C.Y.M.
LIVE FROM HEAVY DUTY OUT NOW
SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCES IN PARIS AND LONDON
“There’s a nice sonic consistency even as the pair explores disparate genres alongside widely varying collaborators… This is an exceptionally strong album.” -The Arts St. Louis
“… nearly boundless when it comes to genre influence, with their unique blend of sound.” -FLOOD
Having released their self-titled debut album, performed on Jimmy Kimmel Liveexperienced Baio’s debut appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live!, and been lauded as among NPR’s “Best New Music,” C.Y.M. now ring in the new year with “Live from Heavy Duty” a special live performance series, available now on YouTube. The four-part series includes live performances of C.Y.M. original songs “Never Let Me Go,” “Roma” and “Life of Mine” (featuring Day Wave) as well as a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun.”
The series features C.Y.M. (Chris Baio and Michael Greene) joined by Garrett Ray on drums as well as a special appearance from Day Wave on “Life of Mine.” The performances are intimate with some psychedelic ’70s vibes, showcasing the top tier musicianship and songcraft that is C.Y.M..
Of the “Heavy Duty” series, Chris Baio says:
“Last summer, Mike made the long trip from St. Ives England to Los Angeles to perform a studio session of songs from our debut album. At Heavy Duty Studios in Burbank, we were joined by Garrett Ray on drums and played three songs from our album, including ‘Life of Mine’ with Day Wave. We also covered Pink Floyd’s ‘Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun’ – a song that occupies a fascinating place in Pink Floyd’s discography. It is the only Pink Floyd recording that all five primary members played on, and was further immortalized by LCD Soundsystem’s ‘All My Friends.’ Playing music together for the first time was exciting, and I can’t wait to play our first two real shows in Paris and London next month. These sessions were directed and edited by Tom Mull – he did an amazing job, and I particularly love what he did on our song ‘Roma’ by splicing together skateboarding footage of his family. We hope you enjoy it.”
The series is available now and can be viewed here:
Life of Mine (feat. Day Wave): https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Roma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Never Let Me Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Meanwhile C.Y.M. is gearing up for two exclusive live performances in Paris, France and London, England at the Pop Up Du Label and Moth Club, respectively. The shows will feature Baio, Greene and Robby Sinclair on drums as well as some special guest appearances.Those dates are:
February 9, Paris, FR: Pop Up Du Label
February 10, London, UK: Moth Club
Tickets are available now here: https://lnk.to/CYMLP