Efterklang play Sydney Opera House; Hear new track ‘The Ghost’; UK autumn tour
aaamusic | On 07, Jun 2012
On Saturday 26th May, Denmark’s experimental alt-pop pioneers Efterklang made their Australian live debut at the Sydney Opera House. Playing alongside the Sydney Symphony, and featuring the legendary Budgie (Siouxsie and The Banshees, The Creatures) on drums, Efterklang premiered forthcoming album, Piramida, in its entirety. The Danes worked closely with classical arrangers to fully utilise the orchestra, delivering a performance that was more of an interpretation than a faithful recital of the studio record, scheduled for release in September via 4AD.
The stunning performance was captured by festival organisers, Vivid Live, and exclusive footage of new Piramida track, ‘The Ghost’ can be viewed here:
Efterklang have also confirmed Budgie will be joining the band as drummer for their October UK tour. All dates will be performed with the Northern Sinfonia.
EFTERKLANG UK TOUR DATES
October:
23rd : GATESHEAD – The Sage [www.thesagegateshead.org / 01914 434 661]
www.thesagegateshead.org/event/ns-efterklang-23-10-12/
24th : EDINBURGH – Usher Hall [www.usherhall.co.uk / 01312 281 155]
www.usherhall.co.uk/whats-on/Jazz-World-and-Folk/2753/5490/Efterklang-Northern-Sinfonia.html
27th : COVENTRY – Warwick Arts Centre [www.warwickartscentre.co.uk / 02476 524 524]
www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/events/music/efterklang-and-northern-sinfonia
28th : BRIGHTON – Dome [www.brightondome.org / 01273 709 709]
www.brightondome.org/events/Efterklang-and-Northern-Sinfonia/4731
29th : MANCHESTER – Bridgewater Hall [www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk / 01619 079 000]
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/performance/19129.aspx
30th : LONDON – Barbican [www.barbican.org.uk / 0207 638 8891]
www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?ID=13386
Reviews for ‘The Piramida Concert’, Sydney Opera House
“Music of unearthly beauty.” – The Sydney Morning Herald
“Efterklang’s new material unfolded in perfect harmony with the orchestra. Standing ovations out of the way, the audience – and the band – left the theatre aglow.” – Time Out Sydney ****
“It’s a show that prompts goosebumps as well as laughter – a night that truly celebrates the transformative power of good music.” – The Vine
