"I really admire what you are doing musically, it's very high quality with great lyrics, man. Lush with nice production."
Justin Meldal-Johnson (Producer Macy Gray / Bassist Beck, Pink, NIN)
"It's refreshing to hear such a great band these days. "
Sincerely, Bob Gallo (producer BeeGees, James Brown, Elvis Costello)"
After a successful first tour of the USA, The Lemmings are currently working on new material.
The Lemmings' album "Imperceptible Shift In The Light" is now for sale on Wal-Mart MP3, iTunes.com and AmazonMP3.com.
FAQ:
Question:"I found this album called "Follow" on iTunes and some other Digital Vendors, but it doesn't seem to be the same band as you guys. What's up with that?"
Answer: There was a band in New York, who formed three years after us, released one album, and then disappeared again when we notified them about the name issue. They have nothing to do with us, and never had the right to use the name either. If you don't recognize our music or our faces - it's not us, OK?!
Biography:
The Lemmings are a rock band from Pretoria, South Africa, formed in December 1995 with Abri van Straten - singer/songwriter and Ludwig Bouwer - bassist.
Joined by Warren Bruckmann on drums and Brian Hodge on piano/keyboards since 2006, the intricate drums and effects-drenched bass line-up is augmented by a classical guitar and swirls of electronics and piano which gives the group its unusual sound and sensitivity. The music has been described as "fluid and poetic" creating a new space in today's arena.
The Lemmings have done several national tours in South Africa and two tours of the UK and Sweden. In total, the band has played far over one thousand shows.
Finally, the new album is here!
"...imperceptible shift in the light..."
The new album "...imperceptible shift in the light...":
After a short break, they're back! One of the truly original bands in South Africa. A blend of acoustic rock and out-there electronic textures. Anyone who likes to listen to catchy songs with a much deeper sense of meaning will enjoy this album.
What fans are saying about the new album and shows:
I'm loving the album! - J. K. Actress / Model, Poland
I'm listening to the album and I'm learning the tracks, I'm painting a big big canvas while I have your music on the headphones, I like it... - Paolo, Painter / Musician, Italy
...we've been having major LEMMINGS WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS and miss you already! - Laury Dezigremel, Award-winning sculptor, France
... I am thoroughly enjoying your new album! I hope to hear from you regarding any news for your tour, as it has got me very excited. - G.D. Lighting Engineer, UK
I cannot stop listening to your album. I simply love each and every track. Everyone that I have played it to has also loved it - R.T. Engineer, UK
Brilliant. - A.F. Classical guitarist, South Africa
...I really enjoyed it...I really like what you do it's very sophisticated sounding.... I really like it!!! - Bill Shanley, Guitarist (Mary Black / Van Morrison) / Producer, Ireland
Previous releases
1997:
Live Space
"Everyone knows" that you cannot record a killer live album in
one night. Oh yeah? Then "Live Space" released in 1998 must be
a figment of our imaginations! But seriously, recorded in one night, in
front of 800 people - we had a really good time.
Audience demand for a recording was so strong that the band had to
record an album. They were approached by several record companies in
South Africa, but decided not to sign to a local company. Instead, the
band produced a self-released concert CD "Live Space"
(released January 1998), which is still selling well.
1999: CD Single "Hollow People"
The Lemmings recorded the single "Hollow People" which had its
video featured on national television in South Africa as well as on the
Pepsi World Chart Show in SA.
July 2000: Until Zen
'2000 saw the release of the 10 track 'Until Zen' as a thanks to their
fans before leaving for Europe. The album, another self-produced
project, captures the band in its purest, non-complicated form. With a
minimal of studio tweaking, "Until Zen" was recorded in seven
days and is a perfect representation of The Lemmings as they sound in an
intimate setting. The year 2000 saw the release of "Until
Zen", which marked the first of the band's studio albums. It was
also showcased in the UK and Sweden on a 6 week tour.
In 2001, the band took a creative break. The individual members went off
to pursue other musical projects and to recharge their creativity after
seven years on the circuit.
Abri spent almost a year composing
and producing the music for the Sun City Extravaganza
"Odyssey", a
show that more than 50 000 people
ultimately saw.
He also spent a year in the USA and
then Knysna, South Africa, writing new material.
Ludwig started designing and
building his now well-known studio One Big Room, which has made quite
a mark on the local
music-production circuit. Ludwig also spent the time producing many
albums and
demos for other artists.
About The Music
Though The Lemmings is a great studio band, they are ultimately a live act that continues to blow audiences away with their two-hour concerts. From vast spacial moments that remind one of Pink Floyd, to shimmering and energetic anthems that get the audiences singing along, the band's dynamic performances are ultimately where the die-hard fans are won.
Abri comments: "We
are motivated by the present situation on Earth and our position in it.
Music can bring hope and create the feeling of a future worth living.
Art is really all people have today. An appreciation of beauty. One of
our biggest sources of inspiration is the following quote: "A
culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by
artists."
The Band's Name
While other bands have tried to hijack the name a few times, The Lemmings from South Africa are in fact the original The Lemmings, with press clippings dating back to 1995.
A great many myths abound about what a lemming is and what it is supposed
to do. The most common myth on which the computer game was based -
is that lemmings are stupid little furry creatures similar to huge rats
that follow their leader off cliffs and die. Some say they commit
suicide due to over-population. The truth is far more interesting... Go to www.thelemmingsband.com for the whole story...
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