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GIGS

THE ESCALATORS at Melbourne Recital Centre

GIG — July 30, 2010 DJ Element with the Escalators Kynan Robinson (artistic director/composer) on trombone Marc Hannaford on piano Joe Talia on drums Michael Meagher on bass Lawrence Folvig on guitar Pat Thiel on trumpet DJ Element on turntables and samples TOUGH day at work with a longer day to follow, cold Friday night, early concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre, but in the … Continue reading THE ESCALATORS at Melbourne Recital Centre

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CD REVIEWS

WRAPPED IN PLASTIC — THE ESCALATORS

CD REVIEW IT is surprising how well this music, inspired by artistic concepts of filmmaker David Lynch, stands up independently of its links — obvious in the track titles — to Twin Peaks. The Lynch-pin track, 23-minute Log Lady, is slow to develop, but totally absorbing and unexpectedly restful despite its mood of mystery, dark portents and events unfolding. The composer, trombonist Kynan Robinson, has … Continue reading WRAPPED IN PLASTIC — THE ESCALATORS

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