Following their recent move from longtime label Leaf to 4AD, the British indie label that is home to the likes of The National, TV On The Radio and St. Vincent, Danish seven piece Efterklang are to release a CD and DVD live album, which sees them perform their 2007 album Parades in full with the Danish National Chamber Orchestra. 'Performing Parades' features a 55 minute concert film, as well as a behind the scenes documentary and six video clips.
Two tracks have now been released as a sneak preview.The conehead hats and clown make up are a bit of an odd move, but it seems to work.
Caravan
Efterklang & The Danish National Chamber Orchestra - Caravan (live) from Leaf Label on Vimeo.
Cutting Ice To Snow
Efterklang & The Danish National Chamber Orchestra - Cutting Ice To Snow (live) from Leaf Label on Vimeo.
And if any of you fine people happen to be in London this October, Efterklang will be doing something similar with the Brittan Sinfonia at the Barbican on the 28th.
