Nordic Giants are an instrumental post-rock duo from England who include prominent cinematic aspects into the performances and videos.[1] The band released three EPs and a single on their own label before signing to Kscope in 2014.[2] Since then they have released one compilation and two studio albums which featured a number of guest vocalists. The band have toured internationally.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | Post-rock, ambient, instrumental rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Kscope |
| Members |
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| Website | nordicgiants |
Biography
editThe duo formed at the start of the 2010s. In October 2010 they self-released their debut EP A Tree As Old As Me that featured vocals by Jake Reid and Cate Ferris,[3] who also featured on the single "Shine" released two years later. In October 2013 the band put out a double EP entitled Build Seas and Dismantle Suns,[4][5] which was re-released on vinyl a year later. In September 2014, the duo signed with Kscope Records.[6] They released the single "Rapture" featuring vocalist Beth Cannon in January 2015.[7]
On 27 April 2015 the band released their first full-length album, A Séance Of Dark Delusion,[8] which featured vocal contributions from Beth Cannon, Nadine Wild-Palmer, the band Saturday Sun and regular contributor Freyja.[9][7] The band presented films for all the songs of the album that was preceded by the song "Rapture" featuring Beth Cannon.[10]
On 20 October 2017 the band released their second full length album Amplify Human Vibration. The album functions as a soundtrack to a short documentary film of the same name. The inspiration and intent of the film and music is "an impassioned plea to humankind to focus on the positive aspects of our existence... to bring light to the positive changes that people are making, to explore the kindness and drive of humanity."[11]
The duo's live performance involves wearing masks and the use of cinematic projections that accompany their instrumental pieces. On occasion the singer Freyja has joined them on stage. Much of their material includes soundtracks for film, like for instance ‘Last Breath’ by David Jackson.[12] The band have played a number of European festivals and toured with Sólstafir, God Is An Astronaut, 65daysofstatic and Public Service Broadcasting.[13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- A Séance of Dark Delusions (Kscope, 2015)
- Amplify Human Vibration (Kscope, 2017)
- Symbiosis (self-released, 2022)
EPs
edit- A Tree as Old as Me (self-released, 2010)
- Build Seas (self-released, 2013)
- Dismantle Suns (self-released, 2013)
Singles
edit- "Speed the Crows Nest" (self-released, 2013)
- "Shine" (self-released, 2012)
Compilations
edit- Build Seas, Dismantle Suns (Kscope, 2014)
References
edit- ^ Richards, Will (30 September 2013). "Listen to Nordic Giants' 'Violent Lights'". The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ "NEWS: Nordic Giants to release EP | Latest | Artrocker". Artrocker.tv. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ "Nordic Giants - A Tree As Old As Me". Discogs. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Nordic Giants - Build Seas". Discogs. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Nordic Giants - Dismantle Suns". Discogs. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Nordic Giants - Build Seas, Dismantle Suns". Discogs. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ a b Grenville, Chris (23 January 2015). "Nordic Giants announce new album A Séance Of Dark Delusions, release new single "Rapture" featuring Beth Cannon". www.themonolith.com. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ Joy, Sarah (20 April 2015). "Nordic Giants lose the rulebook in expansive sonic fjords". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ Listing of the A Séance Of Dark Delusion album on Discogs.com, (accessed 7 May 2015).
- ^ "Nordic Giants announce debut LP, stream "Rapture" exclusively on Best Fit". Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Nordic Giants stream the soundtrack to 'Amplify Human Vibration'". The Independent. 17 October 2017. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ "Review: Nordic Giants | York Vision". Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Nordic Giants Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick". www.songkick.com. Retrieved 8 May 2015.