Ex-Easter Island Head is a British musical ensemble known for their distinctive and inventive approach to composition and performance. The group, hailing from Liverpool, was formed by Benjamin D. Duvall and has carved out a unique niche within experimental and minimalist music since their inception in the late 2000s. Their name, evocative of mysterious Pacific archaeology, hints at the enigmatic and often mesmerizing nature of their sound.

The music of Ex-Easter Island Head is characterized by the use of prepared guitar, where the instruments are laid flat and played percussively with mallets and otherwise manipulated to create rich, resonant textures that can evoke the chime of gamelan, the ripple of minimalism or the sonic exploration of avant-garde. The works detailed in their releases such as "Mallet Guitars One," "Mallet Guitars Two / Music for Moai Hava," "Mallet Guitars Three," "Large Electric Ensemble," and "Twenty-Two Strings" showcase the group's evolution in their experimental journey. These compositions are notable for their hypnotic repetition and subtle shifts, creating soundscapes that reward deep and focused listening, and positioning Ex-Easter Island Head as a creative force pushing the boundaries of post-rock and contemporary music.

Genres

Experimental Psych

Latest Release

Norther

Ex-Easter Island Head

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released May 17, 2024