13 Facts About Orpheo McCord

Orpheo McCord was born on 1979 and is an American composer and percussionist.

Orpheo McCord is an original member of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and a former member of The Fall, Fool's Gold and Cass McCombs.

Orpheo McCord has spent time in Ghana studying African percussion, and has studied percussion in Mali, Cuba and Morocco.

Joseph McCord was a professional mime who went by the name Merlin, and was one of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters.

In May 2006 after several members of UK Band The Fall quit mid-tour, McCord was recruited by frontman Mark E Smith to join The Fall along with guitarist Tim Presley and bassist Rob Barbato.

Orpheo McCord toured the US and Europe with the band, and was a member of The Fall for their 26th album Reformation Post TLC, as well as the live album Last Night at The Palais, recorded in 2007 and released two years later.

Orpheo McCord met Ebert at a mutual friend's party and then again while jogging in Elysian Park, where Ebert asked him to join the band.

Orpheo McCord played marimba on Alex Ebert's score for the 2013 film All Is Lost, which won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score.

Orpheo McCord has intermittently toured as drummer for Cass McCombs since 2007 and has played on four of his albums.

Orpheo McCord was formerly the drummer and percussion leader in Fool's Gold, an LA pop band whose music incorporates African rhythms.

Orpheo McCord has performed with Ima Robot, The Flaming Lips, Jack Johnson, Dawes and He's My Brother She's My Sister.

Chromasonic, founded in 2019 by Orpheo McCord, Joel Shearer, Johannes Girardoni and Harriet Girardoni, is a series of immersive light and sound experiences to inspire expanded states of awareness and connection, fostering deep relaxation and enhancing emotional well-being.

Orpheo McCord is based in Ojai, California, where he lives with his wife Rachel Kolar and their two children.