a r t i s t : Doctor Bob
t i t l e : Dark Times
d a t e : 2007
l a b e l : Edgetone Records
c a t : EDT 4035
s o u r c e : Normal release
g e n r e : Avantgarde
r l s. d a t e : 2007-02-02
t r a c k s : 11
b i t r a t e : 176 kbps avg
s i z e : 68.98MB
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Doctor Bob plays songs for a dark and bitter world. They range from scary to
the surreal to the abstract and frequently dwell in a space between idea and
word.
Doctor Bob is a project of Bob Marsh (whose mother always wanted him to be a
doctor) and David Michalak (whose favorite TV show was Mr. Wzard). Bob Marsh
sings, rants and yowls whilst committing unnatural acts with his cello and
other electronic devices creating a unique chemistry with the equally
unnatural lap steel guitar style of David Michalak.
Bob Marsh - voice, electronics, cello
David Michalak - lap steel guitar
David Michalak plays a Fender lap steel guitar and an assortment of odd
percussion instruments. While he is more commonly known as a filmmaker (50
films with original soundtracks since 1971), the visual art side of him
seeps inherently into his solo performances and group compositions, which
are characterized by shimmering passages, abstract snapshots and haunting
representations of natural elements. David plays in his instrumental
ensembles Reel Change and Ghost In The House as well as the duo, Dr. Bob.
Some musicians that he is currently performing with are: Tom Nunn, Andrew
Voigt, Bob Marsh, Carla Kihlstedt, Karen Stackpole and Kyle Bruckman.
Bob Marsh is a well seasoned improviser whose work has involved shaping
sounds words images ideas. Originally from Detroit, Marsh arrived in the Bay
Area in 2000 after ten years in Chicago where he played with most of the
avant improvisers in that rich and varied scene. Since his arrival on the
west coast, multi-instrumentalist and composer Marsh has been busy with
several projects. He currently leads or directs String Theory, a string
ensemble focusing on textures and microtonics; the Che Guevarra Memorial
Marching (and Stationary) Accordion Band, structured and free improv for six
to fifteen accordions; Robot Martians, electronics and processed voice; the
Out of the Blue Chamber Ensemble, a mixture of reeds and strings; Opera
Viva, voiced physical theater; the Quintessentials, a quintet specializing
in interpreting graphic compositions based on alterations to the Michelin
Road Guide to France; and the Illuminated Orchestra, structured improves for
large ensemble. Additionally Marsh is a member of Romus/Diaz-Infante’s
Abstractions, Jim Ryan’s Left Coast Improv Group, Moe! Staiano’s
Moe!chestra and Tom Bickley's Cornelius Cardew Choir. Bob Marsh tours
frequently with his long term partner saxophonist Jack Wright. Bob has
recently been presenting a solo work involving violin, voice and tap shoes.
Marsh's educational background includes a BFA in sculpture and an MA in
humanistic clinical psychology. He has studied classical piano, classical
guitar and vibraphone and has taught himself various other instruments. He
currently is active with cello, accordion, violin, voice, vibraphone and
electronics. Plays Well With Others Jim Baker, John Berndt, Tom Bickley, Jeb
Bishop, Kyle Bruckmann, Gust Burns, Gene Coleman, George Cremaschi, Matt
Davingon, Ernesto Diaz-Infante, Dina Emerson, Bryan Eubanks, R. Albert
Falesch, John Finkbeiner, Tara Flandreau, Stephen Flinn, Jonathon Fretheim,
Carol Genetti, Greg Goodman, Morgan Guberman, Greg Hamilton, Chris Heenan,
Ron Heglin, Jeff Hobbs, Matt Ingalls, Kurt Johnson, Aurora Josephson, Andrew
Lafkas, Adam Lane, Eric Leonardson, Jacob Lindsay, Fred Longberg-Holm, Toshi
Makihara, Tatsuya Nakatani, Tom Nunn, Suki O’Kane, Garth Powell, Bhob
Rainey, Hal Rammell, Rent Romus, Scott Rosenberg, Jim Ryan, Joe Sabella,
Jonathon Segel, John Shiurba, Blaise Siwula, David Slusser, Damon Smith,
Adam Sonderberg, Karen Stackpole, Grant Strombeck, Tom Swafford, Ken
Vandermark, Matt Weston, Sue Wolf, Theresa Wong, Michael Zelner, Michael
Zerang.
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01-Dark Times [ 5:39 ]
02-They're Coming [ 4:37 ]
03-Opera-Ation [ 5:08 ]
04-Codex #4 [ 4:36 ]
05-Reform Crossing [ 3:49 ]
06-Sound From The Distance [ 6:18 ]
07-Chunk-A-Shred [ 1:14 ]
08-Dream Scheme [ 5:49 ]
09-Abandoned Lighthouse [ 2:43 ]
10-Stream Of Life Part 1 & 2 [ 7:15 ]
11-Lost Transmission [ 4:40 ]
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