ARTIST: Motion Commotion
TITLE: Motion Commotion
LABEL: Piermont Records
GENRE: Indie
BITRATE: 199kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 32min total
RELEASE DATE: 2006-10-10
RIP DATE: 2006-08-29
Track List
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01. BBC Sue 3:26
02. Make Love 5:40
03. Breath Is A Bridge 4:46
04. Early Grave 2:56
05. Sunlight 3:31
06. Motion 3:04
07. Commotion 8:51
Release Notes:
Formed in November of 2005, indie-rockers Motion Commotion has in just a
few short months secured an impressive online fan base, recorded a tape
collage/demo "Sleep" and a polished 7-track concept album EP, attracted
the attention of piermont records, and embarked on their first National
tour with friends Farewell Flight. This has served as a testament to
their DIY mentality, street appeal, uncanny music business knowledge,
and coupled with the extensive northeast conservatory training.
Violinist James Wolff attended the Interlochen Art Academy and Peabody
Conservatory of Music under the tutorship of Grammy winning composer
Nicholas Maw, Christopher Theofanidis, and Randall Packer for
inter-media studies at John Hopkins University/MICA. Bassist Elliot
Stevenson, a native of New York City is an avid synth and electronics
programmer; his presets have been featured in manuals for
Electro-Harmonix. He studied classical guitar at the Peabody
Conservatory of music under Julian Gray and at SUNY purchase, where he
studied under classical Grammy award winner Freddric Hand. Emanuel Ayvas
attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill under the
direction of world-renowned piano performer Dr. Mayron Tsong and
composition professor Dr. Allen Anderson. Drummer and Clarinetist James
Cucinotta is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Purchase Conservatory of
Music and is a former student Ayako Oshima.
In June 2006 Motion Commotion entered the studio to record their debut
self-titled EP with acclaimed Engineer & Producer Jesse Cannon, whose
credits include such artists as the Cure, Dillinger Escape Plan, and
Saves the Day. The album displays Motions depth, versatility, and what
years of professional training can do. Utilizing everything from violin
and clarinet to the accordion, the album rocks in an ecliptic and
intelligent manner while setting forth a definitive and unique sound
environment masterly crafted to exploit their chamber music educations.
Live shows are well-rehearsed unique multi-media experiences with energy,
violins, three part harmony, intricate counterpoints, and tape collages.
Drawing on classical, indie-rock, experimental noise, and progressive
elements, the band is influenced by the history of the New York art scene
and intimately tied to its future with performances at CBGBs, and
Knitting Factory. With the haunting dark swirling melodies and infectious
pop sensibilities of their single BBC Sue, and the multi-climatic myspace
hit Make Love, this chamber quartet has entered the scene with a polished
and memorable first impression.
Piermont is a New Jersey based label established in February 2006 by
Jonathan Black & Jesse Korman, a front man for the Number 12 Looks Like
You.