Random Encounter (band)

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Random Encounter
Origin Orlando, Florida, USA
Genres Video game music
Progressive rock
Nintendocore
Years active 2005 - Present
Website www.RandomEncounter.com
Members Careless
Rook
Konami
Moose
Kit
Past members Helios
AdamOne
Vanek
Luck
Niko
Hiro
DemonLord
Rasputan
Destiny
Gigsley
Ven
Legolas
Lee
Notable instruments
Accordion

Random Encounter is an independent American video game music cover/inspired band from Orlando, Florida that features an accordion as the lead instrument. Dedicated to the creation and performance of high energy music, they are known for playing songs based on video games and for their covers of songs from popular television shows and movies.

History / About the band

Random Encounter was formed from a literal series of random encounters in 2005 when two friends discovered a mutual interest in video game music.[1] While a few incarnations of the band have existed over the years, the group most well known as Random Encounter formed in September 2010 (consisting of all new members) and transformed the band into an energetic act with the goal of being as much fun to watch as they are to listen to. Drawing from its roots as a video game cover band, Random Encounter began to create original music inspired by video game culture. These originals are strongly inspired by songs and stories from video games, often pulling from video games like Metroid, Dead Space, and The Legend of Zelda, and aim to share the experience of a specific video game. The cover songs Random Encounter plays have generally been modified for a rock environment and during live performances songs are grouped together into melodies by series. Random Encounter is also well known for their high energy and visual antics at their live shows [2] and for their frequent use of guest musicians.

In an interview with Powet TV Random Encounter "admitted" that their musical endeavors are a cover for their affiliation with the Russian military. Interviews, stage banter, and their official website suggest that the fictitious mission of the band, and the majority of the band's back story revolve around the elimination of paranormal creatures such as Werewolves, Vampires, Zombies, and Jerks.[3]

Random Encounter has gained a fanatical following through the Florida nerd-music scene and by becoming a part of the world's first video game themed band tour,[2] Player Vs Performer.[4] They have performed at venues like Nerdapalooza, MAGFest, Gencon, Otakon, SXSW, The Hard Rock Live (Orlando), led a parade of zombies,[5] and have played in every major city on the east coast. Random Encounter frequently performs throughout the Southeast United States. Notably, Random Encounter was selected as the Best Rock Act in Central Florida for 2013, the Best Indie Act in Central Florida for 2012, and the Best Folk Act in Central Florida for 2011.[6] Badassoftheweek.com described Random Encounter as being "like all the awesomeness of playing Castlevania on the NES in Port Royale in the 17th century without all the syphilis or cutlass wounds."[7]

In September, 2012 Random Encounter was a TEDxSarasota Speaker and Performer.[8]

Band members

Current lineup

The band members of Random Encounter prefer not to go by their real names, and instead have adopted nicknames based on their online gamer tags.

Previous members


Random Encounter has also performed with (live):

  • brentalfloss - vocals
  • Juja - guitar
  • Kofka - bass guitar
  • Select Start (the full band)
  • Mr. Lee - Violin
  • Lauren Liebowitz - flute
  • The Descendants of Erdrick (the full band in 2012)
  • Dr. Wily of the The NESkimos - vocals
  • Steffeny "Steffo" Messinger - vocals
  • MC Wreckshin - vocals

Discography

  • Neo Symbiance (EP) - ShinRa Electric Records (2006)
  • Random Encounter (Self Titled) (Demo LP) - ShinRa Electric Records (2010)
  • 'Unavenged' - ShinRa Electric Records (2011)
  • 72 Hours in The Ocean with your Mother (Single) - ShinRa Electric Records (2012)
  • Dead Labs (Single) - ShinRa Electric Records (2013)
  • 'Let Me Tell You a Story' - ShinRa Electric Records (2013)

See also

  • Video game music culture

References

2011 Electronic Press Kit at Sonicbids

  1. ↑ "Nerdy ShowInterview with Random Encounter". Retrieved 2011-01-10. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "RoboAwesome PvP Tour Show Review". Retrieved 2011-02-27. 
  3. ↑ "Powet TV MAGFest 2012: Random Encounter Interview". Retrieved 2012-01-10. 
  4. ↑ "Circus Girl Magazine: On The Road Again". Retrieved 2011-08-01. 
  5. ↑ "Orlando Relocation Blog". Retrieved 2011-09-28. 
  6. ↑ "Orlando Weekly". Retrieved 2011-07-13. 
  7. ↑ "Badass Random Encounter Review". Retrieved 2011-02-27. 
  8. ↑ "TedXSarasota Performance". Retrieved 2012-09-12. 

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