Ur was born from the collaboration between Federico Esposito and Mauro Sciaccaluga, both hailing from the hardcore-punk scene and from bands like Heartside (F.E.), Never Was, Downright, Kafka, Stalker (M.S.). The two joined in 2003 to work on F.E.’s industrial solo-project (a.k.a. Den LXV) live set, later they decided to collaborate and improvise together to create a new entity. Andrea Ferraris joined the band in the early days of 2005, contributing to define further on the sonic identity of the combo. A.F. is well known for having played and recorded with different bands ranging from hardcore to indie-post rock to experimental music (Airchamber3, Deep End, Burning Defeat, Permanent Scar, Onefineday, Ultraviolet Make Me Sick, Permanent Scar, etc…). Ur music is mostly based on improvisation that usually starts with drones or samples (with no pre-definite structure), to which they superimpose layers of electro-acoustic noisescapes coming from objects, field recordings, analog and traditional instruments processed using a load of pedals and effects. The sound ends painting a solid, harsh and dramatic industrial lounge where archaic instincts and modern obsessions meet. To use the words of a sound engineer after one of their live sets: “…it all sounds like early Pink Floyd on acid...on muriatic acid”.
The last effort of the band is titled: “Triadic memories” and came out on Andrea Marutti’s (Amon/Never Known) label Afe records (www.aferecords.com).
…no laptop has been involved in the process but that used for the recording
Grazie Mauro del super commento!! Mi fa particolarmente piacere: non è che ci siano così tante persone con cui ho suonato 4 anni...
A proposito: video su YouTube dei NeverWas, sono senza parole!!! Sto riuscendo ora a chiudere la bocca che mi si è spalancata quando me l'hai detto: ma hai visto i commenti sotto?!?! ("mica quelle cagate metalcore tutte uguali di oggi!")!!! Una settimana fa?!?! Ora intervengo...
Benvenuti al Regio MAnicomio, sto decisamente apprezzando i vostri pezzi ed ovviamente mi congratulo anche per la prossima collaborazione con Topheth Prophet, fatevi valere! Noi nel frattempo visupportiamo! Un sorriso, Artemisia
Non vi conoscevo fino alla vostra richiesta di amicizia, ora sto ascoltando ed apprezzando... e mi sto facendo un giro sul sito AFE records... realtà interessante!!!
Chew-Z Netlabel Out now ! / New release: Pal Asle Pettersen + Ubeboet + UR - The Twists and the Turns of the Loved and Hated U – [CWZ008]
This release has been produced by ZH27 for the project The Twists and Turns of the Loved and Hated ... Now is available on mp3 format trough Chew-Z Netlabel.
THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF THE LOVED AND HATED ...
This is one of the project run by Zan Hoffman. Zan is a musician and a producer (ZH27) since the 80's including many international collaborations.
The Twists and Turns of the Loved and Hated ... Since 1985 "The Twists and Turns of the Loved and Hated ..." has presented an audio extravaganza using sound treats from home-recording artist worldwide.
