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"Ever since I can remember I was obsessed with the sounds that emanated
from the strange large object in my parent's living room. How could an object that seemed
more like a piece of furniture than an instrument sound so delightful? Climbing atop the stool,
unable to reach the pedals or even touch the floor, I would spend hours plinking on notes and
filling the house with that wonderful sound that seemed to resonate from my soul."
Isabelle's fascination with sound continues and has expanded to the use
of synthesizers and samplers. She uses today's technology to create an added dimension
to The Imperial Orgy's sound. The subtle textures and bold electronically created sounds
which once could only be created in the studio are a part of the band's live sound thanks to that technology.
A classically trained pianist, Isabelle began formal studies at the
age of ten. Her first instrument was the clarinet which she took up at the age of seven.
It wasn't until she moved to New York City that Isabelle bought her first synthesizer
and thus began her journey into the world of electronic music.
Before The Orgy, Isabelle played keyboards for a variety of bands including
the rock cover band Critical Mass, an original blues-rock band CeLange, and
Ritual, an original band that used a unique blend of alternative, hardcore, hip-hop, rap,
and rock. She has had a variety of studio and live experience including a performance at the
Indonesian Embassy with Ritual.
Isabelle was also a member of the now disbanded East Village Theatre
Company, where she was involved in many of their cutting-edge productions as a stage
manager, director, and performer. Most notable was her performance in Urbanities
in the Age of Ice, a movement piece created by Paul Warren.
When not with The Imperial Orgy, Isabelle writes her own instrumental
new age/neo-classical music. Her latest project was a collaboration with British writer
Rohan Quine. Isabelle was engaged to compose a 'musicscape' to back his spoken word
project - a retelling of his published work "Hallucinations," a compilation of four dark novellas.
Attracted to the diversity of Caeser Pink's music, her keyboard style
ranges from single note melodies to rockin' organ solos. She explains that sometimes
disciplining oneself to play a single note can be harder than speeding through
scales (especially when this is done while dancing in platform shoes among cables, wires, and pedals!)
Isabelle says that the band wants to create an atmosphere that makes
the audience feel a part of The Imperial Orgy. She hopes that they feel amused and bemused
and that they "leave their troubles at the door to celebrate the freedom of expression and individuality."
Isabelle was born and
raised in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.
New York City has been her home since 1988.
She currently resides in Queens where she
founded the Astoria Breakfast Club. Isabelle
is a daily practitioner of meditation and
is an active member of a NYC meditation center.
She studies Buddhism, dream analysis and science.
Her hobbies include writing poetry, exercise,
roller blading, collecting hats and shoes
(claiming to own over sixty hats!), and roof
parties.
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If you would like to hear a selection from Isabelle's
solo recording "Accidents Happen" click the icon.
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Favorite Books - The Dictionary, Dharma Paths, Awakening, The Sleeping Buddha
Favorite Movies - The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Doors, Eraserhead, Natural Born Killers,
The Star Trek series, Trainspotting.
Favorite Albums - The Cure-The Kiss, 311-Music, Santana, Viva, Faith No More-The Real Thing
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