The band, conceived of by Prue, during a lengthy train tour of rural Canada, whose songs on this trip were initially written for voice and dulcimer, came to fruition upon her return. At which point, she described the concept and demonstrated the process to long-time friend and conspirator, Quintin Mire (formerly of the Minsk Youth Orchestra). Thus began months of unsatisfactory straining at his ancient, and poorly built auto-harp. It was decided at this point, that dulcimer would become bass, auto harp would be discarded, and Quintin would play the more acceptable, drums. After a few months, it was realized that the unnamed group required broader and lusher instrumentation. Thusly (and appropriately), Victor Lye (South Wales Atlantic Opera Company) was contracted to make use of Prue's multivox string generator. This was a much more satisfactory combination. The name I is for Ida, was found written on a small piece of paper, in one of Victor's many hats. Finally, utilizing his "rural" skill-set, Hector dug Prue, Quintin, and Victor out of the very small hole that they fell into, and completed the ensemble. Now we write and play the fruits of the above-described tree. Thank you very much, and good day.-Prue
FROM WIG WAM BAM:
CAPTAIN AMERICA"Next, I Is For Ida played their second show to great acclaim (as deserved) and unveiled their latest --All I Know-- that takes its rightful place alongside the already-classic first batch of mildly disturbing fairy-tale compositions.Theyre true Gothic without the self-conscious goth trappings i.e. no vampires or pasty affectations. If they look a bit pale its only because most musicians see little sunlight as a matter of course.With a nod to Victorian lacings, Ida is like animate waxworks brought to life by a benevolent Vincent Price alchemist.Qunitins drumming could be toned down a bit though as the rim pops are louder than need be and out-of-place startling. Sitting in for a few tunes tonight was Unit 7 Drains Chris Newman on electric piano which --through fx magick -- sounded at times like a trilling harpsichord in the French court of Louis VX.A great set, always a revelation and beyond belief in beauty.".
To purchase I is for Idas self-titled EP, visit CD Baby online, Natural Sound at 3422 Central Avenue SE in Albuquerque or contact the band through their www.myspace.com/ profile.
