February 01, 2010 - BROKEN STRINGS CD & DVD OUT THIS FRIDAY
That's right. This coming Friday 5th February 2010 marks the day 'Broken Strings' hits shelves in record stores right around Australia.
For those of you who are thinking "Broken Strings. Wha?"......
"In November 2009, Perth rockers Birds Of Tokyo toured showing a very different and unexpected side to the band. By stripping their music back to the barest framework then rebuilding it with acoustic based sounds and delicate orchestration, Birds of Tokyo created a sonic concept that showcased the complexity and depth in their music, qualities that can often be overlooked in a full tilt rock show.
It was with this sound that Birds Of Tokyo took their Broken Strings show on the road enthralling audiences in sold out venues across the nation. An experience that is now available to own on CD and DVD from the 5th of Febuary 2010.
Working closely with renowned producer, composer and long-time collaborator, Anthony Cormican, who had previously written and arranged strings on the band’s Day One and gold-selling Universes albums – Birds Of Tokyo have taken the wonderful ’90s format of the ‘unplugged’ show, and given it a healthy dose of grandiosity.
Wanting the experience to be more daring and involved than merely picking up acoustic guitars and brushes instead of running with amplifiers and drum sticks; the band performed with a host of instruments - from ukeleles to 12-string guitars specifically incorporating them into an ensemble of string quartet and grand pianist
Intimate and unforgettable; the Broken Strings Tour is Birds Of Tokyo like you’ve never seen them before."
So there you have it!
January 25, 2010 - BIRDS OF GOTHENBURG
After 10 days of laying down drums in Sydney, BIRDS OF TOKYO have set flight for Gothenburg in Sweden to continue work on their third studio album.
To keep everyone up-to-speed, the band have set up a 'recording blog' of sorts at
http://birdsoftokyo.blogspot.com
Check it out for regular updates on the record, the weather and see some pics along the way.
January 07, 2010 - Birds of Tokyo in London!
Birds of Tokyo were very happy to be invited to play the HMV NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL taking place in London this February.
With 3 bands per night over 6 venues in London, the HMV New Music Festival will showcase the most exciting artists for 2010 from the UK and abroad.
DATE: FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 12th 2010
VENUE: HMV NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL, The Relentless Garage
ADDRESS: 20-22 Highbury Corner, London UK N5 1RD
WITH: Band of Skulls & more.
HEAD TO THE 'SHOWS' LINK ABOVE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
