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The
music of Fear of Math is like a soundtrack for the short attention span.
It's visual and dynamic instrumental style encompasses quick changes,
odd-timings, progressive arrangements, intense dynamics, and thematic
soundscapes. We call it "Cinema for the ears". Have
a listen... In
1997 they teamed upwith bassist/vocalist Ray Mawhinney and dubbed themselves
"Centipede." Centipede performed regularly in the Bay Area at venues such as Bottom of the Hill, Club Cocodrie, and the Paradise Lounge, perplexing audiences with their odd and intense mix of art-rock, progressive, and experimental styles. Ray departed in the fall of 1998, and Centipede went back to their core guitar/drum configuration. Alex and Bill continued writing new material and searching for their new bass player. After a relentless and frustrating effort of almost two years, they finally found an ideal candidate completely by accident. Tim
Plicka and Alex bumped into each other, for the first time, by the soda
machines at Downtown Rehearsals. Tim was playing bass with the Slow Poisoners
at the time. Alex mentioned the band’s dilemma and contact info was
exchanged. A few weeks later Tim placed a call to arrange an audition
type-of-thing. The chemistry and similar interests were apparent. Not
too soon afterward, Tim was given the pink slip by the Slow Poisoners
for his lack of common pop sensibilities. From that point onward, Tim
was able to devote all attention to his new endeavor. The three went to work on re-vamping old tunes, and constructing new material. They soon decided a new moniker was in order. Thus, Fear of Math was (re)born. |