Under Giant Trees [LIMITED EDITION]

Efterklang

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 15, 2007)
• Original Release Date: April 2, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Leaf Spain
• ASIN: B000NIWITU
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #205,567 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Drowned In Sound, April 2, 2007

"It's music to witness the dawning of new ages and the end of days as we know them" (9/10)

Product Description

Copenhagen's Efterklang make a welcome return with a magical re-introduction to their sound--the release of Under Giant Trees, a limited edition five-track mini-album in deluxe packaging. Recorded in the band's studio, Under Giant Trees evolved somewhat unconventionally. Returning to Copenhagen at the close of 2005, Efterklang's five core members set to work recording the foundations of these new songs, with a view to this stand-alone release. Extra vocals, brass and strings were added, with Edda and Hildur (from Icelandic quartet Amiina) recording further violin parts. Using musicians who had performed with the band on tour, the idea was to capture the songs as they had been played live, retaining the free spirit of their origin. These were uncharted waters for Efterklang, who usually create songs in the studio as they record. The results are mesmerising--at once vibrant, otherworldly, poignant and panoramic.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars all time favourite, February 2, 2009

By	John D. Engel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wonderfull, beautific, glory filled.... does that explain it? no?.. hmm.. then please listen to this melodically dense rich cake of singers, string, wind and nontraditional instruments that sounds both modern and ancient. Perhaps most important they create their own space and presence musically building complex instrumental works with background vocal harmonies that build and layer. love it.