Under Byen
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Script error: No such module "Lang". (Danish for "Below the City") were known for producing their own unorthodox interpretation of rock. They rarely use guitars. Instead their soundscape is dominated by piano, cello, violin, electrically distorted saw, organ, drums and percussion. They perform a somewhat different vein of rock (or pop) spiced up with jazzy, folky and classical elements. An important part of the music are also the poetic Danish lyrics which are presented to the listener by female vocals.
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In 2004 the band remixed Rammstein's 2004 Single Ohne Dich.
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In 2010 the band released their fourth album, Alt Er Tabt, which translates to "all is lost." The album was released on April 6 by Paper Bag Records.[2]
Members
- Henriette Sennenvaldt – vocals, lyricist
- Rasmus Kjær Larsen – pianos
- Nils Gröndahl – violin, saw, lapsteel, a variety of guitar pedals
- Morten Larsen – drums
- Sara Saxild – bass
- Anders Stochholm – percussion, accordion, harmonica, guitar
- Stine Sørensen – drums, percussion
- Morten Svenstrup – cello
Former members
- Katrine Stochholm – composer, melodica, backing vocals, piano, lyricist
- Myrtha Wolf – cello
- Thorbjørn Krogshede – composer, piano, bass clarinet
Discography
Albums
- Script error: No such module "Lang"., 1999
- Remix, 2001
- Script error: No such module "Lang"., 2002
- Script error: No such module "Lang"., soundtrack album, 2003
- Script error: No such module "Lang"., 2006
- Script error: No such module "Lang"., 2010
EPs
- Puma, 1997
- Live at Haldern Pop, 2004
- Siamesisk, 2008
- Protokol, 2013
Singles
- "Script error: No such module "Lang".", 1998
References
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- ↑ "Under Byen Declare All Is Lost on New Full-Length" on Exclaim.ca
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External links
- Official Website
- Official MySpace Profile
- Under Byen profile from Exclaim! magazine
- Fan site
- Photos from Knitting Factory show, 2007
- Animation with Under Byen soundtrack
- Acoustic Session with 'They Shoot Music - Don't They'