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From mercury-bubble pools of guitar and the shattered glass sparkle of the choruses (Rolling Stone) on All About Satellites and Spaceships,to the diverse, dystopian soundscape of Gabriel’s Waltz, SEVEN PERCENT SOLUTION have staked out a distinct location in the topography of psychedelic music. Seven Percent’s music lulls the listener into a dreamlike state then builds, swoons, and crashes like a storm tide. Yet under the ambient guitar jangle and the swells of chaotic energy beats a strong melodic heart and a persuasive, confident drum groove. It’s music that is at once breathtaking and soothing, challenging yet familiar and, unlike much of the space-rock genre, refreshingly real. Reese Beeman formed SEVEN PERCENT SOLUTION eight years ago in Austin, Texas, with the goal of presenting an "absolutely sincere statement about myself and the world as I perceive it." Beeman, released a self-titled cassette in 1992; James Adkisson joined on guitar in 1993 and the band released the Sugar EP. The band’s full-length debut, All About Satellites and Spaceships, garnered nationwide critical acclaim in Rolling Stone, Option, CMJ, Magnet and many others, peaking at Number 20 on the CMJ Radio charts. In 1997 Julian Capps joined the band on bass, guitar, and backing vocals. Their second full-length release, Gabriel’s Waltz , finds the band traversing more disparate territories, broadening the unique spectrum of sound that Satellites announced to the world. Dissonant chimes and sampled loops of dialogue open the record, building then receding to reveal haunting guitar and vocals over string-like E-bow swirls. The pace quickens, however, and the band reveals a more aggressive sound, with oceanic waves of guitar and a reinforced bottom-end. Driving beats give way to contemplative, layered melodies and undulations of sublime beauty. And in all of this the band never loses sight of the foundation of their music - the song. "We enjoy experimenting and creating atmosphere," Beeman explains, "but it has to be within the context of the song." Option magazine agrees: "Offering more than mere soundscapes, Seven Percent Solution crafts thoughtful, often hauntingly beautiful songs." Stunning guitar sounds combined with fluid visuals and lighting have made SEVEN PERCENT SOLUTION’S live shows a destination for those seeking something different. With the addition of Mike Sherrill on bass and James Harwood on drums, the band’s live sets have become truly electric, with an energy and precision that defies description. It is an enveloping, multi-sensory experience unlike any other—a wall of sound that you’ll actually leave humming to. The Band: Reese Beeman - Guitar and Vocals Julian Capps - Guitar and VocalsJames Adkisson - Guitar Mike Sherrill - Bass James Harwood - Drums
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