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Nu Folk has an illicit tryst with traditional folk in this haunting first project by UK band 'Son of Eagle'.
'From the Ground', is a inspired journey generating use of organic sounds and haunting harmonies and tracks from this magnificently written Nu folk cd have previously been previewed throughout a live studio session for BBC Nottingham.
Due for release on 29/03/11 by Expat Records, this debut album is actually a unique furthermore alternative take with regards to the currently popular folk culture.
The release can easily be streamed in whole by means of Soundcloud here
Check out the beautiful video for 'Him' right here
For free download of first single 'Him'
here
After a string of spectacular performances all-around the United kingdom coupled with revelling in the popularity pertaining to their first EP 'Take Me Back', Son of Eagle promptly realised it was time to put together their first album, 'From the Ground'. As with their EP, all recordings had been through just one particular microphone; though not at the same moment. Experimenting with many sounds and also timbres generated from each and every instrument ended up being a central component with regard to the creation of the album; Sarah found the microphone merely centimetres away from her face, incredibly near to her bow, encouraging the rich overtones of the strings to come through, whilst Ben discovered his bathroom was the optimal acoustic to be able to provide his vocals the imperative haunting sound wanted for 'Sunlight'.
The recording, through the very first track through to the last, shows a real creative journey regarding the group. The album name 'From the Ground' absolutely stands for the natural and organic characteristics connected with project - there are no adjustments in order to note pitch, it has a fresh level of quality about it with every second meticulously thought through.
The music group takes the album's audience upon a trip of discovery by means of hints of country, traditional and nu folk music together with mesmerising, expressive and haunting melodies.
Son of Eagle have previously performed the album throughout a studio session for BBC Nottingham and numerous local radio stations have chosen the very first single 'HIM' as well as several other songs from the album. The tracks have already been attaining very excellent reviews from Nu Folk radio stations together with fans.
