TMS: If someone has never heard of your band before, and has no concept of what “Steampunk” or “Cyberpunk” mean, how would you describe Steam Powered Giraffe to a complete nerd-scene noob? (This question will be useful to me as well, as I am working on a paper about what exactly ‘steampunk’ means.)īennett: From our collective knowledge in the band, Steampunk is an aesthetic. Youtube a big factor in whatever success we have with the band, as it showcases our visuals and sounds the best with videos. Some folks see one of our concerts, and that’s the first time they see and hear us, other times they see images and photos of us circulating the internet and that compels them to look into us more, but most often it’s music videos on the Youtubes. We’re not sure what the best introduction to the band is ourselves. I briefly mentioned Steam Powered Giraffe in a longer piece about steampunk, in the section about bands, but I will introduce its members here, as well. There is entertainment for all ages to be had at a Steam Powered Giraffe concert. The shows are purposefully family-friendly but never boring or sanitized. I’ve heard a great mix of old favorites, new songs, and fresh takes on older material each time. I’ve seen three different live shows and have been impressed each time by the consistency, performance quality, and diversity of song choices. ![]() More than just a band, Steam Powered Giraffe is an experience that must be seen and heard by the entire family.Īnd it’s true. The quirky act combines comedic sketches, improvised android banter, and original music fused with multimedia visuals, billowing steam effects, and robot pantomime.įrom their heartwarming nostalgic melodies to their funky cabaret rock, Steam Powered Giraffe’s songs are memorable, infectious, and as unique as the robots themselves. Together, along with performer/artist Samuel Luke and a cast and crew filled with theatrical backgrounds, the group takes on the guise of singing antique automatons and the fictional robotics company that made them. It was formed in 2008 by twin siblings David Michael Bennett and Isabella “Bunny” Bennett. Steam Powered Giraffe is a musical project from San Diego, California. ![]() Step into the world of Steam Powered Giraffe.
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