WHAT IS COMPLEX-I?
Complex-I is the realization of an accidental
discovery, the impact of which has consumed my every thought,
word & action for the past ten years. That discovery
was the idea of combining classical music with heavy metal,
with an ensemble that consists of acoustic & electric/amplified
instruments. I consider this discovery "accidental" because
it was not expected or intentional; rather, it was a moment of
divine inspiration where I became aware of an alternative plane
of musical & artistic possibilities.
All I ask
for in return is that YOU help me share this piece. If you like
what you hear, then please share it with someone you think might
like it and ask them to do the same. Of course, spread the word
about Complex-I, and spread the word about the website. Also,
feel free to send an Email
with your comments, as I'm very
interested to hear your feedback.
I’d like to take this moment to thank all
of the people who’ve been involved or have become involved
with Complex-I. First of all, I’d like to thank Lisa Hoag
for all the work she’s done to help me put this project together,
to keep me sane, to keep me focused, and to keep me positive.
Second, I’d like to thank John Little at UpSide Sound Studio for his amazing work on the demo of Revelation, which took us 90 hours
to finish. Next, I’d like to thank Ethan Stone for everything
he’s shared with me—opportunities to perform & present
my music, career advice & information, insight on the music
business, books & movies to check out, and his genuine friendship
& selfless generosity! I’d like to thank my brother Jeremy
for being himself, as he is probably the most important inspiration
I had in making my dreams of symphonic metal a reality.
From the first performance of Revelation on August 8, 2004 to
the finishing of Revelation & Metacom's Revenge in the studio to the
performance on July 22, 2006, every person involved gave their passions with
enthusiasm so that this project could be brought to life. It is my pleasure
to acknowledge these amazing people here & now, so that their great deeds
may be recognized & appreciated by all.
Joe Cunningham, guitar;
Jon Bluhm, bass guitar;
Kendall Divoll & Bob Gibeault, drums;
Sarah Marlowe, piano;
Janet Larkin, violin;
Anders Tobiasson, viola;
John Hanifin, cello;
Audrey Pereira, flute;
Alicia Brown-Stevenson, clarinet;
Jim Bennett & Geoff Vidal, tenor saxes;
Leslie Welts, bassoon;
Ryan Leary, Steph Parker & Terry Parker,
Jr., trumpets;
Jeremy Starpoli, trombone;
Mike Stephan, tuba; and
Myself, vocals.
Stagehands: Jas Truehart, Rob Labelle,
Jr., Christian Marano, Sam French, Katie Stolaroff,
and Adam Lanou.
Sound by Ethan Stone (who rocks harder
than anyone I know).
Kendall Divoll—drums,
udu;
Joe Cunningham—clean guitar;
Jeremy Bergeron—distorted & lead guitars;
Anna Lawrence—violins;
John Hanifin—cello;
Audrey Pereira—flute;
Alicia Brown-Stevenson—clarinet;
Jim Bennett—tenor saxes;
Leslie Welts—bassoon;
Ryan Leary—lead trumpet;
Jeremy Starpoli—trombones;
Mike Stephan—tuba;
Allie Elmer—spoken word; and
Myself—vocals, piano, fretless bass guitar,
backing trumpets, tuba, percussion, shakers, & bell.
:
Kendall Divoll—drums;
Jimmy Geikie & Jeremy Bergeron—guitars; and
Myself—vocals & bass guitar
Metacom’s
Revenge—
Kendall Divoll, drums;
Jimmy Geikie & Jeremy Bergeron, guitars;
Nate Plummer, bass guitar; and
Myself, vocals
Letting Go—
Kendall Divoll, drums;
Jimmy Geikie & Jeremy Bergeron, guitars;
Terry Parker, Jr.—piano;
Jared Burrell, Adam Whitten & Dave
Goldman, trumpets;
Jeremy Starpoli, trombone;
Dan Kittredge, euphonium;
Terry Parker, Sr.—tuba; and
Myself—vocals & bass guitar
Take Back Your Life—
Kendall Divoll, drums;
Jimmy Geikie & Jeremy Bergeron, guitars;
Terry Parker, Jr.—piano;
Amy Tandy Rushing & Alicia Stevenson-Brown,
clarinets;
Mark Holloway, alto saxophone;
Jim Bennett, tenor saxophone;
Jeff Tellmann, baritone saxophone; and
Myself—bass guitar
Stagehands: Eddie G., Rob Truehart, Mackenzie Bennett, Jeremy
Bednarz, Adam Lanou, Cameron Cycz and many others who I can’t remember
off the top of my head…
Sound by Ethan Stone (who helped us ROCK the 1794 Meetinghouse)
Again, many thanks to all the
people who’ve helped to make my vision of Complex-I a
reality. This project would still be just a dream without your
hours of dedication & hard work.
This music is for you!! |
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