Electric Sorcery

Artist Information

Biography

From Vermont's northeast kingdom
comes the Progressive psychedelic sound that is
electric sorcery.

This electrifying power trio brings together
three of the best known original musicians in the NEK
Derek Campbell, Micah Carbonneau & Luke Laplant. These three musicians have performed in various groups together since the late 90's. Tight, Funky grooves, nasty, heavy riffs and soulful Vocals are the staples of their sound. Introducing strange electronic sounds from the E.W.I, Theremin and other devices as well as wind instruments and percussion help to create a psychedelic atmosphere.
These cats are quite familiar with the Vt music scene Having played and toured in groups such as Bootyjuice, Viscus, Cobalt Blue, The Myra Flynn Trio, The Jennifer Hartswick Band, Hoochie Lumbardo and others.

Electric sorcery
plays a wide range of Original Music as well as Cover songs from Frank Zappa, Buddy Miles, Santana, King Crimson, N.E.R.D. and more.

Instrumentation

Derek Campbell - Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica,Fife, Theremin
Micah Carbonneau - Drums, Vocals
Luke Laplant - E.W.I, Keys

Discography

Electric Sorcery (CD 2009)
Electric Sorcery II (CD 2009)

Links

• MySpace
• Bandcamp
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Last.fm

Audio

• Three Eyes
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• The Urge
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• Deeper
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• Horpus Richter
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• Apparition
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• S.O.B.
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• Konsequench
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• Inkriminated
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• A Stitch In 9 Saves Time
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• No Angel
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Lyrics

• Three Eyes
• Deeper
• Apparition
• Little Warrior
• Mother Sea
• Wisher
• Law & Order
• No Angel
• Life Goes On
• Pluto

Video

Electric Sorcery- A Stitch in 9 Save Time- Live at Rhino Fest 2009

Photo Gallery

Press

• Progression Magazine Reviews Electric Sorcery II [+ Show ]
  

  Here are some excerpts from... Progression Magazine The Magazine of Progressive Music Spring 2010...Here are some excerpts from...
  Progression Magazine
  The Magazine of Progressive Music
  Spring 2010
  Review of Electric Sorcery II
  
  "Much like it's first album, the sophomore effort by this Vermont three-piece instrumental band challenges categorization. The guys cite influences such as Zappa, Buddy Miles and Santana, yet have a sound uniquely thier own. Most notable is the guitar/drums/EWI configuration. That's right - the bass parts are played by Luke Laplant on an Akai Electronic Wind Instrument. That's all kinds of cool, and gives the sound both edge and remarkable flexibility..."
  "Compositionally, the band stays very melodic, groove-oriented and accessible. Electric Sorcery is unafraid to get down right fusiony, then segue into a smooth reggae groove. If this sounds disjointed, it actually isn't. It's one of those things you just have to hear for yourself."
  "...A very nice discovery."
  -Jim Carile, Progression Magazine

• Dutch Progressive Rock Page Reviews Electric Sorcery II [+ Show ]
  

  Electric Sorcery II This is, unsurprisingly, the second release from Vermont trio Electric Sorcery,...Electric Sorcery II
  This is, unsurprisingly, the second release from Vermont trio Electric Sorcery, Derek Campbell (vocals/guitar/theramin/flute/harmonica), Micah Carbonneau (drums, some vocals/guitar/bass), Luke Laplant (Electronic Wind Instrument (E.W.I.)/sax/keys). Electric Sorcery take their influences from psychedelic ‘70s music but add their own twists to the sound. Funk and reggae rhythms and punk energy spice the stew producing a pretty unique blend. Campbell’s rich voice works well in this setting and the breadth of instrumentation is key to the band's sound. Laplant is a recent addition having replaced bassist Nathanael Reynolds giving the music a new quality whilst retaining the heavy low end tones.
  Three Eyes is punk rock that briefly morphs into Hawkwind before emerging into loping Dub Reggae with a soulful vocal. The guitar adds a rocky edge but this is funky and groove laden stuff where you will hear off kilter percussion and blasts of saxophone amidst the screaming guitars. There is a ragged, jam-band quality to the playing which suggests that Electric Sorcery are primarily a live band and it would be fun to see how they pull off the swoops, changes and flips in the flesh where their repertoire also includes tracks by Frank Zappa, Buddy Miles, Santana, King Crimson and N.E.R.D.. There are some clips on their MySpace that show them in impressive action.
  The frantic instrumental Horpus Richter chases in after the opener exuding energy with crashing guitar chords and furious drumming. I’m not sure what an E.W.I. is but it is probably responsible for the underlying electronic nuances and punctuation that give the album a strong psychedelic edge. Deeper features sinister guitar over a faintly samba rhythm, echoed vocal and spacey sounds. It doesn’t move far from its initial feel but is a very unusual piece. S.O.B. raises the energy level with lots of sax and Ska rhythms employed in a way similar to Ozric Tentacles before The Urge gets heavy and ominous with, I imagine, the E.W.I. doing its thing up front. This could have been based on the theme to an old TV cop show before heading into funk territory with a great vocal from Campbell including a thrashy Rage Against The Machine rap section that fits the tone well. Bass is all over this one which is odd as the only track listing a bass is Little Warrior so this may be keyboard. The extended improv section has a distinctly ‘70s feel.
  Konsequench again heads into Ozric territory with trippy guitar over a funky “bass”. There’s a harder edged jazzy feel to the end section which packs this track with variety. The aforementioned Little Warrior is funky with soulful, if slightly wonky, vocals from Micah this time and a lovely guitar solo in keeping with the mood. Year Of The Eel is a slippery thing, groovy with much E.W.I. and Apparition is slow burning psychedelic punk. Closer Inkriminated is a wonderful culmination of what the album is about: catchy riffs and electronica mixed with laid-back reggae and psychedelia. There’s a harmonica that sounds like an electric guitar and a very neat King Crimson influenced section where Laplant pulls off a great Belew impression.
  This is a dynamic and fun(ky) listen, the band pulling in many influences to create their unique vision. Lovers of Psychedelia and Space Rock should love this but don’t be put off if you don’t like Ska or Reggae; give it a listen, this is groovy stuff.
  Conclusion: 8 out of 10
  JEZ ROWDEN
  
