JamBase Questionnaire: Big Gigantic
By Team JamBase Oct 11, 2010 • 6:01 am PDT
There’s an undeniable warmth to Big Gigantic that sits in happy contrast to electronica’s general machined coolness. While one has no problem imagining some PYT gettin’ limber under strobe lights to bangers like “Step Up” or “Breaking Point” off BG’s bumptious new joint A Place Behind The Moon (released September 1 on 1320 Records), there’s something pleasantly human inside their music, a heartbeat and breath often expressed through Dominic Lalli’s sinewy saxophone, which recalls David Sanborn at his gliding, melodic best. Joined by drummer Jeremy Salken, the pair is awash in analog sequencers and other technological touches that they coat with muscle and sweat, the neon-edged chrome & glass feel enlivened by their strong playing and compositional smarts. Big Gigantic snares the energy of a late-night club and moves it into a bright dawn, stars giving way to sunrise, champagne reverie infused with coffee consciousness. (Dennis Cook)
Big Gigantic kicks off a fall tour of the South and Midwest on October 19. Find full dates here.
Here’s what Dominic had to say to our inquiries.
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Listening. When everyone is listening, the magic starts happening.
2. The first album I bought was…
I’m pretty sure it was either The Beastie Boys’ License To Ill or Run DMC’s Raising Hell.
3. The last song or album to really flip my wig was…
Miike Snow. Their self-titled release is insane and has a really great mix of pop and electronic music. I feel like there is something for everyone on that album. It’s just plain, good music.
4. When I was a kid I wanted to grow up to be…
A pro basketball player. I played basketball growing up and all throughout high school. I wasn’t really that great… ha ha.
5. My favorite sort of gig is…
A gig with lots of people. The more people, the more energy being thrown around out there. It transfers back and forth, on and off the stage. It’s really an incredible feeling.
6. One thing I wish people knew about me is…
I’m a huge straight ahead jazz fan. I listen to quite a bit of John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Brad Meldau, Miles…That music really influences all the different projects I’m involved with and all the different music I make. I’m always trying to dig deep into my musical roots.
7. I love the sound of…
Something totally new, something fresh, that really turns heads.
8. One day I hope to make an album as fantastic as…
Three different albums in different genres: Branford Marsalis’ Requiem, Radiohead’s Kid A and Lil’ Wayne’s Tha Carter IIII.
9. The best meal I ever had on tour was at…
Trio at The Four Seasons in Austin, TX. Amazing!
10. I always find the coolest audiences in…
Festivals. That’s where everyone comes to throw it down hard.
11. The worst habit I’ve picked up being on the road all the time is…
Not eating right. It’s hard to eat solid meals out there. Ya gotta kinda eat when you can, wherever you can.
12. The Beatles or the Stones? Por qué?
The Beatles. Their music speaks to me in so many ways and they really just pushed the envelope in terms of music and popular music. Their music is timeless.
13. The craziest thing I ever saw was…
Tons of naked people running around with fire at the late night at the Oregon Country Fair. Wow!!!
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