Forest Swords is one producer, Matthew Barnes, from the Wirral, Liverpool, … Read Full Bio ↴Forest Swords is one producer, Matthew Barnes, from the Wirral, Liverpool, UK. A unique blend of jagged hip-hop and R&B beats, looping guitar lines and manipulated samples, his evocative and emotional music reflects the sprawling Wirral landscape of river, coastland and woodland with all the haunting melodies of nearby city Liverpool’s enviable pop history.
His studio EP – 2010′s Dagger Paths – received huge critical acclaim. Despite it’s EP length, it was named FACT Magazine’s #1 album of the year and Pitchfork’s #48 best, called “one of 2010′s finest underground records” by NME, and chosen a "Hidden Gem of 2010" by The Guardian. In November 2010, Pitchfork posted an article suggesting Barnes was part of a new generation of producer composers, alongside James Blake, Mount Kimbie, Bon Iver, Burial and Four Tet.
After 3 years of silence a new track - "Thor's Stone" - was dropped without warning in June 2013, receiving universal online coverage. Within 48 hours The FADER had published a think piece proclaiming the producer's music is "worth endless listens, endless re-examinations, endless re-contextualizing", and stating it "exists in that sweet spot of musical influence between everything and nothing."
Forest Swords' long awaited debut album Engravings was released in Aug 2013 through Tri Angle Records. The critical response has been unanimously positive, with Pitchfork giving an 8.5 Best New Music review and Resident Advisor a 4.5/5 review. Stereogum rated it at number 37 in their best albums of 2013 list, Wire Magazine at number 35, Pitchfork at number 34, Clash Magazine rated it at number 21, Dummy Magazine at number 16, and Tiny Mix Tapes at number 10.
His studio EP – 2010′s Dagger Paths – received huge critical acclaim. Despite it’s EP length, it was named FACT Magazine’s #1 album of the year and Pitchfork’s #48 best, called “one of 2010′s finest underground records” by NME, and chosen a "Hidden Gem of 2010" by The Guardian. In November 2010, Pitchfork posted an article suggesting Barnes was part of a new generation of producer composers, alongside James Blake, Mount Kimbie, Bon Iver, Burial and Four Tet.
After 3 years of silence a new track - "Thor's Stone" - was dropped without warning in June 2013, receiving universal online coverage. Within 48 hours The FADER had published a think piece proclaiming the producer's music is "worth endless listens, endless re-examinations, endless re-contextualizing", and stating it "exists in that sweet spot of musical influence between everything and nothing."
Forest Swords' long awaited debut album Engravings was released in Aug 2013 through Tri Angle Records. The critical response has been unanimously positive, with Pitchfork giving an 8.5 Best New Music review and Resident Advisor a 4.5/5 review. Stereogum rated it at number 37 in their best albums of 2013 list, Wire Magazine at number 35, Pitchfork at number 34, Clash Magazine rated it at number 21, Dummy Magazine at number 16, and Tiny Mix Tapes at number 10.
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Glory Gongs ku terbangun di pagi buta karna musiknya menyentuh telingaku…
Panic I feel something's wrong But the panic is on I feel someth…
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Jeff Myers
One of my best friends had the dreams of living off the land and helping the fresh Salmon supply chain in the upper North West. Specifically planting his feet in Sitka Alaska. He lived his dream. His dream came with the same pains that followed him from Pennsylvania to Alaska. He was strong as an Oxe. He worked with his hands. He rock climbed and cut down trees. He hunted, fished and foraged. Amongst all his work his anxiety and stress followed him. Unknowing to all that cared for him. I thought he was happy and didn't stay in as frequent contact like I should have. He would send me smoked salmon and things he made and I would send him leather, artwork and music. This was the last track I sent him one evening. He replied that he loved it. This song as well as the album art embodied his personality. He later took his own life. I miss my Buddy alot. This track is a part of a long list of things I miss about my brother in arms.
To all those with distant friends or relatives I can't stress enough to tap in with em. Take time to share memories and ask how they're doing. Connect through music and through anything else you share with them. People can slip away in a heartbeat.
Much love.
Rest easy Coray.
eco999
This Masterpiece is way too underrated. It is one of his best compositions, I dare say.
Martin Dembek
nie jest zle :D
Ricardo Tracker
And there's another "underrated" comment...
SaltyCracker
Dear Forest Swords
this is great!
Patryk Sieńko
loving how intensive it is. especially around 3:00.
Lone_wolf- 164561
Try. Lorn!!!
Ryuk
This track is absolutely awesome. I love how it keeps growing in intensity and tension, adding electronics and tribal percussion, and finally exploding. He's one of the greatest musicians of today and tomorrow.
Dimitri
The whole album is amazing swords
Lone_wolf- 164561
Try lorn!!!!