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One Hand Loves the Other

Classically Infused Electro-pop

About Me


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So many different backgrounds mashed together and then squeezed into a slightly pulpy, somewhat synthetic, though unequivocally organic delight. Originally a hair-brained idea of vocalist, Lou Rodriguez, in the winter of 2003, ::One Hand Loves the Other:: took years to assemble. However, it was not until the fall of 2006 when old members left to pursue other endeavors that Lou and Nancy were left with no other choice but to wait patiently. Naturally yet quickly, Mikey and Tracy came into the hands of OHLtO, and the passionate four-piece group began to develop a new sound for their debut album. This final formation blends electro-indie beats with classical arrangements, provided by a multitude of orchestral instruments, and soulful, original vocals.
Lou, the lyricist and voice, emerged from a background inspired by blues and soul artists of the twentieth century female persuasion. Nancy, the instrumental composer and fingers of the keyboard-synths and flute, blossomed out from classical piano and flute instruction. Mikey, the electronics engineer and composer, came from the pits of electronic haze with a clear idea of the ability to merge the organic and synthetic. Lastly, Mary, the cellist extraordinaire, picked up the bow where her precursor left it. She can make like the dickens on the strings of the cello. You’ve gotta love a red headed cellist.
All from different places, all on different paths, but all with the same yearning to create music. It’s an amalgamation of sorts I’d say. Some may say a quixotic one, though ::OHLtO:: would probably take that as a compliment.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/5/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/onehandlovestheother
Band Members: lou - vocals

nancy - piano/flute

mary - cello

mikey - beats
Influences: Bjork, J.S. Bach, Nina Simone, Jon Brion, Esthero, Rasputina, Imogen Heap, Guy Sigsworth, Hope For a Golden Summer, Damien Rice, Beethoven, Diplo, Amel Larrieux, Frou Frou, Radiohead, Aphex Twin, Autechre, mum, Sigur Ros, Ours, Aretha Franklin, Bill Nye the Science Guy
Sounds Like:
"The fusion of organic and electronic instruments proves that -- in this group's hands -- pop can be just as compelling and absolute as classical music." -Creative Loafing

". . . when the two diverging musical pulls finally come together on songs like "Tortoise" and "First Place," the result is breathtaking." -The Wheel

" A mix of stirring piano charges, sweeping vocals, and electro-experimental tricks...It's not a subtle brew, but it knows how to play a drama." - Download.com

"::OHLtO:: surely have one of the most unique sounds of any group currently calling Atlanta home...or from anywhere for that matter. Electronic percussion blurps and blips like artillery fire across a neo-classical bed of cello, piano, synths and flute, while airy, otherworldly vocals hoverhither and yon, fey and theatrical, bordering on operatic." - Stomp and Stammer

"To make music this engaging and beautiful is a feat in itself. This is their art, believe in it because it really is that good." - The Plastic Ashtray

Record Label: Stickfigure
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Best albums of 2007...we’re on it!

Check it out here!Here, in alphabetical order, is some of the best music made in Atlanta and Athens in 2007. " Ananda Project, Fire Flower (King Street Sounds) " Black Lips, Los Valientes del Mundo ...
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:52:00 PST

OHLTO on: 2.0 Television

Watch our video interview with 2.0TV here!
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:19:00 PST

Change of plans...*Important*

Firstly, we would like to apologize to all of our friends who were planning on coming out to see us on our mid-west leg of our tour schedule. Secondly, we send our apologies to all of the bands we w...
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Sun, 07 Oct 2007 06:34:00 PST

Best of Atlanta!

One Hand Loves the Other was voted "Best Local Pop Band" Critic's Pick!Check it out here....
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:12:00 PST

Performer Magazine Record Review

From the beginning, it is apparent that Atlanta-based band One Hand Loves the Other is almost impossible to categorize. Synth-pop would be the closet recognizable genre, but this album is far too dive...
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:44:00 PST

Creative Loafing Feature music article!

We are pretty happy about this one.Thanks Creative Loafing!
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:30:00 PST

A very important anouncement from Tracy and ::OHLtO::

Dear OHLtO Friends,After almost a year of musical fun and adventures with One Hand Loves the Other, I am sad to say that our show this Saturday (6/23) at 11:11 Teahouse will be my last.  I will b...
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:46:00 PST

Kiss Atlanta write-up

Kiss Atlanta wrote a nice little post about us in their blog.Check it out here!
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Thu, 17 May 2007 06:40:00 PST

For our album release

We'll be playing with these two beautiful ladies:Madeline                       and Isia Cooper ...
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:04:00 PST

Creative Loafing Interview - October 19th, 2006

Hello one and all..pick up a copy of Creative Loafing today to read our interview with journalist Chad Radford! Also, don't forget to come to our show this friday at Lenny's! $7 21+Here's a quick lin...
Posted by One Hand Loves the Other on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:51:00 PST