elephant9 for Jazz Rock/Fusion

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elephant9 is a fun, intense and complex progressive jazz rock band with hints of psychedelia.

http://www.myspace.com/elephant9theband

This is a Norwegian band. Their amazing drummer Torstein Lofthus also plays for the avant/RIO act Shining, who already have an entry in the archives. Much of the music revolves around Ståle Storløkken's keys - he also plays for the avantjazz band Supersilent (who also should be added, btw - I notice they were discussed here: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45102&PN=2 but I can't find a conclusion).

A video can be found here: http://desibel.bergen360.no/-/event/show/96429/937104?ref=mst&return_url=%2F-%2Fevent%2Fshow%2F96429%3Fref%3Dmst

As far as I have been able to find out, they have only released one album, the 2008 "Dodovoodoo".

Some characterizations by the press (found here: http://www.vagant.no/kalender/55992_oslo-experimental-pres-elephant9-rune-grammofon-dj-g-ha/forestilling/80573):

“Elephant9 have set fire to all headgear, shaking free their straggly
manes for a deranged session of acid prog headbanging” (BBC)

“Keep an eye out for Elephant9—they’re amazing.” (All Music, US)

“This ferocious drum/bass/organ assault opens the Norwegian jazz trio´s
debut album and manages to retain a weapons-grade level of instrumental
mayhem throughout. Not for the faint of heart.” (Mojo´s Top Ten, UK)

“On more of a Scandi-jazz tip – but with nods to Hendrix, Berlin-era
Bowie, Tangerine Dream and Fripp alongside mid-70s Miles.” (Time Out,
UK)

“Shockingly great Norwegian jazz-rock band who add a bit of modernity
and noise to the old school sound of overdriven organ and Rhodes piano
(plus some synthesizer), along with electric bass and drums.”
(Waysidemusic, US)

Any takers?

Edited by Desoc - November 11 2009 at 09:22

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Desoc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Status: Offline Points: 216	Topic: elephant9 for Jazz Rock/Fusion Posted: November 11 2009 at 09:20
	elephant9 is a fun, intense and complex progressive jazz rock band with hints of psychedelia. http://www.myspace.com/elephant9theband This is a Norwegian band. Their amazing drummer Torstein Lofthus also plays for the avant/RIO act Shining, who already have an entry in the archives. Much of the music revolves around Ståle Storløkken's keys - he also plays for the avantjazz band Supersilent (who also should be added, btw - I notice they were discussed here: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45102&PN=2 but I can't find a conclusion). A video can be found here: http://desibel.bergen360.no/-/event/show/96429/937104?ref=mst&return_url=%2F-%2Fevent%2Fshow%2F96429%3Fref%3Dmst As far as I have been able to find out, they have only released one album, the 2008 "Dodovoodoo". Some characterizations by the press (found here: http://www.vagant.no/kalender/55992_oslo-experimental-pres-elephant9-rune-grammofon-dj-g-ha/forestilling/80573): “Elephant9 have set fire to all headgear, shaking free their straggly manes for a deranged session of acid prog headbanging” (BBC) “Keep an eye out for Elephant9—they’re amazing.” (All Music, US) “This ferocious drum/bass/organ assault opens the Norwegian jazz trio´s debut album and manages to retain a weapons-grade level of instrumental mayhem throughout. Not for the faint of heart.” (Mojo´s Top Ten, UK) “On more of a Scandi-jazz tip – but with nods to Hendrix, Berlin-era Bowie, Tangerine Dream and Fripp alongside mid-70s Miles.” (Time Out, UK) “Shockingly great Norwegian jazz-rock band who add a bit of modernity and noise to the old school sound of overdriven organ and Rhodes piano (plus some synthesizer), along with electric bass and drums.” (Waysidemusic, US) Any takers? Edited by Desoc - November 11 2009 at 09:22

avestin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 18 2005 Status: Offline Points: 12625	Posted: November 11 2009 at 14:52
	Definitely support this suggestion. I suggested them in the past (there's a thread I opened about it somewhere), don't know what happened with the suggestion.
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Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: @ wicker man Status: Offline Points: 32685	Posted: November 11 2009 at 15:14
	Great band. It's already been approved for JRF and just needs to be added.
	Just a fanboy passin' through.

Desoc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Status: Offline Points: 216	Posted: November 11 2009 at 15:35
	Good to hear. What about Supersilent, have you considered them as well?

Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: @ wicker man Status: Offline Points: 32685	Posted: November 11 2009 at 16:25
	I'm not on the JRF team or any team now. I can remember Supersilent being mentioned in threads at the forum, but don't know if it's been formally suggested,
	Just a fanboy passin' through.