Down and Above

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Down and Above, otherwise known as DNA is a hard rock band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of David Young (vocals and lead guitar), Ian Allison (vocals and bass guitar), and Zach Young (drums and vocals).

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[edit] History

Down and Above's official website boasts "Minneapolis-based Down and Above have emerged with a refreshing sound that blends heavy grooves, 3-part harmonies, and hardcore-inspired breakdowns into a powerful, melodic mix. Originally from the small town of Kalispell, MT, the three longtime friends entered into the thriving Minneapolis music scene at the end of 2000. Starting off playing tiny record stores and college cafeterias, the band quickly turned the heads of many music fans in the upper midwest."

Down and Above's most recent record, Anodyne was released on September 8, 2004. The band considers their influences to be King's X, Rush, Candiria, Björk, Tori Amos, and Richard Buckner.

[edit] Media

  • In May of 2003 DNA won the 93X-Fest battle of the bands competition and were given an opening slot at the big 93X-Fest concert thereafter.
  • In September of 2003 Down and Above were ranked #3 in the America's Top 40 unsigned bands by The Lowdown Magazine.

[edit] Discography

  • Anodyne - 2004
  • Vena Cava - 2002
  • About the Three of You - 2000


Anodyne - Sept 2004
Produced by Matthew Kirkwold & Down and Above
Mixed by James Harley
Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering

  1. Last Summer's Nightmare
  2. Divided
  3. Concrete Shoes
  4. Another Day
  5. Anodyne
  6. Joga (Björk cover)
  7. Quiet My Headache
  8. Pretty Head
  9. Aqua
  10. Sonofagun
  11. Severing
  12. For the Ghost Living in my Home


Vena Cava - 2002 - Jubba Dee Records
Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Down and Above

  1. Dirge
  2. Killswitch
  3. Sound of an Empty Room
  4. Digging in the Dirt (Peter Gabriel cover)
  5. Lost
  6. Candycane
  7. Struggle with the Daylight
  8. Completely
  9. Montana
  10. Break my Heart

About the Three of You - 2000 - Jubba Dee Records
'Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Down and Above

  1. Last Song
  2. Jubba Trees
  3. Paint a Picture
  4. Need
  5. Lost (Acoustic)
  6. Rain

[edit] Related Web sites

http://www.downandabove.com
http://www.myspace.com/downandabove