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EP C
''EP C'' is the first EP from the American math rock band Battles. It was released on Monitor Records. Track listing Personnel * Dave Konopka – bass guitar, guitar, effects * John Stanier – drums * Ian Williams – guitar, keyboards * Tyondai Braxton Tyondai Adaien Braxton (born October 26, 1978) is an American composer and musician. He has been writing and performing music under his own name and collaboratively under various group titles and collectives since the mid-1990s, including in ... – guitar, keyboards, vocals {{DEFAULTSORT:Ep C Battles (band) EPs 2004 EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EPC (EP)
''EPC'' was the third EP released by the experimental rock band Battles. It was released by Dotlinecircle in 2004. In Japan, this EP was well received critically and is the only EP by Battles (whose name is rendered on the front cover in katakana, バトルス, ''Batorusu'') to be released in Japan alone. Track listing Personnel *Battles – artwork, mixing, concept *Tyondai Braxton – guitar, keyboards *Emery Dobyns – engineer, mixing *Jason Fulford Jason Fulford (born 1973) is an American photographer, publisher and educator, based in Brooklyn, New York City. The primary format for Fulford's own photography is the book, which include ''Sunbird'' (2000), ''Crushed'' (2003), ''Raising Frogs For ... – cover photo *Tom Hutten – mastering *David Konopka – guitar *John Stanier – drums *Ian Williams – guitar, keyboards {{DEFAULTSORT:Epc (Ep) 2004 EPs Battles (band) EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battles (band)
Battles is an American experimental rock group, founded in 2002 in New York City by Ian Williams (formerly of Don Caballero and Storm & Stress). The current line-up is a duo, composed of guitarist/keyboardist Williams and drummer John Stanier (formerly of Helmet, Tomahawk and The Mark of Cain). Former members include composer/vocalist Tyondai Braxton and guitarist/bassist Dave Konopka. The band has released four studio albums to date, with the most recent ''Juice B Crypts'' being released in 2019. The band are regarded as one of the most innovative math rock bands of both the 2000s and the 2010s, with critics praising the band's unique sound. In 2007, ''Pitchfork'' wrote that "Battles have done more to extend the idea of a flesh-and-blood band enhanced by computer technology than anyone since the late, lamented Disco Inferno." Career Battles released two EPs, '' EP C'', '' B EP'', and the single "Tras" before signing to Warp Records. Warp compiled these early recordings and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Math Rock
Math rock is a style of progressive and indie rock with roots in bands such as King Crimson and Rush as well as 20th-century minimal music composers such as Steve Reich. It is characterized by complex, atypical rhythmic structures (including irregular stopping and starting), counterpoint, odd time signatures, angular melodies, and extended, often dissonant, chords. It bears similarities to post-rock. Characteristics Math rock is typified by its rhythmic complexity, seen as ''mathematical'' in character by listeners and critics. While most rock music uses a meter (however accented or syncopated), math rock makes use of more non-standard, frequently changing time signatures such as , , , or . As in traditional rock, the sound is most often dominated by guitars and drums. However, drums play a greater role in math rock in providing driving complex rhythms. Math rock guitarists make use of tapping techniques and loop pedals to build on these rhythms, as illustrated by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monitor Records (Los Angeles)
Monitor Records may refer to: * Monitor Records (Baltimore), a Baltimore, Maryland-based independent record label that includes releases from Studded Left * Monitor Records (Hong Kong), a music label in Hong Kong that includes releases from Bellini * Monitor Records (New York) Monitor Records is record label from the United States specializing in classical and folk music. History The label was started in 1956 by Michael Stillman of Leeds Music and Rose Rubin. They founded the label to provide music to Americans from th ..., a small, independent record label which operated out of New York City * Monitor (record label), Czech independent punk/rock label, established in 1989/90, taken over by EMI to become Monitor-EMI in 1999 {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B (Battles EP)
''B EP'' is a 2004 EP by the American math rock band Battles. It was part of a trio of EPs released by Battles over the course of three months, and has been called "another sketchbook revealing where the group could end up in the future." ''B EP'' was released on Warp Records. Track listing Personnel * Dave Konopka – Bass, Guitar, Effects * John Stanier – Drums * Ian Williams – Guitar, Keyboards * Tyondai Braxton Tyondai Adaien Braxton (born October 26, 1978) is an American composer and musician. He has been writing and performing music under his own name and collaboratively under various group titles and collectives since the mid-1990s, including in ... – Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals References 2004 EPs Battles (band) EPs {{2000s-alt-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.Official Charts Company , access-date=March 21, 2017 Contemporary EPs generally contain four or five tracks, and are considered "less expensive and time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album. An EP originally referred to specific types of other than 78 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Math Rock
