A Journey Down The Well is the point where the soul of minimal classical music meet modern forms such as ambient. They are creating extraordinary works, since the band was formed by two Swedish and one Turkish musician (Martin Bjelfvenstam, Anna Erneman and Taner Torun) in 2006. Although the band thinks none of the genres really fit, their music is commonly tagged as post-rock, ambient, experimental and avant-garde. Due to their orchestrated arrangements with cello, violin, piano and choir they are familiar with minimal and contemporary classical music.
ALBUMS
A Journey Down The Well - Sorry Monsters, I Have To Grow
FLTTRY001 Release Date: 07 Jan 2009 Fluttery Records
FLUTTERY RECORDS REVIEW: A Journey Down The Well are known for their unique style, using classical instruments to create a special sound which flirts with rock, ambient and experimentalism.
“Sorry Monsters, I Have To Grow” is their second station on their journey; the strings create a smoky and haunting downtempo ambience with the piano; lyrical songs wink poetry.
The band was also backed by the members of Strandvägen Choir in the recording process. “Working with a choir has made a powerful impact, I can’t imagine ‘Sugarman’ and ‘Sorry Monster, I Have To Grow’ without their parts” remarks cellist Martin Bjelfvenstam.
According to the band members the album is about brutal wars, oppression of personality and trying to grow as a human being while leaving all the unnecessary fears behind; “Despite the bombs, despite the guns, despite people building prisons for themselves and others.” Taner Torun adds.
According to Anna Erneman, their contemporary classical influences move one step ahead in this album. “We are inspired by many elements. The chilly sound of post-punk, eye openers like A Silver Mt. Zion and Godspeed You Black Emperor; Brian Eno and many others... But in this album our sound, with hints of contemporary classical composers like Arvo Pärt, Richard Einhorn and Henryk Gorecki, is dominant.”
Various artists like Anya Galkina and John Drescher took part in the artwork team to convey the intensity of the songs through the album arts.
A Journey Down The Well - The Funeral Album
Release Date: 18 March 2007 Self-Released
FLUTTERY RECORDS REVIEW: Although it was firstly released as a digital self-release by the band members (without a record label and physical CDs) in 2007, the band made an international fan base and the album gained a big attention. Also, the album was critically acclaimed and shown as one of the most important releases of 2007 by many websites.
It was recorded in a rented empty flat with limited equipments, soon after the band members met Mediterranean town. While they were recording, they didn’t know they were recording their debut. “Working together was fine; than we decided we were a music band.” Anna says. They named their band as A Journey Down The Well getting inspiration from the well, Alice In Wonderland falls into.
Heavy use of drones with the strings and piano and infinite sadness are the main characteristics of The Funeral Album. Ambience under the funeral rain…
REVIEWS: Absolute Noise : "This band has definitely something that few bands have. Call it musical original personality.”
Het Dronken Schip : “Most important post style albums of 2007 are This Will Destroy You (s/t), Fennesz & Ryuichi Sakamoto's Cendre and A Journey Down The Well’s The Funeral Album.”
Fluttery Records plans to re-release this album in the near future.
VIDEOS
I Will Never Become What I'm Afraid Of
From the album "Sorry Monsters, I Have To Grow
(Against all wars, our wish for peace)
Directed by Nick Hsu Watch
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INTERPRETATION, provisionally called 'My Misunderstanding'. Would it be
possible to visually interpret one of your tracks, with the
understanding that it would only be used for exhibition purposes? You
get a 'free' video out of it! Thanks, PORLIE
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