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Temple 8

About Me

Temple 8 is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, Kurt Tischer . It was in its fledgling, pre-production stages for some time before becoming fully born when Kurt and drummer/percussionist, David Clark met as unsuspecting members of an otherwise low-key demo recording project booked by another band at Kurt's home studio .By October 2001, the first Temple 8 recordings were streaming from music web sites all over the Internet and garnering attention from fans in America and even moreso in Europe and Asia.Temple 8 hits a home run with their apt titled debut CD "Enter The Temple" , using poetic and politically charged lyrics to illustrate the stark state of world affairs, driving toward spiritual awakening, all laid out and wrapped around a superb, epic musical platform."Enter The Temple" was released in April 2003 and has achieved numerous accolades on music web sites and e-zines the world over. Look for the next CD from Temple 8 to be released in mid 2008.

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Member Since: 18/08/2005
Band Website: http://www.temple8.net
Band Members:
Kurt Tischer , David Clark, Brian GloddeKurt Tischer Kurt is a multi-talented musician who’s been playing guitar since age 7 and performing publicly since age 14. At age 17 he began honing his skills as a pro audio engineer, which led to the formation of his own recording studio and production company . Kurt’s influences include Alex Lifeson ( Rush ), David Gilmour ( Pink Floyd ), and John Petrucci ( Dream Theater ), among others. Kurt uses Dot On Shaft Guitars , Carvin Guitars and Pro Audio , Ibanez Guitars , Epiphone Guitars , SIT and Ernie Ball Strings, and Mesa Boogie Amplification. He also uses products by Line 6 , and Voodoo Lab .
David Clark Dave started playing drums at the age of seven. After several years with the same teacher, he started to play in local cover garage bands. When sniffing gas fumes and playing Smoke on the Water finally became too much for him, Dave began hooking up with people to actually create music. So many great drummers and musicians influence Dave, it would take up too much space. So come see a Temple 8 show, buy him a beer, and he’ll be happy to tell you some of them. Dave uses Yamaha and DW drums, Sabian cymbals, Evans heads, and Vic Firth sticks.
Brian Glodde Brian has struck killer tones out of his rig across many bands doorsteps and on many large stages. He has played with some great bands over the years including Medalyon, Antithesis, Dark Arena and Mindscape.

Influences: Rush, Dream Theater, Spock's Beard, ARK, Symphony X, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Triumph, A Perfect Circle
Sounds Like: Temple 8, Rush, Dream Theater, Spock's Beard, Pink Floyd, Tool, Perfect Circle, Symphony X
Record Label: Rigel Records, Ltd.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Follow-up: Clinton Art & Music Fest

Well, it was a long trip, but we finally got there. I felt sorry for Dean Anshutz, who was gracious enough to take up the drum duties on this show. He had been working lots of hours and doing lots of ...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:16:00 GMT

Progressive Rock Hall of Fame Soundscapes CD Volume 1

Just a quick announcement to let you know that the title track to Temple 8's "Enter the Temple" CD has been selected to appear on the Progressive Rock Hall of Fame CD Volume 1.The Progressive Rock Hal...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:47:00 GMT

Another Great Review for Temple 8!

Neo-prog artist Temple 8 gets another great review. This time in Skope Magazine.Check the article at the link below. T8 gets the best mention near the bottom, though I had to correct the author about ...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Is Music A Losing Game?

Someone I know (a musician no less) said to me recently, "Music is a losing game.""Oh really"?", I thought. "Compared to what, Tic-Tac-Toe?"Clearly we can see that music is not a losing game, at least...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:04:00 GMT

DEMAND Temple 8!

Wanna see us in your area? Use this demand widget. We'll be using data collected from this widget to help us plan our tours and appearances. Looking forward to seeing YOU at a show soon! ...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:01:00 GMT

FREE Temple 8 Music and More!

In an effort to build momentum for our upcoming shows this spring, from now until April 4th, all Temple 8 songs at our MySpace page are available for FREE download. If you like what you hear, we encou...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:56:00 GMT

Album Review: Rush - Snakes and Arrows

by Kurt TischerIt initially took a long time for me to form an opinion of "Snakes and Arrows", the latest offering from the Canadian trio, Rush. Maybe because I was so disappointed with 2002's "Vapor ...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:45:00 GMT