encomiast came into being around 1999 and has released seven full-length collections on various labels. In addition, the project has been featured on about a dozen compilations, been involved in film music, and performed live in a semi-consistent manner. As indicated by the "members" section, the lineup is fairly malleable, as are the sound sources, encompassing everything from analog synths, to field recordings, to old rock demos.
Upcoming releases include a live album on Gears of Sand, a collaborative effort with Clint Listing , and "139 Nevada," a 2 CD split release between encomiast and the newly formed The Copper Thieves. The collection is based on recordings done in the allegedly quite haunted Belvidere Theatre in Central City, Colorado.