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Falloch: Experimental/Post Metal (Glasgow, UK)

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Topic: Falloch: Experimental/Post Metal (Glasgow, UK)
Posted By: yam yam
Subject: Falloch: Experimental/Post Metal (Glasgow, UK)
Date Posted: February 26 2012 at 18:03
OK. Here's a band who I reckon deserve a spot on here. Metalmusicarchives already have them: http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/falloch.aspx" rel="nofollow - http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/falloch.aspx , and they have a rating of 4.46 (from four users), so seem to be doing something right!
 
Falloch are basically a two-piece band, formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2010 by Andy Marshall and Scott McLean.

Their sound draws inspiration from a variety of musical styles such as atmospheric rock, metal, post-rock, Scottish folk as well as minimalist composers such as Arvo Pärt and Yann Tiersen.

Having a deep connection with nature the band is named after the Falls of Falloch waterfall in Crianlarich. Falloch (“Falach” in Scottish Gaelic) means “hidden/in hiding”.

They started recording their debut album 'Where Distant Spirits Remain'  in 2010. Upon completion they managed to secure legendary producer Ronan Chris Murphy (Ulver, King Crimson etc.) to master the album in early 2011, with the chance to sign to the revered Candlelight Records following shortly after. Their album was released on 26th September to a great critical reception.
 
Their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/falloch" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/falloch  descibes their style as Celtic / Rock / Metal, but I suppose it's a really a mixture of Black Metal and Post Metal.
 
http://www.falloch.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.falloch.com/
http://www.myspace.com/falloch" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/falloch
http://falloch.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow - http://falloch.bigcartel.com/  (to buy the album).
 
Full live band:
- Andy Marshall - vocals / guitars
- Scott McLean - keyboards / guitars
- Steve Scott (live / drums)
- Ben Brown (live / bass)
And the good news is you can listen to the whole damn thing on progstreaming.com: http://www.progstreaming.com/2012/02/26/falloch-where-distant-spirits-remain/" rel="nofollow - http://www.progstreaming.com/2012/02/26/falloch-where-distant-spirits-remain/ , but for now:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 'B' side of the 'Beyond Embers & the Earth' Single (2011):
 
 
 
 
And a sample of them playing live:
 
 
 
Easy add....isn't it??  Ermm
 
 



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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: February 27 2012 at 16:23
Might not be as easy as one might expect. Post black metal isn't always looked so fondly on in the PMT, but this stuff seems to have enough similarities to Alcest and Fen for me to give it a go, but I won't make promises.

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Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: March 06 2012 at 03:01
And you were right... http://progfreak.com/Falloch-152603.html?path=pa/recent" rel="nofollow - http://progfreak.com/Falloch-152603.html?path=pa/recent . Hoots mon - looks like it's back to the lochs and glens for a wee dram to drown me sorrows then. Och aye the noo!  Violin


Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: March 06 2012 at 10:21

The Carrying Light is great tune Cool

EDIT: LIVE video is also majestical! this is Progressive Rock without a question.


Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: March 06 2012 at 16:54
Yes, we're battling it out over at Prog Metal... just waiting for someone to change they're vote to something else to sway the awkward equilibrium. 

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Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: March 31 2012 at 14:34
The battle was won, and they've duly been added!! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7250" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7250    Thumbs Up



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