The Infinity Zoo is a progressive art rock duo conjured from the minds of Carlos Severe Marcelin and Eric Flint—lifelong collaborators, experimentalists, and sonic alchemists.

 

Imagine Frank Zappa jamming with Led Zeppelin in a medieval cathedral, and you’re somewhere in the orbit of their eclectic, otherworldly sound. Their music is layered and theatrical—guitar loops collide with industrial textures, dissonance blooms into harmony, and every piece unfolds like a miniature sonic universe.

 

The duo was officially formed in 2020 but their musical roots run deep. Carlos, a Cuban-American composer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist, has spent decades creating genre-defying work that spans rock, orchestral, ambient, and experimental performance art. His approach is thematic, immersive, and deeply personal—crafting albums, rock operas, and multimedia experiences that invite audiences to step into alternate realities. With a BFA in composition from Tulane University, Carlos was shaped by everything from Afro-Cuban rhythms and '70s classic rock to medieval polyphony and 20th-century avant-garde masters like George Crumb and John Cage.

 

Eric Flint, the percussive engine behind The Infinity Zoo, brings a lifetime of rhythmic rigor. A self-described “band geek,” Eric played in virtually every high school ensemble imaginable—marching band, symphonic band, jazz combo, theater pit, and competitive percussion. His dedication and versatility make him the perfect foil for Carlos' intricate and unpredictable compositions. The two first played together in the New Orleans-based indie band Silkenseed who migrated to Portland in 1994, and later co-founded the avant-garde rock collective Sally Tomato, producing half a dozen albums including award-winning rock operas Toy Room and Strange Divinity.

 

Now, with The Infinity Zoo, the duo explores the fringes of rock and performance. Their music flows like a dream-state—loop-based guitar meditations morph into bombastic percussive grooves, while harmonic storytelling gives way to electronic abstraction. It’s immersive and unpredictable, yet always anchored by a deep emotional core.

 

The Infinity Zoo is also tied to the ForeverScape project, a collaboration with visual artist Vance Feldman, who is drawing what may be the world’s longest illustration. Carlos and Eric are building a matching musical landscape—composing a vast, ever-evolving soundtrack to accompany Feldman's surreal, sci-fi-inspired art.

 

Whether performing in intimate acoustic settings or crafting sprawling multimedia spectacles, The Infinity Zoo invites curious listeners to explore the outer edges of sound and meaning. This is music for the journey—dense, playful, cinematic, and always a little bit cosmic.