Name: The Endless Shimmering
Brand: And So I Watch You From Afar

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2017-10-20

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And So I Watch You From Afar

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Post Rock

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Sargent House

And So I Watch You From Afar is an instrumental rock band hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Formed in 2005, the band consists of Niall Kennedy on guitar, Johnny Adger on bass, Chris Wee on drums, and Rory Friers also on guitar. With their unique blend of energetic and captivating music, *And So I Watch You From Afar* has gained a devoted following around the world.

Inspired by various genres including post-rock and math rock, *And So I Watch You From Afar* creates powerful instrumental compositions that are both intricate and exhilarating. Their music transcends language barriers as it speaks directly to the listener's emotions.

With a sound that can be described as dynamic and explosive, *And So I Watch You From Afar* stands out among their peers in the instrumental rock scene. Drawing influences from bands such as Mogwai and Russian Circles, they have carved out their own distinct sound that is instantly recognizable.

Sargent House is an American management company and record label based in Los Angeles. Founded in June 2006 by a665884, it has become a prominent force in the music industry. With a diverse roster of talented artists, Sargent House continues to push boundaries and redefine genres.
With a focus on nurturing creativity and supporting artistic vision, Sargent House has gained a reputation for its commitment to quality music. The label's dedication to its artists is evident through their hands-on approach, providing guidance and resources to help them thrive.
From alternative rock to experimental sounds, Sargent House represents a wide range of musical styles. Their eclectic roster includes some of the most innovative acts in the industry today. Whether you're looking for established favorites or exciting new discoveries, Sargent House has something for everyone.

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Instinct. We all know what it is, but are hard pressed to acknowledge just how it guides us. Instinct subtly defines our identities, despite our attempts to defy it. The Endless Shimmering, the fifth album by Belfast, Northern Ireland quartet And So I Watch You From Afar, is the sound of a band operating on its purest instincts. Every individual is an algorithm of prior lives and experience acting as its own sovereign entity. Every band is itself a combined algorithm of those instincts, driven by unconscious will to replicate itself in the world as if it were flesh and blood like the people who embody it. The Endless Shimmering is visceral and expressive - decidedly alive and purely instinctual; not conceptualized or postured. It’s ASIWYFA - guitarists Rory Friers and Niall Kennedy, bassist Johnathan Adger and drummer Chris Wee - manifest as a being beyond itself. “We laid everything bare and put everything we had into the songs,” Adger says. “And we hope people can feel that and use that without us having to be to overt in how we present it. The album was charged with a lot of what we were all going through as individuals, but we wanted to allow it to become people's soundtrack to whatever they need in their life at this moment.” Perhaps the most immediately noticeable difference on this album is that the ensemble vocals of the previous recordings Heirs and All Hail Bright Futures is dialed back considerably to allow the music to come to the fore. The difference gives the musicians freedom to stretch out and truly shine as performers. The decision was made early on that this record would not be rushed toward completion and the band allowed themselves the time to let it come together organically. “

The Endless Shimmering

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