From São Paulo, the group was formed in 2003 by the
desire and experience of friends who aimed to work out their musical
influences through the composition of instrumental music. Inspired by feature
movie scores, experimental music bands & sounds and references that go
beyond music itself – like arts, photography and literature - the compositions
look in to create textures and images based vibes: as in a sound track, but
casting the listener to come up with the picture and scenario on his own mind. Labirinto develops
sounds, timbres and dynamics that are all equally blended, avoiding the
predominance of a unique sound source. Their harmonics constructions – done by
guitars, bass and drums, followed by analogic and digital synths, cello,
violin, piano and other instruments – prioritise the emotions aroused by running
through the whole aesthetic labyrinth.
Labrinto are acknowledged as pioneers in developing its musical style
in Brazil. Their references are based on post-rock, progressive rock, experimentalism,
minimalism, classical and Brazilian popular music. After 4 EPs, Labirinto
releases its first full length album, “Anatema” at Dissenso Records. The album was produced by the band and mixed by Greg
Norman in Chicago, at Steve Albini’s (who produced classics from Nirvana and
Pixies) Electrical Audio Studios and mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago
Mastering. The cover illustrations were created by João Ruas, a cover artist
from the american comic book magazine “Fables”. “Anatema” presents six tracks,
each at more than ten minutes in length that should, in my opinion, launch Labirinto
as a major name in the post-rock-scene worldwide. Instructed in studio work,
the group made the production in a real watchmaker type setting, using over 150
channels in order to register more than six guitar parts included in the final
mix. The result are tempos with unexpected climaxes and anticlimaxes in an
music full of images, a multiple and sensorial experience that gets coloured
while the instrumental evolution suggests unexpected trips. Enjoy!
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