Thor Harris

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American drummer

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FieldValue
nameThor Harris
imageThor harris villa douce 72927.jpg
birth_date
caption2018
backgroundnon_vocal_instrumentalist
instrumentDrums, percussion, dulcimer, vibraphone, clarinet, piano, organ, violin, viola, accordion, melodica, keyboards, guitar, bass, trombone
genre
occupationMusician, carpenter, art instructor
years_active1986–present
associated_actsSwans (2010–2016)
Xiu Xiu (2017–2019)
Bill Callahan (2005–2013)
Shearwater (2001–2010)
Devendra Banhart (2004)
Angels of Light (1999–2001)
Rob Halverson (1993–2010)
Amanda Palmer (2013)
Lisa Germano
Gretchen Phillips
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| name = Thor Harris | image = Thor harris villa douce 72927.jpg | birth_date = | caption = 2018 | background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | instrument = Drums, percussion, dulcimer, vibraphone, clarinet, piano, organ, violin, viola, accordion, melodica, keyboards, guitar, bass, trombone | genre = | occupation = Musician, carpenter, art instructor | years_active = 1986–present | label = | associated_acts = Swans (2010–2016) Xiu Xiu (2017–2019) Bill Callahan (2005–2013) Shearwater (2001–2010) Devendra Banhart (2004) Angels of Light (1999–2001) Rob Halverson (1993–2010) Amanda Palmer (2013) Lisa Germano Gretchen Phillips | website =

Thor Harris (born February 7, 1965) is an artist, sculptor, musician, painter, carpenter and handyman. He was the percussionist for Swans (2010–2016). He has performed with Shearwater (2001–2010), Bill Callahan, The Angels of Light, Lisa Germano, Yonatan Gat, Gretchen Phillips, Devendra Banhart, Rebecca Cannon, Xiu Xiu, Flock of Dimes & Amanda Palmer, Whalesong, and the Grand Theft Orchestra. He has recorded at least six instrumental albums with the Austin producer Rob Halverson. He also contributed to Ben Frost's 2014 album, Aurora. He joined the touring lineup of Xiu Xiu as a percussionist in February 2017 and he has enjoyed touring with Thor & Friends since 2015.

In the early 21st century, Harris wrote a short outline on "How To Tour In A Band Or Whatever". This set of '21 rules' spread widely across the internet. Harris also wrote and illustrated the 'zine/pamphlet Ocean of Despair, about depression, as a companion to his recorded album of the same title.

Personal life

Harris posted a video to his Twitter account titled "How To Punch A Nazi" as a response to the rise of Richard Spencer, and on February 8, 2017, Twitter briefly suspended Harris's account for the video. On August 10, 2017, Harris announced his candidacy for governor of Texas on Twitter. Thor Harris also builds custom musical instruments.

Discography

With Swans

With Thor & Friends

With Shearwater

With Rob Halverson

With [[Shahzad Ismaily]]

Joyful Noise Recordings - ''Artist In Residence 2019''

Harris's six 2019 releases on Joyful Noise Recordings were issued both as six individual digital albums and as one limited-edition (666 copies) set of six colored-vinyl records in a wooden box.

Other

References

References

  1. Ken Lieck. (January 21, 2000). "Hammer of the Gods". [[The Austin Chronicle]].
  2. "Radiance of a Thousand Suns, by Whalesong".
  3. "Music | Thor Harris and Rob Halverson albums". Thorrob.bandcamp.com.
  4. Geslani, Michelle. (March 20, 2014). "Listen: Ben Frost's new song "Venter", featuring Swans' Thor Harris". [[Consequence of Sound]].
  5. "About".
  6. Harris, Thor. "How To Tour In A Band Or Whatever". [[Constellation Jazz Club.
  7. Harris, Thor. "How To Tour In A Band Or Whatever". Looking for the Magic.
  8. Harris, Thor. "How To Tour In A Band Or Whatever". The Only Music That Matters.
  9. Rettig, James. (February 8, 2017). "Thor Harris Suspended From Twitter For How-To-Punch-A-Nazi Tutorial". [[Stereogum]].
  10. "Thor Harris Says He's Running for Governor of Texas". Condé Nast.
  11. (December 2017). "Album Review: Thor & Friends' "The Subversive Nature of Kindness"". [[Austin Monthly]].
  12. (2019). "Thor Harris: 2019 Artist in Residence". Joyful Noise Recordings.

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