╓lga - Samurai
ARTIST........: ╓lga
TITLE.........: Samurai
LABEL.........: n/a
URL...........: http://www.olgamusic.com
GENRE.........: Indie
QUALITY:......: 181 kbps avg/ 44100Hz / Joint Stereo
RIP DATE......: 2010-04-24
RELEASE DATE..: 2010-03-13
Tracklist:
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01. Samurai 3:27
02. Lisbon 4:03
03. Matchpoint 4:04
04. Dice 3:27
05. Paul Simon 2:28
Total 17:29
Release Notes:
╓LGA was formed in 2001. The band was initially comprised of four members: Diogo
Luiz (drums), Joπo Hip≤lito (bass guitar, guitar and drums), Joπo Teot≤nio
(guitar and keys) and Rodrigo Filipe (cello).
Following a whole year committed to exploring new technical and creative
abilities, the band recorded their first demo. Their music was at the time
strongly influenced by the oscillating and introspective dynamics found in the
European Post-Rock.
In June 2003, ╓LGA entered the Rockastrus band contest, where they were
shortlisted for the final stage having also been considered the most original
band to participate.
This achievement called the attention of music producer Paulo Miranda, who later
recorded their Premier album, ╓.
The album was recorded in Viana do Castelo at Ampstudio and was later released
in February 2004 under the BorLand label.
After the albumÆs release ╓LGA went on performing live and promoting their work.
After Rodrigo FilipeÆs departure in 2004 ╓LGA became a power trio, following new
paths of experimentation that led to a more intense and rhythmic sound, strongly
rooted in Rock.
In August 2004, ╓LGA recorded their first Long Play album at Sinal 26 Studio, in
Bairro Alto - Lisbon. The record was released under the BorLand label in the
beginning of 2005. The single 'Money' was also released.
In 2007 ╓LGA started work on a new album û LA R╔SISTANCE û which would prove
very significant for the band.
Following the recording sessions at Toolateman studios in Cascais, the band
decided to take over the controls and release the album independently. The
mixing was done by Eduardo Ricciardi at the mythic Golden Pony studio (Lisbon)
and, later, masterized by Tom Durack at New York (who also worked with Lou Reed,
Ettiene Daho, B-52Æs, Diana Ross, etc.)
╓LGAÆs master piece LA R╔SISTANCE will be released on September 7th.
Rooted in Indie Rock, itÆs an eclectic album with intricate and engaging details
which show both instrumentally and vocally.
LA R╔SISTANCE is the dreamy result of the current revival influencing the
band..s music and is strongly inspired on the alternative and psychedelic Rock
of the 60Æs and 70Æs.
DIOGO LUIZ - drums
JO├O HIP╙LITO - bass,guitar,vocals
JO├O TEOT╙NIO - piano,guitar,vocals
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