Musk Ox
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Below is our complete Musk Ox news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Musk Ox Posts Second Making-Of Video
In celebration of the release of "Woodfall," Musk Ox has been posting a series of making-of clips online documenting the trio's meticulous recording process.
Following last week's episode, which saw band founder/guitarist Nathanaël Larochette discussing Woodfall's inspiration and concept, part two features Larochette tracking his painstakingly-composed guitar arrangements.
Check out part 2 in the video clip series below, courtesy of Decibel Magazine. More...
Musk Ox Posts Making-Of Footage
"Woodfall," the latest full-length from Canadian neofolk trio Musk Ox, was self-released earlier this year. Nearly six years in the making, "Woodfall" is an hour-long, five-part progressive chamber folk epic captured via classical guitar, cello, and violin, all inspired by Canada's brilliant landscapes.
In commemoration of its release, today Decibel Magazine reveals the first of a "making-of" series which brings Musk Ox fans up-close-and personal with the band during the "Woodfall" recording sessions.
In part one, band founder/guitarist Nathanaël Larochette discusses the album's inspiration and concept. Check it out below. More...
Musk Ox Streams Full New Album
In celebration of its official worldwide unveiling today, "Woodfall," the latest EP from Canadian neofolk trio Musk Ox, is currently streaming in its entirety online. Check it out below.
Nearly six years in the making, "Woodfall" is a one-hour, five-part progressive chamber folk epic for classical guitar, cello, and violin which sees Musk Ox pushing lush sounds to soaring new heights.
Inspired by Canada's brilliant landscapes, Musk Ox meshes the acoustic textures of neofolk with the expansiveness of post rock, the intricacies of progressive rock, and the emotional mass of metal into a forlorn sonic passage through natural realms where darkness and light, substance and void, sorrow and joy, exist as a single entity.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Part 1 - Earthrise 09:24
2. Part 2 - Windswept 10:44
3. Part 3 - Arcanum 17:35
4. Part 4 - Above the Clouds 10:28
5. Part 5 - Serenade the Constellations 17:46 More...
Musk Ox Streams "Part 4 - Above The Clouds"
With Canadian neofolk trio Musk Ox preparing to unveil new full-length, "Woodfall," next week, The Onion's A.V. Club is pleased to bring listeners fourth movement, "Part 4 - Above the Clouds." Check it out below.
If you missed it, you can still savor the lush tones of "Part 3 - Arcanum" at this location. "Woodfall" will be released independently on June 17th, 2014. The track listing is:
Part 1 - Earthrise (9:24)
Part 2 - Windswept (10:44)
Part 3 - Arcanum (17:35)
Part 4 - Above the Clouds (10:28)
Part 5 - Serenade the Constellations (17:46) More...
Musk Ox Streaming "Part 3 - Arcanum"
Canadian neofolk trio Musk Ox recently announced the release of forthcoming new full-length
"Woodfall" and today is pleased to unveil third movement, "Part 3 - Arcanum," at Pitchfork.com here (scroll down past the first few streams to reach it).
Nearly six years in the making, "Woodfall" is a one-hour, five-part progressive folk epic of classical guitar, cello, and violin which sees Musk Ox push its sound to soaring new heights Expressing the essence of Canada's vast, magnificent landscapes through sound.
Dedicated to the life and memory of Adrian "The Energizer" Bromley, David Gold from Woods Of Ypres, and Steve "MF" Sauvé, "Woodfall" will be released independently on June 17th, 2014. The track listing is as follows:
Part 1 - Earthrise (9:24)
Part 2 - Windswept (10:44)
Part 3 - Arcanum (17:35)
Part 4 - Above the Clouds (10:28)
Part 5 - Serenade the Constellations (17:46)
Musk Ox Announces New Album Release
Canadian neofolk trio Musk Ox will release new full-length "Woodfall" on June 17th. Nearly six years in the making, "Woodfall" is an hour long, five-part progressive chamber folk epic expressing the essence of Canada's vast, magnificent landscapes through sound. The track listing is as follows:
Part 1 - Earthrise (9:24)
Part 2 - Windswept (10:44)
Part 3 - Arcanum (17:35)
Part 4 - Above the Clouds (10:28)
Part 5 - Serenade the Constellations (17:46)
Formed by classical guitarist Nathanael Larochette, Musk Ox blends the lush acoustic textures of neofolk with the expansiveness of post rock and the emotional weight of metal. Musk Ox has shared the stage with members of Gorguts, Krallice, and Gorgoroth as well as dark metal legends, Agalloch, on two North American tours. Larochette was also selected to compose and perform interludes for Agalloch's recently released fifth full-length "The Serpent & The Sphere" (Profound Lore).