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Biography
Savage Aural Hotbed (abbreviated as SAH) is a Minneapolis, Minnesota based " found object " band. Formed in 1988, SAH is a four-member band that performs instrumental percussive and ambient music. They are heavily influenced by Japanese " Taiko " drumming, but also feature usage of oil-drums, saw-blades, power-tools, concrete culverts, and other hardware, both in the albums and in the live shows. They have released seven albums.
The band has been embraced by Industrial music|industrial , techno , and contemporary classical music enthusiasts. They have also worked with many different dance troupes including Ballet of the Dolls and the Flying Foot Forum. Savage Aural Hotbed has also been featured in an article on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition. They have won four Minnesota Music Awards .
Current members are: Mark Black, Stuart DeVaan, Dean Hawthorne, William Melton
Past members are: David Sarrizin, Valts Treibergs, Tom Zosell
Genre
SAH tends to fit into industrial music, both in the literal sense, as they use industrial hardware, and in the figurative sense. Japanese Taiko drumming with its big arm movements and disciplined musical tightness is a major inspiration. Another influence is modern minimalist music , with frequent exploration of mathematical rhythm generating ideas.
