Daniel Håkansson - Guitars & Vocals Pontus Mantefors - Guitars & FX Annlouice Wolgers - Vocals Andy Johansson - Bass Johannes Bergion - Cello Andreas Halvardsson - Drums
About Diablo Swing Orchestra (new album in september)
The Diablo Swing Orchestra dates back to 1501 in Sweden, where history tells the tale of an orchestra that played like no other. With music so seductive and divine that the ensemble overwhelmed audiences all over the country, and people from all social classes took them to their hearts. Their performances rapidly earned a reputation of being feral and vigorous and gained the orchestra a devoted crowd that followed them around.
During the later half of the 16'th century the criticism against the royal crown dictatorial ruling had intensified. Gifts and tenancies had made the chruch extremely wealthy, and since the money merely was used to strengthen their power the discontent among the people was growing. To many people the orchestra presented them to a new view upon things and a way to cope with everyday life.
The church witnessed how their influence over the people decreased and began to depict the orchestra as treacherous, saying their intentions were anything but righteous. The orchestras extensive use of the prohibited tritonus interval in their music as well as their excessive lifestyles was facts that were not looked mildly upon. During church services priests slandered the music saying it was an insult to Christ himself. However, when this attempt to reduce the orchestras popularity failed, the church began to use more desperate measures in order to regain its former power. The Devils orchestra became the slogan they used and the members were accused of being everything from devil worshippers to the spawn of Satan. This catchphrase eventually caught on and became the popular name of the orchestra. When even these efforts shown futile the church ultimately framed the orchestra members for a murder and a ruthless manhunt began. The following two years the orchestra lead the lives of outlaws and were forced to perform in barns and outhouses, where only a strictly limited number of people were allowed to attend. Luckily generous people provided them with food and somewhere to sleep.
In order to capture the orchestra the church issued a reward to the person that could provide such information that lead to the capture of the orchestra. The sum was so large that the orchestra, tired and weary of living as fugitives, realised that it all had come to and end. They knew that sooner or later someone would reveal their whereabouts and the decided to go down in style.
But before doing so they all signed a pact saying that their descendants were given the task of reuniting the orchestra in 500 years and continue their work of spreading thought-provoking music. Six envelopes were therefore sealed and given to trustees of the orchestra to pass on to family members.
They announced their final concert publicly as a grandeur finale. Thousands of people showed up and even though it was almost no one who could actually hear the music, the massive sing-along of the crowd granted the performance to be the most talked about in history. Thanks to the huge amount of people the orchestra was allowed to play until their last song when armed guards finally managed to storm the stage and arrest the musicians. They were sent prison and later sentenced to death by hanging.
Stockholm 2003, by mere accident two of the original orchestra descendants meet in a music shop and began to discuss music. It later shows that they both have received a strange letter from some ancient relative containing instructions on how to reunite The Devils Orchestra. They both become very excited and though some genealogy they managed to find all of the remaining successors in a period of three months.
Unfortunate all of the original scores were confiscated and burned by the church back in 1503. So music-wise the new orchestra were left with no directions on what to play. After some meticulous discussions it was agreed upon that the music should be like a modern version of the old orchestra. Annlouice was chosen to front the band, her angelic yet powerful operatic voice was perfect to bring a bombastic feeling to the music. Pontus dance-influences and programming skills came in handy since the orchestra wanted the arrangements to sound a bit more futuristic. He shares guitar duties with Daniel who also is the main composer in the band. Andy brought some groove to the mix adding powerful slapping and funk-oriented bass licks, while Andreas's energetic drumming made sure the songs are driven and pulsating. Together with Anders, he lays the solid swinging foundation of the band. Johannes's theoretical knowledge and stunning technique combined with an emotive cello-playing style made him essential to the bands sound.
Together they answer to the name of Diablo Swing Orchestra and are determined to honour the legacy of their ancestors.
Diablo Swing Orchestra (new album in september)'s Friend Space (Top 12)
Diablo Swing Orchestra (new album in september) has 60816 friends.
If you think we need to see or hear anything, please feel free to let us know, even if you did already,for real very busy up in here. For more of this, you can also check out our other pages if you want,first friends on this one.
Stay yourself, you know allready.
Regards,
Bugz B,J Blaze and Kane D Goreson, from Winners n sinners.
On the long run, we are all winners and sinners, the balance is now, The key is gratitude. No fear,no keeps.
Hope your weekend been as great as ours. Have a great sunday and a great week!
In the Wyrd Ways Rock Show this week, we’ve got music from Mötley Crüe, Hollenthon, Motörhead, Amon Amarth and Heaven & Hell amongst others. In The Spotlight this week are Steroid Freak Pussy from Wakefield in West Yorkshire and Shock Of The New showcases Hammers Of Misfortune, Dalriada, Heaven’s Basement, Requiem Laus and Warpath. We also continue our push to get Benedictum and Spit Like This some festival slots, and continue to look forward to this year’s Bloodstock OA. Here’s the URL:
You! Yes, you! If you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage, comment on the blog or message me through MySpace.
Hi there,
I’m a lead male singer from Treviso, ITALY, and would like
to relocate to the UK. I've won many music competitions in Italy. I
would like to live in London or in another good location to be able to
meet like-minded musicians and to help develop my music relationships
in the UK. I am looking for a roommate who has the same interests and
can help me. I’m 34, easy going, and open minded. Please let me know if
you know any talented musicians in the UK? I am interested in
collaborating and starting new and exciting projects where we can all
benefit from our mutual talents.
Do you want see what I look like,and listen to my music? Why not go to http://www.myspace.com/kemjo74 or http://www.allcasting.it/kemjo
to hear my music!
I work at the moment as a trained nurse in
Italy. My goal in life is to be a front man and lead singer with a
successful band!!!.......Music that has been an influence in my work
:DEPECHE MODE,NEW ORDER,ENYA,A-HA…...etc.
My mobile phone is + 393394494446 :Sms, mms, videocall
+393475386803 sms, mms, videocall.
My Msn account is: northernhill@hotmail.it
e-mail: lothlorien@vodafone.it
Skype: paulhumbertbrennan Facebook: Paul Humbert Brennan
Please
let me know if you are interested in a project with me….....Let’s not
waste any time. I am willing to be totally flexible and make my
schedule available for the good of the project, and to make any
sacrifices necessary for our success.
I'm a for real and
have the drive and determination to become a highly successful male
singer for you! I'm available for your immediate collaborations! Thanks
!
Kemjö
Online Now!
..
merci pour l'invitation
