EIC'S10Q'S w/Efterklang

I talk a lot about "..if I ever made my top albums of all time list" (I promise (maybe) one day I will get to it), anywho, somewhere on said list would be the album "Tripper". To me it is as close to perfect as you could ever get. Gorgeous strings/Classical arrangements, mischievous electronics/clicks & cuts, gentle vocals w/beloved backing vocals, and just all around "pretty melodies-a-palooza". Really, there just aren't enough kind words to describe how much I love this band..

Efterklang

Meritorious Daliesque Sinfonietta

Efterklang Bio:

Efterklang's post-rock experiments were first heard in December 2000, when childhood friends Casper Clausen (vocals), Mads Brauer (computer), and Rasmus Stolberg (guitar) — all three having recently located to Copenhagen from the tiny Danish island of Als — joined musical forces with pianist Rune Mølgaard (piano) and drummer/trumpeter Thomas Husmer. From the start, the band took a D.I.Y. approach to their music, handling all aspects of songwriting, recording, and production in their Copenhagen practice space. The self-released Springer EP was issued in 2003 on the band's own Rumraket label, with 500 copies packaged in fake fur. That same year, video artist Karim Ghahwagi joined the ensemble and began pairing Efterklang's music with integrated video collages. Now attracting attention from record labels, the band signed with the Yorkshire-based Leaf Label and issued Tripper in 2004; the orchestral album soon became the fastest-selling debut in the Leaf label's history. Efterklang's popularity soared in Denmark, with "Under Giant Trees" debuting at number one on country's singles chart. Several smaller releases followed — the reissued version of Springer, the One Sided LP on Philadelphia's Burnt Toast Vinyl, the five-song Under the Giant Trees — and Efterklang released their second full-length, Parades, in October 2007.

Hello, how are you?
I'm great thanks!

What are you currently listening to?
The Walkmen - Bows + Arrows
The Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca
Slaraffenland - We're On Your Side

What does your average day consist of when you get a moment to relax?
Cooking my own food, watching a new film at the local cinema and taking a long hot bath

What is your absolute favorite instrument to record with?
Well it changes all the time, but generally I love recording ensembles of any kind; Strings, brass and choir etc everything with more than one of the same instrument. Recently we had a real nice string recording of a sextet for our new album. It's a big joy working like that!

You guys are about to release a live album (+DVD) entitled "Performing Parades", any set plans for the next full length? Is there a title?
That's right. Next step for us is our 3rd full length. We're just in the middle of the mix, and plan on releasing it in late February next year. The title is still decided, but it will be soon...

What is the best song you have written?
Ask me again in about 20 years, and I might be able to answer you back

What is a song you wish you wrote?
Scott Walker - Copenhagen for ex.

You can only keep/listen to ONE album for the rest of your life ..which album would it be?
Arvo Pärt - Alina and plain silence

Are you living your dream?
I am

Thanx Casper!

Efterklang are currently putting together the finishing touches on their (yet to be titled) 3rd album.. In the mean-time go pick up a copy of "Performing Parades" (pretty amazing live album)...