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Under Byen
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Aarhus, Denmark (1995 – present)
Under Byen are a Danish band founded in 1995 mainly by Katrine Stochholm and Henriette Sennenvaldt.
Under Byen (Danish for “Below the City”) are known for producing their own unorthodox interpretation of rock (but it could also be indie, folktronic, trip-hop, post rock or… something else). They rarely use guitars. Instead their soundscape is dominated by piano, cello, violin, electrically-distorted saw, organ, drums and percussion. A somewhat different vein of post-rock, infused with jazzy, folky and classical elements. An important part of the music is also the voice of Henriette Sennenvaldt, whose poetic Danish lyrics add a further mysterious allure to the mix.
The 1999 debut album “Kyst” impressed music critics, who applauded the band for creating their own style and tone. The second album “Det Er Mig Der Holder Træerne Sammen” (2002) was equally praised and has grown to become a hallmark for the band and helped reach a wider audience in Denmark and elsewhere. In 2004 it was re-released outside Denmark.
In 2006 the band released their album “Af Samme Stof som Stof” to rave reviews.
Far from being a mainstream act Under Byen has nevertheless attracted a growing devoted fan base following the release of their two albums and intense live shows.
Under Byen’s influences are very diverse. Leadsinger Henriette Sennenvaldt has been quoted as saying she was inspired by traffic. And if “Kyst” would be said to have a theme it would probably be water and harbours.
Under Byen (Danish for “Below the City”) are known for producing their own unorthodox interpretation of rock (but it could also be indie, folktronic, trip-hop, post rock or… something else). They rarely use guitars. Instead their soundscape is dominated by piano, cello, violin, electrically-distorted saw, organ, drums and percussion. A somewhat different vein of post-rock, infused with jazzy, folky and classical elements. An important part of the music is also the voice of Henriette Sennenvaldt, whose poetic Danish lyrics add a further mysterious allure to the mix.
The 1999 debut album “Kyst” impressed music critics, who applauded the band for creating their own style and tone. The second album “Det Er Mig Der Holder Træerne Sammen” (2002) was equally praised and has grown to become a hallmark for the band and helped reach a wider audience in Denmark and elsewhere. In 2004 it was re-released outside Denmark.
In 2006 the band released their album “Af Samme Stof som Stof” to rave reviews.
Far from being a mainstream act Under Byen has nevertheless attracted a growing devoted fan base following the release of their two albums and intense live shows.
Under Byen’s influences are very diverse. Leadsinger Henriette Sennenvaldt has been quoted as saying she was inspired by traffic. And if “Kyst” would be said to have a theme it would probably be water and harbours.
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Samme Stof Som Stof
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Det Er Mig Der Holder Træerne Sammen
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Kyst
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Siamesisk
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Shoutbox
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rocknockal wrote:
epic!
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stytzer wrote:
Download their cover of Du Er Min Øjesten...http://stytzer.blogspot.com/2009/11/cover-versions.html
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wachenroder wrote:
Spindelvaevssind - Puma - Pa Disse Kanter - Ga Ind I Lyset - Vinterborn - Sylfiden - Syng Hvide Nat - Ingenting Hos Mig - Sla Sorte Hjerte
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SallyBlooms wrote:
Six days too late, but - happy birthday "Kyst" . For now and for more !_!
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End0ftheR0ad wrote:
I'd fuck her...
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LuliusCaesar wrote:
"in feb 2010 new album!!!" ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ñ_ñ
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sanderwapstra wrote:
They were amazing in Belgium last saturday. February new album? Can't wait!
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monvert wrote:
in feb 2010 new album!!!
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ThrillKillWilly wrote:
The Danish Rock Artist League is back for the second season! Come and join!
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inphanta wrote:
I actually liked the original default pic. I think completely removing it from the site was unnecessary.
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xgeorgx wrote:
visit & join: http://www.last.fm/group/Nordische-Musik.de
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Just-Sonja wrote:
Endu en fantastisk Dansk band! Under Byen minder mig om der hjemme og med lukket oejne og musiken spilled hoejt laver mig super glad og stolt af dansk musik.
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monvert wrote:
i can't bellive in new pic!!!! hahaha!!! thx a lot
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powwpoww wrote:
YAY NEW PICTURE. FINALLY.
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solid snake wrote:
Thanks to the moderator mr_maxis the official picture has been removed :)
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Pointro wrote:
Look Ma, no guitar.
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riigo wrote:
HMM, not sure what to make of this
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MantaWave wrote:
Patiently (?) awaiting their next album. Samme Stof was absolutely brilliant!
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sickandroid wrote:
Sadly i don't know anything of danish, but their music is fuckin' awesome!
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PabloBC wrote:
http://www.lastfm.es/user/PabloBC/journal/2009/01/06/2dmwsy_under_byen_%2526_the_danish_radio_sinfonietta_-_live_at_radiohuset_rocker_at_the_danish_radio_concert_hall_-_copenhagen%252C_april_28th_2007
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Events
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Dec
10
Under Byen
Copenhagen Jazzhouse, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Mar
14
UNDER BYEN + GET WELL SOON
Cactus Club@MaZ, Brugge, Belgium
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News
Belgian tour this fall
22 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/underbyen
We are for the first time in ages heading for a small tour. This fall we are going to Belgium to play five concerts. We are recording thease days and are finishing up our next album. …
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30 Jan 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/underbyen
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Recent Activity
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music-instead, heXaGENBxl and MushroomRazor added Under Byen to their libraries. yesterday afternoon
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Teewee3 added Under Byen to the lineup of Cactusfestival at Minnewaterpark. Tuesday evening
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docthor87, thebuster85 and skitzolistens added Under Byen to their libraries. Tuesday evening
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Seagrass tagged Under Byen with ‘danish’. Sunday evening
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colabadola and rannyakuza added Under Byen to their libraries. Sunday afternoon
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MortonsFork tagged Under Byen with ‘post-rock’. Saturday evening
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guzikowyGuzik and sirbower added Under Byen to their libraries. Saturday evening
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Enflammer tagged Under Byen with scandinavian, alternative and post-rock. Friday evening
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Ice-te and Cactusmusic added Under Byen to their libraries. Friday afternoon
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Cactusmusic added Under Byen to the lineup of UNDER BYEN + GET WELL SOON at Cactus Club@MaZ. Friday morning
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