Duologue: A conversation with Tess Said So

One piano player. One percussionist… As classically trained musicians, Rasa Daukus (piano/keyboards) and Will Larsen (percussion/drums/electronics) began working together as music undergraduates playing a repertoire based on 20th century piano and percussion. Tess Said So combine piano, percussion and electronics with non-classical sounds and techniques, infusing their sound with pop, jazz, ambience and minimalism. With I Did…

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Tess Said So – Scramble + Fate [Preserved Sound]

“One piano player. One percussionist.” With I Did That Tomorrow (2014), Rasa Daukus & Will Larsen as Tess Said So introduced their unique creative partnership, a vibrant collection of tracks that defied the apparent limitations of their chosen format. The same improvisational spirit, bold elegance, and impeccable musicianship that made such a resounding first impression on their debut shines just as…

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Tess Said So – I Did That Tomorrow [Preserved Sound]

I Did That Tomorrow by Tess Said So Tess Said So refer to themselves simply as “an indie classical band…one piano player, one percussionist”.  Not unlike their music, the description is concise, accurate, and lacking pretentiousness. But perhaps it does not convey the level of sophistication and inventiveness that is revealed in their debut album…

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Travelogue Week 2014-38

Noteworthy highlights from the past week of music discovery, releases, previews, and other news.  Daily updates are available on the Stationary Travels Facebook and Twitter feeds and audio/video links to all tracks featured during the month are available on the Songdrop page. Recent Releases Stray Theories | We Never Left | (Sep 14) New Zealand based, Australian musician/composer, Micah Templeton-Wolfe…

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