Artist description Big Block 454 is an experimental multi-media outfit from Manchester, England.

Music Style Experimental, post-rock, eclectic

Musical Influences Zappa, Beefheart, The Residents, Faust, Can, Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd, Harry Partch, Soft Machine

Similar Artists Faust,The Residents,Soft Machine,The Fall,Pink Floyd,Syd Barrett,Beck,Zappa,Beefheart,Can,Radiohead,Eno,Roxy Music,Krautrock,Neu!,Nine Inch Nails,Ash Ra Tempel,Tangerine Dream

Artist History We were formed in 1989 and have released various records,CDs and videos since then, plus performing at live experiences.Recently, we have put together a 5-piece band to perform the live set without the use of computers and samplers, and to allow improvisation on stage.

Group Members Main Members - Colin Robinson and Pete Scullion(all instruments / computers / voices)Collaborators - Les Howarth (giant cockroach), Alex Stone(e-bowman, crystal ball stroker), Mark Joell (keyboards,tentacular voice,Nepalese arse flute), Robert Shaw (drums, nice hat).

Instruments Electronic, acoustic, samples, found sounds, home-made instruments

Press Reviews A thing of great rarity, a truly "experimental" set that works, has no fatty tissue,reaffirms whatever faith you had in the much abused word "art" and also manages to be downright commercial, never mind accessible. They are, in short very, very, very good at what they do. (Shane from Un-Peeled mag)

Location Manchester, Lancashire - United Kingdom

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