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The intriguing and eclectic body of work from Canadian one-man-band ZWERG is described as a lyrical journey into the spirit realm, and a musically genre-transcending, psychedelic hybrid of melodic electronica, ethereal dream-pop, emotive alt-rock, whimsical acid jazz, shoe-gazer twee-pop, and contemporized folk. Sounds diverse indeed, but for some curious and unknown reason, it is cohesive. The ‘otherworldliness’ of it all seems to provide an impenetrable thread of continuity throughout. This undoubtedly has much to do with the credo of individualism this inarguably atypical Canadian artist champions with a vengeance…
The word "zwerg" is German and translates as "dwarf”. ZWERG mastermind Eldon Thiele chose this musical moniker because a significant amount of ancestral Germanic blood circulates through those Atlantic Canadian veins of his, and because numerous legends depict dwarves as tenacious warriors of superior pluck! However, according to Thiele, dwarves are all too often dismissed as feeble misfits... Therefore, ZWERG has totally committed himself to defending the misunderstood, the underdog. For there will come a day, Thiele says, when “the last will be first, when the rejected will be restored unto their Inceptor, The Oneness.”
ZWERG is a unique incarnation in that it is stylistically unrestricted, visually avant-garde, and immaterially, spiritually renewing. Though not conservatively religious in any respect, ZWERG's lyrics are often based on such concepts as the mortality of humanity and the immortality of the soul; the physical versus the metaphysical, as it were. ZWERG is inapprehensive of exploring controversial issues such as hypocrisy in religion, and the realities of the supernatural. His music leads people through a sonic door, to a place where they can sample the surrealistic aesthetic of the Sublime, while still subsisting in the often mundane and depressing natural realm.
ZWERG's 2005 DVD single tO STaNd, KnEeL stars Gordon Lightfoot's grandson, Johnny Hoermann, as a Halfling in the single's accompanying video. Lightfoot was considerably impressed with this release, having bestowed gushing accolades upon Thiele and his skills as a writer and producer. Interestingly enough, and quite appropriate to the fantasy life lived by Thiele through ZWERG, it is indeed the stuff of myth and legend that Thiele and Hoermann ended up meeting, collaborating, and befriending one another. For Thiele's parents actually met during a 1971 Gordon Lightfoot concert at Gordon College outside of Boston, Massachusetts. And though Thiele grew up in Moncton, New Brunswick, and Hoermann (14 years Thiele’s junior) in rural-suburban Ontario, their paths intersected in 2002 as if in some divine twist of fate. Stranger still is the fact that the boys were completely unaware of each other's familial identities until a year after their introduction.
2007 brings considerable excitement to the ZWERG camp with the highly anticipated release of ZWERG’s 3rd full-length album iNTo tHe 4tH diMeNsiOn, no doubt his most comprehensive and compelling work to date. Though still decidedly distinctive and uncompromising in its execution, 4tH diMeNsiOn is surprisingly radio-friendly with its catchy hooks and accessible chorus melodies that seem to grow on the listener with repeated listens. This album was preceded by Played Wits (2000), and the Rick White (front man of Eric’s Trip /Elevator) produced To Myopic Mutts (1998) and Sepsis EP (1997).
For more information, visit: www.zwerg.ca, www.sonicbids.com/zwerg, www.numberonemusic.com, www.newmusiccanada.com, or email ZWERG himself at eldonthiele@yahoo.com.
-Jorgen Bremenger
ELDON!!!!! Honestly man, today feels like Christmas...i get back to work and i have the most amazing care package waiting for me. I truly think the world of you. thank you so much. No wonder why i tell everyone i know about you...it's deserved. love gene
man ur music is awsome. i luv it. and sry but i dont have a facebook. i havnt been doin much. just skool and work basically. oh and greta says hi and she wants u to know that she has a basket ball game today. she's so cute
hey, just a reminder that i have a new CD out and put some songs from it up on the band myspace. click on the banner to check them out and let me know what you think.
hi friend* things are great down here- just released a Christmas EP today. Pretty excited about that. Doing a hand ful of shows around the area in the next 2 weeks so i'll be able to get rid of the EP! how are things your way? whats new in the world of music for you?! B
Hey there! At the moment you can listen to some of our new tracks from the forthcoming CD "NOOB" and join the DE/VISION mailing list for the free single download "Flavour Of The Week - Short Cut", release and tour updates 2007/2008 on
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Just stopped by to show you some love and wish you a blessed Weekend! Sorry I haven't been in touch more lately but I have been busy working on new music. Also, if you haven't read my two latest true story inspirational blogs "Walking In The Spirit" & "The New Beginning", stop by when you have time and give them a read. Plus, I have a new email signup list so I can communicate new performance dates, CD releases to those who care to know. Use the sign-up form if you want to be on my list. Thanks for being my valued myspace friend!
Just stopping by to wish you a blesssed week. I just got back from a fun family reunion. It was a blessed time with loved ones. Lets see, whats new on my page? Well, I just posted this weeks inspirational blog. It is called "Walking In The Spiritual Realm" and its a true inspirational story about the day I gave my heart and soul to Jesus. Stop by and read it at your leisure. Also, I have a new email sign up form. If you sign up you will get occasional updates on new music from me and scheduled performances. I hope you will add your name to my list. But I understand if you don't want to. Have a blessed week my friend!
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