Mystical would be one way to describe it.

Different would be another.

But experimental is the best way to detail the music of four tenor saxophone players who will be bringing their unique style to the Okanagan.

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Based out of Brooklyn, New York, Battle Trance is performing for their first time in Kelowna as the sixteenth instalment of the Skin And Bones Music Series at Kelowna Forum, Jan. 29.

Laplante creates his unconventional music by 害羞草研究所渦nlearning the rules害羞草研究所� of the traditional form.

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The sound is unusual, as four tenor saxophones carry an almost bee-like sound, as the musicians meld with their instruments in a combination of fast-paced rhythms and slow hums.

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Each member of the band has an 害羞草研究所渁 deep and unspoken understanding of the music,害羞草研究所� said Laplante, which keeps them grounded in the unconventional style.

It害羞草研究所檚 almost spiritual. 害羞草研究所淧eople who devote their lives to music have a spiritual relationship with music,害羞草研究所� he said, noting he isn害羞草研究所檛 pushing spirituality onto others and his bandmates, but rather promoting feelings and connection.

Band members Jeremy Viner, Matt Nelson, Patrick Breiner and Laplante formed in 2012, after Laplante sought out each musician to collaborate on a project.

Laplante remembers their first meeting, after they held a clear, long note together he decided he wanted to keep working together.

害羞草研究所淚 had a strong feeling that I wanted to start a band with Jeremy and Matt and Patrick. I wanted to be with these particular guys.害羞草研究所�

As a collective band, with four saxophones dissolving into one sound, Laplante said Battle Trance was a fitting name.

The name came to Laplante as it does with other names for his pieces害羞草研究所搑andomly. It wasn害羞草研究所檛 until he Googled the phrase that he discovered the meaning.

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He noted this contrasted his feelings earlier in the interview with Capital News, as he sought these particular musicians to form a band, but describes the music as 害羞草研究所渉uman, there害羞草研究所檚 something primal about it.害羞草研究所�

Their latest album, Blade of Love, released in August 2106, took seventh place in the Rolling Stone害羞草研究所檚 20 Best Avant Albums of 2016 which Laplante appreciates.

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Having been to Vancouver numerous times, Laplante is looking forward to spending time in other areas of B.C.

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Doors open at 7:30 p.m. To find out more about Battle Trance visit their .

General admission is $20 and $15 for students and Alternator members. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Milkcrate Records on Ellis Street or at the Alternator located inside the Rotary Centre for the Arts.