Spiraling
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Spiraling is a New Jersey
-based pop-rock quartet. The band was formed out of a previous incarnation called "You Were Spiraling" by keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin
.
Spiraling gained national exposure with its self-produced independent release Transmitter. Critical and popular response to the album was enthusiastic. The Star-Ledger of Newark hailed, "There isn't a dull moment on the band's self-released, immaculately produced debut album Transmitter." It also attracted the attention of The New York Times, among a host of other national publications. It is difficult to pigeonhole the group's dynamic, synth-infused modern rock sound.
The band has performed with marquee acts such as OK Go
, They Might Be Giants
, Violent Femmes
, and Rooney
at various venues. In 2007, Brislin toured with Deborah Harry
during the "True Colors" tour http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/inside-true-colors/oct-07/31983, and Spiraling was the whole band for Harry's "Necessary Evil" tour. Spiraling regularly plays at Glen Burtnik
's XMAS Xtravaganza http://www.xmasxtravaganza.org/past.php?year=2005, performing "Nutrocker" and "Do You Hear What I Hear". At the 2007 Xtravanganza, they also played "Feliz Navidad" with Harry singing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdJN5Ic8cpM.
Brislin has toured with progressive-rock legends Yes
, as well as behind the operatic-rock of Meat Loaf
, holding his own with these music veterans and gaining acceptance from both acts' devoted followings.
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
-based pop-rock quartet. The band was formed out of a previous incarnation called "You Were Spiraling" by keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin
Tom Brislin
Tom Brislin is an American keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from New Jersey. He is the founding member of the rock band Spiraling, and plays or has played keyboards with several well-known acts...
.
Spiraling gained national exposure with its self-produced independent release Transmitter. Critical and popular response to the album was enthusiastic. The Star-Ledger of Newark hailed, "There isn't a dull moment on the band's self-released, immaculately produced debut album Transmitter." It also attracted the attention of The New York Times, among a host of other national publications. It is difficult to pigeonhole the group's dynamic, synth-infused modern rock sound.
The band has performed with marquee acts such as OK Go
OK Go
OK Go is a rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, USA, now residing in Los Angeles, California, USA. The band is composed of Damian Kulash , Tim Nordwind , Dan Konopka and Andy Ross , who joined them in 2005, replacing Andy Duncan...
, They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are...
, Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes
Violent Femmes were an American alternative rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, initially active between 1980 and 1987 and again from 1988 to 2009...
, and Rooney
Rooney (band)
Rooney is an American rock band from Los Angeles, currently self-produced and formerly signed to Geffen Records. The band is now composed of Robert Schwartzman , Louie Stephens , Taylor Locke , Ned Brower , and Brandon Schwartzel...
at various venues. In 2007, Brislin toured with Deborah Harry
Debbie Harry
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Harry is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for being the lead singer of the punk rock and new wave band Blondie. She has also had success as a solo artist, and in the mid-1990s she performed and recorded as part of The Jazz Passengers...
during the "True Colors" tour http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/inside-true-colors/oct-07/31983, and Spiraling was the whole band for Harry's "Necessary Evil" tour. Spiraling regularly plays at Glen Burtnik
Glen Burtnik
Glen Burtnik is a singer, songwriter, entertainer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a former member of Styx.The spelling of his name has changed a few times over the years .Burtnik appeared in the Broadway production of Beatlemania as Paul McCartney,...
's XMAS Xtravaganza http://www.xmasxtravaganza.org/past.php?year=2005, performing "Nutrocker" and "Do You Hear What I Hear". At the 2007 Xtravanganza, they also played "Feliz Navidad" with Harry singing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdJN5Ic8cpM.
Brislin has toured with progressive-rock legends Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
, as well as behind the operatic-rock of Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf
Michael Lee Aday , better known by his stage name, Meat Loaf, is an American hard rock musician and actor...
, holding his own with these music veterans and gaining acceptance from both acts' devoted followings.
Members
- Tom BrislinTom BrislinTom Brislin is an American keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from New Jersey. He is the founding member of the rock band Spiraling, and plays or has played keyboards with several well-known acts...
– keyboards and vocals - Bob HartBob Hart (bassist)Bob Hart is a multi-instrumentalist currently living in Brooklyn, NY. He is a member of the chamber-pop band Clare & the Reasons, and has played with Debbie Harry , Van Dyke Parks, Spiraling and others.-External links:*...
– bass - Marty O'KaneMarty O'KaneMarty O'Kane plays guitar for the rock band Spiraling. O'Kane currently resides in Hoboken, New Jersey.-References:...
– guitar - Paul WellsPaul Wells (musician)Paul Wells was an American pianist, composer, music educator, and writer on music. Born in Carthage, Missouri, he was educated at the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University. After solo appearances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra, he pursued further studies...
– drums
Discography
- 2002 TransmitterTransmitter (album)Initial release by Spiraling. Reviewed on CD Baby as "the best new pop record I have heard in years. Spiraling plays high-energy, rocking pop songs with delicious vocals and awesome lyrics that are damn near impossible not to sing along to."-Personnel:...
- 2004 Challenging Stage
- 2004 Spiraling Live in New York City
- 2005 Do You Hear What I Hear? (single)
- 2008 Time Travel Made Easy