Locust Sympathizer
Textural rhythmic noise with minimal instrumentation. Washtub bass, electronics and drums.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Started in 2004 when Chris moved back to Rochester.
Benjamin moved to Buffalo in May 2005, attending graduate school. Interested in collaborating with Buffalo-area noise (and folk) musicians.
Your musical influences
K2, Knurl, Aube, Lockweld, Prurient, Coil, Azure Skies, Caroliner, Einstuerzende Neubauten, Brighter Death Now, Merzbow, Masonna, Pengo, Sheet, Godflesh, The Residents, Wilt, Tom Waits, Neurosis, 16 Horsepower, Memphis Jug Band, John Zorn, Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Dave Holland, Lustmord, Horse Head, Grey Wolves, Hair Police, Hum of the Druid, Moth Masque, Pedestrian Deposit, Oscillating Innards, Xome, Stimbox, Emil Beaulieu, Nihilist Spasm Band.
What equipment do you use?
Benjamin: Washtub bass (electric, with pedals), open-backed banjo, field recordings.
Chris: Drumset, metal percussion, trombone.
Anything else?
New Release.
IR017: Various Artists - Microphone Compilation CDR
A myriad of compositions ranging from all-out harsh noise/power electronics to minimal ambient textures from:
101!, Anatole Stretch, Bob Bellerue/Half Normal, Bobby Vomit, Directbrainstimulation, Ex-Jesus, Klowd, Lap Dancer, Locust Sympathizer, Lume, Moribund, nkondi, Noveller, Other People's Children, Realicide, Reverse Titanium, Riverbed Mausoleum, Sickness, Simon & Simon, Wilderness.
All tracks utilize microphones or microphonic instruments. No edits/cut 'n paste shit. Running time: 76:02
stamped CDR packaged in jewel case w/blue inserts/traycard.
edition of 100. $7 ppd US ; canada/world add $1
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