The Polyphonic Spree came to life July 15, 2000. There comes a time in the life of most artists when what they want to do is much more than what they are allowed to do. When the artist no longer feels satisfied with the traditional instruments of design--the paint, the brush, even the canvas itself. When the paint starts spilling over the edges and newfound objects replace the tried and tired equipment. Out of this frustration with the established process comes a new creation, something original, fresh. In this case it is The Polyphonic Spree, the brainchild of Tim DeLaughter. The Polyphonic Spree is an ongoing experiment/family with one man's vision and the talent of more than 2 dozen accomplished musicians/voices propelling the venture.
The sound is evolving...currently it is harnessed under the term "choral symphonic pop band" until its own truly unique "catch phrase" is coined. This band warrants such a thing, a description all its own since nothing around is like it. The Polyphonic Spree began with a sound in one man's head. A lot of voices, something Tim DeLaughter has always wished to harness from singing into a fan as a youth to having a 10 person choir back him in this, his ultimate realization. DeLaughter serves as a conductor of sorts while writing the basis of the songs with it members which range in ages from 15 to 36 improvise or come up with their 'parts.' The band features familiar faces from the days of Tripping Daisy: Mark Pirro, Bryan Wakeland, and Tim DeLaughter but don't, I repeat, don't dare mix or confuse the two.
The Polyphonic Spree its own living breathing, entity. This music is best experienced live: 23+ people clothed in white robes singing and dancing their hearts out to give you almost a broadway revival of sorts. Jaws drop, tears are shed, and smiles are born. Much like life, The Polyphonic Spree represents/mirrors just that. It attempts to play out on stage the fable/parable that is life through music and song. The Polyphonic Spree is a journey, as is life. You never know where it will take you.
The sound is evolving...currently it is harnessed under the term "choral symphonic pop band" until its own truly unique "catch phrase" is coined. This band warrants such a thing, a description all its own since nothing around is like it. The Polyphonic Spree began with a sound in one man's head. A lot of voices, something Tim DeLaughter has always wished to harness from singing into a fan as a youth to having a 10 person choir back him in this, his ultimate realization. DeLaughter serves as a conductor of sorts while writing the basis of the songs with it members which range in ages from 15 to 36 improvise or come up with their 'parts.' The band features familiar faces from the days of Tripping Daisy: Mark Pirro, Bryan Wakeland, and Tim DeLaughter but don't, I repeat, don't dare mix or confuse the two.
The Polyphonic Spree its own living breathing, entity. This music is best experienced live: 23+ people clothed in white robes singing and dancing their hearts out to give you almost a broadway revival of sorts. Jaws drop, tears are shed, and smiles are born. Much like life, The Polyphonic Spree represents/mirrors just that. It attempts to play out on stage the fable/parable that is life through music and song. The Polyphonic Spree is a journey, as is life. You never know where it will take you.
