Rituals of the Ancients
G:NOME is a collaborative project between Alan Herrick of Nux Vomica and classical composer/songwriter Brent (Mr.) Goodbar. This unique collaboration began several years ago with the slow torture of several treated grand pianos and resulted in the release of the E.P. Mass Ascendo Ad Klavier. G:NOME released their fist full-length CD in 2008 and are continuing towards the release of their newest and most ambitious musical works to date.
Alan Herrick is the
founder of San Francisco experimental music group Nux Vomica and utilizes sound processing, electronics, found sounds, and
aural sculpture to achieve unique and trance like sound environments.
Mr. Goodbar is an award winning songwriter, composer, performer, and music instructor hiding out in San Francisco, CA. His recent accomplishments include winning the Highsmith Competition for his orchestral composition "A Long Road to Nowhere" at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and taking first place in the Billboard Songwriting Contest. Mr.Goodbar began as a classically trained piano player, then gradually incorporated rock guitar and jazz chops into his arsenal. Upon moving to the Bay Area to pursue a Master's Degree and to continue his musical education Along the way, he completed a major musical entitled "When A Star Falls", and conducted its premiere
