STS9's boutique record label, 1320 Records, proudly presents A Place Behind the Moon, the new full-length studio release from BIG GIGANTIC (September 1, 2010 / 1320 Records).
A Place Behind The Moon explores a unique mixture of electronic and acoustic styles, clearly defining the vision that brainchild and saxophonist/producer, Dominic Lalli, and drummer, Jeremy Salken both conceived and mastered. This sophomore effort is the strongest statement to date by Big Gigantic and it effortlessly combines saxophone and syncopated drum rhythms with intoxicating, intertwining electronic undertones, truly bringing a unique sound to the evolving, electronic genre. A Place Behind The Moon demonstrates how Big Gigantic successfully delves deep into the future of electronic music, while staying in touch with their own musical roots, to ultimately create a history all their own.
Get a sneak peak of the single, Limelight, in this video.
A Place Behind the Moon Tracklist:
1. Looking Back
2. Sky High
3. Lucid Dreams
4. Limelight
5. Solitude
6. Step Up
7. Driftin
8. High And Rising
9. Shine
10. Cloud Nine
11. Breaking Point
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12. A Place Behind The Moon (bonus track feat. STS9)
After spending recent months in the studio sharpening the sounds of APBTM, the two-man sound machine of Big Gigantic continue to magnify their reach and reputation with a future that shows no signs of slowing down as they hit the road this Fall for dates with STS9, Alex B, and Ana Sia, including headlining shows from the Mid-West to the South.
Big Gigantic Upcoming Tour Dates:
September 1 Zydeco - Birmingham, AL
September 2 Bourbon Street - Auburn, AL
September 3 Live Wire Music Hall - Savannah, GA
September 4 Big & Hearty Festival - Gainesville, FL
September 11 Red Rocks Amphitheater - Morrison, CO w/ STS9, Ghostland Observatory
September 15 Miramar Theatre - Milwaukee, WI
September 16 The Majestic - Madison, WI
September 17 The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
September 18 The Venue - Fargo, ND
September 23 Cosmic Charlie's - Lexington, KY
September 24 Tall Tree Lake Festival - Goreville, IL
September 25 Zanzabar - Louisville, KY
October 19 Soul Kitchen - Mobile, AL w/ Alex B
October 20 Varsity Theater - Baton Rouge, LA w/ Alex B
October 21 Trees - Dallas, TX w/ Alex B
October 22 The Parish - Austin, TX w/ Alex B
October 23 Last Concert Cafe - Houston, TX w/ Alex B
October 27 Bourbon Theater - Lincoln, NE w/ Alex B
October 28 Granada Theater - Lawrence, KS w/ Alex B
October 29 2720 - St, Louis, MO w/ Alex B
October 31 George's Majestic - Fayetteville, AR
November 2 Proud Larry's - Oxford, MS w/ Ana Sia
November 3 Exit / In - Nashville, TN w/ Ana Sia
November 4 New Earth - Athens, GA w/ Ana Sia
For more information please visit www.biggigantic.net and www.1320records.com.
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