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Grizzly Bear is a four-piece psychedelic/experimental pop band from Brooklyn, New York. Their music utilizes melody and ambiance in conjunction with hazy-eyed choruses, whistles, piano, banjo, and several woodwind instruments.
Grizzly Bear was originally the solo project of Edward Droste (vocals/guitar), who recorded his debut album Horn Of Plenty at home. The record was originally meant for his friends, but it eventually circulated and got a proper release in 2004, this time with the help of Christopher Bear (drums/vocals). A re-release with a bonus disc of remixes was issued in 2005.
2005 also saw the addition of the two other band members, Chris Taylor (woodwinds/electronics/engineering/production) and Daniel Rossen (vocals/guitar). Playing as a four piece allowed the complexity of sound that was recorded on Horn of Plenty to be played live. The band toured throughout the year, playing songs off the first album as well as some of the new songs they were collectively writing that would make up Yellow House.
An album of Droste’s early demo recordings, Sorry for the Delay, was released in 2006. Later that year they signed to Warp to release Yellow House on September 4th, 2006, to great acclaim.
In 2007, the band released Friend EP, which features outtakes, alternate versions, and covers done by CSS, Band of Horses, and Atlas Sound. In addition, members of the Dirty Projectors and Beirut collaborated with the band on “Alligator” and the EP’s hidden track.
The band released their third full length, Veckatimest, on May 26th of 2009.
Grizzly Bear was originally the solo project of Edward Droste (vocals/guitar), who recorded his debut album Horn Of Plenty at home. The record was originally meant for his friends, but it eventually circulated and got a proper release in 2004, this time with the help of Christopher Bear (drums/vocals). A re-release with a bonus disc of remixes was issued in 2005.
2005 also saw the addition of the two other band members, Chris Taylor (woodwinds/electronics/engineering/production) and Daniel Rossen (vocals/guitar). Playing as a four piece allowed the complexity of sound that was recorded on Horn of Plenty to be played live. The band toured throughout the year, playing songs off the first album as well as some of the new songs they were collectively writing that would make up Yellow House.
An album of Droste’s early demo recordings, Sorry for the Delay, was released in 2006. Later that year they signed to Warp to release Yellow House on September 4th, 2006, to great acclaim.
In 2007, the band released Friend EP, which features outtakes, alternate versions, and covers done by CSS, Band of Horses, and Atlas Sound. In addition, members of the Dirty Projectors and Beirut collaborated with the band on “Alligator” and the EP’s hidden track.
The band released their third full length, Veckatimest, on May 26th of 2009.
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Friend EP
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joaizn wrote:
great!
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greene1994 wrote:
i'm glad to see that droste is going to start a side project. now we just need c. bear to branch out and the every member of the band will have a side project
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Schayzelden wrote:
"FUCK ED DROSTE" OK.
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piurblaga wrote:
love them!
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magnus90 wrote:
"Love the wah-wah Daniel use live on some songs, so incredible! " I loved the show in Stockholm.
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btruo wrote:
What? Veckatimest was awesome. I never really enjoyed Horn of Plenty that much though,
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Newtlove wrote:
holy shit
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smokingfiona wrote:
Love the wah-wah Daniel use live on some songs, so incredible!
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nerfdooker wrote:
Veckatimest is by far the worst of their albums.
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greene1994 wrote:
ew. neon indian
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Jarri_V wrote:
Neon Indian remixed "Cheerleader". Twice. :) http://disconaivete.blogspot.com/2009/11/chillwave-cheerleader.html
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poupougne7 wrote:
The Notwist remixé par Grizzly Bear "Boneless" :http://electro-pepere.over-blog.com/article-the-notwist-remixe-par-grizzly-bear-boneless--40066217.html
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Jarri_V wrote:
Neon Indian remixes! i'm so glad i found their mp3's. :)
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Otacons_Nachos wrote:
Slow Life actually kinda sucks.
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africancaribou wrote:
Boneless remix <3
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socialmusic42 wrote:
Yellow House = Veckatimest > Horn Of Plenty This is my verdict! :D!
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kbyourself wrote:
:(
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Perhaps_Toast wrote:
FUCK ED DROSTE. DANIEL ROSSEN'S VOICE IS 1000000X BETTER. UGGGGGGGH
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DayGlowwed wrote:
I would dig an Ed Droste solo electronica side-project, sort of like what Zach Condon did on that Beirut EP from earlier this year
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Plaumtothashizz wrote:
knife an alligator while you wait for two weeks in the southern point. thats all we ask and fine for now then be a cheerleader when i live with you if you're ready and able. about your face, dont hold it still in the foreground
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Falls Music & Arts Festival - Lorne
Lorne Falls Festival Site, Lorne, Victoria, Australia
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Falls Music & Arts Festival - Marion Bay
Marion Bay Falls Festival Site, Marion Bay, Tasmania, Australia
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Falls
Lorne Falls Festival Site, Lorne, Victoria, Australia
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“Ready, Able” Video
6 Nov 2009 | from grizzly-bear.net
Grizzly Bear is pleased to debut their new video for “Ready, Able,” directed by Allison Schulnik.
The band lent some of their songs to director Allison’s short film, “Hobo Clown,” and are fans of her claymation work…
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Veckatimest Special Edition
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Sad Piano
30 Sep 2009 | from grizzly-bear.net
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