Because of Ghosts
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Because of Ghosts is a three-piece post-rock
band based in Melbourne
, Australia
They are often compared to bands such as Dirty Three
or Godspeed You! Black Emperor
.
The band is known for their unique take on instrumental rock and their (often hand-made) cd artwork illustrated by guitarist Reuben Stanton.
All three members of the band are related. Domenic and Reuben are brothers. Jacob is their younger half-brother (maternal). This relationship is often confused and misconstrued in media stories and interviews.
Because of Ghosts formed in 2002 when half brothers Jacob Pearce and Reuben Stanton began experimenting with looped guitars, casio toys, found tapes, field recordings and various percussion instruments. Jacob and Reuben independently recorded and released "No More Reason, No More Doubt" and "Because of Ghosts EP" in late 2002 / early 2003.
Domenic Stanton (bass, glockenspiel, wineglasses) joined the band shortly after. The band recorded a split EP with friends Adlerseri, brothers Reuben, Domenic and Jacob independently recorded and released a mini album, Make Amends With Your Adversary Before Dawn. This record gained an international release with Japanese label Wonderground Music.
In 2004, the band released an EP entitled Your House Is Built On A Frozen Lake. This EP widened their fan base nationally through CD sales, national airplay, and interstate tours.
In October 2004 the because of ghosts live 12" with an etching on side b was released on Art School Dropout Records, consisting of four tracks recorded live at the Hopetoun in Sydney
.
Notable events from 2005 include Because of Ghosts supporting U.S. group Tortoise
in Melbourne and a successful tour of Tokyo. The band also signed a 3 album publishing contract with Mushroom Music Publishing.
In February 2006 the band released "No More Reason, No More Doubt - Selected Recordings 2002 - 2004" on Art School Dropout Records. This release consists of 11 recordings from the band's early history, through to live recordings and EP tracks.
Because of Ghosts’ debut album proper, ‘The Tomorrow We Were Promised Yesterday’, was released in Australia and New Zealand in October 2006 on Feral Media. The album is a culmination of many months of both precise and raw production. The band completed their first national tour of Australia in support of the album in late 2006.
In July 2007, Because of Ghosts played shows across Canada. A limited Canadian Tour EP was available at the band's final Australian shows and across Canada. Each EP featured unique hand drawn cover art. After the tour, the band recorded a new album at the Hotel2Tango
in Montreal with producer Howard Bilerman
.
The album, "This Culture Of Background Noise" was released in Australia in September 2008.
Domenic and Jacob contributed to the debut album "At Long Last" from Melbourne band Princess One Point Five. The two also appear on the second Princess One Point Five album "The Truth", which was released in May 2006. Jacob is featured on drums for the title track "The Truth" and "Oh So Cold".
Domenic and Jacob also contributed to the debut self titled album by The Steadfast Shepherd.
Jacob also played drums on the Alex Jarvis album "The New Patriotism". He also appeared on the Mount Eerie
"Mount Eerie Dances With Wolves" 12", recorded live to acetate in Melbourne, 2005.
Post-rock
Post-rock is a subgenre of rock music characterized by the influence and use of instruments commonly associated with rock, but using rhythms and "guitars as facilitators of timbre and textures" not traditionally found in rock...
band based in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
They are often compared to bands such as Dirty Three
Dirty Three
Dirty Three are an instrumental trio consisting of Warren Ellis , Mick Turner and Jim White , originating from Melbourne, Australia. Since the Dirty Three formed in 1992, they have spent a lot of time overseas...
or Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Godspeed You! Black Emperor is a Canadian post-rock band which originated from Montreal, Quebec in 1994...
.
The band is known for their unique take on instrumental rock and their (often hand-made) cd artwork illustrated by guitarist Reuben Stanton.
Members
- Reuben Stanton - Guitar, Accordion, Piano.
- Domenic Stanton - Bass, Wine Glasses, Glockenspiel.
- Jacob Pearce - Drums, Samples, Glockenspiel.
