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turing test

About Me

From the Merrimack Valley in northern Massachusetts, turing test is experienced musicians with a dedication to melody, harmony, technique, and the real time use of leading edge technology to add texture, counterpoint, and classical instrumentation to adult alternative rock music.
The commitment to accurately reproducing this sound means that turing test travels with 4 fully automated mixers and a complete, tri-amped PA system that enable the band to create a true stereo live experience.
The desire to provide a memorable theatrical experience means that turing test travels with 4 tiers of DMX automated synchronized lighting.
Melancholy melodies that impel the listener to wander an internal landscape, sometimes aimlessly, sometimes with conviction are at the core of the songs turing test is currently recording. The lyrics go far beyond the predictable 'boy meets girl, boy loses girl' genre. Some are allegories, examining fractionalization and rapid change, others explore compulsive obsession, the consequences of infidelity, and complexity. But the tunes are not egg-headed art rock. Instead, strong polyrhythms provide a compelling opportunity to dance and enjoy.

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Member Since: 9/8/2004
Band Website: turingtest.com
Influences: Orpheus, Level 42, Alan Parsons, Procol Harum, Steely Dan, 10cc
Sounds Like: foobar

Type of Label: None

My Blog

Frick frack

While I watch almost no tv in real time, I do enjoy watching what I have scheduled my DVRs to record.  I think you would be surprised about the choices I have made.More importantly, the shows tha...
Posted by turing test on Tue, 06 May 2008 05:18:00 PST

Alan’s new musical

Alan Childs, a national treasure on both drums and guitar, has been in Osaka for a while working on a new musical. He sent me some photos this morning that I posted - fine shots of the endearing cher...
Posted by turing test on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:11:00 PST

3 outstanding drummers

Been blessed and cursed by playing with 3 stupendous drummers over the years:  Dean Adrien, Alan Childs, and now Lanny Lovell.  The curse part is that all of the other drummers couldn't meas...
Posted by turing test on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:49:00 PST

Tina De Lellis

Tina De Lellis, music lover, task master, and owner of the best run club in the Boston area, Johnny D's, is gone. For 40 years she kept the musical flame burning brightly in her club at Davis Square....
Posted by turing test on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:52:00 PST

’That Thing You Do’

All over cable recently has been 'That Thing You Do'.  Kudos to Tom Hanks because it perfectly captures a time and a fleeting vibe that was a significant part of my life.  The tune is a wond...
Posted by turing test on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:50:00 PST

Jenni Muldaur

Jenni has posted some new songs on her page. For those not familiar with her, she released a self-titled album in the mid 90's that was easily one of the best records of that time. Sales, however, d...
Posted by turing test on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:07:00 PST

'Wind'

Back in 1967, Bob Bruno and Jerry Jeff Walker were both members of a wonderful band named 'Circus Maximus'.  Their first album together is a treasure.  Bob wrote a lovely tune, 'Wind', that ...
Posted by turing test on Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:57:00 PST

'Lady Passerby' and Alan Childs

'Lady Passerby' is a song I wrote from the past, when you needed a token to ride the NYC subway.  While I never recorded it, turns out Alan Childs did.  So, his version, with a little r...
Posted by turing test on Wed, 09 May 2007 03:07:00 PST

Rocketbob

The world is filled with competent bands that pretty much all sound the same.   Some sing a little better, some have slightly better songs, some know their way around a recording studio bett...
Posted by turing test on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:15:00 PST

timing / Coles Whalen

Yesterday I was on my way to drop my tax forms at the post office, then bring my car to for a major service, including the replacement of the timing belt.  The tail end of the Nor'...
Posted by turing test on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:59:00 PST