Known for his driving lines, in your face slap technique, and soulful chord voicings, Bassist/composer Gene Orlando continues to be a favorite sonic innovator in Philadelphia's indie music scene.  He currently plays in the dynamic power trio After the Noise (Bass), the song driven Rock quartet Funkharp (Keyboard), and now the ECM (Electronic Chamber Music) group: Lumia Ensemble (Bass). 

Gene began studying piano and composition at the age of 7, under the instruction of Cedric Elmer.  He attended University of the Arts and graduated with a degree in Music Composition.  When he is not gigging, Gene can usually be found in his private studio composing music and producing local singer-songwriters.


How did he get involved with Pieris?

Gene happened to catch an early Pieris show featuring some prototype visual music technologies and struck up a conversation with founder Eric Haeker following.  Eric quickly realized that Gene’s deep technological skill set, groove-based jam skills, and classical roots were a rare and valuable combination.  Eric promptly recruited him.