Dweller at the Threshold
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon , United States |
Area served | United States, international |
Key people | Paul Ellis, Dave Fulton |
| Products | Electronic music albums |
Dweller at the Threshold (DATT) was an electronic music ensemble originating from Portland, Oregon, active between 1993 and 2005. The principal members consisted mainly of Paul Ellis and Dave Fulton, with Ellis leaving the group following the release of their third album, Ouroborus. In 2004, they issued Full Boundary Condition, a comprehensive 3-disc collection featuring remastered editions of their initial two albums along with a live recording, as well as Passenger 4, a collaborative work with the Dutch ensemble Free System Projekt.
As one of the limited number of American bands embracing the Berlin School style within electronic music, DATT performed at various international electronic music festivals and toured extensively along both coasts of the United States. Their music received national broadcast exposure on programs such as PRI's Echoes, XM radio, and Hearts of Space.
Following the band's activities, Dave Fulton continued his musical endeavors alongside John Duval until 2005. Although there were announcements in 2012 about new DATT recordings featuring Giles Reaves as a full member, these plans were ultimately abandoned, with the material redirected to projects outside of DATT.
Members after departure
Paul Ellis has pursued a solo career releasing several albums and collaborating with artists including Steve Roach and Rudy Adrian, maintaining his creative output beyond 2007.
Dave Fulton collaborated with Giles Reaves on "The Range," a joint project released in April 2007. He also completed a rock-oriented project alongside Cord Amato (from Portland's Wow & Flutter) and Weigh Brown, scheduled for release in winter 2007. Moreover, Fulton participates in the Krautrock band Møtrik, which has produced an LP and an EP, with a second LP in progress and regular performances throughout the Northwest region.
Jess Fry became a permanent member following tours associated with the Fulton/Reaves collaboration, with discussions ongoing regarding a new name for the ensemble.
Discography
- No Boundary Condition (1996) Eurock ECD2013
- Generation, Transmission, Illumination (1998) Eurock ECD2015
- Ouroborus
- Full Boundary Condition