The Brothers Frantzich
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The Brothers Frantzich, (Paul Frantzich, born November 30, 1966, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Timothy Frantzich, born June 5, 1963, Minneapolis, Minnesota) are male siblings. Paul and Tim are most known as singer songwriters and spiritual activists.[citation needed] They work with mythologists and poets, most notably Robert Bly and Coleman Barks and tour[citation needed], perform and teach in the United States and United Kingdom. As performers they are best known for their steel-string guitar playing and close harmony singing.[citation needed] They have been writing, recording and performing music since 1996 and and have released 7 CDs. They live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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[edit] Style
Influenced by the close harmony of The Everly Brothers, Louvin Brothers and Stanley Brothers[citation needed] they use a mix of various Travis picking and strumming techniques to build upon the blood harmony tradition, most commonly heard in Country Music. They commonly teach and perform in poetry workshops within the United States and United Kingdom[citation needed].
"The Brothers Frantzich are crammed with spirit; their music flies everywhere." -National Book Award winner and current Poet Laureate of Minnesota, Robert Bly,
The acoustic duo's approach to harmony singing commonly uses parallel thirds and fifths. Single vocal performances are not uncommon. Their approach to song writing appears to be collaborative.[citation needed]
[edit] Early Career
Tim and Paul Frantzich were songwriters and members of Minneapolis bands A Few (1984-87), Ruby (1990-1994) and Ride Ruby Ride (1994-1996). Songs from their Ruby Socratic Gilligan CD were mixed by David Z.
[edit] Currently
The Frantzichs tour internationally.[citation needed] They appear to have an annual presence at national poetry conferences[citation needed] and perform regularly in prisons, clubs and churches.[citation needed] They are the founders Feed Them With Music.[citation needed] The mission of Feed Them With Music is to feed the hungry, in body and soul, with music.
[edit] Discography
- Sibling Revelry (1997),
- Lifescapes - Sailing (1997),
- Hook 'em, Preach 'em. Set 'em Free (2002),
- Brothers Frantzich LIVE (2003),
- Hymns: Streams of Mercy (2004),
- Harmonium (2004),
- Brothers Frantzich Christmas (2005),
- Heart Wing (2007)
[edit] References
- "Article at Kripalu Faculty Site" [1]
- "Article by Nancy J. Nordenson" at [2]
- "Info taken from personal interview S. Powers" 2/15/08 by S. Powers
- "Robert Bly's Great Mother Conference Site"
