James Elliott (born December 20, 1976) is an American electronic musician, usually releasing solo material under the alias Ateleia. The name comes from Ateleia, a legume or from ancient Greek meaning tax-free. The music is electronic psychedelic minimalism.
James Elliott | |
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| Birth name | James Lanier Elliott |
| Also known as | Ateleia |
| Born | December 20, 1976 Kentucky |
| Origin | New York City, NY, US |
| Genres | Ambient Electronic |
| Instrument(s) | Electronics, bass guitar |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | Table of the Elements Antiopic |
| Website | ateleia.com |
Elliott was the co-founder (along with David Daniell) of the record label Antiopic. He was a former member of New York-based bands School of Seven Bells and Bear in Heaven, playing bass guitar and computer in both bands. Elliott is currently a member of the band Test House.
Discography edit
Solo works as Ateleia edit
Albums/EPs edit
- Nightly - Radium/Table of the Elements CD/EP, 2007
- Formal Sleep - Xeric/Table of the Elements CD, 2007
With contributions by David Grubbs (Gastr del Sol), David Daniell, Jon Philpot (Presocratics, Bear in Heaven) and Sadek Bazaraa (Bear in Heaven). - Swimming Against The Moments - Antiopic CD, 2004
Compilation Appearances edit
- "Along A Space Diagonal" on "88 Tapes" - Kesh CD, 2008
- "Grasses" on Impala Eardrums - Radium/Table of the Elements LP/CD, 2008
- "Inman Division (Reynoldstown Pastoral)" - Tu M'p3 MP3, 2003
- "Demystifying In Order To Mystify Better" on Deconstructive Music - More Mars 3xCD, 2007
- "The Sun Sets On Critical Distance" on The Allegorical Power Series Volume IV - Antiopic MP3, 2003
- "We Become A Threat" on The Allegorical Power Series Volume I - Antiopic MP3, 2003
Collaborations edit
- Ateleia and Benjamin Curtis: Baghdad Batterie - Table of the Elements LP, 2008
- School of Seven Bells: Face To Face On High Places - Radium/Table of the Elements LP, 2007
- Bear in Heaven: Red Bloom of the Boom - Hometapes CD, 2007
- Ateleia and David Daniell: "FTP" on The Wire Tapper 12 - Wire Magazine CD, 2004
- Ateleia and David Daniell: "Fuck The Polis" on The Allegorical Power Series Volume VII - Antiopic MP3, 2003
- Project Qua Project (Ateleia and David Daniell): "For Rachel Corrie" on The Allegorical Power Series Volume II - Antiopic MP3, 2003
References edit
External links edit
- ateleia.com, official website
- Ateleia discography at MusicBrainz
- Ateleia discography at Discogs
- Nightly review at BoomKat