Artist description Atmospheric, ethereal Celtic-influenced music

Music Style Ethereal Celtic

Musical Influences Turlough O'Carolan, Sileas,Steeleye Span,Pentangle

Similar Artists Loreena McKennitt , Clannad , Enya , Dead Can Dance, Sinead O'Connor , Shadowfax , Pentangle , Renaissance , Steeleye Span , Fairport Convention

Artist History Formed in 1992 by harpist Thomas Dodd, Trio Nocturna first rose to cult status for it's 1994 cassette release - "Morphia"; a sought-after relic which is long out of print. In 1995 a new lineup put out "Tears of Light" which retained the ethereal atmosphere of the first demo while adding new depths of melody and a much more overtly Celtic sound. The band recruited New Age superstar Jamii Szmadzinski ( known for his work with Shadowfax ) to play electronic violin on their 1996 album "Songs of the Celtic Night" which garnered rave reviews in the mainstream media. However, yet another lineup change signalled the beginning of the end for Trio Nocturna. The group finally ground to a halt in 1997. Dodd has worked on numerous projects since then; recording with Michael Gira of the Swans and scoring documentary soundtracks for TBS . He has lately emerged with a new band entitled Mythology who can be found at www.myth-ology.com or in the electronic section of mp3.

Instruments celtic harp, female vocals keyboards,violin, uillean pipes

Albums Songs of the Celtic Night, Tears of Light, Morphia

Press Reviews Music from the Empty Quarter (U.K. magazine)-"Trio Nocturna's music is constructed and executed with such beauty, I'm at a loss for words. Rarely do demo tapes deliver such riches as this." Creative Loafing (Atlanta newspaper)-"The poignant majesty of this band's sound is as magically Celtic as the mist on the Isle of Skye." Industrial Nation (U.S. magazine)-"Consistently soothing and beautiful...reminiscent of Loreena McKennitt, Trio Nocturna filters medieval music through a tastefully modern perspective." Wampior Press (U.S.newsletter)-"One of the most hauntingly beautiful Celtic-influenced groups I have ever heard, Trio Nocturna's music draws you in it's spell" New Age Retailer (U.S. magazine) " beautifully summons forth the gallant, courtly love of a time long since lost to myth..."

Location Atlanta, GA - USA

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