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Dead Orchids

| Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF

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Established on Jan, 2014
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"Dead Orchids"

Talk about grabbing your attention. “In Voluptas Mors,” aka “Voluptuous Death,” is an arresting photograph by Salvador Dali and Philippe Halsman that is a skull formed by naked women. The effect is immediate, forceful and bold.

The same might be said about Denver rock band Dead Orchids. The Orchids use the Dali image, boldly, as an emblem on T-shirts, and, as we found when the quartet visited the Garage, it’s a fitting image.

The Orchids play rock that erupts from emotional depths but spews like a light show. It exists both below and above ground — you can contemplate the meaning of it all in “Love the Man,” “Blue Elvis” and “Manipulator,” or you can step up to the railing with the rest of the group and just let yourself be wowed.

In a sign of the band’s ambitions, the members talk about writing a rock opera. Who talks about that anymore? When the Orchids do — watch the interview with Quentin — they manage not to sound pretentious. We hope they follow through with that project, because we’d love to hear it.

What they brought us: A T-shirt with the Dali-Halsman image and an urn containing, the band swears, the ashes of a relative. - Second Story Garage


"Live podcast - Episode 57"

For local rock band Dead Orchids, music is the cathartic vehicle by which they share their experiences, their emotions, and thus, their lives – with their audience as well as each other.
It’s this mix of raw emotion and kinetic energy that forms the backbone of their live performances, as they weave gritty sonic tapestries, set against tribal rhythms and tales of ordinary madness.
Not ones to suffer fakers lightly, Dead Orchids approach their craft with a “chip on their shoulder” intensity, and the “fuck all” swagger of anti-establishment rebellion, that has been a hallmark of rock and roll since Elvis first shook his hips.
Not ones to suffer fakers lightly, Dead Orchids approach their craft with a “chip on their shoulder” intensity, and the “fuck all” swagger of anti-establishment rebellion, that has been a hallmark of rock and roll since Elvis first shook his hips.
Overall, this is a strong first showing from a band whose story is still being written, making it recommended listening for any fan of gritty, dynamic rock music.

Hits: Arta-choke, Blue Elvis, Revolution #10, Goodbye, The Wolf. - Literatire Records


"emotionally driven album"

What I like most is that this band is not afraid to show that this is an emotionally driven album. That's exactly what music is about. Throwing in emotion to make the listener embrace the effects you've put forth and therefore creating the presence of brilliance should be recognized. - The Equal Ground


"emotionally driven album"

What I like most is that this band is not afraid to show that this is an emotionally driven album. That's exactly what music is about. Throwing in emotion to make the listener embrace the effects you've put forth and therefore creating the presence of brilliance should be recognized. - The Equal Ground


"Westword Critics Choice"

The music is familiar from years past, but the act has created it's own sound from the roots of it's influences. This is rock and roll for a motorcycle gang, if said hooligans were into the Cult and Kyuss
-Tom Murphy - Westword Magazine


"Westword Critics Choice"

The music is familiar from years past, but the act has created it's own sound from the roots of it's influences. This is rock and roll for a motorcycle gang, if said hooligans were into the Cult and Kyuss
-Tom Murphy - Westword Magazine


Discography

Things from the Fire Pt. 2 L.P. (April 2013)

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Dead Orchids thrive from Denver Colorado. Working as a three piece, members Danny K, Robyn H, and Joe J, create a unique sound both aurally and visually engaging. Each member takes on the role of multiple instruments and percussion. Adding dynamic and powerful layers to songs, Dead Orchids quickly develop a relationship with the listener, engaging them with a range of emotions and feelings.
The band creates and builds upon soundscapes, only to pluck them apart piece by piece, like pedals from a flower.
A must see live band.


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