We’ve already got a ton of shows lined up for the rest of fall. Check out the continued Ninja Gaiden 2 performances, and a special halloween show!
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Posted a bunch of pics from northstar 9/11/2004 and the last show at saints and sinners. Check them out here!
Sorry for the quiet moments, but we’ve been ultra busy. We’re currently putting the finishing touches on a new original album, and soon it will be sent off for a huge pressing along with the Ninja Gaiden 2 EP (just in time for the tour!). BLOODLINK RECORDS and STICKFIGURE DISTRO are amazing for making this possible, and getting both in stores nationwide this spring. The winter US tour with THE EVOLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE is coming together nicely, dates will be posted around mid december!
Things are lining up for the tour! We have one more local show before we hit the road. Details and dates for our winter month-long trip will be posted in a few days. In the meantime, check out the insanity that was our cd release party here.
We leave for tour in 2 days. Busy is an understatement! For now, check out our well esteemed tourmates THE EVOLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE as well as a decent feature in this week’s Philadelphia Weekly.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ON OUR SECOND NATIONAL TOUR! CHECK OUT OUR DAILY TOUR JOURNAL FOR THE LATEST IMAGES AND INDECENT VIDEO, PLUS INSIDE JOKES ONLY FEW WILL UNDERSTAND!
We’re back from tour. Only ONE member of the band was killed on tour. We’ve replaced him, but we can’t tell you which one. See if you can guess! We also have a couple of AWESOME tracks posted from our new album HEART OF SAWDUST. Check them out here!!!
We’re being offered tons of great shows since we returned… so check out that shows page. Currently booking for a May/June summer tour as well, so if you want us in your area, email now!
MACROCK Festival is coming up, and we’ve been given an amazing spot… saturday night! Washington DC show was decent, special thanks to our friends SENTAI, who allowed us to blow up their PA system (literally). And then extra bonus appreciation to everyone who has been mailordering in light of our recent money and tourvan problems… keep them coming, we’re almost 3/500th out of general debt!
Check out the reviews page for some new kind words about us live at MACROCK and our new album. Things have been really picking up, after a grim financial situation in late winter. Very special thanks to all the mailorders that keep coming in (and The Shizz community), and Scott from our label BLOODLINK RECORDS in moving past those tough times. Our 2nd original album HEART OF SAWDUST is available for sale at last, and a semi-official CD RELEASE SHOW is slated for May 1st @ The First Unitarian Church with MC CHRIS (the musician for Adult Swim). This show is literally almost sold out (500 capacity space), might be a good idea to preorder tickets via www.r5productions.com !!!
Originally linked from Chromelodeon.com as “obligatory.doc”. Archived on May 15 2005. Presented with telephone number removed.
CHROMELODEON
WHO IS THE _____?
Hailing from the Philadelphia area, they are known collectively as Chromelodeon. Comprised of 8 bizarre members, their instrumentation ranges from the standard rhythm section to violin, accordion, and synthesizers, all completed with a light show and visual effects. Described best as a cross between Godspeed You Black Emperor and Mr. Bungle in a video game music writing war, this group of shadowy figures have found their epic scores to be well received by diverse crowds. Their intense and chaotic performances transform shows into personal soundtracks for the audience, demanding mental participation, imagination, or the attention of personal emotion.
Existing for over two years, they are now represented by BLOODLINK RECORDS, SOLID PR PUBLICITY, and STICK FIGURE DISTRIBUTION. They have played several sold out Knitting Factory NYC shows, and have been on two national tours. They have played consistently with some of the most recognized video-game inspired groups existing today, along with other large ones at numerous events.
WHAT DID ____ DO?
Two national tours, 3 releases, several sold out Knitting Factory NYC shows, with appearances at national festivals such at MACROCK and CMJ.
WITH WHOM DID _____?
The Bouncing Souls, Wesley Willis, Bling Kong, Need New Body, Evolution Control Committee, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Skeleton Key, and MC Chris are some of the other groups we’ve worked with.
This summer 2005 brings a 3rd national tour, to promote the official release and distribution of two new albums….
-CHROMELODEON-
███-███-████ (Ryan)
chromelodeon@gmail.com
www.CHROMELODEON.com
www.BLOODLINK.com
www.SOLIDPR.com
www.STICKFIGUREDISTRO.com
RELEASES
In the Year 20XX: Summer 2003 release. Spread widely across the country from previous touring, with glowingly abundant print and online reviews. Perfect soundtrack for a robotic holocaust.
The Dark Sword of Chaos: Release for late 2004. An album comprised of rearranged works from the original Nintendo game “Ninja Gaiden 2.” Already creating a buzz in the underground community of video game music hijackers. Accompanies select audio/visual performances.
Heart of Sawdust: 2005 release. New full length original. Showcases the many moods and movements the group is capable of. Preview tour of the material left everyone waiting for their summer return.