Math rock is a style of progressive and indie rock with roots in bands such as King Crimson and Rush as well as 20th-century minimal music composers such as Steve Reich. It is characterized by complex, atypical rhythmic structures (including irregular stopping and starting), counterpoint, odd time signatures, angular melodies, and extended, often dissonant, chords. It bears similarities to post-rock. Characteristics Math rock is typified by its rhythmic complexity, seen as ''mathematical'' in character by listeners and critics. While most rock music uses a meter (however accented or syncopated), math rock makes use of more non-standard, frequently changing time signatures such as , , , or . As in traditional rock, the sound is most often dominated by guitars and drums. However, drums play a greater role in math rock in providing driving complex rhythms. Math rock guitarists make use of tapping techniques and loop pedals to build on these rhythms, as illustrated by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Konopka
Dave Konopka is an American musician who is best known as the former bassist and guitarist in the experimental rock band Battles. A graphic design major at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, he also designed the band's record covers and tour posters. Konopka departed Battles in 2018. Biography Prior to joining Battles, he was in the Boston-based math rock band Lynx, which released a self-titled debut album on Box Factory Records in 2000. Setup (2011 – Present) ;Guitars * Gibson Les Paul '57 custom Black Beauty * G&L ASAT Bass ;Pedals * Line 6 DL4 – X 2 * EHX POG2 * EHX Micro POG * EHX Holy Grail Reverb * EHX Freeze Sound Retainer * Fulltone OCD Distortion Pedal * Boss Pitch Shifter Delay – X 2 * Boss TU-3 Chromatic Floor Tuner * Boss AB-2 * Xotic EP – Booster ;Rack Mount Units * Gibson Echoplex – X 2 w/Footswitches ;Amplifiers * Mesa Boogie M9 Carbine Bass Amplifier – X 2 * Ampeg B-115e Cabinet * Bergantino 4x12 Cabinet * Bergantino 6x10 Cabinet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Stanier (drummer)
John Stanier is an American drummer who is best known for his work with alternative metal band Helmet. He currently plays in experimental rock band Battles and has previously performed with Tomahawk and The Mark of Cain, as well as performing on several releases as a studio musician. He is known for his speed, endurance, and precision as a performer. Stanier uses a Tama Artstar II drum kit. Biography Stanier grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Florida and is a veteran of the local hardcore music scene. He is known for having a drum corps background, but never actually marched a summer season. He played tenor drums for the Florida Wave Drum and Bugle Corps through a few years of their winter/spring camps. He studied orchestral percussion at the University of South Florida, but never took formal drum set lessons. Stanier cites Neil Peart as his biggest influence. He has also been influenced by drummers such as John Bonham, Billy Cobham, Bill Bruford, Terry Bozzio, Carl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Williams (musician)
Ian Williams (born August 31, 1970) is an American rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. He became noted for his finger tapping guitar playing in bands such as Don Caballero, Storm & Stress and currently in Battles. He is known for his one-handed guitar playing technique, often while playing keyboards or Ableton Push simultaneously with the other hand. Biography Williams was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spent part of his childhood in Malawi, before returning to the US in the 6th grade.Verbal Battles with Ian Williams at Tubafrenzy.org He graduated from the in |
Tyondai Braxton
Tyondai Adaien Braxton (born October 26, 1978) is an American composer and musician. He has been writing and performing music under his own name and collaboratively under various group titles and collectives since the mid-1990s, including in the experimental rock group Battles (band), Battles from its formation in 2002 until his departure from the group in 2010. He studied Musical composition, composition at the University of Hartford Hartt School, Hartt School of the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut with Robert Carl, Ingram Marshall, and Ken Steen. In 2022 Braxton joined the faculty of the music department at Princeton University. Career overview In late 2002, Braxton co-founded Battles (band), Battles, in which, until 2010, he performed as guitarist, keyboardist and singer. The group received worldwide acclaim for their debut album ''Mirrored'' (2007), which, among other honors and awards, was hailed by ''Time (magazine), Time'' and Pitchfork Media as on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battles (band) EPs
A battle is an occurrence of combat in warfare between opposing military units of any number or size. A war usually consists of multiple battles. In general, a battle is a military engagement that is well defined in duration, area, and force commitment. An engagement with only limited commitment between the forces and without decisive results is sometimes called a skirmish. The word "battle" can also be used infrequently to refer to an entire operational campaign, although this usage greatly diverges from its conventional or customary meaning. Generally, the word "battle" is used for such campaigns if referring to a protracted combat encounter in which either one or both of the combatants had the same methods, resources, and strategic objectives throughout the encounter. Some prominent examples of this would be the Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of Britain, and Battle of Stalingrad, all in World War II. Wars and military campaigns are guided by military strategy, whereas bat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
