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Kelley Polar

 
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Influenced By:

Giorgio Moroder, Human League, Kevin Saunderson, Rhythim Is Rhythim, AUX 88, Afrika Bambaataa, Kenny Larkin, Model 500, The Egyptian Lover

Formal Connection With:

Ana Dane, Metro Area

Relationship With:

Blevin Blectum
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  • Active: 2000s
  • Genres: Electronica
  • Instrument: Producer

Biography

Initially known for providing the strings on tracks by Metro Area ("The Art of Hot," "Caught Up," "Miura") and Metro Area's Morgan Geist ("24K"), Kelley Polar (last name first, adjective last; real name: Mike Kelley, the brother of Blevin Blectum) began releasing a series of 12" singles in 2002. Released on Environ and featuring assistance from label head Geist, 2002's Audition, 2003's Recital, and 2004's Rococo were somewhat similar to Metro Area's singles -- in detail, inspiration, and basic construction -- but different enough to avoid redundancy. In 2005, Kelley took an abrupt turn and came up with Love Songs of the Hanging Gardens, a ten-song, 40-minute album rooted in pop, featuring his vocals throughout. He followed it with 2008's I Need You to Hold on While the Sky Is Falling, which was even more ambitious and idiosyncratic. Geist's Double Night Time and Junior Boys' Begone Dull Care both featured his input. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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Kelley Polar

Kelley Polar, born Michael Kelley, is an alternative dance vocalist and producer.

Originally a classical violist from Providence, R.I.,[1] he studied at the Oberlin Conservatory and then at Juilliard, where he collaborated with Metro Area's Darshan Jesrani and Morgan Geist on tracks like "Miura", "The Art of Hot" and "Caught Up".[2] He released a number of EP's as part of The Kelley Polar Quartet on Environ Records. His first solo album, Love Songs of the Hanging Gardens which was released in 2005, contains elements of house, disco and pop. His follow up I Need You To Hold On While The Sky Is Falling was released in March 2008 in the US and most of Europe.

He is the brother of Blevin Blectum.[2] As Mike Kelley, he is the violist for the Apple Hill Chamber Players.[3]


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Discography

† As Kelley Polar Quartet

Albums

  • Love Songs of the Hanging Gardens - Environ (2005)
  • I Need You To Hold On While The Sky Is Falling - Environ (2008)

Singles/EP's

  • Audition EP† - Environ (2002)
  • Recital EP† - Environ (2003)
  • Rococo EP† - Environ (2004)
  • Chrysanthemum - Environ (2007)

External links

References

  1. ^ The Double Life of Mike Kelley: NPR interview
  2. ^ a b Kelley Polar: Love Songs of the Hanging Gardens: Pitchfork Record Review
  3. ^ Pitchfork: Kelley Polar Prunes "Chrysanthemum", New Album
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