Sistine Criminals

Sistine Criminals is a LIVE 2 piece - “Half Man, Half Machine" - hybrid electronic band founded by drummer/producer Greg “TORCH” Sgrulloni (Conspirator) and saxophonist/producer Aaron “BURN ET” Burnett (Esperanza Spalding, Jeff Tain Watts, Kim Thompson). Based in Brooklyn NY, the Sistine Criminals are known for bringing audiences high energy live performances containing "DJ-esque” style electronic beats spanning the genre's of House, Drum n' Bass and Trap. With a set up consisting of live drums and sax, an array of electronics and a DJ/Production set up with 2 computers synced to Ableton Live, the Sistine Criminals sets are a combination of pre-composed material and loop-based improvisation. ). Using this approach ultimately gives Sistine Criminals the freedom to create unique and unpredictable song forms while allowing them to interact with their audience and maintain their onstage chemistry and spontaneity. Sistine Criminals captivate their audience through what some have called a "high octane and mesmerizing live performance that is mind boggling and unpredictable… that seemingly demands an immense amount of technique, stamina, and precision." Constantly challenging their levels of creativity and technical ability, the Sistine Criminals continue to push boundaries of what is considered possible by live musicians. By studying closely and absorbing the vocabulary across the full spectrum of electronic music, the Sistine Criminals aim to play each genre with as much stylistic integrity as possible while developing a signature sound.