What happens when the gag goes so far that it's no longer a gag?
You get two very technical musicians who now have to wear elaborate costumes every time they perform.
So let's talk about Angine de Poitrine.
They're a duo who are aliens from another planet, 333 years old - Khn and Klek Poitrine - who have known each other since they were 13. But really, it was a band - La Poëysce - who were booked for the same venue two nights in Saguenay, Quebec two nights in a row and created an alter ego so people would show up the second night.
But forget about the costume schtick for a second. This is math rock - and take a good look at Khn's instrument. First of all, it's a double-necked instrument, with a guitar and a bass (based on a Fender Stratocaster, for those so inclined) with separate outputs and.... well, about four times as many frets as standard instruments. He's playing notes between the standard twelve notes.
The sound is made possible by looping pedals at the bareish feet of Khn and Klek - this is how they can have multiple instruments playing at once. It's a complex sound and very technically interesting.... but also, it's a solid sound.
This performance was recorded by KEXP in France a couple of months ago, and has quickly become one of the channel's most viewed... and with good reason. This was their opening song, and it is from their new and EXCELLENT album Vol. II, so go check that out.
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