Catherine Capozzi, guitar -surrounded by a group of EXTRA-ordinary musicians - including Geoff Chase (big acoustic drums), Tamora Gooding (big electronic drums), Chris Farrell (bass-man), and Joel Simches (keyboard tweaks)! And, when the Milky Way is on the southern side of the Universe...guest musicians..from all walks of the chaotic musical spectrum..
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Just added to the playlist, master remixer, noise artist extraordinaire Bill T. Miller's remix of BlasFamous. Visit Bill's site for more fun: http://www.billtmiller.com/
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Influences
Opera--all kinds, David Bowie, Bjork, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Edith Piaf, RadioHead, Propeller Heads, Buckethead/Praxis, Daryl Sanders, David Gilmore, Memphis Minnie, PJ Harvey, Jeff Beck, Gang of Four, Reeves Gabrels, Bruce Bartlett, Patti Smith, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Diamonda Galas, Roni Size, David Lynch, Dali, Greco, Da Vinci, Olivia (the pig)PRESS QUOTES: "...But don't overlook the killer guitar work by Catherine Capozzi, on that track and throughout. Part Adrian Belew, part studio whiz, and part screaming banshee, Capozzi keeps you on your toes, listening for that next funky riff or ripping solo."-NY Rock, "Catherine Capozzi, a versatile guitarist, uses a variety of techniques to create unusual sounds that complement the band's layered techno groove. ..."-The Noise, "Catherine Capozzi - Guitare, bruits divers, elle a gagn la guitare de Brian May (guitariste de feu Queen) lors d'un guitare contest et n'en spare plus! ..." -Poinch (Switzerland), "The new disc sports a sleek, metallic sound, with brittle sheets of guitar by Catherine Capozzi, .."The Boston Phoenix
Sounds Like
guitar, rock, instrumental, noise, groove, psychedelic,alternative, femaie guitarist, women rocker, punk, electronica, melodic, pop, opera, jam band, jazz, fusion, drum and bass, jam bands, surf guitar, classical music, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Diamanda Galas, Adrian Belew, Jimmy Page, David Gilmore, Salvadore Dali, David Lynch, Georges Bizet
NOTE: Happy to say 'SideWalk Mary' will be available for purchase directly at shows, CDBaby and via email axemunkee@gmail.com. Download on other sites soon!
Axemunkee is the new musical world of guitarist Catherine Capozzi. Dedicated to all noise, sounds and static that’s progressive, instrumental, dynamic, psychedelic, groove and vibe oriented.
This just in! Read a review of 'SideWalk Mary' from The Noise:
AXEMUNKEE
Tigrette Records
SideWalk Mary
10-song CD
"The last time I got my head completely smacked like this was by a record from Abunai! many years ago. It’s that rare kinda mind-melt that can be many things to many people. It’s psychedelic, dark, jaunty, spiritual, playful, sinister, even world-beatish, and sometimes all in the same friggin’ song. Usually, stuff that’s this all-over-the-place is doomed to fail, but there isn’t a single misstep or contrived-sounding second here. One minute you’re on the beach, the next you’re on Jupiter, and the next you’re getting reamed up the woo-hoo by James Bond in the jungle or something. Oh, and they do it all without vocals, save for an odd sample here and there. While every note played by everyone here is crucial to the staggering success of this thing, it’d be impossible (and stupid) not to single out guitarist and songwriter Catherine Capozzi, who might be my new favorite musician in about the last million years. I’d call it a minor miracle, but there’s nothing minor about it. World-class head-fuckery from start to finish. If this doesn’t leave you scratchin’ your noggin in wonder, you must not have any arms. (Joe Coughlin)"
A quote from JustBill.net:
"Axemunkee is Catherine Capozzi's long awaited project that has come into fruition. Her line up Geoff Chase from ' The Bentmen', Tamora Gooding from 'Ziaf' and 'All the Queens Men' on electronic drums- The Bass Man sounds of Chris Farrell from 'All the Queens Men' and 'The Charms' and Joel Simches from Count Zero an..… Catherine creates a psychedelic, groove and oriented sound with a touch of Zeppelin. It's nice to fall deep into the world of music she creates in front of you. If you enjoy watching veteran rockers at work, check out Axemunkee."
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Axemunkee is up and running. Acid Django video from sold out CD Release!l
Video shot by Keith Martinelli
Live sound by Monte McGuire
Audio recording by Geoff Chase, assisted by Mike Quinn
The concept behind Axemunkee is to present songs - not just wild jams (although there might be some of those elements live). Stories told through sounds and music with the guitar as the voice- floating over a massive amount of rhythm and beats ...designed to..trap your short attention span and take you on a twisted --sensational trip.....somewhere...else.
Read the blog for the inspiration behind the tunes. Most of it comes from traveling around Europe and wherever walking through cities with much more history than we have in our young punk country. :)
SideWalk Mary was UNLEASHED on May 27th. A big round of applause for Geoff Chase who recorded,mixed and co-produced (with me). Joel and Geoff mastered the disc. It's a DIY effort but sure doesn't sound like that! SideWalk Mary is coming to CD Baby or email me at axemunkee@gmail.com to find out how to purchase your own copy.
MY PAST: All the Queen's Men was a hybrid of rock and electronica/psychedelia. Visit the web site http://www.atqm.com to read more about that story.
STILL PRESENT: Ziaf--performing the music of famed french chanteuse, Edith Piaf. Ziaf took off in a way that no one anticipated (NPR & BBC interviews, film documentary, several european tours, etc.). This side project turned into an all encompassing endeavor which didn't leave much room for anything else. Oh, and took me to places I've never been. Visit Ziaf's web site http://www.ziaf.com..you'll see why.
THE FUTURE: Axemunkee started unofficially with a couple of shows 3 years ago. Concept was long in the making and it's where I'm headed.
I have recently been informed that I'm supposed to be out of town on August 1st, a night I had been looking forward to with a big fat enthusiasm. WHYYYYYYYY....
korg pandora clean sound, into an effector 13 (serial number 1!!!) "Truly Beautiful Disaster" the aux send that is part of the pedal fed back on itself into a pete cornish NG Fuzz, into an API 3124 mic pre. No amp! its an odd tone, the guitar was only drop D but i think the disaster was adding an octave lower harmonic..... the solo i was running through a guitar synth after i played it....... fun track ... i'm updating the mix later today!
Hello, you're now on my top friends, many thanks. I was listening BlasFamous from your album.....AMAZING !!! Hope I will find the opportunity to see you again, may be in Switzerland... Cheers Mounir
Hi Cath, thanks for passing by, virtually and humanely. Thanks for your performance, it was a real pleasure to hear your sound coming from your fingers next my amps!!!! My amps has now some real value:) Many thanks let it rock... Mounir - Lark eXp.
Hey girl! What a great cd release party that was. Congratulations! Axemunkee rocks! Blow a kiss to Paris for me. Send my love to Christine. She is missed.
speaking of mine, it's all compositions, from different projects, excepts "my little blue suede shoes" from Bird and "Drifftin' On A Reed" which is a standard i don't know who wrote it, but has been played by duke ellington i think.
