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Hailing from the Land Down Under are The Avalanches - a collective that cannot be confined to one musical genre, they're just too eclectic and experimental for that. Known for their distinctive creative sampling and their reluctance to release albums (their first two albums waited for 16 years in between), this band undeniably left an indelible mark in the music industry. Despite their infrequency, the release of both albums, "Since I Left You" and "Wildflower," became landmark events in the music scene, receiving praises for reshaping the boundaries of electronic music and reintroducing the power of mixtape aesthetics into the digital age.
If you think their audios are avant-garde, wait until you experience their visuals. The quirky representation of their sounds that flurry in the form of music videos only bolsters their uniqueness. Remember the music video for Frontier Psychiatrist? Yes, the one featuring a parrot delivering an oratorical piece and an unconventional orchestra of turtles and horses. The video perfectly encapsulates the band’s opulent and hallucinogenic aesthetic. Another mind-bender that perfectly sums up their approach, is the video for "Since I Left You", which takes melodrama to a new level with its setting in a surreal coal mine complete with dancing miners! In a not quite conventional kind of way, the band’s visual director, Robbie Chater, allowed audiences to visually absorb their tracks and understand the avant-garde nature of their music. They indeed bring freshness in the industry where showmanship doesn't just stop after the audio performance. The Avalanches make sure that it is equally visually compelling. Now, imagine, every song from their two albums, translated into such peculiar visuals. No doubt, a real feast for the senses!
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