Jordan Davis (Vocals, Piano) Sebastian Danielsson (Guitar) Roman 'Pach' Pawar (Guitar) Nico Lowell (Bass) Alexander Boethius (Drums)
Influences
Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, The Mars Volta, Sigur Ros, Incubus, A Perfect Circle, The Smashing Pumpkins, Muse, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley, Bjork, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Massive Attack, Alice in Chains, And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Avishai Cohen
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Happy listening.
:::ALBUM SAMPLER REVIEW::: (note: we sent the mp3 files to Colin for the review, and didn't tell him the right order! The actual order is as it appears on our myspace player)
"In preparation for their debut album release in June, London 5-piece Of The I have released three tracks as an album sampler.
They have an epic sound that updates the ideas of prog-rock into the modern era. There are fuzzy guitar riffs, complex drum lines and dreamy pianos here in abundance.
'Between Being & Ego' is a re-recording of a track that was on the bands DIY 'Demonoid EP' and is a down-tempo track led by a simple piano line that keeps the fanciful flights of the other instruments anchored. The lyrics are short and repeated throughout the track to create a feel that the vocals are just another instrument in the mix. The over-all feel of the track is one of dreamy contemplation with an undertow of disquiet.
'Modern Equivalent' keeps the same pieces in place from the opening track but kicks up the tempo a touch. This time the anchor is a loopy guitar riff that eventually melts into a spiky thrash for the chorus. The slightly syncopated drum line adds to the general feeling of angst.
Final track on the sampler 'Single Units' is the first on to let go a little. While the other tracks are low key and hang together perfectly, the final track goes a different direction. This is a high paced, fractured track where all the elements seem to be doing completely different things from each other and yet it fits together perfectly. It's an exhilarating mix of powerful bass, strong drums and punchy vocals to create a track that should be discordant but is just exciting.
This is not a band that follows the traditional pattern of having a rhythm section underpinning guitar and vocals that tell the story of the track. At any time any instrument (including voice) could be doing anything so this is music that comes from unexpected directions. This is a band that probably won't ever be commercially successful, but damn it they should. It's 10 times more exciting than the cookie-cutter rock that you hear everywhere.
The album these tracks come from will be released in June and the bands 'Demonoid EP' is available from several sources on the net for free download."
Born out of sound experiments in an improvised studio of a small London flat, Of The I's
huge sound belies its modest beginnings. Coming together from diverse origins, as students of philosophy and psychology, the band's five members worked to find a way of expressing their ideas in calculated pressure waves. These were released freely, as ones and zeros, to a hungry hoard of Demonoiders, who promptly consumed 12,000 copies. The band, inspired, locked themselves away and plotted their first album while cutting their teeth on the London live scene.
The concept of self-awareness appears in various guises throughout Of The I's debut
album. The sound of the record is progressive, driven, and intense, yet finds release in
warm, visceral passages. The band's endeavour to envelop listeners in their distinctive
atmosphere is not only the beating heart of the record, it is characteristic of their
intoxicating live performances.
If you want to hear some earlier recordings, get Of The I's first, DIY, 'Demonoid EP', which is available for free download at mp3.com,Virb, and last.fm, where you can also join the group that some of our listeners have formed.
These tracks have been re-recorded as part of the album, which is due to be released early June. Until then, enjoy the music!
Hey, what's up, how are you today? Just stopped by to say hello and to thank you for the times you've stopped by to check out my music. Enjoy the rest of your day my friend. D2thaLo http://www. myspace. com/embdlo
Goodluck for tomoro and have a great time at the Underworld! Wish I could be there. I've had less then two hours sleep today as I was up all night doin an assignment, gotta start on another one, now!
Ourobouros Podcast #52 featuring 'Single Units' is now online. You can find it at ourobouros. co. uk or listen through the flash player on the myspace profile.
bro whats going on...me and the guys have been digging the new stuff.....i like the chorus line on single units! saw that the album comes out in june....best of luck for that...go out and kick ass.....hope all is well....we are going to be recording new stuff pretty soon so thats when the promos are really going to kick into gear....been keeping everything on the d/l for a bit too long! anyways great going and keep in touch....
mm yeah! you guys are pretty sweet. I just had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Davis last weekend at the allerton residence.. it was a fantastic time.. and i got to hear your music.
