North Sea Radio Orchestra

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Arctic Circle presents:

North Sea Radio Orchestra; born in the alleys and lanes of the City of London, then spreading out across the metropolis, performing shows in churches, concert halls, galleries and festivals, two album releases with glowing reviews and several BBC6 sessions. Now, after a short period of hibernation they return with their 3rd album; 'I a Moon'.

Written throughout the Autumn and Winter of 2010/2011 by band leader and guitarist Craig Fortnam with a pencil and paper, guitar and piano and recorded 'at various locations in southern England on his laptop, 'I A Moon' retains the unique NSRO line-up of strings, woodwind, percussion, guitars, keyboards and voices but with a darker, less pastoral sound, with synth and percussion taking a more prominent role than on their previous 2 albums. Another departure is a move away from using poetry to the more personal use of self-penned lyrics : 'I a Moon, orbiting myself. Sometime gravity pulls me close....'.

Since the release of their 2nd album 'Birds' in Dec 2008, NSRO have performed many live shows; from their usual churchy surroundings (the Union Chapel), to the grand (Rennes Opera House) and the down to earth (Brixton Library). They will continue in this vein, the various venues reflecting the broad appeal of the band, attracting fans from the modern chamber music scene right through to indie and alternative music lovers. In this way the audience seem to reflect the influences in the music.

www.nsro.co.uk
vimeo.com/32145465
http://www.wilderthorn.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vFQQKfs3scA
www.jointhecircle.net