Yellow Swans
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Name: YELLOW SWANS (Often prefaced with a changing "
D" word; changing to reflect the constantly evolving
nature of the music, dialogue between the music and
those hearing it and naming it.)
Members: Pete Swanson (formerly a member of Mur*der)
and Gabriel Mindel Saloman (formerly a member of
Boxleitner).
Origins: First show in December of 2001, in Portland
OR.
Current Location: San Francisco/Oakland CA
Musical Approach: Improvisational music, primarily
using electronic instruments and processing, with
respect to the methodology of international
underground musics and DIY culture. Musically
comparable to a distillation of American hardcore,
Free improvisation, Dub, Hip Hop, Noise, Industrial,
and Modern Composition. Interested in full spectrum
tonality, sonic exploration, the opening of new doors
of perception, spiritual journey, and the
establishment of new, meaningful shared cultural
experience in the tradition of folk and native musics
from around the globe. Interested in full spectrum
tonality, sonic exploration, and free form musical
construction.
Instrumentation: Includes 1/4" Tape, Guitar, Voice,
Drum Machines, Microphones, Mixer Feedback, and
Various Electronics.
Primary Goals: Freedom, Happiness, Love, and the
sharing and incitement of these feelings in others.
Positivity. Total Liberation.
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