BNC Music:
Brown Note Collective is an experimental music collective in Hong Kong of undefinable musical genre.
As a music collective, their approach to music is ambiguous, combining traditional and experimental forms, with a provocative mix of composition and a lot of improvisation. They are a collective of over a dozen accomplished musicians, many being multi-instrumentalists. They blend and contrast styles in compelling and sometimes shocking ways with deep understanding and mastery of the individual styles of music they play. Brown Note Collective’s music is cerebral, vibrant, and daringly playful. Their live performances are usually unpredictable and absurd, often leaving the audience either in awe or in total confusion.
BNC History:
The group was founded and lead by Adam since 2002. The main objectives of the group has always been to explore the experimental side of music, maintain a creative environment for all the members involved, and to expose Hong Kong audiences and musicians to less conventional approaches to music. The performing lineup of Brown Note Collective constantly varies depending on the availability of the members. Thus lineups often range from as little as 2 members up to at many as 12 members on stage at a time.
BNC Members
The BN Collective:
Adam: Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Electronics
Yin-John: Erhu, Sihu, Jinghu, Banhu, Violin, Viola, Cello
Heidi: Xiao, Bawu, Dizi, Flute, Drums, Percussion, Electronics
Fat: Guitar, Bass, Electronics
Bunn: Accordian, Keys, Melodica
Nelson: Assorted Instruments, Guitar, Melodica, Cajon
Les: Drums, Percussion
Krispy: Dance, Movements
The BN Alumni:
Shum: Vocals, Clarinet, Percussion
Wilmer: Double Bass, Cello, Melodica, Percussion
Owen: Trumpet, Keys, Electronics, Melodica, Cowbell, Vocals
Bryan: Clarinet, Vocals, Ukelele, Guitar, Recorder, Percussion
Tom: Trumpet, Melodica, Percussion, Piano, Beatbox, Vocals
Mick: Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Beatbox, Ukulele
Karin: Tenor Trombone
James: Drums
Honorary BNC Members:
Dante: Violin, Melodica, Piano
Vivek: Beatbox, Drums
Tegan: Clarinet, Percussion, Ukulele
Gein: Melodica, Vocals, Words
KT: Flute, Percussion, Beatbox, Ukulele, Mandolin
Amin: Guitar, Recorder, Melodica, Vocals
Christina: Dance, Movements
Past BNC Members:
Pranjal: Drums, Percussion, Drummachine
Joe: Drums, Cowbell, Percussion
Arthur: Vocals, Bass, Synth, Guitar, Beatbox, Cowbell
Eugene (RIP): Drums, Vocals
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