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quintet Crime In Choir was an

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band. Founded in 2000, Crime In Choir released their previous full-length releases on

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(2004's ''

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'') and Omnibus (2002's self-titled debut), respectively. The band's third full-length, ''Trumpery Metier'', was recorded by Tim Green, and is their first release for

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. The band includes two original members of

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, guitarist Jarrett Wrenn and bassist Kenny Hopper. On September 13, 2007, Crime in Choir performed at the

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accompanied by light projections by visual artist, Anthony McCall. Crime in Choir's fourth release, "Gift Givers" was released on 22 January 2009 on Kill Shaman Records - their previous label (

) closed its doors in October 2007.

Current members

* Kenny Hopper -

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bass guitar The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass (), is the lowest-pitched member of the string family. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and ...

* Jesse Reiner -

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s ( Moog and

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) * Jarrett Wrenn -

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baritone guitar The baritone guitar is a guitar with a longer scale length, typically a larger body, and heavier internal bracing, so it can be tuned to a lower pitch. Gretsch, Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, ESP Guitars, PRS Guitars, Music Man, Danelectro, Schec ...

* Warren Huegel -

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* Matt Waters -

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* Tim Green - Guitar

Former members

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* Ian Hill -

* Carson McWhirter - bass,

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* Jeff Hunt - bass, Dan Electro baritone guitar * Jay Pellicci - Drums

Discography

*''Crime in Choir'' — 2002 (Omnibus) *''The Hoop'' — 2004 (Frenetic) 2005 (Moorworks, Japan) *''Trumpery Metier'' — 2006 (

) *''Gift Givers'' - 2009 ( Kill Shaman)

References

External links

Official site
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