The Curtains
| The Curtains | |
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The Curtains performing live in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Experimental rock, electronic rock, instrumental, American music |
| Years active | 2000–2007 |
| Associated acts | Deerhoof, Cryptacize, Open City, Old Time Relijun, Nedelle Torrisi, Powerdove, Half-handed Cloud |
| Members | Chris Cohen |
| Past members |
Annie Lewandowski John Ringhofer Nedelle Torrisi Corey Fogel Greg Saunier Andrew Maxwell Jamie Peterson Trevor Shimizu Satomi Matsuzaki Jordan Dalrymple |
| Notable instruments | |
| Moog Concertmate MG-1 Electric guitar Drums (musical instrument) | |
The Curtains is an American Music group founded by Chris Cohen and visual artist Trevor Shimizu in San Francisco, California in 2000.[1]
Style
Their first three albums are mostly instrumental music which uses electric guitar, Moog Concertmate MG-1 and drums.
Initially influenced by film soundtracks, TV jingles, West Coast jazz, and early electronic music, The Curtains have slowly gravitated towards melodic vocal-based pop music.
History
Since 2002 The Curtains have released four full-length albums, one split CD, and several 7-inches on various labels, including a limited-edition lathe cut. The band's lineup changes often, with principal songwriter Chris Cohen being the only continuous member.
The Curtains toured the Western U.S. with Maher Shalal Hash Baz[2] in 2004 and recorded as members of that band on the record Faux Depart.[3] They have also opened for such bands as Red Krayola,[4] Saccharine Trust,[5] Young People,[6] Joan of Arc,[6] Glass Candy,[6] The Dead C,[7] Burning Star Core,[8] Open City,[8] Final Fantasy,[9] and Beirut.[10]
Discography
Albums
- Fast Talks (Thin Wrist, 2002)
- Flybys (Thin Wrist, 2003)
- Make Us Two Crayons on the Floor (Yik Yak, 2004) split with Maher Shalal Hash Baz
- Vehicles of Travel (Frenetic, 2004)
- Calamity (Asthmatic Kitty, 2006)
Singles
- "Athletes In the Stars" b/w "Watch for the Eliminator" (Snowy Visitor, 2000)
- "Airplane Dives" b/w "Strive, Lifeforms, Strive" (Collective Jyrk, 2004) split with Ghost to Falco
- "Go Lucky" b/w "World's Most Dangerous Woman" (Tomlab, 2006)
References
- ↑ http://www.urbanhonking.com/greatestband/archives/2005/08/the_curtains.html
- ↑ "Domino | Releases | Maher Shalal Hash Baz/The Curtains: Make Us Two Crayons On The Floor". Dominorecordco.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "> foxy digitalis : reviews <". Digitalisindustries.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "Los Angeles The Well Isn't Dry". LA Weekly. 2003-10-02. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "Los Angeles All Gates Open". LA Weekly. 2002-12-26. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- 1 2 3 "Thin Wrist Recordings". Thinwrist.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "San Francisco Hear This". SF Weekly. 2002-03-13. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- 1 2 "Past Events". Dronedisco.com. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ Tonry, Andrew R. "Up & Coming | Up & Coming". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2012-07-05.
- ↑ "Beirut playing Mercury Lounge | tix on sale". Brooklynvegan.com. 2006-06-21. Retrieved 2012-07-05.