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Big Gigantic on Tour
Self-love precedes freedom.
Confidence actualizes risk-taking and the fulfillment of dreams. Emboldened by new levels of belief and shared growth over the course of a decade-plus together, Big Gigantic follow a path towards creative and personal awakening on their seventh full-length album, Free Your Mind. The Boulder, CO duo—Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken—articulate meaningful and melodic songs through a signature hybrid of deft live instrumentation, immersive production, heart-pumping percussion, and, of course, scorching saxophone.
Now, these thirteen tracks echo boundless and bold confidence.
"It starts with accepting and loving who you are," explains Dom. "After acceptance, your mind is free. You can go further and be more open. You go out on a limb and connect to new people. It means something to us individually too. When you love yourself, you're able to be clear about what you want and hope for. Self-love is the beginning. By showing up fully for yourself, you can show up for those you love. You can use that gratitude to spread positivity."
"You can't love anybody until you love who you are first," Jeremy agrees. "Start at the core and go from there. You stop beating yourself up and realize you need to be there for yourself. If you're at one, you're able to pursue those dreams."
In many ways, Big Gigantic quietly closed in upon this realization since 2009. Along the way, the group dropped six full-length offerings, culminating on 2016's Brighter Future. The latter generated staggering numbers across streaming platforms with 100 million-plus plays highlighted by the success of powerhouse collaborations such as "All of Me" [feat. Logic & ROZES], "The Little Things" [feat. Angela McCluskey], "Highly Possible" [feat. Waka Flocka Flame], "Wide Open" [feat. Cherub], and more. Not to mention, they landed high-profile syncs by Apple, Wimbledon, NASCAR, NBA, HBO, Fox, and many others as well as placing music in trailers for Valerian and Dirty Grandpa.
On the road, they held down main stage spots at marquee festivals, ranging from Coachella, Lollapalooza, ULTRA Music Festival, and Hangout Music Festival to Electric Forest and Bonnaroo in addition to headlining and selling out their own Rowdytown at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for eight years running. Powered by mind-blowing proprietary technology, the show evolved into an all-encompassing 3D experience at Rowdytown—which they will bring on the road for their biggest tour to date in 2020. Meanwhile, their 501(c)3 A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation regularly raises money for non-profits benefitting at-risk youth, music education, and other worthy causes, yielding nearly $250,000 to date and donating $1 of each ticket sold.
However, Dom and Jeremy made a conscious decision to live the philosophy of Free Your Mind to the fullest. Assembling the record throughout 2019, they engaged a new approach.
"I did almost everything myself on Brighter Future," Dom goes on. "Free Your Mind is about doing something different and taking what we have and getting out of the box. Of course, a lot of it started at home working on demos, but the vision was more song-oriented. It's melodic. That's the biggest difference. We expanded the form, flipped things, and made them interesting."
At the same time, they launched an innovative rollout, engaging their devout and diehard audience directly. On their official web site, they posed a series of questions tied to each single, imploring fans to answer. These queries incited thousands of responses.
"To free your mind, you have to look inwards," explains Jeremy. "So, we decided to invite fans to do the same thing with us."
Simultaneously, each single referenced a clear theme as well with "self-love" for lead-off "You're The One" [feat. Nevve], "friendship" for the aptly titled "Friends," and "living in the present moment" for "Where I Wanna Be."
Elsewhere, the fourth single "Burning Love" [feat. Kidepo] illuminates another side of Big Gigantic. Tapping into an Afrobeat bounce, tropical percussion pulsates underneath a swaggering and soulful vocal from Kidepo. The subject matter represents their progression.
"We've never really had a classic sweet love song in the past," Dom states. "It's like a conversation between significant others. We really jumped on it."
"St. Lucia" [feat. Felly] sways from a steady beat to a resounding refrain between airtight raps. For the title track, they re-recorded, reimagined, and re-upped "(It Happens) Sometimes" by Jack Back a.k.a. David Guetta with help on the mic from frequent collaborator Jennifer Hartswick. The rising synths, dramatic drops, and dancefloor energy immediately pop off alongside her manic vocals.
"It goes back to the title," Jeremy elaborates. "Over the last year-and-a-half, I've grown a lot personally. Going through that process allowed me to connect with myself more and know the direction I needed to go."
"Plus, we really freed our minds musically," Dom exclaims. "It's the truth."
In the end, Big Gigantic embrace self-love only to encourage it on the largest scale yet via the record and the ensuing tour.
"This embodies everything we're about," Jeremy leaves off. "It's our lives. It's what we've been working towards for eleven years since our first show. It's a learning process. We've reached crazy goals, but we keep setting our sights as high as possible. The fans bring us there. We wouldn't be anywhere without them. They're on the journey alongside us."
On this journey, the humanity we share shines through.
Dom concludes, "The album is about exploring all of the different things that make us human—the things that connect us to ourselves and to each other—so that we can know our true ourselves and live our greatest lives without holding us back. It's about releasing ourselves from feelings of needing to be perfect and feelings of inadequacy or comparison, so we can step into our full power and live big, beautiful, and fulfilling lives."
