Instrumental improvisational ensemble, Forest Floor, began with a simple
concept: No Rules. Each of the mem-
bers brought a different set of
influences and talents to the mix, and
a combination of traditional and exotic
instruments.
Start with a jazz/blues 60's influenced
bassist who also plays guitar, keyboard
and drums. Add two heavy metal
musicians, both guitarists. One in-
fluenced by a wide range of music
from Miles Davis to Prong, the other
interested in everything from
dance/trance to death metal. They
also both play drums, keyboards, and
some exotic instruments. Top if off with
a classically trained keyboardist and
flutist who plays a wide range of wind
instruments.
Set up a room or stage full of
instruments available to be used at
any time. Forest Floor just jump in with
both feet, and create music, ambience,
and noise art without a net. Sometimes
eerie and dark, sometimes jazzy,
sometimes indefinable, their creations
are inspired and spontaneously exotic.
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