The Giraffes is a solo endeavor by Seattle-based artist Chris Ballew, better known as a member of the Presidents of the United States of America. It was founded in 1998 and has a single member. The band has been performing live since 2000 with the help of Jason Staczek (organ, clarinet) and Mike Musburger (drums). In 2015, 15 years after the last official release, Chris Ballew put together We Hear Music, a 33-track double album consisting of previously unreleased Giraffes material. The album was shared privately with a few fans through the internet, with a note allowing the recipients to redistribute the music freely. Discography *13 Other Dimensions (1998) *The Days Are Filled with Years (2000) *Zero Friction (2000) *We Hear Music (2015)