Takeoffs & Landings

Din Of Celestial Birds have quickly become one of the UK's most championed and hard working heavy progressive post-rock bands, known for their vibrant, visually engaging live performances. The Leeds based instrumental quintet have often been praised for their ability to bring a sense of storytelling and heart-on-your-sleeve emotions into their elegantly textured and energetic songs. This desire for connection has seen Din Of Celestial Birds and their fanbase flock to bigger and wider stages, nesting at the likes of ArcTanGent, Damnation, dunk!, Can and StrangeForms festivals, and soaring across multiple headlining tours since the release of their debut album. Now, the quintet return with their brand new full length studio record Takeoffs & Landings, a concept album all about adventure, travel, and the journey of life - literally and figuratively - encompassing all the stresses and triumphs.

The instrumental quintet have chosen to work once again with producer and studio engineer Joe Clayton (guitarist of Pijn and Leeched) at his own sonic altar No Studio. The band doubled their studio time with Clayton compared to the recording of their debut, fully intending to allow more time for experimenting, playing with sound and finding those offthe-cuff moments. Building intensity and atmosphere with a surging momentum comes so naturally to Din Of Celestial Birds. These songs offer more contrast, twists and turns, showcasing heavier riffs and injecting more energy than ever before; but also finding moments of reflection in the calmer passages, all informed by the motif of travelling and adventure. 

SIDE A

1. Takeoff & Landings

2. Marmoris

3. From This Summit We Can See The Heavens & Stars

4. When Suddenly…

SIDE B

1. You Are My Temple

2. Migratory Patterns

3. I Hope That Road Leads You Somewhere Beautiful, Somewhere You Belong

4. Second Star To The Right, and Straight On 'Til Morning