PRESS
“…It’s a booming battering ram of disparate riffs, epic synth atmosphere and every-instrument insanity. In other words, you’ve never heard anyone rock an accordion this hard…”
-Doug Wallen
Philadelphia Weekly
Dec 22-28, 2004
“Hailing from Philadelphia, this crazed collective fuses together metallic guitar action, howling synths, grinding accordion and circular motifs to fashion a bold, catchy, proggy instrumental mélange that I think can best be described as “spaceship rock.” Genuinely impressive – they had my attention from “hello” to “goodnight.”
-Rupert Bottenberg
Montreal Mirror
October 2004
Vol. 20 No. 18
“Memories of sitting at home in the basement for hours playing Mega Man and Zelda come rushing back after hearing these songs…. this explanation is pointless, because to understand how cool this is, you have to hear it. This is highly recommended.”
-Tim Kuehl
Punk Planet
March/April 2004
Issue #60
“Truth is, this is pure gold. Chromelodeon is an instrumental powerhouse (with some minimal vocals) that creates epic tracks from rock and new wave roots… This is truly an example of a book that should not be judged by its cover. I consider myself schooled.”
-Jason Kucsma
Clamor Magazine
Issue #26
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Things are going nuts in preparation for our 3rd US tour… we leave in 3 days! We’ve got new material, new visuals, and new car troubles. Thanks to everyone who came out to our local shows in the last month. In the meantime, check out another review we got in the Philadelphia Weekly here, along with a decent electronic compilation album we’re on for sale here.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ON OUR 3RD NATIONAL TOUR MAY 20TH-JULY 3RD CLICK ON THIS TEXT FOR TOUR DATES!!!!!! Also check our tour journal for pictures bootlegs embarrassing stories etc.
Welcome to our shiny new page, part of the shiny new life of our band. This past summer has really pushed us into some sort of new level we’ve been waiting for, for some time now. We’re taking August off to replace our drummer (except for LOCKSTOCK FEST!). Check back before the end of the month for our fall tour schedule, which is already filling up…..and enjoy the new page!
We have found a new drummer, and have been pushing to get everything set for the fall. Check out the shows page for our decent September lineup, including The Makers in Philly and CMJ Conference in NYC.
The last month of shows finished off perfect with the triumphant return of “Spicy” Mike… our old drummer (tourmate for winter 2004-5, and featured on our NGII and Heart of Sawdust recordings)! Having paid his debt to society, he’s back in full effect. We’re spending much of this fall in our studio recording a variety of new album demos, in addition to some secret tracks tba! Keep an eye out as winter approaches for these, and the Nov. 8th national press release of Heart of Sawdust…
We’re starting to feel the early ripples of our national press release. Check out the following for us in the recent Philly Weekly “Best Indie Bands of 2005” feature. Dozens more are being processed, and will be released throughout the winter. We’ve been working hard in the studio on originals and video game material, and are starting to formulate our new “visuals collective”. Be sure to check out our two special home-city shows this weekend (one being all video game music insanity).
At long last, our new album has been released! SPRITE SLOWDOWN represents the other side of Chromelodeon… our video game side project, specifically. Ryan and Dino have personally recorded the project from start to finish, and we’re taking the album and live material to our favorite national video game convention this weekend in VA…MAGFEST! Otherwise, our cd release show is next week, with more shows following soon. Thanks to all for your patience. Check out some preview tracks, as well as an online feature.
Added a bunch more reviews, interviews, and etc that we’ve begun to catch up on. More to come by spring. Also finally put up info for the 2nd comp we’re on, “Up the Stairs and Through the Hall”. Check us out at some college shows in the late winter.
Things have somehow become incredibly busy for us, in the best of ways possible. We’re juggling talks with a couple labels, preparing new material, finalizing our 4th US tour, and slated as a special guest at this year’s A-KON (one of the country’s biggest annual anime convention). We also received some great interviews and reviews in national press lately (Amplifier Magazine & Punk Planet), and updated some mailorder info and a new press-release in the contact area. Take a look!
If you’re reading this right now, then you get a sneak peak at our 4th US tourdates. We will officially announce our plans and some other special news in about a week or so…
TIME FOR OUR 4th US TOUR! Keep an eye on the shows page for updated info. Keep checking our reviews for mention in both of Philadelphia’s major newspapers. Many thanks to fan and anime scholar Chris Berdoz for crafting our new image, as you have witnessed on our splash page. Free posters of such will be available at all tour stops. You can follow us on the road on our regular tourjournal at: http://www.livejournal.com/users/chromelodeon
This tour has been going amazing thus far! Even when the shows haven’t been incredible, we’re getting just enough support from everyone to keep going. Check the shows for a last minute tour addition for this friday in Chicago! As always, our tour journal has more info on our daily goings-ons….
We are home from tour! This time around, either luck or hard work paid off, because it was the best to date. So many thanks to our friends and fans cross-country. Catch up with more details and incoming pictures at our tourjournal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/chromelodeon
After a handful of shows and temperatures too hot to practice in, we’re about ready to wrap up summer with a few big video game themed events in the end of August. Check out the shows page. Also be sure to check us out on Drexel radio tomorrow night. They stream live online, so catch us either way you can.
