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From: rOCKY
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 9:14 AM
To: stereogum.com
Subject: Bell Orchestre
Do you know when this is being released? I give you full credit for turning me on to Arcade Fire. They sold out in Austin last January(?) so we drove to Dallas where tickets were only $10. I told my wife "You must see this band". She said she was too tired and now regrets it as they get top billing on her iPod mini. I can't wait to see them again at ACL Fest. Please let me know or post any news about Bell Orchestre.
Sure thing rOCKY.
The band does indeed include Richard and Sarah of Arcade Fire, along with members of Torngat and Ark of Infinity. No "Neighborhood(s)" here -- it's pretty jazz/chamber that has little to do with Funerals. Worth a listen:
Bell Orchestre - "Rajasthan" (Stream)
Bell Orchestre - "Synching" (Stream)
Bell Orchestre - "Flight [Excerpt]" (Stream)
Recommended if you like Rachel's, Steve Reich.
BO are touring with your precious Arcadies this fall. Check 'em out! Recording Tape The Colour Of A Light will likely see a Rough Trade release by year's end.
