Eyvind Kang
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Eyvind Kang (b. Corvallis, Oregon, United States, around 1972 (Enotes Biography)) is an American composer, violinist, tuba, and erhu player. He was raised in Canada and the United States, and has since lived and worked in countries ranging from Italy to Iceland. Kang's work is difficult to classify, but can broadly be seen as a classical approach to jazz music with punk, ambient, and traditional folk influences. However, each of his solo efforts is almost in a different genre. Kang has also worked with musicians including Mike Patton, John Zorn, Trey Spruance, Tim Young, Marc Ribot and Beck, supporting the latter during a 2000 tour of Japan. In addition, he has been a guest musician on many albums, including Bill Frisell's Quartet (1994) and Secret Chiefs 3's Book M. A recurring theme in his solo work is the "Nade," the meaning of which Kang is not willing to disclose. Referring titles include "Theme from the first Nade," "5th Nade/Invisible Man," "Theme from the sixth Nade" (all three from the debut album 7 NADEs, 1996); "Jewel of the Nade," "Mystic Nade" (both from Theater of Mineral Nades, 1998) and "Harbour of the Nade" (Virginal Co-ordinates, 2003).
[edit] Incomplete discography
- 7 NADEs (1996)
- Sweetness of Sickness (1996/9)
- Theatre of Mineral NADEs (1998)
- Pieces of Time (1999)
- The Story of Iceland (2000)
- Live Low To The Earth In The Iron Age (2002)
- Virginal Co-Ordinates (2003)
- Orchestra Dim Bridges (with Tucker Martine) (2004)
- Socket - Jan.14-15 (on Amulet) (2005)
[edit] Guest appearance
- Mr. Bungle - California (1999)
- John Schuller - Lesser Angel of Failure (2002)
- Master Musicians of Bukkake - The Visible Sign of the Invisible Order (2004)
- string arrangements for Blonde Redhead -"Misery Is A Butterfly" (2004)
- Animal Collective - Feels (2005)
- various projects with Bill Frisell's Quartet
- various projects with Sun City Girls
[edit] External links
- The Eyvind Kang Gallery
- Interview from Earshot Jazz
- Interview with Perfect Sound Forever, regarding the record Virginal Co-ordinates
| Animal Collective |
| Avey Tare | Panda Bear | Deakin | Geologist |
| Other Contributors: Vashti Bunyan | Doctess | Eyvind |
| Band Discography |
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| Albums: Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished | Danse Manatee | Hollinndagain | Campfire Songs | Here Comes the Indian | Sung Tongs | Feels |
| Extended Plays: Prospect Hummer | People |
| Singles: "Wastered" | "Who Could Win a Rabbit" | "Grass" | "The Purple Bottle" |
| Solo & Related Acts: Terrestrial Tones | Jane | Avey Tare & Kría Brekkan | Panda Bear |
| Solo & Related Discography |
| Studio Albums: Panda Bear | Paradise | COcOnuts | Young Prayer | Blasted | Oboroed / Circus Lives | Berserker | Dead Drunk | Person Pitch | Pullhair Rubeye |
| Extended Plays & Singles: Crumbling Land | "I'm Not/Comfy in Nautica" | "Bro's" | "Carrots" | "Take Pills" |
| See also |
| Paw Tracks | New Weird America | WikiProject |
