The members of Two Star Symphony are pretty stoked about their new album. During the mastering sessions for Love and Other Demons, violinist Debra Brown sent a text message to cellist Margaret Lejeune saying, ยOur new album kicks so much ass itยs becoming a bully.ย The album marks the fourth effort from the local string quartet, but only the second to feature material written and performed exclusively by the foursome. The tracks include compositions Two Star created for its numerous collaborations, including ยGoblin Attack,ย written for the American Ballet Theatre, and a five-piece suite created for Houstonยs Dominic Walsh Dance Theater.
It also features never-before-heard tunes such as ยIce Cream Man.ย ย[Itยs] the most horrifying, disturbing song ever written and performed on toy pianos,ย says violinist Jerry Ochoa. ยIce Cream Manย embraces Two Starยs dark, eerie classical style by combining the high-pitched notes of the small pianos with spooky string arrangements. Brown and viola player Jo Bird agree it sounds like the music coming from a nasty, broken-down ice cream truck. ยComing to steal your children,ย Ochoa adds. Hear these and more when Two Star performs Love and Other Demons in its entirety after the Invincible Czars and Opposite Day start things off at 9 p.m. Rudyardยs, 2010 Waugh. For information, call 713ย521ย0521 or visit www.rudyards.com. $8.
Fri., July 25, 9 p.m., 2008
This article appears in Jul 24-30, 2008.