One Person Bands
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Five or ten years ago, if someone had asked me what a "one person band" was, I probably would have imagined one of those guys playing guitar and harmonica with a bass drum strapped to his back with lines down his legs to pound it and to trigger a high hat symbol on it as he walked. That's not what I'm thinking of here.
Instead I'm going to share some amazing music by Molly Lewis and Zoe Keating, two musicians who create worlds of music by themselves with the help of technology. It's more impressive than that may sound, but you'll see soon enough.
Instead I'm going to share some amazing music by Molly Lewis and Zoe Keating, two musicians who create worlds of music by themselves with the help of technology. It's more impressive than that may sound, but you'll see soon enough.
Which do you prefer?
a 1 person band or an actual band?
1 person with the skill to create everything is amazing.
goo2eyes says:
i prefer 1 person band
RocklawnArts says:
Me too!
Tipi says:
I like both and love being amazed!
I like seeing the magical interplay between band members.
Zoe Keating describes how she creates her music
She's an avant garde cellist who builds layers of sound using a cello, computer, and some pedals in real time. The music is beautiful and the process is fascinating.
Zoe Keating performing "Tetrishead"
Zoe Keating performing "Don't Worry"
Zoe Keating performing "Time is Running Out"
Music on Amazon
Molly Lewis performs Lady GaGa's "Poker Face"
Silly and awesome!
As you can see, she performs all the parts. And makes me grin. Well, you can't see me, but she does and that rocks. :D
You can download her cover song for free here.
You can download her cover song for free here.
Molly Lewis on iTunes
More solo artist than 1 person band with these tracks, but they're fun and catchy.
Do you know of any other performers who create their whole sound by themselves?
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poddys
Mar 2, 2012 @ 2:18 pm | delete
- The original I guess was Mike Oldfield back in the 70's.
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RocklawnArts
Mar 2, 2012 @ 10:09 pm | delete
- I'm sure there's a long history of one person bands out there. :)
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tembrooke Nov 21, 2011 @ 7:49 pm | delete
- Great lens -- I love Zoe Keating!
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RocklawnArts
Nov 22, 2011 @ 9:28 pm | delete
- Thanks, she's pretty amazing!
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LNAngel
Sep 25, 2011 @ 6:43 am | delete
- This was interesting--I haven't heard of many (read: all) of these one person bands. Thanks for the education!
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