Braindance (band)
Braindance is a NYC-based alternative metal musical group. Formed in 1992 by electric guitarist - record producer, Vora Vor, and drummer Rob Notoris as a progressive rock band, the group added vocalist Sebastian Elliott later that year. Bassist Eiki Matsumoto and keyboardist Robyn Naylor filled out the lineup (1993–1996). Matsumoto left the project to be replaced by former Ion Vein bassist, Andrew Bunk (1996). Notoris, Naylor, and Bunk departed the band to pursue other projects (1997–1999), although Bunk later returned to record on the bands' 2014 full-length recording project Master Of Disguise.
Braindance | |
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Vora Vor and Sebastian Elliott of Braindance | |
Background information | |
Origin | New York, New York, United States |
Genres | Heavy metal, progressive rock, progressive metal, hard rock, alternative metal, Gothic metal (early), industrial metal |
Years active | 1992 - Present |
Labels | Progressive Darkwave Recordings |
Associated acts | Trey Gunn League Of Crafty Guitarists DreamSpeak BusyDitch Trans-Siberian Orchestra Ion Vein |
Website | Braindance Official Website |
Members | Sebastian Elliott Vora Vor |
Past members | Becca Schack Andrew Bunk Rob Notoris Robyn Naylor David Z Jonah David |
TSO bassist David Z, Matisyahu drummer Jonah David, and singer-songwriter Becca Schack joined the group for live performances (2003–2005).[1] Schack stayed on, joined by Natalia Eth to add background vocals for Master Of Disguise. Trey Gunn Band and League of Crafty Guitar Players member, Tony Geballe added additional electric guitar and saz parts.
They has become one of the most distinctive voices[2][3] in the underground, known for their pop sensibilities combined with technical and formal complexity.
Members
Current lineup
- Sebastian Elliott - Lead Vocals
- Vora Vor - Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Programming
- Tony Geballe - Guitar, Saz
- Eiki Matsumoto - Bass Guitar
- Kenny Grahowski - Drums
Former members
- Becca Schack - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
- Andrew Bunk (1996–1998, 2006–2007) - Bass Guitar
- Rob Notoris (1992–1998) - Drums, Backing Vocals
- Robyn Naylor (1993–1998) - Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Violin, Viola
- David Z (2002–2004) - Bass Guitar
- Eiki Matsumotu (1993–1996) - Bass Guitar
- James Shagawat (1992-1993) - Keyboards
Additional musicians
- BusyDitch - Keyboards
- Natalia Eth - Vocals
- Eric Feder - Tour drummer
- Micah - Tour drummer
Discography
Official releases
- Shadows (1994)
- Fear Itself (1996)
- Redemption (2002)
- Master Of Disguise (2014)
Unofficial releases
- Cognitive Crisps (1993 Bootleg)
- Braindance at ProgScape (1996 Concert CD and Video)
- Ascension (1997 incomplete)
Singles and EPs
- Awareness (1993)
- All Fall Down (1994)
- From Whence It Came (1996)
- Only A Moment (1997)
- Redemption EP (1998)
- Resurrection (2002)
- Beyond (2004)
Music videos
References
- Braindance Bio Archived March 31, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Grammy.com Review Archived November 26, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- Billboard Review