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« Reply #70 on: March 17, 2017, 04:26:13 AM »
Ok, listening properly now. I'm at work so I may not be 100% focused on it but I'll give an opinion later  :tup

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« Reply #71 on: March 17, 2017, 06:35:04 AM »
Ok, listening properly now. I'm at work so I may not be 100% focused on it but I'll give an opinion later  :tup

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« Reply #72 on: March 17, 2017, 10:36:57 AM »
I actually just revisited this album again this morning.

So rich.

At the same time, given its title "Epilogue" many of the songs/pieces etc seem to be almost samples of what could be expanded ideas musically. Which when Jessy came out with the projection of 6 more records, the way that each song or section of 2-4 songs on Epilogue could represent 1 of the Albums/Chapters makes a lot of sense.

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« Reply #73 on: March 17, 2017, 10:50:28 AM »
So first impressions, I liked it :tup

Being my first listen there was obviously a lot to take in and digest. It is a very long album and felt like it took a while to get going. The beginning is void of the upbeat songs that rear their heads later in the album. I can clearly hear Casey's influence in a lot if the music and I am pretty sure I will fall in love more with each listen. I hope to give this multiple spins over the coming weeks and give it the time it deserves. I can't say any particular songs stood out as I was listening whilst at work, I did like some of the upbeat songs. Good stuff and I'm glad I checked this out.

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« Reply #75 on: November 23, 2017, 06:05:30 PM »
Great news!

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« Reply #76 on: December 08, 2017, 01:20:50 PM »
The Gloomcatcher's Blade in the Belfry is released today.  :heart :heart :heart :heart :heart

https://gloomcatcher.bandcamp.com/album/blade-in-the-belfry

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« Reply #77 on: December 08, 2017, 02:41:18 PM »
I'll give it a listen tomorrow.

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« Reply #78 on: May 25, 2018, 10:48:20 PM »
bump.

loving Blade in the Belfry; still in my Top 5 releases this year.

also Jessy just posted this (take it for it is worth)

https://twitter.com/JessyRibordy/status/1000193665308901377

"Do me a favor and don’t fully give up on TRE."

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« Reply #79 on: October 25, 2019, 03:18:38 PM »
bump.

NOT The River Empires, but I have often been reminded in some ways of TRE (or The Gloomcatcher) and Falling Up by, Falling Up member Nick Lambert's project Northern Abbey.

Northern Abbey just released a new EP "Ceremonies" today which also features Jessy Ribordy.

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https://northernabbey.bandcamp.com/album/ceremonies


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« Reply #80 on: November 11, 2019, 11:27:22 AM »
Sweet I'll have to check it out.

Whatever happened to the river empires?

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« Reply #81 on: November 11, 2019, 12:10:06 PM »
that post Jessy made on twitter was in March of 2018.

There has been nothing from or TRE since, but Jessy keeps quiet.

his imdb page kind of explains a lot of it

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5263681/

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Jessy Ribordy is a composer, writer, multi-instrumentalist, and former frontman of the indie rock band Falling Up.

Shortly after graduating high school, Falling Up signed a contract with Tooth and Nail Records and released their debut album in 2003. For the next twelve years they toured extensively, performed across worldwide stages, and released thirteen albums (7 which were released independently) that included nine consecutive number one hits. Falling Up released their final album in 2015 and then disbanded, in order to focus on their own careers and projects.

Since 2015, Jessy has focused entirely on his career as both a composer for films and television, and writing his own screenplays (which are heavily influenced by his songwriting). His music can be heard in commercials for brands like Adidas, AT&T, and Samsung.

Jessy's music can also be found in video games, apps, and soundtracks for table top RPG games. His style alternates between orchestral, electronic, ambient, and organic sound - but regardless of the style, there is always an added personal touch of folklore and mythic.

Jessy is married and has two children.

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« Reply #82 on: November 15, 2019, 04:47:26 AM »
https://jessyribordy.bandcamp.com/album/small-nothing?fbclid=IwAR3PgHqBd71F2nTm15vss10ShLlBDOLKKiYHqFjcty12M-iZJBzHEZlHdgs

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« Reply #84 on: February 04, 2023, 12:39:55 AM »
bump.

so...I'm not counting any chickens, but, Jessy Ribordy did a Q&A on the Falling Up Discord yesterday, and answered a question and talked about The River Empires.

Go to 40:30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP0-cgJvbhM

I guess they want to make another record and Casey and him have been chatting as recently as last year.

It very well may be a number of more years, but it sounds more like not IF but WHEN.

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« Reply #85 on: February 04, 2023, 08:16:17 AM »
I'll check back in 10 years :lol.

Gloomcatcher didn't really do anything for me but I'd love to hear some new river empires.

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« Reply #86 on: January 17, 2024, 06:47:37 PM »
just noticed Jessy share this EP he released in October "Hush to the Rafters."

damn..some of this is really good.

https://open.spotify.com/album/2sbViiAeqyqfyRxSXu7jZt?si=jFfloX75T8G6_PiOZUQF6A&nd=1&dlsi=348ea66e08e9497d