Adopted as Holograph

Adopted as Holograph are a Scottish band from Glasgow, Scotland. Blending alternative rock with continental jazz and Balkan music, their music frequently incorporates Gothic themes and has been described as Gypsy Jazz Noir.[1]

Adopted as Holograph
Adopted as Holograph
Background information
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresAlternative rock, continental jazz, baroque pop
Years active2009–present
LabelsHolograph Records
Associated actsUncle John & Whitelock, Fiddlers' Bid, Cannon, Hussy and the Wolf
WebsiteAdopted as Holograph
MembersDavid Philp - Guitar, vocals
Andrew Gifford - Double bass
Tom Pettigrew - Violin
Ryan Buchanan - Guitar
Chris Houston - Drums
Caroline Hussey - Accordion

History

Adopted as Holograph was originally formed in 2009 by former Uncle John & Whitelock and Cannon guitarist, David Philp.[2] After touring with Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan in 2008, Philp enlisted Andrew Gifford (Fiddlers' Bid, Cannon) on double bass[3] and Tom Pettigrew (Cannon) on violin. The band gigged as a three piece for the next year before adding Hussy and the Wolf band members Caroline Hussey and Ryan Buchanan respectively on accordion and guitar, and Chris Houston on drums.[1]

The band's name is a term from Scots law concerning documents like wills (where "holograph" means signature).[4] The phrase was removed from legal usage in 1995 as part of a modernisation of archaic jargon.[5]

The band toured the UK festival circuit in 2011 and were featured in session on Mary Ann Kennedy's Global Gathering show on BBC Radio Scotland in April 2012.[1]

Influenced by Eastern European music, 1950s Rock and Roll and Gypsy Jazz, they have a style that has been described as Gypsy Jazz Noir[1] and as having a "vaguely eastern/klezmer-y feel",[6] and their music has drawn broad comparisons with The Doors, The Divine Comedy,[7] Tindersticks[6] and The Monochrome Set.[8]

Their eponymous debut album, Adopted as Holograph, was released in January 2013,[9] and received positive reviews.[8]

Discography

Albums

References
  1. Kennedy, Mary Ann, "Adopted as Holograph", Global Gathering Session, BBC Radio Scotland, retrieved 28 February 2013
  2. Wake, Andy (12 October 2010), "Tut Vu Vu: Stardust From Tomorrow", The Skinny, retrieved 1 March 2013
  3. "Andrew Gifford", Fiddlers Bid, retrieved 28 February 2013
  4. "holograph". Dictionary of the Scots Language.
  5. Jon Robertson (14 September 1995). "New Act means writing on the wall for legal jargon". The Herald.
  6. McHugh, Stuart, "Review: Adopted as Holograph, Doune the Rabbit Hole", Is This Music?, retrieved 28 February 2013
  7. "Review: Adopted as Holograph, Insider Festival", The Scotsman, 20 June 2011
  8. "Adopted as Holograph, album review", The List, April 2013, retrieved 13 June 2013
  9. Adopted as Holograph liner notes
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