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minibungee
- Guitar, backing vocals
minibungee
- Guitar, backing vocals
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Progressive Rock
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» label: unsigned
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Ocrana
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Ocrana is a progressive rock and jazz band formed in 2003 in Melbourne by Min Qian Li and Ji-Hyun Li.
The band was first formed as an experimental project for testing new types of sound and then became a band that now performs progressive works, more notably for incorporating different styles of music such as jazz into rock music. The band is scheduled to perform at their third concert in Melbourne at the end of 2006 and is set to release their first full album in 2007.
The band was first formed as an experimental project for testing new types of sound and then became a band that now performs progressive works, more notably for incorporating different styles of music such as jazz into rock music. The band is scheduled to perform at their third concert in Melbourne at the end of 2006 and is set to release their first full album in 2007.
Do you play live?
For the past few years we've played live. Many of our performances were with other bands but we've also had two concerts by ourselves. Probably the most memorable moment was two years back at Hamer Hall when we made Alice breakdance half way through our program.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet does help promote sales of albums, but most of the time the music is leaked instead of properly being bought whether or not an artist chooses to freely distribute songs or not. Every band has their own views on promotion.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes, definitely.
Band History:
Current Members:
* Ruka - Lead vocals
* Min Qian Li - Guitar and backing vocals
* Alice Zhang - Guitar and backing vocals
* Maggie Huang - Guitar and backing vocals
* Katrina Hui - Bass
* Karen Choi - Keyboards
* John Hui - Drums and percussion
Former Members:
* Faye Ji-Hyun Li - Lead vocals (2003-2005)
* Michael An - Bass (2003-2005)
* Ruka - Lead vocals
* Min Qian Li - Guitar and backing vocals
* Alice Zhang - Guitar and backing vocals
* Maggie Huang - Guitar and backing vocals
* Katrina Hui - Bass
* Karen Choi - Keyboards
* John Hui - Drums and percussion
Former Members:
* Faye Ji-Hyun Li - Lead vocals (2003-2005)
* Michael An - Bass (2003-2005)
Equipment used:
Min and Alice mostly use Ibanez guitars, tube screamers and marshall amps. Maggie uses gibsons and fender amps. Karen's main keyboard is the Korg oasys and both of John's kits are from Tama. We use Sennheiser equipment for microphones and amplifying.
Anything else...?
Thank you very much for the support we have received from our friends and fans, and of course, many thanks for our sponsorship with Ibisq.
Also visit us at http://www.myspace.com/ocranaband ~
Please support us!
Also visit us at http://www.myspace.com/ocranaband ~
Please support us!