Bio

TRiPS is an exciting new collaboration in music born from the pure hunger and drive in music creation from Andrew Christiansen and ear fellow Barnaby Weir.

TRiPS is that feeling of exhilaration when you “step outside yourself and unwind this daily mess” it’s the sound of musical freedom on the back of a mind altering day dream, new vivid colours and open skies as you set out into the unknown.

There’s a glaze of psychedelic calm in the eyes of the new songs that resonate on top of familiar, classic and experimental rock and pop fusion. An irony in the delivery makes for a steady take off and a smooth landing in ones ears. Steady and juicy drum tones lead the way for Christiansen’s incredible acid soaked riffs and provide comfortable grooves for Weirs and other vocalists intriguing lyrics and vocal delivery.

The rules are set aside without boundaries of a usual band existence and the fresh air is impossible to ignore. Hats are tipped or tripped towards the roots of rock n roll with hand shakes from the 70’s tape heavy quality in sound and hi-fives with tones from the future.

The intensive studio sessions confirmed the long term working friendship with veteran engineer and all round G.C Lee Prebble. His attention to the tracking and mixing process played out like a sculptor of tone. There were at times, too many laughs per hour, sending all three present into a distracted state of awesomeness. The recordings and mixes came to life over 2021 and 2022 with Andrew and Barnaby carefully part time crafting the riffs into order.

Surprisingly good song writing can be heard all over this record, there’s an attention to detail and a respect for the listeners that wont go unnoticed or unrewarded. The satisfaction of musical day TRIPS forever stays in our hearts and minds, our own soundtrack to life through the lens of this original Kaleidoscope.

Band Members:
Barnaby Weir (vocals)
Andy Christiansen (drums, guitar, keyboards, bass, theromini)

Guests:
Iris Little (vocals)
Daniel Weetman (vocals)
Dayle Jellyman (synth)
Rory McCartney (bass)
Elan Van Mills (vocals, keyboards)
Seamus Johnson (bass)
Tristan Carter (violin)
Charley Davenport (cello)
Tom Pierard (drums)
Errol Christiansen (flute)
Jake Baxendale (alto saxophone)
Chris Buckland (tenor saxophone)
Ria Simmons (spoken word)
Matt Benton (spoken word)
Shaun Anderson (percussion)
Daniel Hayles (keyboards)

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