 Artist BIO
It is a simple objective really; create music to reflect the emotion of a specific time and space in the modern world.
After a year-long hiatus working in the studio, San Francisco artists Karmacoda return with their highly-anticipated third album, Illuminate. The album features 12 fresh tracks and represents a major move forward for the group, containing songs with strong hooks, melodies and an engaging evolution of their groove-laden electronic sound.
Launched as a collective effort between songwriters, Brett "B." Crockett and Heather Pierce in 2001, Karmacoda laces their electronica/trip hop foundation with elements of rock, pop and jazz, creating truly addictive sonic recreation. Outfitting themselves with the turntable magic of DJ Rafael Acevedo, Eric Matsuno's hypnotic bass, B. on vocals, guitar and keyboards and the soaring lead vocals of Heather, Karmacoda's vibe is immediately engaging, particularly live.
Illuminate, which was mastered by Andy VanDette (U2, David Bowie, Moby, Garbage, Smashing Pumpkins) at Masterdisk, NYC is currently being presented to the music industry for radio, label and licensing opportunities.
History / Discography:
The summer 2001 release of Karmacoda's debut Reco mended garnered an overwhelmingly positive response and a happily surprised Karmacoda began receiving inquiries as to when the new group would perform live. Because Karmacoda began primarily as a studio project, the challenges and limitations of playing the material live were not a primary concern during writing and recording. Following the formation of the full, performing core of the band, Karmacoda's live shows quickly became popular throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, grabbing the attention of local promoters and clubs and a burgeoning fan base. By integrating a live VJ who creates real-time custom video projection, the band's musical vision was not only being heard but literally seen. The music on Reco mended was heavily featured in film and television ...
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Website: www.karmacoda.com |
NEWS
Discography
Recomended - CD 2001
Evidence - CD 2004
Altered Evidence: Late Night Remixes - CD 2004
Illuminate - CD (Scheduled early 2007)
Karmacoda's music can be heard on many internet and broadcast radio stations.
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VIDEO SYNOPSYS
Turn is the first single and video from the new 2007 album Illuminate. The video, directed by San Francisco experimental film maker Sinisa Kukic utilizes a unique combination of high definition, full-motion video and animated 35mm time-lapse photography.
For the video, Kukic constructed a custom camera rig that integrates five Oktomat cameras, each with 8 lenses that photograph 8 time-lapse images per 35 mm film frame. Hundreds of rolls of Oktomat 35mm film were shot and the resulting thousands of images were scanned and animated via computer by the director. The video combines full-motion, high definition video with multi-element, animated 35mm photography creating a compelling fusion of high and low tech imagery. Turn features Karmacoda at key landmarks throughout their home of San Francisco.
Born in the former Yugoslavia, Kukic and his family moved to Chicago when he was eleven. He currently resides in San Francisco, where he is editing Imaginary Lines, a documentary about migrant border crossings in Arizona.
We hope you enjoy the new video. |
CREDITS
Directed by: Sinisa Kukic
Screenplay by:
Photography by:
Camera:
Edited by:
Music by: Karmacoda
Cast:
Heather Pierce
B.
Eric Matsuno
Rafael Acevedo
Prodution:
Master: 35mm
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