You might have heard of the Estonian instrumental post-metal group Ocean Districts by now. They released their debut album Expeditions back in January. Now the group debuts their first video for "Discovery" which features clips from the 1920 silent film Way Down East. You can watch it here and get lost in the music.

Guitarist and songwriter Martin Lepalaan explains why the band decided to use scenes from this particular film: "Our debut album Expeditions pays homage to the great explorers of our time. This video is also honoring the people willing to sacrifice their health and safety to achieve something great, be it a piece of exquisite art, film or music."




The film is considered to have one of the most dangerous scenes ever in film history for that time. In addition Director D.W. Griffith was frostbitten on one side of his face during the shooting, and it bothered him the rest of his life. Until the day she died, leading actress Lillian Gish's right hand was somewhat impaired due to the extended filming where her hand was in the icy water.

The band started as a one-man side project in 2011, but gradually evolved into a live-band, featuring current and past members of Estonian metal acts such as Horricane, Echosilence, Burn Still, Stem and Goresoerd.

Their album Expeditions can be streamed and purchased via Bandcamp. Go ahead and discover it.

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Band profile:	Ocean Districts