The Children... is a loose collective whose central 3 members are Jim Coleman (Cop Shoot Cop, Phylr, Film and TV Soundtracks), Phil Puleo (Swans, Cop Shoot Cop) and Michael Weiner. Live shows are a sonic and visceral event, mixing intense theatrics from vocalist Weiner with acoustic instruments ranging from drums, dulcimer, french horn, hurdy gurdy and bass to to modular synths and a variety of electronics.