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Released: Jan 1, 2008
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  • Genre: Experimental / Fusion / Rock

    Location Vancouver, Please select your region., Un

    Profile Views: 39232

    Last Login: 2/6/2012

    Member Since 10/30/2006

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    A fresh, new, exciting palette for the ears! The Plastic Acid Project combines modal prog-rock with classical art music... then infuses them with groovin' world rhythms! The art-rock-world fusion quartet uses a unique recipe of cello, violin, drums, percussion, piano and voice. Primarily an instrumental group (with some vocals), the Plastic Acid Project has been performing in the Vancouver music scene for over 6 years now, though it's members have been performing locally for over 20 years. The chameleon group has many manifestations, and has performed in a kaleidoscope of venues and events - even expanding to a 45-piece rock orchestra - in the Vancouver area and around BC. The quartet's unique set features a spicy brother and sister string duo, grooving metal, skin and glass percussionist and an all-in-one gypsy hillbilly, providing keys, vocals, djembe and fire dancing. Their tantalizing sound soars with tasty and percussive melodic sounds capes; ripping cello licks, bold sweeping and rockin' violin lines, sweet world djembe beats, modal harmonies, sparkling piano brilliance and haunting vocals – always with a bold, underlying rhythmic elixir... then add an explosive fire dance to the mix... stir and enjoy.... While the Plastic Acid Project composes their own original music, and adapts that into larger orchestral formations, they also work with many new, exciting young Canadian composers. The Plastic Acid Orchestra has showcased and/or premiered original works by Jason Nett, Martin Reisle and Mike Bell, just to name a few. Each of these young composers encompasses a wide variety of musical influences from rockabilly, blues, metal, progressive, gothic and punk. This is combined with a repertoire that includes new symphonic arrangements of Soundgarden, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, as well as classics from Beethoven and Shostakovich. Plastic Acid is currently working on writing and recording new works both for the quintet and the orchestra. For bookings please email plasticacidbookings@gmail.com or for management contact Nova Music Services at info@novamusicservices.com

  • Members

    Bryan Deans - Cello Marissa Deans - Violin Brad Pyke - Percussion Mariah Mennie - Keys, percussion, vocals

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Bryan Deans


Bryan Deans
Musical Director, conductor, cello

Born and raised in Vancouver, Bryan has been leaving an lasting impression on the music scene since his early teens busking with his sister Marissa all over the city. He is known not only for his skill, but for his energy, leadership and dedication to his art. He received his degree in music from the University of Victoria, was assistant conductor of the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra and performs regularly with Westcoast Symphony. He is also involved with many other local orchestras and chamber ensembles - and all this has is squeezed in around his full-time schedule as music director at St. John's School. His goal is to create a new view and vision of orchestral music and spawn a kick-ass live rock orchestra show. Email Bryan directly at: bryandeansmusic@gmail.com

Instruments played:
Cello, euphonium, oboe

Achievements:
- Past assistant conductor of the Vancouver Philharmonic
- Current board member and performer for Westcoast Symphony
- Music Director of St. John's School
- Music Director of the Kabok Strings Chambre Group
- Music Director of Elgar Strings
- Performed for Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson
- Premiered (as conductor) Canadian pieces by Johnny Popoff, Jason Nett

Musical influences:
Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Beethoven, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, John Cage, Frank Zappa, Holst, Bartok

Other projects:
- Westcoast Symphony (currrent)
- New Westminster Symphony Orchestra (previous)
- Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra (previous)
- Kabok Chambre Group (current)
- Sessions or live performances with Carmen and Camille, Bryan Adams, Maria in the Shower, Thor, David Blair, Aaron Joyce, Steve Rickar

Education:
- BA Music (minor conducting), University of Victoria
- Academy of Music, Vancouver

Marissa Deans


Marissa Deans
Violin, viola, vocals

Marissa is the only one in the group that is an official Guinness World Record holder having performed with the world's biggest Mariachi group in Guadalajara, Mexico. She plays violin and viola in Plastic Acid and performs regularly with Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Island Symphony as well as the mariachi group Los Dorados and the tango group Los Portenos del Norte.

Instruments played:
Violin, viola, voice, and auxiliary percussion

Achievements:
- Teacher for West Point Grey Academy, St. John's School, and other private students
- Placed in University of Victoria Bach Competition
- Guinness Book of World Records for the worlds biggest Mariachi group in Guadalajara along with some the world's best Mariachi such as Mariachi Vargas and Los Camperos

Musical influences:
Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bartok, Shostakovitch, and Bach

Other projects:
- Prince George Symphony Orchestra
- Kamloops Symphony Orchestra
- Vancouver Island Symphony
- Los Dorados
- Los Portenos del Norte
- Sessions on multiple albums in such genres as cabaret music and hip-hop/rap/soul

Education:
- BA Music, University of Victoria (graduation with Distinction)
- Student teacher, String Mentoring Program, University of Victoria

Brad Pyke


Brad Fisher
Drums, timpani, percussion

Brad Fisher began playing drums 20 years ago and is now charged with the task of rocking the beat of both the quintet and the orchestra. In order to achieve this, he has often had to create drum parts where none existed in the original arrangements and work with other orchestral percussionists ensuring the new parts add a new, necessary dimension. He performs with Westcoast Symphony as well as other bands and recording projects in the region.

Instruments played:
Drums, timpani, orchestral percussion, ethnic/hand percussion

Achievements:
- Founded the Pulsar Percussion group
- Teacher and workshop coordinator for percussion and drums students


Musical influences:
Prog rock, Beethoven, funk, N. Zivkovic, Black Crows

Other projects:
- Pulsar Percussion Group
- Westcoast Symphony Orchestra
- Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra
- 8 Ohm Recording

Education:
- B.Sc. in Atmospheric Science, UBC
- Music Diploma, Douglas College
- Hand drumming from Bob Caldwell and Kevin at 'Small World' Percussion shop
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Mariah Mennie


Mariah Mennie
Piano, world percussion

Mariah leads a double life, one as astonishing musician and on another as a mistress of fire. As the only one in the group crazy enough to spin fully ablaze fireballs around her body, her firespinning performances bringing forth elemental energy. She has been performing as a soloist both on her own and with the East Kootenay Symphony Orchestra as well as premiered a piece by Canadian composer Gilles Tremblay with the Victoria based group Aventa. She is currently a student in the Music University Transfer Program at Vancouver Community College.

Instruments played:
Piano, djembe, world percussion, voice, Indonesian gamelan, unique instruments such as the Hang and glass

Achievements:
- Private solo performances both music and fire
- Organizer and performer for Pynestock in association with the Columbia Valley Arts Council
- Canadian premier of "Javanese Gamelan" by canadian Gilles Tremblay with Victoria based group, Aventa
- Teaching and organizing drum circles
- Twice performed as soloist with the East Kootenay Symphony Orchestra

Musical influences:
World music esp. African and Middle-Eastern, Chopin , Debussy, Joanna Newsom, Nina Simone, Radiohead, Spearhead, Cat Stevens, Ani Difranco

Other projects:
- Solo, Music and Fire performances
- VCC Gamelan Orchestra
- VCC Concert Choir
- Valley Voices Choir
- Nocturnal Valley Seduction
- Happenstance
- East Kootenay Symphony Orchestra

Education:
- Music University Transfer Program, Vancouver Community College
- Yogic training, Yasodhara Ashram, West Kootenays, BC
- Travel across Canada, western USA, Mexico, Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan
- Fire Poi /Fire Dancing, self-taught

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