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Of The I
Rock / Progressive / Alternative

""Sampler on sale NOW"

London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  5/16/2008
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   Of The I: General Info
Member Since3/14/2007
Band Websiteofthei.com
Band Members"Mercenary" Live @ Dynamo (Zurich, July 2007)

Jordan Davis (Vocals, Piano)
Sebastian Danielsson (Guitar)
Roman 'Pach' Pawar (Guitar)
Nico Lowell (Bass)
Alexander Boethius (Drums)
InfluencesTool, 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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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 7 2008 7:30P
Bar Monsta London
May 12 2008 9:00P
Interview with Ace on JUICE 107.2fm **BRIGHTON** Brighton, South
May 15 2008 8:00P
The Underworld London
May 31 2008 8:00P
The Fighting Cocks Kingston
Jun 3 2008 8:00P
The Purple Turtle :::SURFACE UNSIGNED 2nd Round::: London
Jun 21 2008 8:00P
The Borderline London

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   About Of The I
This page is run by the band. When you get a message/comment/add request, it's from one of us, not a spam-bot. Feel free to contact us via this page, we like getting to know the people who support us.

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."

By Colin Gazeley Ourobouros Podcast
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:::BIO:::

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!



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oracL





May 16 2008 1:33 AM

Heja, Guy..s. Hope you..re OK.
We have 3 new songs online. So.....taste them.
Greetz
THETHOM
D-Lo





May 15 2008 10:49 AM

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
David





May 15 2008 1:32 AM

Hey, got my sampler in the US a couple days ago.
So nice to listen to your new stuff away from myspace! Can't wait for the real album! Keep it up! =D
madziara





May 14 2008 3:52 PM

will c u tommorow at the gig in camden ;) i am taking photos of silent eternity and also will take some pics of u guys for sure.
take care
mulhaven™





May 14 2008 11:29 AM

heya, you have to check out this great game for drawing ur very own southpark guy
Mulhaven
CLICK HERE OR GO TO   WWW.CUSTOMSOUTHPARKS.COM.COM   FOR A MYSPACE CHARACTER
Lostaura


Is Online


May 14 2008 9:25 AM

Hey
We're headlining at The Clapham Grand on 23rd May. We're on @ 10pm.
Support provided by:
Soul Destroyer
Devil Trigger
Free State Prophets
Nussia

If you'd like tickets (£6) or any more info, just give us a shout.

FREE EP Sampler CD for 1st 40 tickets sold!!!

Cheers
Ethel Hallow





May 14 2008 5:52 AM

Cheers for the support!

Stay Brutal,
Ethel Hallow
x
Twisted-Noise Promotions





May 14 2008 4:40 AM

Hey!

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!

Let me know how it goes.
Stay twisted
xXx
Sally





May 12 2008 4:43 AM

join now to relax
Positive Transit





May 11 2008 7:58 AM

hi Of The I,

thank you so much for adding us..
respect to your work of musik.
best wishes

pt
Ourobouros Podcast





May 10 2008 8:43 AM

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.
Sally





May 10 2008 6:19 AM

have nice day with this album
Princess





May 9 2008 12:29 PM

heya
thankx for the add!
hows things?
-Princess
Blind





May 9 2008 8:25 AM

hey guys, thanks for that... like your stuff, pretty good, keep up the good work :)
T.O





May 9 2008 7:59 AM

thanks for request, very good music , cheers from france !
Kate





May 9 2008 7:28 AM

Hey did Boog save the scanned images of my art? Could u guys send them to me? I want to do some post-production x
madziara





May 9 2008 4:44 AM

good stuff people ;)
Blondy's Rock Promotions-SUPPORTS ROA FEST





May 9 2008 4:31 AM

thanks for the add. its just the way it turned out, that i am into british bands. lol. like your music, took a quick listen.
Barefaced Liar





May 8 2008 11:29 PM

Pach,

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....
Chelsea


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May 8 2008 6:29 PM

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.

not to shabby!
Hamon





May 8 2008 2:35 PM

thanks for the add! wonderful melodies and lyrics.
:D
sparky





May 8 2008 2:33 PM

Thanks for the request, I'll check your music out soon.
Twisted-Noise Promotions





May 8 2008 1:58 PM

Hey!

Was well worth seeing you guys last night, mates were well impressed too!

Keep doin what your doin!
See ya at Borderline

Stay Twisted!
xXx
NAVEN





May 8 2008 11:33 AM

....Really Cool Album Art, too...

Al :-) X
NAVEN





May 8 2008 11:30 AM

Hi,

Thanks very much for the ad, I really like your songs and sound.

So your playing the Fighting Cocks?, I'll def be there - great venue, The Peel too - saw Sick on the Bus play there a couple of weeks back.

I look forward to hearing you,

Al :-) X
always under pression..





May 8 2008 11:28 AM

hi!!
Thanks for the add!!
Sally





May 8 2008 8:26 AM

musics for you
Pamela Masik





May 7 2008 5:27 PM

http://www.myspace.com/pamelamasik
André Poveda





May 7 2008 8:13 AM

Thanks for the add!!!

Welcome to my little world my new friend, I loved your presence in my page and in my friends list.


Please, come back Myspace Page always that you can, and visit the Official Web Site, you'll can listen others songs.
It's Free!!!



Send any comment about what you listen, and don't forget, all support is welcome.


Cheers from Brazil,
André

www. andrepoveda. com

Jurojin - NEW TRACKS UP-





May 7 2008 2:39 AM

hey dudes,

We've just posted a new track - check it out when you get a minute!

best

Jurojin
Sally





May 6 2008 9:50 AM

have nice day with this album
Kinky Retro





May 5 2008 1:52 PM

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&
STEM COCAINE in de afrekening van Studio Brussel!!

We hebben JOUW stem nodig!!

Bedankt!!

KINKY RETRO




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Translation in english...For our non dutch speaking friends!!
DOWLOAD COCAINE FOR FREE & Vote COCAINE into "de afrekening from Studio Brussels"!!

We need YOUR vote!

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