously pounding syncopations of metal scrapes and junk-punk percussive anthems. The duo is currently recording new material for release later in 2008."
WATCH THIS VID, FROM A LIVE SHOW IN A BASEMENT IN MISSOURRI, TO SEE THE "PREPARED GUITAR" SONG. WHICH IS CALLED bHOPAL.
HERE IS ANOTHER ONE FROM THE SAME HOUSESHOW. WATCH IT!!!
HERE ARE SOME THINGS OTHER FOLKS HAVE SAID ABOUT TRANSMOGRAPHY!
From AustinSound.net feature:
"Unjustifiably excluded from a slot at 2007’s SXSW, they none-the-less produced a heart-stopping set at a free showcase organized by their label, the 8088 Records Collective. Being involved in a larger cooperative enterprise has helped Transmography make connections to bands in other cities, but it’s also given them the expansive vision that’s necessary in order to weather the often divided reaction that they get from out-of-town audiences. “[Audiences react in] one of two ways,” Jimmy acknowledges. “One, people either walk out of the venue or, Two, people are just mesmerized and completely awed by it, and a lot of people say that… they see that we’re doing something different.” -Noah Mass, austinsound.net
'transmography' (1784) -- "to describe artistic processes of continual innovation and cumulative transformation." -william blake
James Evans and Michael Frazier met in Austin, TX, September 2002. Transmography came into being in February 2003. They have toured the US from LA to NYC and plan to continue the journey as long as it engages them. They are not easily compared to other musical groups.
The new record " Polydactyly" was released in March 2007 by Brooklyn, NY and Austin, TX based 8088 records.
Come see a show and find out what these two are all about.
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New music posted ! hope you enjoy and if you're in town come see our next performance at The Triple crown . San Marcos Texas, on North Edward Gary st #206 at 11 pm November 6th.
NEW HEAVY SOUNDS - A club night for those not afraid of aural assault!
A new night of heavy live sounds and DJs to match in a new venue as dark and loud as necsary.
Next NHS features the mighty FRAFF and it's on SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER.
Following the storming first night of New Heavy Sounds in September (with the marvellous BO-NINGEN headlining), we're super excited about the next NHS night, with zombie-baiting wonders CHICKENHAWK supported by the brilliant heavy garage of BAD FOR LAZARUS, the tight'n'heavy FRAFF and Cardiff's great STRANGE NEWS FROM ANOTHER STAR.
DJs include IGOR VOLK (NYPC / Diesel:U:Music Radio rock show) + STU PLIMSOLES. Visuals courtesy of image meister the k e r n s.
From Rock to Extreme Noise, Hardcore to Acid Rock, Grunge to Doom, Garage Rock to Stoner ie anything that is extreme rock'n'roll!!!
We are getting geared up for the 6th St Smokeout, and it's now less than 3 weeks away!
We'll have plenty of pizza, from the Mellow Mushroom, to take care of your munchies, and we'll also have a psychedellic multimedia light show for your viewing pleasure!!
Also, if you have just a couple minutes to spare, go by Do512 and vote "I Like" on the event page there; it'll keep the Smokeout near the top of the list of events for that day, and the "Higher" we are on the list the better!!!! The Do512 event page is here: http://do512.com/event/2009/10/17/texas-normls-4th-annual-6th-street-smokeout
We're down anytime... the 28th will be our first show Thanks for the comments, I love the cut of your skirt as well... you make me want to watch the Notebook and have a good cry.
Texas NORML's 4th Annual 6th Street Smokeout is coming up fast! Saturday, October 17th, at Momo's Club in Austin! You can get your tickets online by clicking "Tickets", and you know it's gonna be a sell-out!!
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