New York-based 13-piece ensemble Tredici Bacci was formed by composer Simon Hanes in spring of 2013 as a vehicle to bring his unique musical vision to the stage, and to seduce the ears and minds of the northeast underground music scene.The instrumentation of female vocals, string quartet, horns, accordion and rhythm section is specifically designed to capture the musical qualities of Hanes’ initial inspiration – the music of italian films from the 1960s-70s. From giallo to spaghetti-western, Morricone to Rota to Cipriani, Hanes has made it his duty to absorb it all, and allow it to inform his original, very personal compositions.
Since its impetus, Tredici Bacci has played extensively throughout the northeast, performing in bars, galleries, warehouses and concert halls, leaving a trail of Campari bottles, confetti, and whipped cream in their wake. Each performance is a celebration – the audience revels as the band deftly performs is technically demanding and cinematic music. Collaboratins along the way include such musicians as Elysian Fields, Ryan Power, Ruth Garbus, JG Thirlwell, Charlie Looker, Vincenzo Vasi, and underground legend Gary Wilson.
TB has released three records – “The Thirteen Kisses EP” from 2013, “Vai! Vai! Va! (Musica dal filmato originale)”, and “Amore Per Tutti” from 2016. Set for a 2019 release by NNA Tapes, will feature Hanes’ most adventurous compositions and arrangements to date, as well as an augmented 20-piece version of the band.
The group doubles as a non-idiomatic improvisation/avant-garde composition ensemble, under the name “ENPSE”. The first “ENPSE” recording, entitled “Concetti”, was released in 2014. Hanes graduated from New England Conservatory’s prestigious Contemporary Improvisation department, and has worked extensively with Anthony Coleman and composed many works for his ensemble, “Survivor’s Breakfast”. In addition to writing for Tredici Bacci, he composes for chamber ensembles and film soundtracks. He was a founding member of the critically acclaimed group Guerilla Toss, and recently performed with Trigger, his hardcore punk band at PS1, playing the compositions of John Zorn, under the direction of the composer.
Tredici Bacci plays Cardiacs’ “Tarred & Feathered” Live at Rubulad on 6/29/2021.
[Verse 1]
I find I understand the rules but cannot find the reasons
Do they include everything and they change for every season
It’s only a matter of…
Time is of the essence, shall I put up some resistance?
Cursed with the awareness of my own existence
It’s only a matter of…
[Chorus 1]
Time tends to pass by quicker than the nail (Yes)
That boxes me together forever it forms the seal (Yes)
Is the knowledge of my own existence real?
[Verse 2]
I find I understand the rules but cannot find the reasons
Do they include everything and they change for every season
It’s only a matter of…
[Chorus 2]
Time tends to pass by quicker than the nail
That boxes me together forever it forms the seal
Is the knowledge of my own existence real?
[Verse 3]
A slice of life a piece of mind
Laid on a plate of my own kind
I’ll take a key from the gravy
And unlock the cage that holds the ravens in
[Bridge]
What’s it like flying high?
I’ve a cone for a beak, but the tar makes me cry
That holds me together, tarred and feathered
[Hook]
Breathing at home, hoping for the day
The radio and television’s thrown the rest away
Oh dear me, look who’s come around
Now all I have to do is hide my body in the ground
[Outro]
It’s all I have to do
When they who to the sea go down
And in the waters ply their toil
Are lifted on the surges crown
And plunged where seething eddies boil
[Postlude (Speech)]
Sarah: Bill
Bill: Yes?
Sarah: Have you just had a wash?
Bill: Yes
Sarah: You smell lovely!
Bill: Thank you very much
Tim: Hello? I am allowed in here, am I?
Oh, don’t knob on your own face, you filthy DOG!!!
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