Northumbria Toronto, Ontario
Toronto based ambient metal duo Northumbria was formed in 2011 by former Holoscene members Jim Field and Dorian Williamson. Using only guitar and bass mega amplified and recorded live, Northumbria create a wall of improvised drones that take the listener on a sonic journey through a dystopian landscape. ... more
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A truly incredible Post-Metal record, and TQA's heaviest to date. The closing track Spirits in Oblivion features Dorian from Northumbria on bass, as well as Scotty Rooney from Alaskan on drums.
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Dorian from Northumbria teams up with Aidan Baker (Nadja) on Drums, to explore long format improvisational doom. Released by Consouling Sounds.
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exe002 - v/a - human component
by executive.audio.research
Jim Field from Northumbria/Rhea's Obsession, working under the solo moniker Spacenoiz, creates beautiful ambient guitar soundscapes. FREE DOWNLOAD on a compilation curated by FAMINE.
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My favorite drone album of all time, and one that changed my view on music.
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supported by 4 fans who also own “The Silver Forest”
It's amazing that guitar and bass can produce such immersive, wintry soundscapes. The field recordings sprinkled throughout are the crowning touch. Music this deep goes beyond fleeting emotions (happy, sad, etc.), but overall despite its great gravity, it's curiously uplifting.
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The Cloud Machine
by Andrew Heath
Inspired by the simple innocence of his own childhood, Andrew Heath composes soothing drones, rich in texture.
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