THE LEGEND OF THE 7 BLACK TENTACLES
The ever growing 12 piece band performs a woven tale of epic proportion, spanning a seamless trail and sewing disjointed genres until they make perfect sense.
This 3 year old project is made up of Sheffield based Artists, MCs, DJs and Musicians. - The group unites the strengths of Live experimental Hip Hop with Post Rock, Classical... amongst others elements, into an unique stew without relying on loops ,backing tracks or any programing.... believe me, its all fully live!!!!
EP AVAILABLE NOW - CLICK HERE
Acappella Bass Brass Cello Drums Decks
The legend of the 7 black tentacles are proud to be one of the pioneers in the Sheffield new music scene.
The project originally started as a live drum/scratch two piece act by BaronVonBadd, a Dj bored by the current "Live" hip hop scene. On a mission to collect and record a diverse set of live instruments to use as scratch samples, he ended up gaining eager musicians who wanted to play live.
And so the group was born!
The aim of the group is to creatively combine a wide and diverse set of instruments and talents, this in turn organically produces unique clashes, block rocking performances and the best live experimental hip hop!!!!
The most exciting and challenging aspect of The Legend Of The 7 Black Tentacles, is the unlimited direction available for the music to move in. Unlimited yet deliberate and controlled.
The group is proud of its ability to combine classical, alternative, experimental and DJ culture within a set, viewing and customising each performance to ensure a flow from song to song. Some times seamless, some times jarring but captivating every time.
EP BIVALVE LAUNCH
We have a talented video artist and Vj called Ben who provides live visual accompaniment to our performances, he is seen as an equal member of the band as the visuals in our shows are just as important.
Resident Dj and driving force, BaronVonBadd is currently playing secret Dj sets inspired by the various influences of the band. Try and catch one!
Check out or blog for info on each member.
"Melody d'epic" and "Ninja swarm" Live at "Sheffiled mecca" Harley
The legend of the 7 black tentacles is treated like any old folk tale, it changes and evolves over time. The order and events of the tale constantly shift, but the moral of the Legend remain the same.
PRESS
Now Then Magazine EP Review
Now Then Magazine Double Page Spread
Metro News TTC Gig Advert
7 Black Tentacles - 105mm - KA CHUNK! @ Club 60 Music Video
7BT @ Peace in the Park
REVIEWS
"7BT put on a good show. A sweet combo of cello sax violin and flute is layered over a heavy rhythm section and a turntablist for interesting results.....
"...adventurous instrumentation, a couple of spot-on guest vocalists and cool projected visuals, changing tactfully between heavy and soulful and drawing the biggest crowd of the night."(Now Then Opus magazine)
"The most innovative and also highly accessible sound to come out of Sheffield since the lads from High Green had that marvellous idea"(Corporation Niteclub)
"We also see the return of 7 Black Tentacles, who have to be one of if not the finest band we have had on at Harley live..."
"...Honestly they absolutely electrified the place last time they played." (The Harley Live)
"... Hip hop, jazz, drum and bass to chaotic avant garde. Delightful
female vocals, tinkling keyboards and booming drums....well received by their audience." (Sandman Music review)
We have also been described as:
"An Epic Monster Invasion Based-Gritty-Urban Military-Ninjitsu-B-Movie.....Featuring Beautiful Dogs!"
And:
Dj Shadow meeting up with the Cinematic Orchestra and Rage Against the machine then getting pissed at a GodSpeedyou! gig!