Trance Mission
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Trance Mission is a World Music band with a jazz foundation, playing primal, techno-tribal music in a similar genre as Jon Hassell
and Synaesthesia. Stephen Kent
, the band's leader, is one of today's most respected and prolific didgeridoo
performers, bringing the ancient Aboriginal sound into a contemporary context. Past members have included Kenneth Newby, John Loose and Beth Custer. The most recent line-up included Peter Valsamis on drums & electronic programming, Eda Maxym on vocals, Geoffrey Gordon on keyboards, harmonium
, percussion, and vocals, and Rufus Cappadocia
on cello.
Jon Hassell
Jon Hassell is an American trumpet player and composer. He is known for his influence in the world music scene and his unusual electronic manipulation of the trumpet sound.-Life and career:...
and Synaesthesia. Stephen Kent
Stephen Kent (musician)
Stephen Kent is a professional didgeridoo performer, percussionist, composer and recording artist.- Musical career :Kent's musical career has taken him across five continents, living at various times in the UK, Spain, East Africa, Australia and the USA...
, the band's leader, is one of today's most respected and prolific didgeridoo
Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia around 1,500 years ago and still in widespread usage today both in Australia and around the world. It is sometimes described as a natural wooden trumpet or "drone pipe"...
performers, bringing the ancient Aboriginal sound into a contemporary context. Past members have included Kenneth Newby, John Loose and Beth Custer. The most recent line-up included Peter Valsamis on drums & electronic programming, Eda Maxym on vocals, Geoffrey Gordon on keyboards, harmonium
Harmonium
A harmonium is a free-standing keyboard instrument similar to a reed organ. Sound is produced by air being blown through sets of free reeds, resulting in a sound similar to that of an accordion...
, percussion, and vocals, and Rufus Cappadocia
Rufus Cappadocia
Rufus Cappadocia is a Canadian-American cellist. He is best known for his multiculturally-influenced recordings and performances on a modified cello. He has released albums in collaboration with guitarist David Fiuczynski and singer/songwriter Bethany Yarrow....
on cello.
Discography
- Trance Mission (1993) City of Tribes
- Meanwhile... (1994) City of Tribes
- Head Light (1996) City of Tribes
- A Day Out of Time (1999) City of Tribes