Thor Harris

Thor Harris
2018
2018
Background information
Born (1965-02-07) February 7, 1965 (age 59)
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, carpenter, art instructor
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, dulcimer, vibraphone, clarinet, piano, organ, violin, viola, accordion, melodica, keyboards, guitar, bass, trombone
Years active1986–present

Thor Harris (born February 7, 1965) is an artist, sculptor, musician, painter, carpenter and handyman.[1] He was the percussionist for Swans (2010–2016). He has performed with Shearwater (2001–2010), Bill Callahan, The Angels of Light, Lisa Germano, Yonatan Gat, Gretchen Phillips, Devendra Banhart, Rebecca Cannon, Xiu Xiu, Flock of Dimes & Amanda Palmer, Whalesong,[2] and the Grand Theft Orchestra. He has recorded at least six instrumental albums with the Austin producer Rob Halverson.[3] He also contributed to Ben Frost's 2014 album, Aurora.[4] He joined the touring lineup of Xiu Xiu as a percussionist in February 2017 and he has enjoyed touring with Thor & Friends since 2015.[5]

In the early 21st century, Harris wrote a short outline on "How To Tour In A Band Or Whatever". This set of '21 rules' spread widely across the internet.[6][7][8] Harris also wrote and illustrated the 'zine/pamphlet, Ocean of Despair, about depression, as a companion to his recorded album of the same title.

  1. ^ Ken Lieck (January 21, 2000). "Hammer of the Gods". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  2. ^ "Radiance of a Thousand Suns, by Whalesong". Whalesong. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  3. ^ "Music | Thor Harris and Rob Halverson albums". Thorrob.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2014-05-18.
  4. ^ Geslani, Michelle (March 20, 2014). "Listen: Ben Frost's new song "Venter", featuring Swans' Thor Harris". March 20, 2014. Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  5. ^ "About". Thor & Friends. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  6. ^ Harris, Thor. "How To Tour In A Band Or Whatever". Constellation. Archived from the original on 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  7. ^ Harris, Thor. "How To Tour In A Band Or Whatever". Looking for the Magic. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  8. ^ Harris, Thor. "How To Tour In A Band Or Whatever". The Only Music That Matters. Retrieved 2021-10-16.