Prinzhorn Dance School
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Prinzhorn Dance School | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brighton, UK |
| Genre(s) | Alternative |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Label(s) | DFA Records |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Suzi Horn Tobin Prinz Al |
|
Prinzhorn Dance School are a band comprising Tobin Prinz and Suzi Horn. Their music is sparse, uncompromising and idiosyncratic.
Contents |
[edit] Debut release
In 2006 Prinz and Horn signed to the New York record label DFA Records[1]. Their debut release for the label was a self recorded and self produced 7-inch single featuring the tracks "You Are The Space Invader" and "Eat, Sleep" which is now highly sought after as it was limited to 500 copies only.
[edit] Debut album
Prinz and Horn recorded their debut album in isolation, in a rented barn in Sussex, having already written the songs in the disused chapel building they call home, also entirely on their own. They wrote and played everything on the recordings although they use a drummer in a 3 piece line-up for live shows. The album was sebsequently mixed in New York with The DFA (licensed through EMI) and was released on August 13 2007 in the UK and on August 27 2007 in North America.
Prinz and Horn sent a message to fans in April 2008 stating that "they will not be working with EMI anymore". No news is available yet about which label they will work with for the next releases.
[edit] Live performances
The band are building a strong following partly due to their impressive, intense live shows. They have completed UK and European tour dates, although their American tour was famously cancelled due to visa problems.
[edit] Relationship with the media and fans
The band are known to be reclusive, with few interviews given, and their own official website, up until recently, has rarely featured any images of their faces. They prefer the isolation of their working space, writing and recording privately in their own austere and peculiar way. They have been accused of shunning the limelight and criticised for their refusal to have a myspace site. However, they communicate with fans regularly in their own way, via their own website and sending messages to people who sign up to the bands mailing list via the website. On the 26th April, 2008, Prinz and Horn invited the entire mailing list to attend a party at Suzi Horn's Brighton flat. The party passed without major incident although it caused traffic problems in the local area and some minor damage to the property.
[edit] Recycling clause
Negotiations with EMI (who licensed the debut album in the UK) were protracted while the band insisted upon the inclusion of special recycling clauses, ensuring that all their record sleeves, CD sleeves and promotional material be produced using recycled materials. All releases to date have used recycled paperstock.
[edit] Name
It is believed they have taken their name from Dr Hans Prinzhorn, who collected art by mentally ill patients under his care.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Prinzhorn Dance School - (DFA Records · 2007)
[edit] Singles
- "You Are The Space Invader"/"Eat, Sleep" (original recording - image on white sleeve) - 7" single (DFA Records · 2006)
- "Up! Up! Up!"/"Hamworthy Sports and Leisure Centre" - 7" single (DFA Records · 2007)
- "Crackerjack Docker" - (DFA Records · 2007)
- "You Are The Space Invader" (album version - image on black sleeve) - 7" / 12" / CD single (DFA Records · 2007)