  

• Soundcentury.com New England Independant Music on Electric Sorcery [+ Show ]
  

  This article is from the Blog/Podcast Soundcentury.com New England Independant Music & Alternative ...This article is from the Blog/Podcast Soundcentury.com
  New England Independant Music & Alternative energy
  You can download the podcast from their site or on itunes.
  
  The other night I was walking down a dark, cold street late at night and down around the bend I could hear something dark and mysterious coming from an alleyway. I had drank a few beers and I was ready to dance…I entered an unknown, loud drinking establishment.
  The doors of sound have been ripped off the hinges by Electric Sorcery who routinely electrify Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Towns like Lyndonville, East Burke and East Granville are regularly woken out of their slumber by the by the wicked sound of this power trio.
  If you walked into one of their local haunts and you missed the fact they are playing, you are either wearing too thick a wool hat, or you drank way too many beers. They are the kind of band you either dance really hard to, or just stare at in disbelief.
  Sounds from far away depths are excavated and thrown around in cosmic swirls weighed down by heavy, dark psychedelia. This is not your momma’s music. In fact, it’s no ones music but Electric Sorcery. They fire branded it on your ass.
  Electric Sorcery features: Derek Campbell on guitar, vocals, harmonica, fife and theremin. Michah Carbonneau on drums and vocals. Luke Laplant on E.W.I, and keys. Who knew that three people could create such incredible sounds?
  Check them out and a whole bunch of other equally interesting projects that I can’t wait to explore further at Lyndon Underground. Visit Electric Sorcery on Myspace
  Buy Electric Sorcery albums right here. They take donations, but if you are a hoser, and want killer music for free, you can download it at no cost. Just tell your hoser friends about it.
  

• Gibralter Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock ads Electric Sorcery [+ Show ]
  

  Electric Sorcery is a 3-man band from Vermont. They call themselves "psychedelic progressive", and I...Electric Sorcery is a 3-man band from Vermont. They call themselves "psychedelic progressive", and I wouldn't argue with that. Their two albums are currently available for digital download (you name your price!) from the Bandcamp web site, but both are also available on CD from Vermont Music Library and Shop (the first album now, the second coming soon).
  Musically, the sound is early '70's "Classic Rock", but recorded in a more modern way and with studio gimmickry enough to be a bit experimental. There's hints of Cream, Deep Purple and even the more melodic of the early Zappa / Mothers albums to be heard here, but not derivative of any of them. Electric Sorcery has made their own "Classic Rock" style on these albums, and though it will appeal to us old folks who liked the more popular (yet cool) bands from the '70's, there's enough newness and modern sensibilities here to appeal to a younger audience as well.
  Those of you who need your prog albums to have high-speed note flurries, classical counterpoint, loads of synths and/or Mellotron or avant weirdness had best stay away. If you want to have a good time and hear some great old-fashioned guitar-oriented rock with lots of progressive touches, Electric Sorcery may be just your cup of tea. Nice stuff. -- Fred Trafton

Setlist

1 hour each set = 3 hours

Set 1
Mother sea (original)
Wisher (original)
Law & Order (original)
A Stitch in 9 Saves Time (original)
No angel (original)
M�dano (original)
Life goes on (original)
Son Shadow (original)

Set 2
Pack yer bags (original)
Pluto (original)
The Nubian (original)
She wants to move (N.E.R.D)
S.O.B (original)
Them changes (Buddy Miles)
Dirty love (Frank Zappa)
Why does it hurt When I Pee (Frank Zappa)

Set 3
Come on come over(Jacco Pastorius)
Raygun (original)
Greasy cheeks (original)
Matte Kudasai (King Crimson
Chameleon (Herbie Hancock)
Skunky Jesus (original)
Horpus Richter (original)
Camarillo Brillo (Frank Zappa)

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