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All Night Chemists The Sound of One Man Clapping June 2005 Feature Monthly Partnership with Block Magazine Feature Article by Cameron Brindise Photos by Judith Schlieper
With a yell and a sorrow, Len Monachello, takes his music where The Band dared to dive and Elliott Smith failed to miss. As a composer this one piece outfit creates dynamic sounds fit for a big band attire, as such, although he man-made most of his record himself, he rotates other members of the band on some tracks and live performances. And the bull's eye is just where he wants it, the immersion of guitar, piano, violin and even at times steel petal creates a full sound, fresh or classic at will. With his former band, This Way, behind him, Len is in the early stages of fully developing All Night Chemists. "I'm still in that phase where I'm figuring it all out, creating different tiers of expectations," he says brazenly. Although Len has embarked on this new project he still hitches time and music with his old band mates, Andy La Due (drums) and Brandon Wilde (bass & back-up vocals). "We just know how to play well together," he confesses.
This fella can jump start a dance hall or throw pity at the broken hearted fool. Songs such as Fine With Me ride the country track with the sentimental air of Neil Young antics and the unique twang of Lenny's own easy listening voice. Call him a Jack of all trades, playing everything from guitar to drums to his most recent endeavor, the flute. With catchy melodies, this man delivers hooks that calm and excite, from second chances to light night musings, Len brews up the right concoction. Len has gone from Liverpool to Woodstock to Brooklyn, the path has been rough; the ride has been long but he's finally got himself on the right wagon, he even got to play the same upright piano as Rick Danko on the way. "I'm moving to a first floor apartment, so I can get one of those," Len says sarcastically but half seriously.
A future tour is of course in the making and another album is already in the mix. "I want to put it out there as an ensemble," Len says regarding what lays ahead for All Night Chemists. Whether this involves rotating band members or the full on committed, Len thinks the sound of the band lends itself to multiple players. With bad tour experiences in the past, All Night Chemists aren't playing by the rules this time. Find more information about All Night Chemists at www.allnightchemists.com. This article presented with permission from Block Magazine and can be found in their monthly section of Uproar. |
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