Set Fire to Flames was a Canadian instrumental music ensemble consisting of 13 musicians from

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." Set Fire to Flames Sings Reign Rebuilder Review"
''BBC'', Dan Hill, 2002. The band was often considered a side project of

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, as the two groups shared several members.

History

Set Fire to Flames was initiated by David Bryant. The group released two

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s on Alien8 Recordings and FatCat Records, on their own imprint, 130701, which was set up in 2001. The first album, '' Sings Reign Rebuilder''. was released in October that year. The ensemble's second album, '' Telegraphs in Negative/Mouths Trapped in Static'', followed in 2003."Hiss Tracts Shortwave Nights"
. ''Drowned in Sound'', Tristan Bath May 7th, 2014 It was recorded in a barn in rural

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; the sounds of the creaking doors and other background noises are heard behind the songs. Both albums contain brooding, eerie music. Many of the tracks are minimalist, filled with ambient noise and various other non-musical sound effects, juxtaposed or combined with instrumental music. Both album cover images display the work of photographer Michael Ackerman. A third album was recorded in collaboration with the band Jackie-O Motherfucker but never released. In 2009, a composition from the band's first album was included on a compilation album released by 130701."Floored Memory...Fading Location"
. ''Drowned in Sound'', Dom Gourlay March 9th, 2009 In 2016, a previously unreleased track was issued on 130701's 15th-anniversary compilation ''Eleven Into Fifteen''.

Members

Discography

*'' Sings Reign Rebuilder'' (2001) *'' Telegraphs in Negative/Mouths Trapped in Static'' (2003) *''Floored Memory….Fading Location'' (2009) includes "Steal Compass/Drive North/Disappear" *''Eleven into Fifteen: a 130701 Compilation'' (2016) includes "Barn Levitate"

References

External links

Official Set Fire to Flames websiteset fire to flames bandcamp site
{{Authority control Musical groups established in 2001 Musical groups from Montreal Canadian post-rock groups Musical collectives Alien8 Recordings artists 2001 establishments in Quebec FatCat Records artists P-Vine Records artists