Grails began in the late 90’s as a bedroom recording project of guitarist Alex Hall. He had done his tour of duty in the local underground punk scene and decided the world had enough bands. So, he kept his music to himself. But drummer and housemate Emil Amos (also of Holy Sons and OM) encouraged Hall to assemble a band and perform some of the mini-symphonies in public. A small collective of talented local musicians -- violinist Timothy Horner, a Jackie-O Motherfucker alum; classically trained pianist/bassist William Slater; and second guitarist Zak Riles, also of Harbor -- was assembled under the moniker Laurel Canyon (before the film of the same name was released) to play a couple of one-off shows. The reaction to the performances was so strong that a band was born despite itself.
Everything fell into place quickly, as if the music was guiding itself. The Burden of Hope was released under the group’s new name, Grails in 2003.
Burden of Hope, maybe the best release up-to –date from Grails, has an ambient/post-rock character and a beautiful climax, which leaves the listener full of emotions and music images.Mixing some folk influences, Grails enrich the albums's variety of sounds, making it a really pleasant listening or an atmospheric trip beyond...
