thumbo Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 I know there are a few people on this forum that are into this kind of instrumental music. These guys are really worth checking out- www.myspace.com/russiancircles It's their first visit to the UK, they've just played a few dates with Tool. I'll be at the Exeter gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 i just saw these guys the other day in leeds at the cockpit, i had just gone to watch one of the support bands i liked but russian circles were well ace. great drummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Yeah... I was very impressed with Russian Circles when they supported Tool. Sometimes felt a bit too wandery, but generally very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I only came across Russian Circles the other day, and was quite impressed. They're playing the Underworld tomorrow, so I might pop along. Just a shame I missed their Water Rats gig the other night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 My guitarist just told me about them. They were supporting High On Fire at Underworld. He said they were pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 I saw them in exeter, got talking to them and the drummer put me and my buddy on the guest list for the high on fire gig in bristol. Both gigs were awesome, the exeter one was my favourite of the two because they played a new track which was great to hear after listening to their first (and only) album non-stop for the last year. I've never met such a hard working band and they're incredibly down to earth fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeS Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I went to the Water Rats gig and I was absolutely blown away. After hearing the tracks on their MySpace I wasn't really prepared for them to be so heavy, especially with there only being three of them, but I was really impressed. Had a little chinwag with the guitarist afterwards and he seemed like a top bloke, I can't wish them enough success for the future. Definitely a band to keep your eye on over the coming months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Engineered for their gig in Bristol last week and they were great. Got their CD and it's cool too. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 They're absolute loop-pedal monsters, I didn't realise how much they looped stuff until I saw them kicking their Headrush's on and off all the time. That's where their massive sound comes from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas_hooker Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Caught them in Swansea. Criminally, the place was so far from rammed that i was having a hard time counting the people there to watch from those who were in the support bands. F**king shame though they were beyond amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeS Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 [quote name='thumbo' post='61153' date='Sep 16 2007, 01:51 PM']They're absolute loop-pedal monsters, I didn't realise how much they looped stuff until I saw them kicking their Headrush's on and off all the time. That's where their massive sound comes from.[/quote] I thought exactly the same thing, I assumed that the recordings were simply layered and that live they'd be more "stripped down" but all the looping really added another element to the show IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 [quote name='JoeS' post='61223' date='Sep 16 2007, 04:46 PM']I thought exactly the same thing, I assumed that the recordings were simply layered and that live they'd be more "stripped down" but all the looping really added another element to the show IMO.[/quote] Apparently it's all live loops on the record and not overdubs. They've got their looping skills nailed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeS Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Blimey, that does surprise me. Although having said that, that might explain why the loops were so tight live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted September 17, 2007 Author Share Posted September 17, 2007 for anyone who's interested, here's a link of them playing one of their new tunes [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmOR1I2Q-OI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmOR1I2Q-OI[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts Over Japan Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 i saw these supporting tool at manchester apollo! seriously they did a f***ing great show and a very heavy ending i loved it! great band live, the drummer is so f%#king talented! haha all the best to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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