BIOGRAPHY
In the grey autumn of 1998,
Michael and Chris sat on the concrete. They saw some moss in a crack of the
concrete. Michael proceeded to pound them moss with the hammer, making a deathly
thunk sound and hence the concept of Hammering Moss was born. Yet it would be 18
months before the band came together to begin recording some of the most
riveting and controversial experimental music to date. The first recording set
featured epics such as Hammering Moss, an introductory track for the band, and
"Penguin Playing Guitar".
After this recording, the band took a break, to concentrate on studies. But a
year or so later another recording set was made over a long period, with all the
songs coming together later, to form the epic masterpiece known as "Esto
Perpetua". This set had an even more epic, yet organic feel to it. A somewhat
less light-hearted recording, this set gives an insight into the daily life of
the band, and a lot can be learnt from the members when listening to this set.
Then in late 2001, Michael made a few personal recordings, which were then taken
by the band, and mixed and distorted into a nightmare of deathly noise. This
recording set became known as "The Pleng Collection: Distorted Dreams (Freak
Accident?)".
A few months later the band again came together and began recording their first
Full Length Album that was entitled Dusk. Dusk was an epic story featuring great
diversity, melodic pieces of music and some of their most experimental music. A
14 track masterpiece that took 3 months to record. All music on the album was
improvised on the spot, no rehearsals, no planning, just raw music, raw emotion.
The Dusk Album was set for release in early January, but due to technical
problems, the release had to be delayed until the 5th of February 2002, in which
amongst much fanfare Dusk was be displayed to an unexpecting public. The album
was well received by fans, and gained much praise in it's reviews.
This unprecedented success inspired the band to begin work on a new album almost
immediately. This album would be their largest and most ambitious project to
date. They were hoping to incorporate more musical melodies as well as new
experimentation into the fray. The recordings were spread over a number of
months, and many different and distinct styles surfaced as the band progressed.
But due to band members moving to different locations, and personal problems
such as breakups, unemployment and general stress, the album took 7 months to
complete, and proved to be both a taxing and rewarding experience for the
members of the band. The album is now complete and is to be released on the 29th
of September. The epic album clocks in at 45 minutes, and has a whopping 23
tracks, range from strange experimentation, to electronic beats, noise core and
morose folkish accoustic and jazz oriented music. The album is entitled
Underwater Adventure, and features amazing cover art by Lordenlil. Thanks to him
and all the others that inspired and contributed to this album.
Thanks to:
Lordenlil, Mikey Smith, Dean, Analogue Kid, Hoserhellspawn, Hannu Mamutten, Taco
The Wonder Dog, David Caswell, Requiem, Brightofski, MOAP, Thy Wyrm, Butterfly,
Oyo, Cows On Million Man March, Genizah, Hearse & Orchid from Thales, Till
Fjalls and Wars Of Winter, Windom Pearl and the guys from Farmakon, Morningrise,
Egnimas Nocturnas & the rest of the geniuses in Unthroned, Black Heart, Papa
Opeth, Belial, The Omanis and anyone else we forgot...
Thanks to the following bands for Inspiration:
Taco Teh Wonderdog, Semi Automatic Turban, Opeth, Maudlin Of The Well, Thales,
Wars Of Winter, Polluted Evolution, Soul Forlorn, Unthroned, Pain Of Salvation,
Devin Townsend, Emperor, Satyricon, Porcupine Tree, Nile, Bloodbath, My Dying
Bride, Limbonic Art, Isis, FSOL, Ulver, Arturo Sandoval, Devil Doll, Yes, The
Flower Kings, Alamaailman Vasarat and that's about all I can think of..
Download a video of Hammering Moss
here
(798kb). You must install the DivX codec to view this AVI.
If you are enjoying the currently playing midi it is a work by Andrew entitled
thing.
