DAAU

Belgian ensemble from Antwerp (DAAU — Die Anarchistische Abendunterhaltung) that uses classical instruments (violin, cello, clarinet, accordion, double bass, drums) to mix klezmer, rock, jazz, dub and electronic influences. Praised for instrumental invention and live energy.

Name comes from Herman Hesse's Steppenwolf; band debuted in 1994. The acronym DAAU appeared in 1998. Their second album, We Need New Animals, was released for Sony Classical and introduced electronics and drums. Domestic Wildlife was recorded as a sextet with added double bass and drums. Mostly instrumental recordings, occasional guest vocalists appear on some tracks.

DAAU is a Belgian ensemble (Die Anarchistische Abendunterhaltung) from Antwerp that uses classical instruments to explore klezmer, rock, jazz, dub and electronic sounds. Reviews highlight their chameleonic, instrumental approach and strong live energy. Three albums reviewed here — We Need New Animals, Tub Gurnard Goodness and Domestic Wildlife — are praised for originality and performance.

For:Listeners of chamber music, experimental rock, klezmer and genre-blending instrumental music