Talk:Abney Park (band)
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I Dont agree with the categorisation of Abney Park as 'Steampunk', and have removed said references. If you want to talk about this, just drop a line and we'll argue (J. P Marshall III)
I'm not interested in an “argument”, but I will see if I can satisfy you: in 2005 we decided to make a switch to Steam Punk from our more mainstream Gothic sound and look. We created a new look, a recent photo shoot exhibiting our new Steam Punk look can be viewed here: http://www.abneypark.com/ropes and the back story can be explored here: http://www.abneypark.com/book/book.swf.
We released a new album, The Death of Tragedy which features old world strings, violin, cello hybridized with ancient middle eastern percussion, and contemporary synths. This enigmatic remixing of eras I believe should be the definition of Steam Punk Music. Although steam punk’s place in the music world is only now being recently shaped, I firmly believe their needs to be more to the genera then mentioning old books in your lyrics: the music itself should be composed in an anachronistic way.
We are currently reshaping our public image, with interviews in most major scene magazines, and playing many fantasy festivals. We've been recognized, and reported as Steam Punk by all, including Drag*Con, the worlds biggest fantasy festival, who has invited me to speak as a panelist on the topic.
We are also releasing a book of short stories later this year, which will be fully illustrated, and feature many well known Steam Punk authors and artists. This book will tell 13 tales of Abney Park, the band, has actually traveled from the past to loot the present, traveling in a tessella powered airship named The Ophelia.
Again, I’m not interested in an “argument” as you put it, but I have no problem talking about this. It’s a fun world we are creating, and I enjoy the discussion and exploration.
- Robert Abney Park
Well there you go- Hell, i'm a huge fan, and have got most of the tracks on the death of tragedy from iTunes, brilliant stuff- but basically after I created this wiki, all I saw was some anonymous poster changing what I saw as the truth- their word against mine sort of thing. I'm happy to accept the change in regards to this now. (J. P Marshall III)
[edit] Steam Punk
I wikified the the phrase steam punk, but, as I do so, i realise that that really points to a literary genre, not a musical one. apologies if this is considered a bad call, but I decided the conceptual link is there, and was bold.--Vidkun 19:37, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] ??
Hey Robert, you ever going to add a little mention of the VP influence here? I'd like to reference it when I try to re-open my wiki article next month. Thanks. FACT50 23:31, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Member Names?
It's odd to see an encyclopedia entry about a band that does not name the members of the band. Please, someone who knows should add that.
I just found out about this group, and I hope to come and see a show soon.
Scott Haley 03:33, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
