Ultre - New Album + EP for 2009...
Experimental musician and member of the formidable Flat-E visual collective Finn McNicholas will release his next EP entitled 'Watch your Thoughts', before a full-length LP in February on Audiobulb Recordings called 'The Nest & The Skull'. Two beautiful collections of sublime songwriting from one of the most promising young artists in the UK. His live show encorporates Alvin Ryan on drums a stunning synced visual experience and Finn himself on a collection of home made instruments, guitar and electronics. Check his website here for more...
We're looking for good showcase oppotunities throughout the UK and Europe in early 2009 for this unique show, please write to info [at] littlebig.org.uk for more details!
Permalink | November 19, 2008
ULTRE - debut album and live shows with home made instrument!
Here is what The Wire say about Ultre's debut album:
"The animation work of Finn McNicholas - aka Ultre - has been used on Warp's Works & 20th Century Composers tour, and Warp's influence is certainly in evidence in the rhythmic chassis of All the Darkness, with its intemperate bursts of squalid rhythm counterpointed by more placid sequences. However, what lends the album its individuality is his use of instruments made from metal and wire, as well as slightly bashed-about acoustic instruments such as the untuned piano that weaves unsteadily through "Nobodies Favourite". There's a nice contrast between the conventionally sleek, futuristic aura of the electronic components of these pieces and a bustling, clankier DIY element suggestive of creaky doors and busy toolsheds."
We've just had a run of Overkill shows featuring the stunning Ultre live set. Using a home made metal instrument, he bows out a distorted string sound, looping and layering and fingering before your eyes its an imrpovised treat,, then come the beats :-) Its a unique live set that gets better each time you see it. An excellent support show for interesting bands & live acts that fits comfortably in clubs and theatres alike.
ULTRE IS AVAILABLE FOR LIVE SHOWS NOW.
check the Ultre site for images & sounds
Ultre myspace
Permalink | November 05, 2006
