Those Who Ride With Giants is the solo musical project of Sydney-based multi-instrumentalist MJ O'Neill, which presents a captivating blend of post-rock and ambient soundscapes. Started in 2015, the name of the project derives from the personal symbolism of facing overwhelming struggles by drawing strength and inspiration from tales of giants; metaphorically riding with them through the journey of hardship. The artist's intent is to create an immersive auditory environment that can evoke deep emotional responses, often through the use of expansive, cinematic guitars and atmospheric textures that build up to cathartic crescendos.

The project garnered attention with the self-titled debut album in 2016, "Those Who Ride With Giants," and since then, has released a series of evocative tracks including "Numinous" and "The Ascent," that continue to define O'Neill's signature meditative yet powerful style. Each release invites listeners on an introspective voyage, sometimes peppered with remixes that offer new interpretations of the vivid soundscapes, such as "The Walk of Thunder (The Abbasi Brothers Remix)" and "The Comfort of Home (Slow Dancing Society Remix)." The music of Those Who Ride With Giants stands as a testament to the artistic possibilities of instrumental music, weaving narratives without words, and evoking the grandeur and vulnerability of the human experience.

Genres

Australian Post-rock

Instrumental Post-rock

Post-rock

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Latest Release

Ride (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Those Who Ride With Giants

Album - 20 Tracks - Released June 28, 2024