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Artist
The Grand Silent System
12+ albums
Progressive rockalternative rockalternative progressive rockfunkJazz Rock
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The Grand Silent System was conceived in early 1999 in the Latrobe Valley. With a wide range of musical influences from Classical, Jazz, Orchestral, Electronica, World Music, Funk, and Progressive Rock they bring a unique style to the Australian music scene. The Grand Silent System consists of six key members, bringing a wide array of instruments into play. These include vocals, guitar, keyboards/samples, clarinet, flute, saxophone, bass, drums and percussion. Such a broad range of textures, coupled with intricate compositions. Live performance has always been a major factor in the success of The Grand Silent System. Extreme dynamics make shows very powerful and crowds are often awe-struck by the brute power of the live sound. Word has spread quickly about one of the best live acts the local music scene here in Melbourne has to offer and rightfully so, as this sextet from the Latrobe Valley stretches and bursts every genre bubble known to man! Tim Cashmere, Undercover. The Grand Silent System are one of the freshest bands to hit the local scene in a while, making a name for themselves with their blistering, eclectic live shows. David Richardson, Inpress. The Grand Silent System came dangerously close to being better than the main act. Numerous whispers overheard from the audience expressed surprise at the quality of the opening support act. The GSS could be described as a rich, complex mix of Progressive rock, Funk and even Neo-classical, although the emphasis here is on
