簡介
是來自美國德克薩斯州奧斯汀市的Post-Rock團體,樂隊起初由Rob Lowe,Michael Muller創建,2006年夏末開始演奏音樂。由於受到古典音樂、民間音樂和試驗音樂的不同程度影響,Balmorhea希望了解並呈現給聽者無數美麗與糟糕的境遇。
Balmorhea的發音為Bal-moor-ay。樂隊受歐洲古典音樂影響較深,例如Ludovico Einaudi, The Six Parts Seven, Claude Debussy, Ludwig van Beethoven, Rachel's, Gillian Welch, Max Richter, John Cage的風格等。發展歷史
2007年4月,Balmorhea自行發行了他們的第一張同名音樂集《Balmorhea》。隨後,2008年2月發行了第二張《River Arms》,並在當年秋天發行了限量版的EP。樂隊在2009年發行了他們第三張完整的專輯《All Is Wild,All Is Silent》。Balmorhea已經在美國巡演了三次,也即將開始他們的第一次歐洲之行。
成員
Rob Lowe – 吉他,鋼琴,口風琴,五弦琴
Michael Muller –吉他,五弦琴,鋼琴
Aisha Burns– 小提琴
Nicole Kern – 大提琴
Travis Chapman – 低音提琴
風格
Balmorhea的鋼琴細緻而和悅,聲音永遠落在最溫柔的地點。記憶的河流似那涸澤,心靈是迂迴。它訴說著的故事永遠是年華中的美好與失落,緬懷默語。淡淡的憂傷,從伊始便踏入了這條生命之河,與愛意交織成串,亦成淚光。相知,相愛,相離,爾後的一個轉身,顧盼的是過往的時光。相愛的人河畔拾沙,相戀的人魂牽夢吟。歲月不短也不長,恰好在詩詞企及的地方。
熟悉的聲音忽遠忽近,尋找應答之時,卻忘記了彼此之間那條隔著的憂傷之河。聽Balmorhea描述故事,琴弦在心裡,旁邊還有支在梳理著光影的蠟燭。生命原本是件絕望的事,並且還寂寞,它讓靈魂這樣歌唱了。
音樂作品
 
熱門歌曲01. | the winter | |
02. | the summer |
03. | san solomon | |
04. | barefoot pilgrims |
專輯名稱 | 發行時間 | 語言 | 試聽專輯 | 詳情 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balmorhea Tour | 2010-09-20 | 英語 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
專輯類型:EP 唱片公司:Self-Released 專輯曲目(5)
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Guest Room | 2009-09-29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
唱片公司:Balmorhea Music 專輯曲目(7)
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All is wild,All is silent | 2009-01-01 | 英語 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
專輯曲目(9)
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Rivers Arms | 2008-02-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
唱片公司:Western Vinyl 專輯簡介:專輯類型:Experimental / Classical / Acoustic 專輯曲目(13)
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專輯介紹
Rivers Arms(2008)
樂迷評點
如果你浮躁如我,建議來聽聽Balmorhea的這張《Rivers Arms》。
很久沒接觸後搖相關的東西,前兩年獨立和後搖大紅,在國區域網路絡上以各種形態被人們討論的那段時光我好像並沒在著意聆聽相關音樂。那時候對沉靜的音氛還沒有太多深究感知的耐心,接受純數碼格式而無實物形式的媒體檔案也還不是我的擅長。所幸在聽到的動靜還局限於那一百來張CD的時候我已逐漸養成了努力擴大資訊來源的習慣。對於後搖的關注便從那時開始保持了下來。
印象中後搖的東西大多以吉他為絕對主導樂器,配以某種給人雷同之感的編排與旋律後再低調地包裝,放送。這是膚淺可笑的偏見我知道,源於我聽音時的不夠投入和耐心,但諸如此類的偏見對我近幾年來對音樂的選擇卻產生了很大的影響。很多好音樂因此而錯過,這其中不乏優秀的後搖作品。
那么何謂優秀?如《Rivers Arms》般在聆聽之初便讓我冷靜放鬆下來的便是。
輕鬆溫柔的編曲,沒什麼激烈的橋段,也沾不上竭盡全力折騰著抒情的邊兒。幾種樂器編排得不緊不慢,內斂美好。在受過良好古典音樂訓練這一背景下,樂隊營造出的這般流暢感覺顯得理所當然。
新古典主義中慣常的鋼琴表現在這張唱片中重現,還有適時加入的提琴,令這張器樂唱片奏出了我心中melody的模樣。其實沒那么偉大,但每當這種也許是歪打正著的音響傳出,我都樂此不疲地被感動,從不厭倦。
我承認自己已經很久沒有認真的做一件事情,哪怕是呼吸。我做不到把注意力安靜地集中在某個事物上並堅持。也很少能夠花費漫長的歷程把心窗打開,把美好的事物放進去。但在這種清澈的Acoustic下任何不安躁動的想法都會被本能抑制。心中掠過的是不明亮的陽光、暗色發青的天空和殘雲、大光圈所能攝入的模糊遠景以及露水划過草尖的快速重放。於是我只想躺在這般天空的陰影之下,什麼都不去思考不去煩躁,認真的當一棵植物。關心根莖,關心陽光和水,關心所有在我身旁靜態的所在。
All Is Wild,All Is Silent (2009)
英文介紹
"Balmorhea, an acoustic quartet from Austin, plays tender, bucolic instrumentals that waft and linger like the remnants of a summer afternoon." -- Time Out New York "Minimalist, cinematic music that combines modern, experimental acoustic sounds with classical qualities." -- Second Stage, NPR
Austin's Balmorhea has always made beautiful music, but that pulchritude has often ... "Balmorhea, an acoustic quartet from Austin, plays tender, bucolic instrumentals that waft and linger like the remnants of a summer afternoon." -- Time Out New York "Minimalist, cinematic music that combines modern, experimental acoustic sounds with classical qualities." -- Second Stage, NPR
Austin's Balmorhea has always made beautiful music, but that pulchritude has often belied the underlying sensuality that makes their music so inviting. The band takes a giant leap forward, embracing that sensuality, on their bold and variegated new album. Now a six-piece with drums and upright bass, the band known for understated simplicity and restraint has produced a album that is joyous, haunting, and even a little sexy. Throughout the album you can almost hear hearts pounding in the sun as the music swells and aches. Some of the most surprising moments manage to be both subdued and antagonistic, acting as a balm for the frazzled soul and as an impetus for revisiting (and reevaluating) some of the most magical and painful times of the past. Part of the band's metamorphosis was inevitable, with the addition of drums, upright bass, and the frequent use of wordless vocals provided by both band members and special guest Jesy Fortino of Tiny Vipers (Sub Pop). The way they incorporate these new elements is remarkable, but even more impressive is the growth and maturity of their songwriting skills.
"Balmorhea flashes brilliance only to highlight a slow-burning constancy that's at the core of one of the year's early slow wonders." -- pitchfork