All three members of the band are related. Domenic and Reuben are brothers. Jacob is their younger half-brother (maternal). This relationship is often confused and misconstrued in media stories and interviews.
History
Domenic Stanton (bass, glockenspiel, wineglasses) joined the band shortly after. The band recorded a split EP with friends Adlerseri, brothers Reuben, Domenic and Jacob independently recorded and released a mini album, Make Amends With Your Adversary Before Dawn. This record gained an international release with Japanese label Wonderground Music.
In 2004, the band released an EP entitled Your House Is Built On A Frozen Lake. This EP widened their fan base nationally through CD sales, national airplay, and interstate tours.
In October 2004 the because of ghosts live 12" with an etching on side b was released on Art School Dropout Records, consisting of four tracks recorded live at the Hopetoun in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
.
Notable events from 2005 include Because of Ghosts supporting U.S. group Tortoise
Tortoise (band)
Tortoise is an American post-rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1990.-Music:Tortoise's almost entirely instrumental music defies easy categorization, and the group gained significant attention from their early career. The members have roots in Chicago's fertile music scene, playing in...
in Melbourne and a successful tour of Tokyo. The band also signed a 3 album publishing contract with Mushroom Music Publishing.
In February 2006 the band released "No More Reason, No More Doubt - Selected Recordings 2002 - 2004" on Art School Dropout Records. This release consists of 11 recordings from the band's early history, through to live recordings and EP tracks.
Because of Ghosts’ debut album proper, ‘The Tomorrow We Were Promised Yesterday’, was released in Australia and New Zealand in October 2006 on Feral Media. The album is a culmination of many months of both precise and raw production. The band completed their first national tour of Australia in support of the album in late 2006.
In July 2007, Because of Ghosts played shows across Canada. A limited Canadian Tour EP was available at the band's final Australian shows and across Canada. Each EP featured unique hand drawn cover art. After the tour, the band recorded a new album at the Hotel2Tango
Hotel2Tango
The Hotel2Tango is a 24-track analogue recording studio situated in the Mile End district of Montreal, Quebec. The current facility is the second to bear the name, and was preceded by a similar operation in the same neighborhood until 2007 when the studio changed locations...
in Montreal with producer Howard Bilerman
Howard Bilerman
Howard Bilerman is a Canadian recording engineer, producer, and Grammy nominated musician. He is a former member of the band Arcade Fire, having recorded & drummed on their debut album, Funeral, as well as records by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band, Vic Chesnutt, Basia...
.
The album, "This Culture Of Background Noise" was released in Australia in September 2008.
Discography
- This Culture Of Background Noise (September 2008)
- Canada EP (2007)
- The Tomorrow We Were Promised Yesterday (2006)
- No More Reason, No More Doubt- selected recordings 2002-2004 (2006)
- My Palace Away From Shore - (2005) - Split 7" with I Want A Hovercraft
- The Because Of Ghosts Live 12" With An Etching On Side B (2004)
- Your House Is Built On A Frozen Lake (2004)
- Make Amends With Your Adversary Before Dawn (Japanese Edition) (2004)
- Make Amends With Your Adversary Before Dawn (2003)
- Small Signs And Wonders (2003) - Split EP with Adlerseri
- Because Of Ghosts EP (2003)
- No More Reason, No More Doubt (2002)
Domenic and Jacob contributed to the debut album "At Long Last" from Melbourne band Princess One Point Five. The two also appear on the second Princess One Point Five album "The Truth", which was released in May 2006. Jacob is featured on drums for the title track "The Truth" and "Oh So Cold".
Domenic and Jacob also contributed to the debut self titled album by The Steadfast Shepherd.
Jacob also played drums on the Alex Jarvis album "The New Patriotism". He also appeared on the Mount Eerie
Mount Eerie
Mount Eerie is an Anacortes, Washington-based band fronted by Phil Elverum. Elverum is the principal member of the band, but he has collaborated with many other musicians on his records.-History:...
"Mount Eerie Dances With Wolves" 12", recorded live to acetate in Melbourne, 2005.