Stars of the Lid
Boar Lane
Leeds LS1 6HW
Storbritannien
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Leeds LS1 6HW
Storbritannien
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Tel: +44-(0)113-245 42 68
Webb: www.artsattrinity.co.uk
Forest of Sound presents:
Sunday: 25/05/2008 @ The Holy Trinity Church, Leeds. Doors 8pm.
£10 adv / £12 on the door. Tickets available at We Got Tickets and Jumbo Records.
Bring your own refreshments, but no glass please.
Stars of the Lid
Easily one of the most important bands of our times (and we don’t say that lightly), Stars of the Lid are the highpoint of the ambient genre. Their influence on the music that really matters over the last decade has been huge, and we’re incredibly honoured to be hosting them again in Leeds. This gig will be very very different, and very very special.
Stars of the Lid have excelled at designing subtle, minimalist epics which sound like they’re being played on a single multifaceted organic instrument. They offer subtle, endlessly evolving stories about the dynamics of sonic texture, at the same time seeming to offer a picture of pure, unfettered consciousness. Their music are largely beatless soundscapes composed of droning, effects-treated guitars along with piano, strings, and horns; volume swells and feedback fill the gap of rhythmic instruments, providing dynamic movement within the songs. A wise man once described SOTL as ”divine classical drones without the tedious intrusion of drums, or vocals.”
”…the kind of music that makes consciousness seem like an annoying state…most ambient outfits demand a close, meditative listening, but few deliver with as many sonic rewards as Stars of the Lid.” - Pitchfork Media
”…original and evocative music, smart and technical without sacrificing atmosphere and feeling. Stars of the Lid once described their name as referring to the private images generated between the eye and closed eyelid… they have provided these images with suitable soundtrack.” - http://www.popmatters.com
The Declining Winter
The Declining Winter is the musical project of Richard Vincent Adams of Leeds UK, the co-founder of the continuing group Hood and a full time stricken office worker. What does it sound like? Richard says ”cassette tapes spilling out of the glovebox of a 1970’s Datsun Sunny somewhere in the north of England, captured on Super 8 film”. He’s not far off. Live he is joined by a few more people to bring the beautiful pastoral feel to life. Wonderful stuff.
”…reminicent of Hood it may well be, but its also an intriguing leap further into electronic pulses, endless loops and jarring discordance. Where Hood are majestic, The Declining Winter is edgy, disturbing and anxious. And what is Adams anxious about? Well amongst other things the environment. If you purchase this record itr comes wrapped in recycled materials - old unsold records, unwanted packaging and unused photos. Thats what I call music with a conscience.” - Sandman
Sunday: 25/05/2008 @ The Holy Trinity Church, Leeds. Doors 8pm.
£10 adv / £12 on the door. Tickets available at We Got Tickets and Jumbo Records.
Bring your own refreshments, but no glass please.
Stars of the Lid
Easily one of the most important bands of our times (and we don’t say that lightly), Stars of the Lid are the highpoint of the ambient genre. Their influence on the music that really matters over the last decade has been huge, and we’re incredibly honoured to be hosting them again in Leeds. This gig will be very very different, and very very special.
Stars of the Lid have excelled at designing subtle, minimalist epics which sound like they’re being played on a single multifaceted organic instrument. They offer subtle, endlessly evolving stories about the dynamics of sonic texture, at the same time seeming to offer a picture of pure, unfettered consciousness. Their music are largely beatless soundscapes composed of droning, effects-treated guitars along with piano, strings, and horns; volume swells and feedback fill the gap of rhythmic instruments, providing dynamic movement within the songs. A wise man once described SOTL as ”divine classical drones without the tedious intrusion of drums, or vocals.”
”…the kind of music that makes consciousness seem like an annoying state…most ambient outfits demand a close, meditative listening, but few deliver with as many sonic rewards as Stars of the Lid.” - Pitchfork Media
”…original and evocative music, smart and technical without sacrificing atmosphere and feeling. Stars of the Lid once described their name as referring to the private images generated between the eye and closed eyelid… they have provided these images with suitable soundtrack.” - http://www.popmatters.com
The Declining Winter
The Declining Winter is the musical project of Richard Vincent Adams of Leeds UK, the co-founder of the continuing group Hood and a full time stricken office worker. What does it sound like? Richard says ”cassette tapes spilling out of the glovebox of a 1970’s Datsun Sunny somewhere in the north of England, captured on Super 8 film”. He’s not far off. Live he is joined by a few more people to bring the beautiful pastoral feel to life. Wonderful stuff.
”…reminicent of Hood it may well be, but its also an intriguing leap further into electronic pulses, endless loops and jarring discordance. Where Hood are majestic, The Declining Winter is edgy, disturbing and anxious. And what is Adams anxious about? Well amongst other things the environment. If you purchase this record itr comes wrapped in recycled materials - old unsold records, unwanted packaging and unused photos. Thats what I call music with a conscience.” - Sandman
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nooboom skrev:
blinder.
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razzlebathbone skrev:
Immense is the word. You don't go to many gigs that leave you feeling...... CHANGED.
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rattlebag skrev:
Immense.
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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13395729063
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PElam skrev:
Other Forest of Sound events that may be of interest to you: Koen Holtkamp + Pausal + randomNumber 6/6/08 @ The Packhorse, Leeds - Beautiful ambience & electronics. [http://www.last.fm/event/485277] Efterklang + Bracken + James Yates 13/7/08 @ The Brudenell, Leeds - Gorgeous fusion of electronics, sea song, rock & ambience with support from local legends. [http://www.last.fm/event/592622]
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razzlebathbone skrev:
This is going to be great.
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Scrobbulous skrev:
Being pretty much smack between Birmingham and Leeds without transport is no fun at all.
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binarymilk skrev:
Yessssssssssss The last time they played it was amazing I ♥ SOTL
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mr_andy skrev:
I AM NOW ATTENDING
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iancorky skrev:
bloody tempted! this will be real lovely
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PElam skrev:
Stars of the Lid fans may also be interested in Pausal and Koen Holtkamp in Leeds on June 6th - http://www.last.fm/event/485277.
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girl_boy_song skrev:
I now have the opportunity to relive what was possibly the best gig of 07/life in 08. YES. This year just got better.
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PElam skrev:
Tickets now also at www.jumborecords.co.uk/ticket.asp
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amodelme skrev:
wow! very glad this is happening again :) Thanks Paul!
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Tickets on sale - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/27235.
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