THE
OCEAN is a musical collective from Berlin, Germany. Drawing
upon a vast variety of influences from bands like King Crimson,
Portishead and Mogwai to The Refused, Godflesh, Breach, Neurosis
and Godspeed You Black Emperor!, their musical territory extends
from soft and playful, soundtrack-esque arrangements to fat
guitar-dominated outbursts of orchestral noise and modern, technical
hardcore. Flutes and trombones belong to their means of expression
just as much as heavy, noisy guitars and furious drum attacks.
Their long and epic songs produce a vile, cold atmosphere; a
fact that is further supported by a MIDI-triggered light-show
on stage. 2 very different vocalists make for a unique blend
of beauty and aggression.
