Tomorrow Music Orchestra:

Tomorrow Music Orchestra (TMO) is a group of composers and musicians who are experimenting with the idea that music's really fun while exploring its ability to relate to wide-ranging audience. TMO was initially conceived by bassist and composer Matthew Golombisky in 2003 in New Orleans and played a phenomenal, attention-getting concert at Cafe Brasil, including William Thompson (Fender rhodes), Milton Villarrubia and Quin Kirchner (drums), two saxophones, violin, clarinet, guitar, trumpet, electric and acoustic basses. After Hurricane Katrina, Golombisky, along with drummer Quin Kirchner and vibraphonist Matthew McClimon, eventually moved to Chicago.

This new configuration was formed almost over night by Golombisky in March 2006 preparing for a performance at the Ice Factory. The idea started as a combination of two groups, Dirty Snow and Pele's Electric Glow which includes members Matthew Golombisky, Matthew McClimon, Quin Kirchner, Sam Macy, James Davis, and Caroline Davis.

But the urge to create something larger was evident. Have something that would allow them to compose even bigger and more involved works? So he met violin/violist Hanna Mathey one night after a Lucky 7s concert at the Hungry Brain. She had a cellist friend, Katy Myers. The stage was almost set. Golombisky remembered a great composer and trombonist he met while studying at Northwestern in the Fall of 2005, Jonathon Kirk. So this new line up included, violin, cello, vibes, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass and drums. Currently TMO includes flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, bassist, alto & soprano saxophones, French horn, vibes, oboe, accordian, guitar, and drums.

Now we needed music for the Ice Factory. Golombisky spent 14 hours composing on March 17th. Our first meeting, our first rehearsal, and our first gig was on March 18th. So, Matthew brought together nine musicians in his apartment for some hours, saying hello, nice to meet you and learning new music. "It's something to try. For today, at least.", originally composed for the Lucky 7s, was rearranged for TMO. A brand new piece "After Sleeping and Forgetting." was composed and quickly learned. Matthew McClimon rearranged "Pangu", a piece he wrote a few years ago for New Orleans-based group, Red Shift. James Davis brought his "A Little Couch Music" sketch, and we got to work.

Then we went to the gig and played. And it was a lot of fun. Since that initial jolt of excitement, the Tomorrow Music Orchestra is looking forward to a long-life of newly composed music, written by its current members only, and performed by a group of great musicians and people.

.....:::::::::Bootlegs, TMO plays:::::::.....

Martyrs', Chicago, Aug. 25, 2007.

WNUR 89.3 FM, Chicago, Aug. 25, 2007.

::: audio samples ::: SlakeShore ::: After Sleeping and Forgetting :::

Discography: Live @ Ice Factory (ee:o6-001) neon jesus garage (ee:o6-002)

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