High Places are a rock duo from Brooklyn made up of multi-instrumentalist Rob Barber and singer Mary Pearson. The have released one self-titled EP and a compilation titled 03/07 - 09/07 to critical acclaim and have since toured with bands like Deerhunter and No Age.
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Sound
High Places play layered music utilizing some unconventional instruments, experimental production techniques and heavy syncopation. Pearson's lyrics are looped and repeated, giving the music an almost hypnotic effect. They have been compared to bands like Beat Happening, Young Marble Giants, Mirah, Atlas Sound and Animal Collective.
