Clann Zú
| Clann Zú | |
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| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres |
Post rock Folk rock Art rock |
| Years active | 1999–2005 |
| Labels | Independent, Zahrada, G7 Welcoming Committee |
| Associated acts | Non-Intentional Lifeform, My Disco |
| Past members |
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Clann Zú were an Australian-Irish band that formed in late 1999 in Melbourne. By early 2002 they had relocated to Dublin. The group issued two albums, Rua (2000) and Black Coats & Bandages (June 2004), before disbanding in May 2005.
Clann Zú were formed in Melbourne in late 1999 by Benjamin Andrews on electric guitar, Declan de Barra on vocals and bodhrán, and Nathan Greaves on bass guitar – all from Non-Intentional Lifeform. They were soon joined by Russell Fawcus on electric violin and keyboards, and Pip Reid on drums and percussion. Clann Zú played "dramatic soundtrack quality" music with "a lush blend of dark and moving contemporary western sounds tinged with Middle Eastern and Irish melodies."
The forming members drew inspiration from an eclectic mix of musical styles, such as punk, rock, folk, electronic, and classical. Their fusion of Celtic folk, electronic music, and rock has created a unique epic soundscape full of powerful atmospheric sounds and off-beat instrumentation. Their songs are bilingual, utilising both Irish and English lyrics. In February 2000 they recorded a six-track extended play, Clann Zú, which was issued independently. Mediasearch's Carmine Pascuzzi felt that "Various styles epitomise their sound, from hip-hop to hard rock" and that they provided "a well-compiled collection that indicates potential for better things" with "de Barra, a charismatic frontman who sets a high standard for himself. He is intense and the vocals soar to good heights in the effort to impose himself on the audience."
Soon after they released their first LP, Rua, on Zahrada Records. Jasper Lee of Oz Music Project described its "style ranges from hard edged post rock riffs into languished instrumental and folk/celtic interludes, no one could ever blame the band for every being boring... Whilst room for improvement is in order, it is unlikely that [they] have peaked yet, so anticipate to hear even bigger and better things from them soon." In July they toured New South Wales to promote their single, "Choking on the Prize", which Christie Eliezer of Music & Media previewed: the group "plays a blend of alterno, folk and electronica."
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