Fractal Cat
Baltimore, Maryland, United States | SELF
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This sextet of psychedelic-rock scientists understands that 1967 was the zenith of music history, and they’re here to keep its good vibes and baroque pop alive. Half LSD-induced Lennon, half-Elephant Six Collective (the Olivia Tremor Control, Of Montreal), Fractal Cat pulls off a delicate balancing act that many cannot—textured, technicolor soundscapes anchored by bouncy, low-end sound-effect samples, driving acoustic rhythm guitar, multi-part harmonies, and just enough experimental jamming to keep audiences interested. And with the Fillmore East closed and the group just missing the Monterey Pop Festival, audiences will have to flock to Station North to turn on. (Aaron Pinto) - Baltimore City Paper
"['Some Angel'] is one of the best songs composed in any genre or era—bar none... [F]ans of contemporary psychedelic rock and pop with some electronic and folk wanderings should check out Fractal Cat today!" -Matthew Forss - Inside World Music
"['Some Angel'] is one of the best songs composed in any genre or era—bar none... [F]ans of contemporary psychedelic rock and pop with some electronic and folk wanderings should check out Fractal Cat today!" -Matthew Forss - Inside World Music
Music is feeling, not sound, but paradoxically neither exists without the other and both are found in full abundance on this record. It is simply a lovely and beautiful thing... If you enjoy fearlessness, tunefulness and joy, this is the record for you. - What Weekly
With the Beatles, Pink Floyd and the Gong, all bestowing influences on their music, Fractal Cat is about delight and wonder in exploring the edge states of consciousness. Their sound is reminiscent of the past but also inhabits the now. - What Weekly
With the Beatles, Pink Floyd and the Gong, all bestowing influences on their music, Fractal Cat is about delight and wonder in exploring the edge states of consciousness. Their sound is reminiscent of the past but also inhabits the now. - What Weekly
“Baltimore's psychedelic bliss rock band Fractal Cat just released their debut album The Eye in the Dawn last month, self-produced and oozing with trippy elements plucked straight from Woodstock. It got our attention, and many others, who voted them Band of the Month to kick off November in psych style.” - The Deli Magazine (Washington)
"The band infuses its original compositions with a variety of instrumentation and offers a fresh, melodic take on pop/psychedelic music." - The Baltimore Sun
Discography
Spiral Slide (single, Sept 2010)
Autumnal Days (single, Oct 2010)
Some Angel (single, Dec 2010)
The Eye in the Dawn (album, Oct 2012)
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Baltimore band Fractal Cat emphasizes classic songwriting, a strong vocal presence, and a multilayered psychedelic sound. Originally the solo studio endeavor of songwriter Miles Gannett, the project evolved into a five-piece rock ensemble. Fractal Cat weaves pop song and vocal craft influenced by greats from Buddy Holly to Smokey Robinson with sonic exploration in the spirit of early Pink Floyd and Gong.
The band grew out of Gannett’s studio efforts, over the course of recording their first album, The Eye in the Dawn (released October 2012). Inspired by the psychedelic experience and a journey of spiritual awakening, The Eye in the Dawn pays homage to the great theme albums of the sixties and seventies.
The Eye in the Dawn features the classical harp and keyboard of Meghan Gwyer, the jazz/Afro-beat influenced drumming of Jason Baker, the electronic sound-wizardry of Joe Clark, the acoustic rhythm guitar of Keith Jones, the dubbed-out bass of Andy Myatt, and Gannett’s lysergic lead guitar and production. Gannett handles the majority of lead vocals, with Jones lending harmonies on several tracks. Several guest musicians have also made contributions to the album, including Chris Mandra of Telesma, Tiffany DeFoe of The Bellevederes, and Sean Finn of Great Mutant Skywheel and Sahffi.
Playing live, the band modulates between sample-rich re-creations of studio sounds and psychedelic improvisation. Whether showcasing original compositions or re-envisioning rock ‘n’ roll classics, Fractal Cat aims to delight and inspire.
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