Glis
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Glis is an Electronic
/ Industrial music
project founded in 2001 by Shaun Frandsen of Seattle, WA (USA). The band has experienced several lineup changes and guest appearances, with frontman Shaun Frandsen acting as the primary producer, vocalist, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Notable guest, Jean-Luc De Meyer
of Front 242
, contributed vocals on two studio tracks for the Glis album "Nemesis" in 2005. The band played their final gig at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on October 22, 2008.
. Andrea Ashdown left the band in 2002 to pursue other interests. Frandsen, Wimer, and Pedersen continued the live band without her, as a trio.
. Frandsen, now alone in the studio, recorded material that would become their first European released album "Balance". The record gave Glis an identity in the European dark EBM scene. Their first gig outside of the states was March 29, 2003 at the legendary Slimelight
in London followed by an appearance at the Eurorock festival in Belgium. Shaun Frandsen also produced and performed the music for Ayria
's album "Debris" in 2003. Following that collaboration, Ayria and Glis embarked on tour supporting Razed In Black
across Canada and the USA. Glis and Ayria members were interchangeable in their live gigs during that tour. Frandsen, Pedersen, and Wimer would perform as Glis, and Jennifer Parkin (vocals), Frandsen (keyboards), and Wimer (drums) would play as Ayria. The Glis remix album "Equilibrium" featuring remixed versions of the tracks from "Balance" was released during that tour.
at a Male Or Female (Front 242 side-project) concert in Seattle and talked of a collaboration. The unexpected result was Frandsen teaming up with Front 242 vocalist Jean-Luc De Meyer
who recorded vocals on two tracks for "Nemesis". The lyrical content of the two songs ("The Irreparable" and "La Béatrice") were based on the poems of Charles Baudelaire
. To support "Nemesis" on the road, Frandsen enlisted with the EBM band Combichrist
as support for an extensive N. American tour. Glis was stripped down to a smaller live band consisting of Shaun Frandsen and Karloz M. of Manufactura switching back and forth from vocals and keyboards. During the second week of the tour, Karloz M. was arrested at an afterparty in Tampa, FL. Frandsen had to continue without him. The keyboardist of Combichrist (Syn M.) filled in the missing position. Frandsen and Syn would both remain onstage during the Combichrist set. Later that year, Shaun Frandsen joined Combichrist
as a full-time live member. Meanwhile, Glis played out around the world reaching as far as Mexico, Canada, UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Poland, Russia, and in Germany at Wave Gotik Treffen
2006. However, Frandsen preferred touring with Combichrist, and put the Glis project on ice while he spent the next few years on the road. As if touring with Combichrist wasn't enough, in the fall of 2007, Shaun Frandsen joined (as live keyboardist) with VNV Nation
for 20 gigs completing their N. American Judgement Tour.
. In the summer, former Glis member Andrea Ashdown (from 2001–2002) died suddenly, June 24, 2008, outside of Las Vegas. The cause of death was undetermined. The track "DRTY FCKN DSKO" by Shaun F. was released on several compilations in Europe, but it was the only track to surface from that title. In 2009, Frandsen announced that he would begin recording material for an all new Electronic / Rock project called Sudden Death Over Time.
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
/ Industrial music
Industrial music
Industrial music is a style of experimental music that draws on transgressive and provocative themes. The term was coined in the mid-1970s with the founding of Industrial Records by the band Throbbing Gristle, and the creation of the slogan "industrial music for industrial people". In general, the...
project founded in 2001 by Shaun Frandsen of Seattle, WA (USA). The band has experienced several lineup changes and guest appearances, with frontman Shaun Frandsen acting as the primary producer, vocalist, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Notable guest, Jean-Luc De Meyer
Jean-Luc De Meyer
Jean-Luc De Meyer is a vocalist and lyricist who is best known as the lead vocalist of the Belgian EBM group Front 242.He started singing in the experimental group "Under Viewer" with Patrick Codenys...
of Front 242
Front 242
Front 242 is a pioneering Belgian electronic music group that came into prominence during the 1980s. They are known for being the premier pioneer of electronic body music and as a major influence on the electronic and industrial music genres.-Formation:...
, contributed vocals on two studio tracks for the Glis album "Nemesis" in 2005. The band played their final gig at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on October 22, 2008.
Formation & Extract (2000–2002)
Shaun Frandsen and Andrea Ashdown began recording demos at home as early as 2000. Some obscure self-released CDs ("The Storm EP" and early "Extract" demos) were handed out to local Seattle club DJs. Frandsen attracted the attention of music store owner Mike Wimer (Musicwerks) who signed the two for a one album deal on his own label ADSR Musicwerks. Shortly after the release of their debut album "Extract", Mike Wimer became a live member of Glis (percussionist) along with another local Seattle musician Carsten Pedersen (keyboards). Their first notable gigs were supporting Red Flag and VNV NationVNV Nation
VNV Nation are a British/Irish electronic music band originally from Dublin, Ireland and Essex, United Kingdom and now based in Hamburg, Germany. They combine elements of electro-industrial, trance, synthpop and electronic body music . The members are Ronan Harris and Mark Jackson...
. Andrea Ashdown left the band in 2002 to pursue other interests. Frandsen, Wimer, and Pedersen continued the live band without her, as a trio.
Ayria, Balance & Equilibrium (2003)
2003 marked a big year for Glis as they were signed by the Belgian label Alfa MatrixAlfa Matrix
Alfa Matrix is a Belgian record label. Founded in 2001, the label releases various musical styles including aggrotech, dark elektro, synthpop and electronica....
