Mio Diablo!

[tvordlj]

Holy crap.
See what i'm listening to? Scandiavian band called Diablo Swing Orchestra but it's not like any old "orchestra". It's got swing. It's got operatics. But with a metal kick to it! Jazzy but with crunch and a bite! It's so different! They sent Graham the cd called "Sing Along Songs for the Damned and Delerious" which is their latest. Here's MySpace so you can check out some of their tunes and the fanciful history and origins of the band. It sometimes sounds like the cool Cuba swing sounds of the 30s and 40s, sometimes like a Russian folk song, and then it kicks in and out with the electrics. It's also more than a bit bizarre lol

Comments

[childeric.livejournal.com]

Cool! And they're playing Camden next month. I might just pop along for a look!

[tvor.livejournal.com]

They're a bit operatic at times which isn't always my thing but it's very different. I bet they put on a great show!

[nancy-j.livejournal.com]

I listened, and liked. Very different as you said. Don't like the operatic ones.

[gramie-dee.livejournal.com]

Diablo Swing Orchestra are now in my top 5 CDs to listen to for the next few weeks. Awesome combination of metal, swing, opera and insanity.

[tvor.livejournal.com]

i'll go with the insanity that's for sure lol i do like them, need to listen again though