RobotTurbMarie has relocated to Japan! As of January 2011 we will living in Osaka, collaborating with Theatre Group Gumbo, doing gigs and generally enjoying a new life!
Stay tuned for more news soon!
Robot Turbo Marie is the recording project of one Ian Kitney, drummer with Tim Rogers and the Temperance Union and numerous sessions in various studios across Melbourne. Ian also plays guitar with Ross McLennan and Astrid Munday.
Robot Turbo Marie's debut album, CINEMATOPOEIA, is a concept album dealing with the outrageous ideas of Erich von Daniken in his book 'Chariots of the Gods?'. It also features as the soundtrack to the film CINEMATOPOEIA, soon to be appearing in various film festivals in Australia and Japan.
The album and short film are due for release soon on the Creative Differences - Music & Film label.
In the recording Ian Kitney plays guitars, drums, synths, some vocals and various other noises through strange little things... Lenna Kawazu sings beautifully and creates an offbeat atmosphere that's very hard to beat... Midori Wayama also does classic vocals on You Are Not Alone... Bruce Haymes plays THE Hammond on Cinematopoeia...
Live Ian plays guitar and some synths and vocals, Sayako plays keyboards, Maki and Lenna sing and recreate that offbeat atmosphere.
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