. Frandsen, now alone in the studio, recorded material that would become their first European released album "Balance". The record gave Glis an identity in the European dark EBM scene. Their first gig outside of the states was March 29, 2003 at the legendary Slimelight
Slimelight
The Slimelight club is a goth nightclub.It is an alternative music club which has three dance floors. playing music genres such as darkwave, EBM, trad goth, gothic rock, futurepop, power noise, synthpop, industrial, and noise....
in London followed by an appearance at the Eurorock festival in Belgium. Shaun Frandsen also produced and performed the music for Ayria
Ayria
Ayria, pronounced area, is a Canadian futurepop/synthpop musical project formed in early 2003 by Toronto's Jennifer Parkin following her departure from Epsilon Minus.-Biography:The first Ayria album, Debris, was released on Alfa Matrix in 2003....
's album "Debris" in 2003. Following that collaboration, Ayria and Glis embarked on tour supporting Razed In Black
Razed in Black
Razed in Black is an gothic electronic music act created by Romell Regulacion and is supported in live performances by band members Chris Nelson and Raj Kapololu....
across Canada and the USA. Glis and Ayria members were interchangeable in their live gigs during that tour. Frandsen, Pedersen, and Wimer would perform as Glis, and Jennifer Parkin (vocals), Frandsen (keyboards), and Wimer (drums) would play as Ayria. The Glis remix album "Equilibrium" featuring remixed versions of the tracks from "Balance" was released during that tour.
Nemesis & Combichrist tours (2004–2007)
Glis played only a handful of live gigs in 2004, as Frandsen concentrated his efforts on recording material for the much darker and heavier "Nemesis" album. The first offering in 2004 was an EP featuring two album tracks and remixes called "Disappear! EPCD". Later that year, Frandsen met Daniel Bressanutti and Patrick Codenys of Front 242Front 242
Front 242 is a pioneering Belgian electronic music group that came into prominence during the 1980s. They are known for being the premier pioneer of electronic body music and as a major influence on the electronic and industrial music genres.-Formation:...
at a Male Or Female (Front 242 side-project) concert in Seattle and talked of a collaboration. The unexpected result was Frandsen teaming up with Front 242 vocalist Jean-Luc De Meyer
Jean-Luc De Meyer
Jean-Luc De Meyer is a vocalist and lyricist who is best known as the lead vocalist of the Belgian EBM group Front 242.He started singing in the experimental group "Under Viewer" with Patrick Codenys...
who recorded vocals on two tracks for "Nemesis". The lyrical content of the two songs ("The Irreparable" and "La Béatrice") were based on the poems of Charles Baudelaire
Charles Baudelaire
Charles Baudelaire was a French poet who produced notable work as an essayist, art critic, and pioneering translator of Edgar Allan Poe. His most famous work, Les Fleurs du mal expresses the changing nature of beauty in modern, industrializing Paris during the nineteenth century...
. To support "Nemesis" on the road, Frandsen enlisted with the EBM band Combichrist
CombiChrist
Combichrist is a Norwegian Aggrotech band formed in 2003 by Norwegian Andy LaPlegua based in Atlanta.-Formation:The first material LaPlegua wrote was a few powernoise/techno crossover tracks under the moniker DRIVE...
as support for an extensive N. American tour. Glis was stripped down to a smaller live band consisting of Shaun Frandsen and Karloz M. of Manufactura switching back and forth from vocals and keyboards. During the second week of the tour, Karloz M. was arrested at an afterparty in Tampa, FL. Frandsen had to continue without him. The keyboardist of Combichrist (Syn M.) filled in the missing position. Frandsen and Syn would both remain onstage during the Combichrist set. Later that year, Shaun Frandsen joined Combichrist
CombiChrist
Combichrist is a Norwegian Aggrotech band formed in 2003 by Norwegian Andy LaPlegua based in Atlanta.-Formation:The first material LaPlegua wrote was a few powernoise/techno crossover tracks under the moniker DRIVE...
as a full-time live member. Meanwhile, Glis played out around the world reaching as far as Mexico, Canada, UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Poland, Russia, and in Germany at Wave Gotik Treffen
Wave Gotik Treffen
Wave-Gotik-Treffen is an annual world festival for "dark" music and arts in Leipzig, Germany. 150+ bands and artists from various backgrounds play at several venues throughout the city over 4 days...
2006. However, Frandsen preferred touring with Combichrist, and put the Glis project on ice while he spent the next few years on the road. As if touring with Combichrist wasn't enough, in the fall of 2007, Shaun Frandsen joined (as live keyboardist) with VNV Nation
VNV Nation
VNV Nation are a British/Irish electronic music band originally from Dublin, Ireland and Essex, United Kingdom and now based in Hamburg, Germany. They combine elements of electro-industrial, trance, synthpop and electronic body music . The members are Ronan Harris and Mark Jackson...
for 20 gigs completing their N. American Judgement Tour.
Shaun F. & A Shot and a Bassline (2008–2009)
In the beginning of 2008, Shaun Frandsen uploaded some demos on his Myspace page for an upcoming project and released a Glis anthology album called "A Shot and a Bassline" featuring re-produced tracks from the Glis discography. The re-edits were done by Krischan Wesenberg of RotersandRotersand
Rotersand is a German electronic music act, formed in September 2002 by musician/producer Gun and singer Rascal with dance music producer/DJ Krischan J.E. Wesenberg joining them shortly after...
. In the summer, former Glis member Andrea Ashdown (from 2001–2002) died suddenly, June 24, 2008, outside of Las Vegas. The cause of death was undetermined. The track "DRTY FCKN DSKO" by Shaun F. was released on several compilations in Europe, but it was the only track to surface from that title. In 2009, Frandsen announced that he would begin recording material for an all new Electronic / Rock project called Sudden Death Over Time.
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