Artist description Electrum is an instrumental progressive rock power trio from New England. Their goal is to create a unique brand of eclectic compositions that stimulate the listener emotionally while challenging the performers technically. Their music features rhythmic ensemble interplay, complex arrangements in Classical forms, and a thorough exploration of odd time signatures.

Music Style Instrumental Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Rock Fusion, Instrumental Fusion

Musical Influences Too many to list...

Similar Artists Rush, King Crimson, and other prog rock, instrumental rock, and jazz fusion artists.

Artist History Electrum was co-founded by guitarist Dave Kulju and bassist Gino Foti in January 1996 through a posting in the National Midnight Star - then the Rush Internet digest and mailing list. The group was completed by drummer Joe Musmanno in September of the same year through another NMS advertisement. The band name was derived from its secondary meaning: an alloy of two or more elements that occur naturally - meant to reflect their many influences, and the eclectic style of music they hoped to create. They agreed to compose original material and to enhance the compositions by playing keyboards and MIDI pedals in real-time to maintain integrity. Instead of playing live or waiting for music label interest like most bands, they decided to self-produce a CD. After Gino built an ADAT-based home studio, and with Dave as recording and mixing engineer, they independently released their debut disc "Frames of Mind" in March of 1998. The disc has received numerous positive radio airplay, and world-wide distribution due to the strong Internet presence of progressive rock fans, musicians, and dealers. Their second album, "Standard Deviation' is scheduled for a February 2002 release.

Group Members Dave Kulju, Joe Musmanno, Gino Foti

Instruments Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Acoustic & Electronic percussion, Synthesizers

Albums Standard Deviation (2002), Frames of Mind (1998)

Press Reviews Reviews available at http://www.Electrum.org

Additional Info We've never met an odd time signature we didn't like!

Location Billerica, MA - USA

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