The husband and wife team of Noah and Adriel Harris began playing music together almost 4 years ago. Drawing on influences ranging form Rufus Wainwright to Sade and the Zombies to Chopin, their sound is unique and always evolving. They have experimented with different instrumentation and additional band members and have recently acquired a rhythm section through their friendship with the members of the Detroit band, Judah Johnson. The new line up consists of Noah Harris on piano and vocals, Adriel Harris on guitar, synths and vocals, Dan Johnson on drums and Rodrigo Palma on bass. Elanors have recently finished mixing a full length that is in the process of being mastered. An official release date has not been set, but an ep containing two tracks off the record will be available at their upcoming full band shows in April. Visit Elanors at their website and myspace page.
http://www.myspace.com/elanors
Champaign, Illinois trio The Elanors (songwriters Noah and Adriel Harris, and Joshua Lucas) create music that defies definition, with beautiful, organic melodies, expressive vocals, experimental and yet melodic songs and provocative lyrics that come to life in their debut release "A Year to Demonstrate" (from http://store.milesofmusic.com)
News from http://www.nicodemusagency.com/ "Recording the follow-up to the highly acclaimed debut "A Year to Demonstrate" on Isidore Records with Dan Johnson (of Judah Johnson) in Detroit. Next year will see them filling out their lineup and doing many tours to support their yet to be named release."
Excerpts from an interview with the Elanors from http://www.onetimesone.com/ "A band that's sure to go somewhere due to its unbelievable talent and breathtaking abilities, The Elanors excitedly have a lot to talk about. Ranging from musical influences (with graciousness towards various stagemates as well as Rufus Wainwright) and the incorporation of love, The Elanor's multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and vocalist Noah Harris also discusses the band's plans for an entirely different second album, as well as ponderings of a third. Read on as Noah speaks with OTO contributor Arie Musil via email about the birth of the band, and the journey that has progressed so far.
Interviewer: Arie Musil Musician: Noah Harris
Arie: Let's start from the beginning. Who influenced you musically growing up, and why did you desire to go into the music business?
Noah: Well, in my opinion, music can't be a business. It isn't a religion either. I'm gonna tell you the truth, though, when I was 19 I read Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet and watched Brother Son Sister Moon in the same week -- well, I think that ought to explain the whole view right there. I wanted to take off my clothes in the square and proclaim a faith, a love really; the song wasn't the substance of the faith, the song was my saint, making intercession. You know, like Rilke said, I spent a lot of time trying to find out if I needed to make these songs; if something inside was demanding it, I am finding out that I do need to write them. The thing about music is that today Cameron McGill's songs are interceding for me, bringing me back; well I have to try and bring out a saint for you, Arie, something to intercede for you. Right?
Arie: How did the three of you meet? Had you each attempted to begin a band on your own? When did you know that the three of you would be it?
Noah: Adriel and I met a few years ago while I was living in Madison, Wisconsin. Josh (Lucas) and I are old friends. That said you should know that The Elanors has recessed back into being just Adriel and I these days. The Elanors is a descendant of my solo project, Adriel is truly fantastic and her talent and persona are really giving the project its current shape, in my opinion.
Arie: What were you doing in your lives during this time when you weren't practicing? Did you have a job to uphold, were you in school...?
Noah: Well, Adriel and I are both finishing up university degrees. Adriel is studying mathematics