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Perpetual Motion began as a violin and guitar duo in 1990. Our first gig was for the Conifer Faire, a small art and antique fair in the mountains of Colorado. Since then our songwriting has evolved from folksy acoustic music to what I like to call "acoustic world fusion". We've added a rhythm section and an electric violin which kicks the energy level up, not that it's sleepy when we play as a duo. All of our music begins with the violin and guitar, and once we have our parts tight we add our marvelous rhythm section, Rob Chamberlin, drums and Blake Eberhard, bass. Since we write all our music like this, we can play for smaller events as a duo, or add bass for a trio, or go all the way with full rhythm section.
Since all our music is instrumental, we like to write music with strong melodies so there's something for the listener to grab a hold of. We chose the name Perpetual Motion because we wanted people to hear the energy that a violin and guitar duo can have. We get people tapping their feet and clapping their hands, sometimes they get up and dance.
We are inspired by everything around us, from people we meet to places we go, nature and animals, music we listen to. It's like we have musical ADD, we jump from one style of music to another. We just can't seem to discipline ourselves, and we write what comes out of our souls. Sometimes it's a latin folky tune, sometimes a blues tune, sometimes bluegrass or swing. Our music is kinda like Colorado weather, just wait five minutes and it will change.
For more detailed info you can check out our website at http://www.perpetual-motion.net/. We love to play for any event, so if you'd like some live music, send us a message.
You can download our tunes at iTunes, or click on the buttons below to get one of our CDs. We also have t-shirts with the "String Theory" cover and the Perpetual Motion logo available, just ask!
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String Theory
2006
This newest effort from Perpetual Motion shows their growth from a folksy
acoustic duo to a progressive jazz ensemble. Calling their new sound
.., Perpetual Motion has created a
vibrant blend of Central and South American folk, progressive jazz,
blues, and rock and roll. The result is a wonderfully eclectic collection
of songs, all tied together by an underlying latin groove.
Price $15
Christmas Time
Is Here
2000
Christmas Time Is Here: The much anticipated Christmas album from
Perpetual Motion combines distinctive arrangements of traditional
Christmas music with their unique original compositions. A must have
for your holiday music collection.
"Following a tasteful version of "Joy to the World",
the combo enlivens "Northern Lights", "It Came Upon
a Midnight Clear" and the wittily titled "The Little Drummer
Boy (From Ipanema)" via stylish arrangements and the refined
violin playing of Josie Quick." -Michael Roberts, Westword Magazine
"What a beautiful and inspired record this is! Perpetual Motion
brings high quality musicianship and creative instrumental arranging
to ...traditional Christmas songs." -Judy B., GoGo magazine
Price: $15
Surfing On Cloud
Nine
1997
Surfing On Cloud Nine is an appropriate title for Perpetual Motion's
second album. From the opening chords of the energetic title track
to the driving swing of the final cut, all of the songs show off the
band's zest for life. Their compositions are an eclectic blend of
a wide variety of musical influences. There is something for every
musical taste on this album.
"an unstoppable improvisation team"- Kate Lavin, Vail Daily.
"...music that represents the Front Range. It's got such a unique
feel... walked the fine line between New Age and Energy that's quite
passionate. You just don't hear music that's so skillful." -
Vince Panero, 1490am KWAB Boulder, CO.
Price: $15
Ready, Willing
and Able
1993
Ready, Willing, and Able aptly describes Perpetual Motion's eager, energetic
approach to their rather unconventional style of music. The violin and
guitar duo's debut album showcases their wide variety of musical influences
of jazz, classical, rock, folk and bluegrass.
Westword magazine's Best of Denver- Best Orchestral Maneuvering!
"Perpetual Motion conveys a sense of melodic freshness. The group's
debut album, Ready, Willing, and Able shows what can be accomplished
when players pursue styles outside their "best suited" field."-
Linda Gruno, Westword magazine
"Be
swept away to a gentler place with Perpetual Motion. The musicianship
of Quick and Carleno is exemplary. This album...definitely deserves
a place in your collection." -Kevin Duke, Denver Live
"A contemporary acoustic sonnet" - Dave Thomas, The Denver
Post
Price: $10