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malchamech
photos by Peter Fay www.peterfayphoto.co.uk
Richard Harding - Chapman
Stick
Phil Hargreaves - Saxes/Flute
Richard Harrison - Drums
Malchamech
were
formed in 2014 when Richard Harding aquired his
Chapman Stick, and he & Phil Hargreaves (ie
Graculus) quickly realised that a spot of distortion
(followed by a spot more) made for a somewhat
wonderful sound, and that the resultant improv-metal
sound was crying out for drums. Richard Harrison
seemed like the ideal candidate, as he understood
improvisation, but like them had a background in rock
music - and indeed he was.
The Malchamech sound draws on classic metal and the
unpredictability of improvised music to create a
swirling maelstrom of sound that still isn't afraid of
its tender side.
The band did their first gig at St Margaret's Church,
Manchester, at the Tubers Music night, in December
2014. More gigs are planned for 2022 (get in
touch if you'd like us to play!!), as well as a CD. In
the meantime, there's some stuff on SoundCloud for
your delectation.
Malchamech on
SoundCloud
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