SECRET CHIEFS 3 – Masada (live in Ljubljana, 2018)

A musical Dream Team. Secret Chiefs 3 perform pieces from Malkhut and Xaphan. November 6th, 2018. The first tracks are kind of sloppy and the sound balance meant that Trey as inaudible for a lot of the gig, but magic happens later on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjBwcIFHkSM Trey Spruance - GuitarsJason Schimmel - GuitarEyvind Kang - ViolinShanir Blumenkranz…

ESTRADASPHERE – Fvll show | Live in Austin, Texas (2004)

Estradasphere was an American experimental band that originated in Santa Cruz, California, during the late 1990s. The band, which in its last incarnation was based in Seattle, consisted of six multi-instrumentalists from a variety of musical backgrounds trained in disciplines ranging from classical music and jazz to heavy metal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o9LtwK_pyg Estradasphere were influenced by many…

ESTRADASPHERE – Corporate Merger (live)

"Corporate Merger" is taken from Palace of Mirrors (2006) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IRPuyf6YPE Palace of Mirrors is the fourth and final full-length album by Estradasphere. It was released on September 19, 2006. Estradasphere was an American experimental band that originated in Santa Cruz, California, during the late 1990s. The band, which in its last incarnation was based in…

ESTRADASPHERE – Meteorite Showers (live)

From the album Buck Fever (2001) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdAk9sZSi58 Taken from the "These Are The Days VHS," check out some vintage old-school Estradasphere with the original lineup still intact. This performance was from 14 Below in Santa Monica, California. In Salem place andwondering what the hell was thatmovie that Shaun-D got kidnapped atwhat was he watchin'when Bart…

ATOMIC APE – Live at The Hideaway Bar & Grill, Sacramento (2017)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_tH-AANEII ATOMIC APE are an American band formed by Jason Schimmel (Estradasphere), as an evolution from Orange Tulip Conspiracy. Jason is the former bassist from Secret Chiefs 3 and has spent 4 years working in this project with a collection of 25 musicians. Among them Mimicry-familiar names like Trey Spruance, Eyvind Kang, Tim Young, Devin…

RED FICTION – Clone 13

from Visions of the Void available at Tzadik Records. Tzadik Records is a record label in New York City that specializes in avant-garde and experimental music. The label was established by composer and saxophonist John Zorn in 1995. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OheTpD49MEo MUSICIANS-Jason Schimmel - composer, guitar, rhodes, synthsRyan Parrish - tenor saxophone, bass clarinetTrevor Parrish - trumpetRusty…

ESTRADASPHERE – Super Mario medley (live)

Estradasphere @ The Catalyst, Santa Cruz CA, on Nov 19, 1999. Medley of songs from "Super Mario Bros." Live band featuring: Tim Smolens, Timb Harris, Dave Murray, John Whooley, and Jason Schimmel. This performance features rare annoying keyboard parts for this song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5_VdE0-xO4

ESTRADASPHERE – Hunger Strike (live)

Set aside 30 minutes and watch Estradasphere perform their most classic song during one of their final tours. Interactive video magic by Chip Yamada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HHk3nIQx5Y Estradasphere is an avant-garde, experimental music group from Santa Cruz, California, formed the late 1990s. The band, which in its last incarnation was based in Seattle, consisted of six multi-instrumentalists…

ESTRADASPHERE – Bernard Hermann’s Hitchcock score (live in Portugal)

This video is from Portugal but the audio was recorded in Seattle (don't expect them to be in sync!). In 2007 Estradasphere traveled as a trio to Europe. In this unearthed VHS video they are playing a Bernard Herrmann soundtrack to a Hitchcock film in the city hall of Lamego Portugal with the mayor of…

Pote Then Inaiarga / Proxer – Jason Schimmel’s RED FICTION

Ghettoblaster, November 12, 2020 Red Fiction founded in 2012 by Jason Schimmel in Los Angeles, California and has two prior releases under the Atomic Ape moniker: a full length album, Swarm, and 7” vinyl, Rampage, were both released in 2014 on Web of Mimicry. Jason Schimmel, who plays guitar, keyboard and bouzouki in Red Fiction is also…