Brothers, Jared and Michael Bell formed Lymbyc Systym late in 2001. The duo draws inspiration from the groups such as Tortoise, My Bloody Valentine and Four Tet. They have a unique sound to them which blends, vintage keyboards, melodies, analog effects, drumming, and intricate laptop programming. The effect of this is to form melodic and cohesive tracks that blur the borders between post-rock, indie-rock, and folktronica.Â
They have set sail on a tour around the US and Canada to support their new CD, Love Your Abuser Remixed. If you like to catch them in town, they will be a The Troubadour - Map on April 23rd.
To learn a little more about the band then keep reading for our interview with Michael Bell about, his favorite music, how he relates to Doug Funny, how the hell they came up with Lymbyc System for a band name.
Could you give a brief description of your band?
A melodic instrumental ambient, cinematic duo with my younger brother. Instrumentation consisting of predominantly vintage keyboards, drums, electronics and analog effects.
What was the first record/cd/tape you ever bought? And where did you buy it?
MC Hammer “Please Hammer Don’t Hurt Em” purchased at Wherehouse in Scottsdale, AZ circa 1990.
What’s the seventh artist on your iPod? Don’t lie!
Akron/Family
What’s the best cure for a hangover?
GT’s Kombucha
How do you get ready for a live show?
Several beers, maybe a little bit of Irish Whisky, a 5 mile jog, 11 minutes of aerobics including 500 jumping jacks.
What’s your favorite song to play live?
A new song that doesn’t have a name yet. For now we’re just calling it Song 8.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Food network during the daytime
Who would win in a fight, a Ninja or a Pirate and why?
A ninja, because he would be swifter and would have throwing stars
How did you come up with the name for your band?
I came up with the name when I was in psych 101 in college, learning about the lymbic system. Wierdly I immediately started doodling logos on my notes.
If you could rid the world of one song, what would it be?
“I Love This Bar” by Toby Keith
Who would play you in a film based upon your life?
Doug Funny
Dead or alive. What 5 acts would you have play with you at a festival?
Four Tet, Prefuse 73, Tortoise, Can, John Coltrane Quartet circa 1962
What was your favorite venue for a show ever?
Doug Fir lounge in Portland or empty bottle in Chicago
What’s your most memorable experience on the road story?
Having the entire crowd come on stage for the encore at Wow Hall in Eugene.
Do you prefer small venues or big venues? Why?
I prefer very tiny venues with loud pa’s!
What’s the best piece of advice someone has ever given you and did you take notice?
Someone once told me to never give a fuck about what anyone else thinks about your art and to just keep doing it for the love of it. This has become the band’s moto.
What would be your perfect LA day?
Wake up on the beach in Malibu, go eat some sushi, go shopping at Amoeba, Thai food for dinner, and then go to a cool bar in Silverlake.
If you given 100 million dollars what would you do?
Move to Japan and buy the most baller house in the universe
What three things could you not live without?
Music, Musical instruments, Coffee
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