Vol​.​1: "Let's Begin, Now"

by The Legend of the 7 Black Tentacles

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  • The Legend of the 7 Black Tentacles - Vol.1: "Let's Begin, Now"

    "Let's Begin, Now is the debut EP from Sheffield's own 7 Black Tentacles. An unusual combination of musicians that includes a cellist, a scratch DJ and an MC. On top of the backline of Drums, Bass and Keyboard. It is recorded in the spirit of Expermentation making each track seperate and distinct from the next but tied together with interludes that narrate the story of the 7 Black Tentacles.

    Let's Begin, Now" sees the Legend of the 7 Black Tentacles establish their own style without becoming samey or predictable, and whislt it doesn't always capture the intensity of their live performances, it is a decent indication of the ambitious scope of the project and the genre melding that it has become known for. The legend ... more

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“This experimental clash of classical music and hip hop works brilliantly, and their live shows are fantastic to watch, combining jazz shronking with edgy beats, live sampling and scratch.” The Metro

“Breaks, interludes, stops and starts which would make most other bands wet the bed and run crying to mummy… enthralling… a real joy.” - Squareindie

“Genre busting, deeply intense… massive swirling soundscapes that DJ Shadow might have crafted… Grab any chance you can to see them live. They will not disappoint.” - Sheffield Music Scene Magazine

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released 14 February 2009
Let's Begin, Now - Narrated By:

Baron Von Badd - Decks and Keys
Bob Brown - Drums
Mr. Mercer - Bass
Big Ben - Cello
Vicky Pratt - Vocals
Sku - Saxophone and Flute
Brains - Violin
V3xation - MC

All music and lyrics by The Legend of the 7 Black Tentacles. Remixes by M.I. Loki and Kid Kanevil. Secret track 105mm [U-Bahn] remix by Rascalnikov. Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Rod Buchanan-Dunlop at Pro2 Studos, Castleford Apirl 2008.

Track 4 mastered by Paul Blakemen at Dean St Studio, November 2008. Artwork and layout by Dan Mumford www.dan-mumford.com

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