Aaron Harris (born November 11, 1977) is an American musician and composer, best known for his career as the drummer for Los Angeles–based post-metal band Isis. He was with the band from its inception in 1997 to its dissolution in 2010. Since Isis' demise, Harris has become increasingly involved in his career as a composer and producer. His composing work has appeared in projects for A24, Warner Bros., Universal, Disney, Lionsgate, Netflix, NBC, Red Bull and Samsung, among others. As a producer Harris has also worked on records for Palms, Puscifer, Team Sleep, Pelican, Zozobra, Spotlights, Huey, Jakob, The Jezabels and more.
Aaron Harris | |
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 Harris, drumming for Isis in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | November 11, 1977 Maine, U.S.[1] |
| Genres | Post-metal, experimental, post-rock, progressive metal, sludge metal, avant-garde doom |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Producer, drum tech |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Ipecac Recordings |
| Website | aaronharris-audio |
Life and career
editHis early experience in drumming came from his father, who is also a drummer. Harris would play along to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and The Police, and has reached his current level of proficiency without any lessons or formal training.[2] Melvins and Neurosis are also direct influences on his and Isis' sound.[3] He cites Bill Bruford as an influence on his later material, having been introduced to his work through Danny Carey.[4]
Harris's first band was named Loga, which he joined whilst in high school. He was given a cassette of Melvins by the band members and asked to emulate the style of their drummer, Dale Crover, whose work Harris said "changed my life [...] it really shaped me into a whole new drummer."[1]
In October 2006 Harris began endorsing Paiste cymbals.[5] In 2009, Harris also signed an endorsement deal with Sonor drums.[6] He is also sponsored by Evans Drumheads and Vater.[7][8] Harris is endorsed by Vater drumsticks, and Heil microphones.
In April 2012 it was announced that Harris had joined Chino Moreno of Deftones, along with former bandmates Jeff Caxide and Clifford Meyer, in a side project by the name of Palms. Their first album was originally slated for release in 2012 on Ipecac Records,.[9] It was released on June 25, 2013.
Following his time in Isis and Palms, Harris began composing music for films, television shows and trailers. At Methodic Doubt Music, he has worked on the custom score or sound design for such titles as Jessica Jones, Us, Hereditary and True Detective. In February 2019, Harris released his debut solo album titled Dark Energy through Methodic Doubt. The album is intended to be used in films and trailers and was self-described as a "collection of tracks and sound design ideal for horror, thriller and suspense."
Discography
editSolo
edit- Dark Energy (2019)
- Mosquito Control (1998)
- Red Sea (1999)
- Sawblade (1999)
- Isis / Pig Destroyer (2000) (Split with Pig Destroyer)
- Celestial (2000)
- SGNL>05 (2001)
- Oceanic (2002)
- Panopticon (2004)
- Oceanic: Remixes & Reinterpretations (2004)
- In the Fishtank 14 (2006) (Split with Aereogramme)
- In the Absence of Truth (2006)
- Wavering Radiant (2009)
- Bird of Prey (2008)
- Palms (2013)
Production and recording discography
edit| Year | Artist | Album title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Zozobra | Bird of Prey | Production, engineering and mixing |
| 2011 | Lesser Key | Lesser Key | Tracking and mixing[10] |
| — | Aloke Dutta | Spondaic Oblation | Recording[11] |
| 2011 | Crone | Endless Midnight | Mixing[12] |
| 2011 | Blood, Sweat and Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century [film] | Live audio[13] | |
| 2017 | Spotlights | Seismic | Production and engineering[14] |
References
edit- Footnotes
- Citations
- ^ a b Bennett, J. (June 2009). "Five Alive". Decibel (56): 68–73.
- ^ "Aaron Harris of Isis". What We Do Is Secret. June 3, 2008. Retrieved July 16, 2008.
- ^ Miasnikov, Alon (August 26, 2005). "Interview with Aaron Harris". Alternative Zine. Retrieved July 16, 2008.
- ^ Haid, Mike (May 2007). "Art-Metal Mechanic". Modern Drummer: 24. Archived from the original on October 11, 2008. Retrieved July 16, 2008.
- ^ "Artists –> Aaron Harris". Paiste. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
- ^ "SONOR welcomes Aaron Harris from Isis!". Sonor. October 9, 2009. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- ^ "Artist // Aaron Harris". Vater Percussion. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ "Artists: Aaron Harris". Evans Drumheads. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2011.
- ^ "Musicians from Isis and Deftones form new band: Palms" (Press release). Speakeasy PR & Marketing. April 4, 2012. Archived from the original on January 30, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
- ^ "Isis says goodbye with five live albums". Punknews. May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- ^ Mehling, Shane (May 25, 2011). "Stars Now Beneath Their Feet: Isis Remembers Isis Part One". Decibel. Red Flag Media. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
- ^ Harris, Aaron (June 28, 2011). "Crone track streaming on Brooklyn Vegan". Aaron Harris Audio. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ^ Harris, Aaron (August 2, 2011). "Blood, Sweat, and Vinyl Documentary". Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
- ^ "Seismic by Spotlights on Discogs".