Body Kite is an experimental, improvisational dance-rock project led by Pierre de Gaillande, featuring a rotating cast of musicians. Every performance is composed live on stage, as drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, horns, electric koto, loops, and percussion interact to create intricate, kinetic soundscapes.

Drawing on influences from early Pink Floyd, Can, Talking Heads, and Bitches Brew–era Miles Davis, Body Kite blends improvisation and structure to produce music that is simultaneously exploratory and engaging.

The group has also created live improvised soundtracks at the Cultural Arts Coalition in Brewster, New York, including a live score for the 1973 animated cult film Fantastic Planet and collaborations with visual artists including Laurie Ollinder and  Oscar-nominated filmmaker Bill Morrison. These performances merge live music and film in real time, producing a unique, immersive experience for every audience. 

Featuring:
Pierre de Gaillande bass guitar trumpet taishogoto keys drums - Gerald Menke guitar bass drums - Daniel Basiletti accordion keys trumpet - Steve Calhoon drums - Quentin Jennings keys bass – Jason Molina drums –  Jeff Scheffer drums - Dan Menke drums – Daria Grace bass - Izzy Rock guitar - Robert Gill guitar - Jill Paxton vocals - Brittany Carrasco percussion - Roderick Cumming drums guitar – JR Havland drums – Brad Stewart trumpet – Emily Tomato keys vocals – Genevieve de Gaillande vocals percussion - Chris Stromquist drums - Brad Hubbard baritone saxophone flute - Christian Bongers bass - Harrison Cannon bass - Kristin Mueller drums.