I have always been intrigued by unique types of music. I am a metal, and it is the magnet. The band, Anathallo, clung to me faster than anything. Although calling Anathallo a band is quite ignorant of me. Excuse me though, because it is difficult to describe. But what would you call a group that mixes aspects of rock and roll, classical music, marching band, Japanese poetry, and tribal chants? There is no label for Anathallo.

The name, Anathallo, is derived from a Greek word meaning “to renew, refresh or bloom again.” They stay true to their name. Anathallo writes pleasant, witty songs that catch on to you immediately. They integrate humor and storytelling, while using a variety of instruments, languages, and vocal and instrumental techniques like harmony or syncopation to completely blow away. their listeners.

Anathallo is no ordinary music group that you hear on the radio. It is not four people, together playing music until they break up. Anathallo is comprised of around 7 or 8 people, and they are constantly changing. When a band member is too busy for rehearsals, or for some reason they cannot continue, they simply leave Anathallo. No problem though, because people are constantly joining. Anathallo started out as a group of friends. But eventually friends brought friends, who brought friends, and ta-da, you have Anathallo. They never limit themselves. The more the merrier they believe.

Anathallo’s instruments are no sheep either. There are usually 4 or 5 guitars being played at the same time. Their xylophonist keeps a trumpet on a stool next to him. The lead singer usually holds a guitar, but on his belt are a handful of household items. At various points throughout a song, he will take a ratchet and twirl it around, making that creaking sound. There are multiple horns and bass drums. People have said, with all this commotion and instruments, that Anathallo puts on the best live show they’ve ever seen.

Anathallo’s most recent album, Floating World, is my personal favorite. This album is very Japanese inspired set of songs. Four of the fourteen songs, called “Hanasakajijii” 1,2,3 and 4, is the musical retelling of a Japanese fairy tale about a dog and his master. Another pair of songs, “Dokkoise House (With Face Covered)” and a song, “Kass No Hone”, that is performed in complete Japanese, are both from a collection of Japanese. poems, Some songs are only instrumental, and one in particular, “Inu”, the Japanese word for dog, features the entire group imitating a soft howl of a dog, with no instruments and only their voices ooo-ing in beautiful harmony. you will fall in love with the entire album.