biographical info
Montreal's Skyhook has
already become synonymous with the blurring of boundaries and the
fearless innovation of new sonic terrain. Formed in 2006 by Mikael
Tobias and Adam Jenkins, the duo sought to combine their love of house,
drum 'n bass and old-school funk with the dynamics and interplay of
live instrumentation and real-time sound manipulation. All this while
remaining respectful of a long tradition of improvisational and
virtuosic standards to keep things fresh.
Wielding guitar, bass, and an array of electronics, Skyhook uses the
dichotomy between organic and machine as its musical foundation. The
result is a progressive, insightful and creative sonic palette with a
modern compositional finesse that is rhythmically advanced,
harmonically lush and texturally experimental.
Skyhook straddles the line between house DJ and electro-jazz
ensemble, representing a new culture in modern dance music that is
beginning to take flight: one that carefully melds compositional
direction with free improvisation, Eastern classical sonorities with
the aggression of rock, and the introspection of minimalism with the
wild and chaotic textures of electroacoustic soundshaping.
With the release of their self-titled debut EP in the spring
of 2007 and currently in production of a cohesive visual projection set
to accompany their live show, Skyhook is gearing up for an aerial
assault on the modern music scene. We invite you to jump on-board.
"Skyhook's crowning achievement is found in the
ease with which I can compare Tobias's guitar work and tone to Jeff
Beck circa Wired, or to Frank Zappa circa Hot Rats."
-Hour Magazine (Montreal)
"L'univers sonore qui en ressort est enivrant." -Radio Metro Halifax
lineup
Mikael Tobias Guitars, electronics, live-sampling, programming
Adam Jenkins Bass, electronics, live-sampling