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NYMONICS

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NYMONICS - This name of a very enthusiastic formation from Hamburg/Germany should call attention of all Rock and Roll-fanatics in the whole wild world of music. The members derived from such weird and breathtaking bands, such as Juke and the Ducktails, Reeds, Dirty Doggies, Session Up, Straight to the Bar, Jiving Rascals and the Jive-o-Matics.
The NYMONICS are ambitious to combine such tongue-braking lyrics with up-tempo instrumental accompaniment and lavish background vocals. Shortly after the band had got started rehearsing, all three of the guys were sure to have found the receipe to have success while still having fun playing the music they all like. During some a-capella-sessions the idea arose to put the knowledge of arrangements concerning the Manhattan-Sound into full use by backing up their vocalswith a double-bass, Gretsch lead-guitar and a Jazz drum-set.
They had found their style. The DOO WOP-MASSACRE !!!
Turning ballads into Jive-arrangements and aggressive Rock-a-Billy hitters into powerful vocal Rock and Roll proved to be the right concept for causing any kind of the audiences' reactions such as uncontrolled joyous outbursts and fainting (young girls). One supporting reason for these successful performances certainly is the way these guys dress: Have a look to their Photos - that says it all!
For anyone who doesn't know what DOO WOP is, just listen to a CD from the Marcels. Such music contains nonsense syllables as for example 'rama-lama-ding-dong'.
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Member Since: 2/1/2008
Band Website: nymonics.de
Band Members:

Stephan Griebel - Vocals, Guitar

"The Music-Junkie"

His strange charisma and his dynamic, twisted movements support his loose mouth in performing a hilarious stage show.

He's crazy about music. Everywhere you meet him, he sings, plays guitar or bass. He loves all kinds of 50ies music and music that sounds like 50ies stuff. You can hear it in many arrangements of NYMONICS-songs. As the songwriter he gave the NYMONICS' second album "Journey to NYMON" eight smashing Doo Wop - Massacre hits. Stephan is a member of different bands and plays with nearly everybody, who asks to play with him. If somebody comes along with a singing saw or wants to blow on a comb, he'll play along with him. And if he's just not twanging on his guitar or singing, he listens to all kinds of machines, that play music. He collects guitars, drives US-Cars and smokes too many cigarettes. He's got only one big problem - He can't dance. ;o)

Florian Hansmann - Double Bass, Vocals

"The Power-Man"

As the youngest member of this gang, his extremely positive personality is of great aid in his daring acrobatics during the stage show he performs together with Stephan.

To slap the bass 5 hours and more is no problem for Florian, because he's Mr Power. His doublebass is old and dirty, but it works and makes the NYMONICS'-typical sound. Florian is our real Doo Wop-Fan in the band. He works 12-15 hours a day, plays in two bands and has everytime a smile on his face. Years ago he completed a stuntman-training, loves free-climbing and jumping from buildings and towers. When he finds the time, he restores his old GMC-Pick Up. He doesn't drink and smoke, but he likes women. ;o)

Andreas Krause – Drums, Vocals

"Daddy Cool"

He is the living groove metronome who pounds away in the background. His cool method to ignore original arrangements of certain songs influences the style of the NYMONICS in a refreshing way. His critical personality is an important driving element towards perfection in this band.

Andreas is so unbelievably cool, that he would play his drums in between an earthquake or on a sinking ship, without showing any emotions. BUT - when he plays a classic Gene Vincent-Song you will see him moving in a crazy way. He's got two old drumkits, likes to drive on his old motorbike and is a ambitious photographer on his old camera-equipment. (a lot of old things - like him ;o) )

Influences: Rock and Roll, Doo Wop, Jive
Record Label: blue-art records
Type of Label: Indie