UNISON is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Keith Galpin and lyric poet Steve Ahlbom. Longtime musical cohorts, their forays trace back to the dawn of

In 1981, Ahlbom and Galpin began working on new material under the moniker Concordia Discors ("harmony in discord"-Horace, 19 B.C.).   the Northwest punk/wave scene. Their songwriting teamwork debuted Performing with a keyboard bassist and a drum machine augmented by a live percussionist, the band developed their eccentric skajazz style at many local clubs.

in 1979 in Seattle's seminal art band, the Debbies. They explored A few years later Steve and Debbies/Discors drummer Peter Blecha formed Me, releasing a single in 1985.   an eerie blend of thrash/reggae/funk at many live shows in the During this period Keith began experimenting with computer MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface seeing in this embryonic medium limitless creative possibilities.

Pacific Northwest.

In Unison, Ahlbom and Galpin use MIDI and digital sampling to create a unique style of danceable ballads. Elements that remain constant in each incarnation are Keith's jagged beatguitar, funky bass grooves and interweaving keyboards which create the setting for Steve's melodic ravings. The result is an unclassifiable blend of technology and emotion.

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