Big Gigantic
Big Gigantic is an instrumental livetronica, hip-hop and jazz musical group based out of Boulder, Colorado. They combine electronic beats with live saxophone and drums instrumentation.[1]
Live performances
Big Gigantic is known for their high-energy live performances. Their shows combine the improvisational dynamics of jam bands and jazz with DJ-style production - bass tones, synthesizers, etc.[2] Dynamic light shows and visuals are also a prominent part of the live Big Gigantic experience.[3]
They have played at a wide-range of large-scale music festivals, including Bonnaroo, Camp Bisco, Wakarusa, Ultra Music Festival, All Good Music Festival, Electric Forest Festival, Mountain Jam, Freakfest, Summer Camp Music Festival, lollapalooza, North Coast Music Festival, SnowBall Music Festival,Shambhala 2013, Austin City Limits, Global Dance Festival, Gathering of the Vibes, SummerSet Music Festival, Hangout Festival, Voodoo Festival and CounterPoint Music Festival among others.[2]
Members
- Dominic Lalli - Saxophone/Producer
- Jeremy Salken - Drums
Both members have extensive backgrounds in music, and Lalli holds a Masters Degree from the Manhattan School of Music.[4]
Discography
- 2012: Nocturnal - (Reached the #2 spot on iTunes electronic charts)[5]
- 2010: A Place Behind the Moon
- 2009: Wide Awake
- 2009: Fire It Up
Side projects
Gigantic Underground Conspiracy - a Jam/Electronica supergroup composed of members from Big Gigantic, the Disco Biscuits and Underground Orchestra. The group has played various one-off live shows. Recently Big Gigantic has collaborated with Griz and Gramatik to form Big Grizmatik[6] [7]
References
- ↑ "Big Gigantic Premiere Nocturnal". LA Times - Pop & Hiss Blog.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A Chat with Big Gigantic". JamBase.
- ↑ / "Big Gigantic – Winter Tour 2012 Video : New Video of Crazy Light Show + Contest". This Song is Sick.
- ↑ "Big Gigantic Bio". Paradigm.
- ↑ "Big Things for Big Gigantic". Boulder Weekly.
- ↑ http://thefrontliner.com/news/big-grizmatik-make-appearance-at-electric-forest-2013-24261
- ↑ "Gigantic Underground Conspiracy Will Debut on January 1". JamBands.com.