Jurojin (band)
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Jurojin is a five-piece experimental rock music group from London, England formed in early 2008. The band incorporates various influences into its sound, including English folk, progressive rock
, Indian classical
, and heavy metal
. Jurojin is notable in its field for counting among its members a classically-trained Tabla
player.
The 2010 launch of Jurojin's first mini-album, The Living Measure Of Time, has seen the band favoured by critics for balancing musically and rhythmically complex compositions with a distinctly accessible sound.
In late 2009 the band formed their own record label Majestic Elder Recordings and signed an international distribution deal with ADA/Warner which led to an initial release of the album in select territories on 7 June 2010. An update posted on their website in late 2010 has set the further release in all territories to 7 March 2011.
The album has received favourable coverage and reviews across most media, with the UK's Kerrang magazine calling it "one of the most unique albums of 2010", and Rocksound magazine lauding its "display of maturity far in excess of the band’s apparent experience". Multiple tracks off The Living Measure of Time have been played on commercial radio, most notably on BBC Radio 1 in the UK and Triple J in Australia.
radio in the UK, guitarist Nicolas Rizzi stated that though some of their album tracks feature in these sets, the bulk of songs performed tend to be primarily acoustic songs and never feature in their heavy sets. These are sometimes instrumental, with expanded or reduced lineups and various guest musicians.
Jurojin have recently collaborated with acclaimed violinist Anna Phoebe
of Jethro Tull
and Trans-Siberian Orchestra
fame, and she can often be seen performing with the band at select live gigs. Likewise, members of Jurojin are part of Anna's solo band.
Occasional gigs in London can also be seen with Pach Pawar from the band Of The I or Emmanuel Rizzi (little brother of guitarist Nicolas) stepping in on second guitar.
In the band's early days their line-up included Jay Postones, of Heights and TesseracT
, as a session drummer not only live but also in the studio, until the band found a permanent drummer, Francesco, for the position in 2010.
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
, Indian classical
Indian classical music
The origins of Indian classical music can be found in the Vedas, which are the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition. Indian classical music has also been significantly influenced by, or syncretised with, Indian folk music and Persian music. The Samaveda, one of the four Vedas, describes music...
, and heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
. Jurojin is notable in its field for counting among its members a classically-trained Tabla
Tabla
The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres...
player.
The 2010 launch of Jurojin's first mini-album, The Living Measure Of Time, has seen the band favoured by critics for balancing musically and rhythmically complex compositions with a distinctly accessible sound.
History
Jurojin began recording its first songs shortly after its formation in 2008, which would later appear on their first release The Living Measure Of Time.In late 2009 the band formed their own record label Majestic Elder Recordings and signed an international distribution deal with ADA/Warner which led to an initial release of the album in select territories on 7 June 2010. An update posted on their website in late 2010 has set the further release in all territories to 7 March 2011.
The album has received favourable coverage and reviews across most media, with the UK's Kerrang magazine calling it "one of the most unique albums of 2010", and Rocksound magazine lauding its "display of maturity far in excess of the band’s apparent experience". Multiple tracks off The Living Measure of Time have been played on commercial radio, most notably on BBC Radio 1 in the UK and Triple J in Australia.
Music
Jurojin occasionally perform a variety of acoustic shows, during which the band focuses primarily on its Eastern and acoustic influences that prominently feature the Tabla. In an interview with TotalRockTotalRock
TotalRock is a radio station based in London, England. The station first started in 1997 as Rock Radio Network , changing name to TotalRock in 2000...
radio in the UK, guitarist Nicolas Rizzi stated that though some of their album tracks feature in these sets, the bulk of songs performed tend to be primarily acoustic songs and never feature in their heavy sets. These are sometimes instrumental, with expanded or reduced lineups and various guest musicians.
Members
- Nicolas Rizzi - Guitars
- Yves Fernandez - Bass
- Simran Ghalley - Tabla
- James Alper - Vocals
- Francesco Lucidi - Drums
Jurojin have recently collaborated with acclaimed violinist Anna Phoebe
Anna Phoebe
Anna Phoebe , is a London-based violinist, who is known for her proficiency in many musical genres, including rock, folk, jazz, Celtic, and Middle Eastern music.-Biography:...
of Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull (band)
Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967. Their music is characterised by the vocals, acoustic guitar, and flute playing of Ian Anderson, who has led the band since its founding, and the guitar work of Martin Barre, who has been with the band since 1969.Initially playing blues rock with...
and Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is an American progressive metal band founded in 1993 by producer, composer, and lyricist Paul O'Neill, who brought together Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli and keyboardist and co-producer Robert Kinkel to form the core of the creative team. Since then, TSO sold nearly 8...
fame, and she can often be seen performing with the band at select live gigs. Likewise, members of Jurojin are part of Anna's solo band.
Occasional gigs in London can also be seen with Pach Pawar from the band Of The I or Emmanuel Rizzi (little brother of guitarist Nicolas) stepping in on second guitar.
In the band's early days their line-up included Jay Postones, of Heights and TesseracT
TesseracT (band)
TesseracT are a British progressive metal band formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Century Media Records.-History:Tesseract started out back in 2003 as a personal side project, to Fellsilent, in the then-teenage Acle Kahney's bedroom...
, as a session drummer not only live but also in the studio, until the band found a permanent drummer, Francesco, for the position in 2010.