Efterklang "Springer" EP (more shoegaze-tronic)

a) a knack for writing slightly somber pop songs
b) use piano, synthesized or not
c) be slightly glitchy but not too glitchy

and tadah! You're a The O.C. soundtrack superstar! I'm down.

ANYWAY... MORE ABOUT EFTERKLANG!

please :)

put a gold star in the window..

That crumpling noise in this distance was my potential enthusiasm suddenly suffering a sharp check.

I guess Capitol K's Island Row is a better point of comparison. Springer is not nearly as glitchy or loud as Island Row gets... but I think it's the female/male harmonies, like on Capitol K's "Heat" that remind me of Island Row in particular.

He's released two albums since Lonely Mountain, so I haven't had a change to compare and contrast. I also have full mp3s of that first album on doubleya doubleya doubleya dot mackron dot kom.

to learn of mugison and loads of other obscure icelandic stuff go
here

apparently smekkleysa is icelandic for bad taste.

Hmmmm. Why does Múm bore the shit out of me, and Efterklang doesn't? (Not contradicting you, Keith. Just earnestly questioning myself here.)

Yeah, I can now understand what Keith is saying about the choral singing on that album. There isn't any on the Springer EP. I don't mind choral vocals however... or, generally, things that make otherwise "rock" bands more "classical" sounding, whatever the intention.

However, Tripper is taking a longer time to grow on me, whereas Springer immediately endeared me; mainly because, I think, Tripper often falls into that GYBE! trap of "OK, we'll do some orchestrating that makes you tremble and make it ascend and ascend and change and ascend and change every chord!, and then just.. well.. peter out and never resolve", except without the perpertual dynamics bombast loop that GYBE! falls in. Still though, while that technique wins the hearts of many, I'm a picky bitch and want these things to, you know, resolve most of the time at least. Springer does that, but it's just a half hour EP. Tripper does too, but just not as often. I guess the plan for Tripper was to be more "soundtrack"-ey, and be more abstract, for a lack of better term. Essentially, I like Tripper, and it's still growing on me. But Springer, well, sprung upon me and got my love right away. So any complaints above should be directed towards a purchase of Springer, from what I can surmise.

Hell, I might as well just provide YSI links to two tracks off each release... you guys compare and contrast. Each release does have some variety, with some consistent feel, so while these tracks aren't necessarily clones of the rest of their stuff, it definitely gives you the idea of this band's "sound":

From Springer, 2003:

"Redrop"
http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1G735YCL2RXCC1MLQT77YQ859U

"Bright"
http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1PIF7IUZQQGU53QY0V0U5BH3EO

From Tripper, 2004:

"Prey and Predator"
http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=05TLUZA3OCICD1YX37YHTK020C

"Doppelgänger"
http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ZS45MT0FWZC72C7CEZUCBZCPH

Heard the new album Parades. I love it. Though if you like Tripper, and you want Followup To Tripper, you're going to be disappointed. This is less electronic, and more in the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Eno, classical direction. Yes, sometimes it sounds too Medieval for my tastes, but this is just a minor blemish IMHO on an otherwise easy top 10 of 2007 contender. That Under Giant Trees Ep from earlier this year is just an example overall of one type of song on this album (thankfully.. wasn't a big fan of the EP. It was alright, but a bit samey.)

I'm guessing this will be the gateway album for Sigur Ros fans.

(and apologies for ever -- EVER -- using the term "shoegaze-tronic")

Go in peace and neologize no more.

Not a lot of love for Parades, was there?

Anyhow, new album out next month on 4AD:

February 22nd 2010 we will release our third full length album and we are exited! We’re calling this new baby for Magic Chairs and we are curious to find out how you will like it as it definitely introduces a new Efterklang sound.

http://efterklang.net/home/2009/11/19/magic-chairs-our-new-album-listen-to-new-song/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDKTU7oVdqU

Not sure how much I like that new song btw.

If there are any fans of this group in Atlanta the Earl has just added a show on Monday 9/27 and Field Music is opening!

We had our own screening of An Island here in Luxembourg last night http://efterklang.net/home/category/an-island/.

Completely kicking myself that I didn't know about this sooner, I would have hosted a small screening at my workplace, now it's all over dammit!

Also, curious to know what people think of these guys who have been supporting Efterklang here and there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFUzvbkEvRk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5spCRi5f8WM

is there anothre thread for these guys? wondering whether I should go see them play with this orchestra thingy.

you should. saw them in sydney over the summer and it was awesome.

I wish their tour was coming a little closer. Well, there's Warwick, but that night's no good. Terrific album, need to spend a lot more time with it.

http://devonrecordclub.com/2014/04/28/efterklang-piramida-round-65-nicks-choice/

Yeah, I've also slowly come to adore Piramida. It clicked for me last summer, maybe around the time that the live album was released. Unlike with Parades (which found a superior interpretation in Performing Parades), I prefer the studio version. Piramida is one of those rare albums that I don't tire of playing, perhaps because, as you suggest, it is so understated. Kinda sad that the band is no longer but "Monument" is a perfect career closer.

