In August and September 2023, Norwegian rock quintet Dim Gray undertook their first extensive tour of the UK and Europe, playing 15 dates across nine countries with Big Big Train. The band recorded each show and have picked out a selection of songs and performances that will form a live digital EP to be released in the autumn.
The EP will contain live versions of songs from both Dim Gray albums to date, as well as their recent single, ‘Murals’. Each performance was recorded by front of house engineer Rob Aubrey at shows in England, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Norway and mixed by him to create a document that captures the band’s live sound in authentic fashion.
‘Abalus | In Time’ is the fourth song to be issued from the EP. Originally recorded for the band’s second album, ‘Firmament’ (2022), guitarist/vocalist Håkon Høiberg explains that it “was an exciting but tricky song to record because we tried to base a big part of it on a repeating guitar melody to create a hypnotic atmosphere while still maintaining an interesting journey throughout. We were very happy with the result!
Bassist Kristian Kvaksrud adds: “To me, this song shows the more pop-oriented side of Dim Gray. We really enjoyed opening the show at Cadogan Hall with it, and we’re pleased that the live recording is now available for streaming.”
This live version of the track was recorded in London on 12th September 2023.
‘Abalus | In Time’ follows the release of ‘The Wave We Thought We’d Ride Forever’ STREAM | VIDEO, followed by ‘Ashes’ STREAM and ’52~’ STREAM.
ABALUS | IN TIME (live)
