Name: Magic Chairs
Brand: Efterklang

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375 Media

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Extended format: No

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Release date

2013-06-14

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5944131

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652637300116

2010-02-19

5944132

652637300123

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Efterklang

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Alternative / Modern

Efterklang is an experimental indie/post-rock/orchestral band hailing from Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in December 2000, the band has been captivating audiences with their unique sound and innovative approach to music.
With influences ranging from *múm* and *The Album Leaf* to *Sigur Rós* and *Seabear*, Efterklang has carved out a distinct niche for themselves in the music industry. Their mesmerizing compositions blend elements of orchestral arrangements with electronic beats, creating a truly immersive sonic experience.
Over the years, Efterklang has collaborated with talented artists such as *Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson*, *Peter Broderick*, and *Balmorhea*. Their discography boasts critically acclaimed albums that have garnered praise from both fans and critics alike. From their early releases like "Tripper" to more recent works like "Piramida," Efterklang continues to push boundaries and defy genre conventions.

The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

Decoding their unique numbering system reveals various formats like mail-order only releases (4AD), LPs (CAD), MP3 downloads (EAD), posters (FAD), videos (VAD) and more. The numeric portion of their catalog numbers

Newest Listed Items

'magic chairs' is the third full-length studio album from efterklang and their first for 4ad. during brief breaks from touring in early 2009, the four core members of efterklang began to develop song sketches into more elaborate arrangements in tel aviv and portland with help from members of their seven-piece live band. after road testing them out on their us tour worked out each new track before returning to denmark in the spring to record. engineer-producer gareth jones (nick cave, depeche mode, wire) mixed 'magic chairs' in london. talking about 'magic chairs' the band say "we are very proud of this record and feel that it introduces a new efterklang sound. the songs draw inspiration from pop song structures, created and recorded with a live approach and we wanted to display every sound source clearly so that the listener can hear every ingredient of the music."

Magic Chairs

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