A Northern Chorus - The millions too many
A Northern Chorus is: Stuart Livingstone (guitar & vocals), Pete Hall (guitar &vocals), Alex McMaster (cello & vocals), Erin Aurich (violin), Owen Davies(bass), & Craig Halliday (percussion)
There is something to be said about life under the mainstream radar. It lends a unique kind of freedom to the creative process. Granted, the constant financial struggle can feel like a huge weight sometimes, but then, that's not why we’re doing this.
When we released 'Before we all go to pieces' back in 2001, we really had no expectations. It was simply a creative outlet. But the reviews came rushing in pretty quickly. Exclaim magazine even dubbed the album "a balanced musical epic". Since then, we've released two other critically acclaimed albums on Sonic Unyon Records, namely 'Spirit Flags' in 2003 and 'Bitter Hands Resign' in
2005. For the latter, Pitchfork Media said “A Northern Chorus has turned out the record that Death Cab for Cutie might make after taking an on online classical composition course and a near-fatal overdose of tranquilizer cocktails.” While Harp Magazine said “Ontario’s A Northern Chorus looks for order in music. Meticulously ethereal, the band’s third album contrasts with the existential tumult that lies within."
Over the last 5 years we've toured the continent several times, and have even crossed the pond for a small tour of the UK. We've steadily gained popularity in North America, and are anxious to do the same overseas.
Our new album 'The millions too many' was recorded at the same rural location as 'Bitter Hands Resign'. With our friend and co-producer Graham Walsh at the helm, this album marks the return of violinist Erin Aurich and the addition of Craig Halliday behind the drum kit. This is also the first record to feature the talents of the one-man-horn-section, Ben Bowen. The songs on this new
record are decidedly different than our previous works. We realized early on in the writing process that this album was going to be something different. The most notable change being a departure from the slower tempos and longer songs. With seven of nine songs clocking in around four minutes, die-hard fans might
think we've crossed over to the darker side of the music industry. All that being said, we're still A Northern Chorus and 'The millions too many' still sounds like A Northern Chorus.
The lyrics continue to be inspired by this under-the-radar endeavour, and are chalked full of anti-deterministic sentiment. We're still wading through that fog of disparity and trying to maintain a clear sense of immediacy. Hopefully, 'The millions too many' points towards minimizing the excesses of this world and
bridging the gaps between us.
That was a great set at The Horseshoe, soothing soundscapes of rock-meets-country ambiance, soaring through the clouds like beautiful yet poignant winds. A band that straddles rustic spirituality and hypnotic shoegaze introspection. A sprawling symphony that gave pleasure to alot of people.
Aw crap! You're on at 12:30! I'm driving to the Maritimes first thing in the morning and I need my 'don't run off the road' sleep. I'm going to try to catch a few winks I think, and make it down before 12. My apologies in advance to Electroluminescent & Bellewoods. Hope I can still squeeze in!
Great little promo above the concert chart in this issue of Eye Magazine 'The folk-shoegaze group will cap their careers with a gig in their hometown as well at The Horseshoe'
Hey – just a reminder to listen in FRIDAY afternoon at 4:30-6 pm CST to hear A NORTHERN CHORUS on “This Great White North” an ALL CANADIAN music show from Austin, Texas It’s on 91. 7 KOOP-FM Listen here
I will show you a love potion without a drug or any magical spell: If you wish to be loved, love. Hecato
Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out. Oliver Wendell Holmes
Wishing you a magical weekend. Love, Robert ~Evening Ocean
Thanks for the add. You've been one of my favorite bands ever since I found you on the old MP3. com site. I've got all your albums, looking forward to the next one!
Hey – just a reminder to listen in SUNDAY night at 7-8:30 pm CST to hear A NORTHERN CHORUS on “This Great White North” an ALL CANADIAN music show from Austin, Texas It’s on 91. 7 KOOP-FM Listen here
1. Life After Debt (50ft Monster) 2. Inventions For The New Season (Maserati) 3. Sleight Of Hand (Raising The Fawn) 4. The Millions Too Many (A Northern Chorus) 5. Era Vulgaris (Queens Of The Stone Age) 6. Hospital Music (Matthew Good) 7. Bring On The Comets (VHS or BETA) 8. In Rainbows (Radiohead) 9. You, You're A History In Rust (Do Make Say Think) 10. The Furniture Moves Underneath (Inhabitants)
Hello friends. I think I may just attend the calgary and canmore show cause it's nice to go visit canmore. Have a drink with me? You guys are great fun. And intensely talented musicians. It's just fantastic.