The Ghost is a perfect song. I got to see them perform Piramida at Sydney Opera House in 2012, and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen.

Have they definitely split? Sad. Must pick up something else by them.

In a statement, the Danes explained that “it will be the last concert with Efterklang as you and we know it. We are not sure what happens after this concert. It is time to reflect and time to move forward. We want to fundamentally change what it means to be Efterklang and how we operate, create and perform.”

Interesting statement from a band that had a fairly wide scope of activities.

Hmmm.

Concert film from February made by the band up on their YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8eVBS7c_hU

Audio only stream on SC.

http://soundcloud.com/thelakeradio/efterklang-the-last-concert

Well, they're back thankfully, not that anyone really gives a shite judging by the thread, but I like this, and it's in Danish too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZQ41FPzZQ8&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZQ41FPzZQ8

the new album is *excellent*, and it's all in Danish

Playing the Barbican early next year:

Efterklang
Sat 29 Feb 2020, Barbican Hall, 8pm
Tickets £20 – 25 plus booking fee

Seven years after their last album release, Danish band Efterklang make a welcome return with their fifth studio record Altid Sammen (out on 20 Sep 2019 on 4AD). London audiences can hear the new material, as well as songs from the lauded back catalogue, live at the Barbican in February 2020, when the band stops here as part of their European tour in support of the new album.

Altid Sammen (meaning “always together”) is deep and sonorous, steeped in the sonic experimentation that has long been their trademark since Tripper, the band’s 2004 debut. As bold and ambitious in scope as their last collection of songs, Piramida, Casper Clausen (vocals), Mads Brauer (synths, electronics) and Rasmus Stolberg (bass) have taken another creative U-turn, this time fusing baroque instrumentation with their signature expansive sound. For perhaps the first time in the band’s history, they took a less-is-more approach to Altid Sammen, engaging on a more primal and emotional level. The album also sees the trio break from tradition with Clausen singing in his mother tongue some of his most personal lyrics thus far.

“Altid Sammen’s songs are about belief and togetherness,” Clausen says. “Not in a religious way – none of us are believers of a defined religion. The words are searching for meaning in intimate relationships, in nature, in death and eternity. The bonds we create; to gather, hold hands, sing or share a moment together. We’re all connected, across nations, age, sex and gender. We come together with all of our backgrounds, and we move apart in all sorts of directions, always together.”

Efterklang return to the Barbican following sold-out concerts in 2009 (with Britten Sinfonia) and 2012 (The Piramida Concert) and their collaborative opera project Leaves - The Colour of Falling in 2017.

Produced by the Barbican
On sale to Barbican members on Wednesday 12 June 2019
On general sale on Friday 14 June 2019

Anyone hear their side project Liima? They were pretty fun live

They were so damn great at the Barbican for the Piramida tour, they had Budgie on drums too, it was a fantastic concert.

Liima were excellent. The chord change at 5:40 here blows my mind every time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD-mU8pUrow.

New album out today, live streaming a gig tomorrow evening on FB at 10:30 CET also -

https://efterklang.ffm.to/AltidSammen

Supertanker off the new one is one of their best songs

It's really good, but I'm a bit sad it's not a cover of this Danish classic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQn53MSbQ0E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpkkaiwRvVY

Absolutely fantastic last night at the Barbican, the third time I've seen them there and they never disappoint.

so bummed to have missed it. the new album is great.

New single is disappointing, but often the tracks they lead out with are, it is *very* nineties in some weird drum-loopy way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zv5V6wTE1g

Absolutely fantastic last night at the Barbican, the third time I've seen them there and they never disappoint.

― Maresn3st, Sunday, March 1, 2020 9:07 PM (one year ago) bookmarkflaglink

Curiously moving post!

They chose well for the 4ad compilation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8W1w6s2bIE

But, yeah, "Living Other Lives" is very 90s.

My wife has just told me that we have tickets to see them next March, yes!

https://vimeo.com/25619692

Amusingly, "Living Other Lives" came up as an advert while I was listening to John Grant on YouTube. I wasn't looking at the screen and it intrigued me more than when I'd deliberately played it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Q6lsJjZ2Q

The closing song on their latest album is just truly fabulous.

Super long shot, but I may have two tix for tomorrow night's concert at Earth in Hackney, no charge. The tube strike has kinda done for us, not being local...Stevie?

Ah thanks for the tip but I already have a ticket! Although I didn't know there was going to be a tube strike...

Yeah, we're (wife and I) are no longer in London so it's very tricky to try to get in and out under those circumstances, it's mooted to be across most of the network too.

If you know anyone who might wanna go? Happy to mail yer the pdfs, shame to waste them.