Signal Hill is an instrumental band from Los Angeles, CA and New York City,… Read Full Bio ↴Signal Hill is an instrumental band from Los Angeles, CA and New York City, NY . With influences such as The Mercury Program, Tristeza, and others, they play melodic, mid tempo, vocal-less ditties.
Signal Hill emerged in the fall of 2004 from the cluster of noise and competitiveness so famously known as the music scene of Los Angeles's urban sprawl. Tim Cooper (drums) and Dave Masters (guitar), having known each other only in passing in Phoenix, met with Rishi Arora (guitar) and Brian Vasallo (bass). Immediately, camaraderie and bonds were formed through shared experiences and appreciation for musical influences such as indie rock, instrumental/post-rock, electronic music, jazz and more.
The band performed in earnest at local house parties and small clubs with touring groups. Shortly after the release of a limited-run demo and following a small west coast tour with friends You.May.Die.in.the.Desert and Strangers Die Everyday, the band realized the potential behind their music. The trajectory of the band’s popularity resulted in the first five-song SELF-TITLED EP release, successfully spreading the group’s name nationally.
Almost immediately, the group followed up with the well-received full-length, MORE AFTER WE’RE GONE. The album’s 12 tracks reached a growing fan base, and garnered licensed-use through a number of mediums that include movie trailers, novel previews and non-profit films. After sharing the stage in the US with bands such as Caspian, Beware of Safety, This Will Destroy You, Balmorhea, and many others, the band decided to head over to Australia to play with new friends All India Radio and SleepMakesWaves. The name Signal Hill along with the acclaimed full-length had gained international notice.
However with years of momentum, the reality of life set in with the group. Rishi was accepted at the University in Edinburgh in Scotland, and Dave began incubating his move to Brooklyn, New York with his wife. This only opened a new chapter for this group of friends that refused to let the distance between them dwarf their creative potential. The group soon managed to share creative ideas and muster a limited print EP, rightfully titled DISTANCE.
After years, Signal Hill had managed to hold on to its core of players, as it has always been motivated behind the concept of four best friends sonically connected to play what is in their hearts and minds. After a number of short tours, many shows and an anthology of releases that include a number of limited 7-inches, Signal Hill now establishes itself as a bi-coastal band calling both Los Angeles and New York City home.
The distance between these four individuals has not interfered with their ability to play shows or, most importantly, write music. The recent completion of their new and second full-length album, CHASE THE GHOST is a reflection of the time each band member has experienced prior to and during the formation of Signal Hill, through friendships, old and new relationships and family. Nine dynamically unique tracks transition into each other like a well-formed storyboard that tells a tale as different to each listener as it is to each band member.
** Vinyl is limited to 100 copies (clear) and 150 copies (white) on 140-160g virgin vinyl. 18pt (350gsm) gate fold jacket w/5mm spine and full color semi-gloss machine varnish finish packaged in poly bag **
01 the fantastic hours
02 collide us
03 corners
04 bauhaus balconies
05 van gogh sky
06 the pacifc northeast
07 imaginary friend #2
08 imaginary friend #7
09 chase the ghost
Official website: http://signalhillmusic.com/
Signal Hill emerged in the fall of 2004 from the cluster of noise and competitiveness so famously known as the music scene of Los Angeles's urban sprawl. Tim Cooper (drums) and Dave Masters (guitar), having known each other only in passing in Phoenix, met with Rishi Arora (guitar) and Brian Vasallo (bass). Immediately, camaraderie and bonds were formed through shared experiences and appreciation for musical influences such as indie rock, instrumental/post-rock, electronic music, jazz and more.
The band performed in earnest at local house parties and small clubs with touring groups. Shortly after the release of a limited-run demo and following a small west coast tour with friends You.May.Die.in.the.Desert and Strangers Die Everyday, the band realized the potential behind their music. The trajectory of the band’s popularity resulted in the first five-song SELF-TITLED EP release, successfully spreading the group’s name nationally.
Almost immediately, the group followed up with the well-received full-length, MORE AFTER WE’RE GONE. The album’s 12 tracks reached a growing fan base, and garnered licensed-use through a number of mediums that include movie trailers, novel previews and non-profit films. After sharing the stage in the US with bands such as Caspian, Beware of Safety, This Will Destroy You, Balmorhea, and many others, the band decided to head over to Australia to play with new friends All India Radio and SleepMakesWaves. The name Signal Hill along with the acclaimed full-length had gained international notice.
However with years of momentum, the reality of life set in with the group. Rishi was accepted at the University in Edinburgh in Scotland, and Dave began incubating his move to Brooklyn, New York with his wife. This only opened a new chapter for this group of friends that refused to let the distance between them dwarf their creative potential. The group soon managed to share creative ideas and muster a limited print EP, rightfully titled DISTANCE.
After years, Signal Hill had managed to hold on to its core of players, as it has always been motivated behind the concept of four best friends sonically connected to play what is in their hearts and minds. After a number of short tours, many shows and an anthology of releases that include a number of limited 7-inches, Signal Hill now establishes itself as a bi-coastal band calling both Los Angeles and New York City home.
The distance between these four individuals has not interfered with their ability to play shows or, most importantly, write music. The recent completion of their new and second full-length album, CHASE THE GHOST is a reflection of the time each band member has experienced prior to and during the formation of Signal Hill, through friendships, old and new relationships and family. Nine dynamically unique tracks transition into each other like a well-formed storyboard that tells a tale as different to each listener as it is to each band member.
** Vinyl is limited to 100 copies (clear) and 150 copies (white) on 140-160g virgin vinyl. 18pt (350gsm) gate fold jacket w/5mm spine and full color semi-gloss machine varnish finish packaged in poly bag **
01 the fantastic hours
02 collide us
03 corners
04 bauhaus balconies
05 van gogh sky
06 the pacifc northeast
07 imaginary friend #2
08 imaginary friend #7
09 chase the ghost
Official website: http://signalhillmusic.com/
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Shalak ESP
This is an instrumental piece which bring backs all nostalgia and vivid memories.
Also the pain in the song is so relative.
Beautiful work maybe something which atleast i wont forget forever.
Still brings tears and makes me realize the loss of someone who can never be replaced.
Daniel Liévano
Beautiful gradual crescendo, makes me feel ecstatic, joyful, tranquil, even confused... thank you.
tdeeez09
First SH song I heard. All it took was one listen to get me hooked! So excited to see you guys on your Fall 2011 East Coast Tour. Hope you come to Indianapolis but if not I guess I'll have to travel :)
IchigoIchigo3
imagine speeding down the freeway with this song blasting in your car as you pass by thousands of others, just driving that would be pretty relaxing
Jack
Has to be one of the most stunnungly beautiful guitar riffs of all time
Olivia Howlett
SUCH a beautiful song. One of my favorites of all time.
sfys jurshnik
Ive been loving this song for years now.
Katie Costa
Some of THE most beautiful music i have heard in a very long time!
Warwick
Gorgeous, this song is very special to me. I love the wildness yet structure of it. Theres such a beautiful ambiance to instrumentals that makes them so excellent. Yeah post rock!!
Michael Prophet
Signal Hill is deff in my top 3 post rock for sure.