Excepter
Encyclopedia
Excepter is an experimental music group from Brooklyn
, founded in 2002 by No-Neck Blues Band
member John Fell Ryan. They have released their work on labels such as Load Records
and Animal Collective's Paw Tracks
, and are known for their improvisational
approach to playing both live and in the studio.
The Village Voice
alt-weekly
has mentioned the subject of the band's attire, with blogger and (former) Voice writer, Nick Sylvester referring to them as having "ousted Animal Collective
as the Village People
of Brooklyn Noise". The significance of their hats was noted several more times.
Nathan Corbin and Clare Amory participated as drummers in the Boredoms 77 Boadrum
performance which occurred on July 7, 2007 at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park
in Brooklyn, New York.
Member Clare Amory died of cancer on February 23, 2011.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, founded in 2002 by No-Neck Blues Band
No-Neck Blues Band
The No-Neck Blues Band, also known as NNCK, is a seven-member free-form improvisational musical collective from New York City. Formed in 1992, the original band was of eight members , and has practiced weekly in a space in Harlem since...
member John Fell Ryan. They have released their work on labels such as Load Records
Load Records
Load Records is an American noise/experimental independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit...
and Animal Collective's Paw Tracks
Paw Tracks
Paw Tracks is an independent record label based in Washington, D.C. The label's website features artwork by Abby Portner ....
, and are known for their improvisational
Improvisation
Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting, of making and creating, in the moment and in response to the stimulus of one's immediate environment and inner feelings. This can result in the invention of new thought patterns, new practices, new structures or symbols, and/or...
approach to playing both live and in the studio.
The Village Voice
The Village Voice
The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City...
alt-weekly
Alternative weekly
An alternative newspaper is a type of newspaper, that eschews comprehensive coverage of general news in favor of stylized reporting, opinionated reviews and columns, investigations into edgy topics and magazine-style feature stories highlighting local people and culture. Their news coverage is more...
has mentioned the subject of the band's attire, with blogger and (former) Voice writer, Nick Sylvester referring to them as having "ousted Animal Collective
Animal Collective
Animal Collective is an experimental psychedelic band originally from Baltimore, Maryland, currently based in New York City. Animal Collective consists of Avey Tare , Panda Bear , Deakin , and Geologist...
as the Village People
Village People
Village People is a concept disco group that formed in the United States in 1977, well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, as well as their catchy tunes and suggestive lyrics....
of Brooklyn Noise". The significance of their hats was noted several more times.
Nathan Corbin and Clare Amory participated as drummers in the Boredoms 77 Boadrum
77 Boadrum
77 Boa Drum was a concert held on July 7, 2007 at 7:07 PM consisting of 77 drummers. The concert was organized by Boredoms. The title of the concert was a portmanteau of "Boredoms", "boa", "drum", and "77"...
performance which occurred on July 7, 2007 at the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park
Empire–Fulton Ferry Park, formerly Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, is a park in Brooklyn, New York, United States. The park is located next to the East River, extending north and south of the Brooklyn Bridge...
in Brooklyn, New York.
Member Clare Amory died of cancer on February 23, 2011.
Discography
- Maze of Death cassette (2010, Dog Daze Tapes dd-001)
- LATE 12" 45 (2010, Woodsist Records/ Excepter Records 22)
- Pseudo Code vs. Excepter 3-inch CD (2010, 777 was 666)
- Equinox cassette (2010, Temple of Pei/ Excepter Records 21)
- Presidence double CD (2010, Paw TracksPaw TracksPaw Tracks is an independent record label based in Washington, D.C. The label's website features artwork by Abby Portner ....
Paw32/ Excepter Records 17) - Zion cassette (2010, Skrot Up Sut20/ Excepter Records 15)
- Steps: La Sala Rossa CDR (2009, Abandon Ship Records)
- Black Beach LP/DVD (2009, Paw Tracks Paw28/ Excepter Records 18)
- Frkwys 2 12" 45 (2009, RVNG) remixes by Chris & Cosey, Jack Dangers (Meat Beat ManifestoMeat Beat ManifestoMeat Beat Manifesto, often shortened to Meat Beat or MBM, is an electronic music group originally consisting of Jack Dangers and Jonny Stephens formed in 1987 in Swindon, UK...
; digital version only), and J. G. ThirlwellJ. G. ThirlwellJames George Thirlwell , aka Clint Ruin, aka Frank Want, aka Foetus, is an Australian vocalist, composer and record producer...
(FoetusFoetus (band)Foetus is the primary musical outlet of industrial music pioneer J. G. Thirlwell. Until 1995 the band underwent various name changes, all including the word foetus. Monikers adopted at different times include Foetus Under Glass, You've Got Foetus On Your Breath and Scraping Foetus Off The Wheel...
) - Debt Dept. (2008, Paw Tracks Paw21/Excepter Records 4) CD/LP
- "'Burgers" / "The Punjab" (2007, Paw Tracks Paw19/Excepter Records 16) 12" 45
- Streams 01 (2007, Fusetron 046/Excepter Records 10) double CD
- Tank Tapes (2007, Fuck It Tapes/Excepter Records 09) cassette
- "KKKKKCarrots (single)Carrots/KKKKK is a split record between Excepter and Animal Collective member Panda Bear. It was limited to 1,000 copies. This is Panda Bear's third single for his 2007 album Person Pitch.-Song information:...
" (2007, Paw TracksPaw TracksPaw Tracks is an independent record label based in Washington, D.C. The label's website features artwork by Abby Portner ....
Paw13/Excepter Records 12) 12" 45 single split with Panda BearPanda Bear (musician)Noah Benjamin Lennox also known as Panda Bear, is an experimental musician and a founding member of Animal Collective.-Early life:... - OP (unreleased, iDeal Recordings/Excepter Records 14) double 7"
- Alternation (2006, 5RC, GER047/Excepter Records 05) CD/double LP
- The Troglodytes (2006, HOSSHossHoss may refer to:In fiction:* Hoss , a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics* Hoss Cartwright, a fictional character in the TV show Bonanza...
, HOSS002/Excepter Records 08) 12" EP split with Leb-Laze - Sunbomber (2006, 5RC, GER055/Excepter Records 11) CD
- Self Destruction (2005, Fusetron/Excepter Records 03) CD/LP
- Throne (2005, LoadLoad RecordsLoad Records is an American noise/experimental independent record label based out of Providence, Rhode Island. "Load Records might possibly be in possession of the world's most challenging record roster," writes Mark Hensch of Thrash Pit...
, Excepter Records 07) CD - Obedience (777 was 666/Excepter Records 06) cassette
- "Vacation" / "'Forget Me'" (2004, Fusetron/Excepter Records 02) 12" 45
- KA (2003, Fusetron/Excepter Records 01) LP
- AG (2003, Excepter Records 00) CD-R EP
External links
- Band website
- Sweet Pea's Ghost Dance and Music Review correspondence
- 77 Boadrum Site Profile Viva Radio, Sep 2007. (FlashAdobe FlashAdobe Flash is a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to web pages. Flash is frequently used for advertisements, games and flash animations for broadcast...
) - PUNKCAST#1189 live @ Rocky's, Brooklyn - August 18, 2007. (RealPlayerRealPlayerRealPlayer is a cross-platform media player by RealNetworks that plays a number of multimedia formats including MP3, MPEG-4, QuickTime, Windows Media, and multiple versions of proprietary RealAudio and RealVideo formats.-History:...
, mp4)