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 Big Gigantic changed lives with that show.
by satisfiedd on 2/9/12Township Auditorium - ColumbiaBesides a slow introduction from Deans List, 3LAU was great, he really turned it up, coyote kisses was sick too, but Big Gigantic blew it out of the water, their light show and instrument playing was out of this world. I cant wait to see them again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 big g is dopeo
by Anonymous on 2/9/12Township Auditorium - ColumbiaSick show. Set was ill as well as the lights.... Thank you
Rating: 4 out of 5 Good, but can be better
by Kopasetic2 on 2/9/12Township Auditorium - ColumbiaI would recommend this event to a friend. Here are the Pros and Cons: Pros: -Great Venue -Great performances -Great Start time -Great Price Cons: -Opening acts should be something relevant to the genre. They had two groups of rappers that pretty much yelled into the map. I didnt come to Glowfest to hear rap. I would suggest getting local DJ's (Dance) and give them some shine instead. -Time of the week was very inconvenient. I think more people would have showed if it wasnt on a Tuesday night. Try having it on a Friday night next time and more people will come. -The products being sold were limited. There were no glow sticks or anything of the sort. just clothes. -Alcohol was extremely overpriced. I understand that you make your money from the sales, but bc the prices were jacked, I was reluctant to buy. Its best just to have a bar and let people pay, after them drinking, you will make your money from the bar. Also, add more selections. -Advertisement was limited to printed literature. If this is going to be the main source, then someone needs to stand outside and hand them out. I found the flyer to the event on a bathroom floor. -Carolina shuttle should be provided for college students -Provide pure oxygen for a natural high
Rating: 5 out of 5 LIKE A MOVIE SCENE
by Happyiestsssgirl1 on 2/9/12Township Auditorium - ColumbiaEvery artist was awesome, I felt like I was in a movie. The lights, the music, and everything was just unreal. AWESOME do it
Rating: 5 out of 5 They Brought down the House!
by TheTrueFan on 1/3/12The National - RichmondKraddy was a great opener. It was my first time hearing him and he was great. Kraddy definitely got the crowd pumped. I'm definitely a fan now. Big Gigantic performed a set that was pure energy and fun. There wasn't a moment where the show seemed to lag. The crowd was completely captivated. Minus a ew knuckle-heads that tried to bum rush the stage the whole show went on without a hitch.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 12/5/11The National - Richmond One of the best shows I've ever seen in my life. Hands down, Big G kills it every time they perform.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Bid Gigantic raged it!
by Amifer on 12/5/11The National - RichmondBig G was sooooo awsome saturday night at The National in Richmond, Va. I went with my boyfriend and stood outside 2 hours in advance just to ensure we would get front row to witness their 100% awsomeness. The crowd was soooo hyped up that there were people jumping on stage just to try and shake Doms hand. Show started at 9:30 and lasted until past 2am, it was soooo worth the 15 bucks for a ticket. The only thing that sucked about the night was having to wait in the massive line to get our jackets from coat check. I cant wait to see Big Giantic again and even to go to The National again to see one of my other favs!
Rating: 5 out of 5by raggiodisole on 12/5/11The National - Richmond Kraddy was so dirty and such a great pump-up for Big Gigantic. I loved all of the music and the amount of dub we heard. The sax sounded phenomenal especially when you could hear above all of the other music. Great dancing show!! Sound was excellent. Lights were shining.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show!
by ppsshh on 12/5/11The National - RichmondBig Gigantic was great at the National, I have seen this guys play in Richmond before when they were playing at smaller venues like Capital Ale House. They had the crowd going and engaged the WHOLE time. Great show guys!
Rating: 5 out of 5by anonymous4534 on 12/5/11The National - Richmond no one throws down harder than big g. their albums are amazing but seeing them live is an entirely different experience.
Rating: 5 out of 5 blew Slovannah away!
by Awolfe2c on 12/2/11************ - savannahLiked what I heard on net but was not prepares for what i just saw. By far and away the best show to hit Savannnah in many many years. Electrified a crowd that wasnt all sure what to expect! If you get a chance to see them do not let it slip by! THAT GOOD!
Rating: 2 out of 5 fail
by ApeGrindeR on 4/28/11Masquerade - AtlantaThe acoustics at the masquerade were terrible. The only people at the concert were 15 year old teenie boppers. The first two acts were terrible. Maybe I just don't like dubstep ecstasy music. By the time big gig got on I was burnt out from the bad crowd and bad music. Big g would have been better if u could hear the sax and drums better.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The light show was intense!
by jlmulvey on 4/25/11Masquerade - AtlantaThe first time I had been to this venue or to see Big Gigantic so I wasn't sure what to expect. The opening acts did well to set the mood. Then it seems like it all happened so fast and BG hit the stage and all the lights started. It was nuts. My friends and I had so much fun. The only thing I didn't really care for was the security at the venue. They were really pushy- not there to help the attendees at all like I'm used to. They were throwing people out left and right, which I know sometimes they have to do, but they were being really aggressive with people. All in all, great show and I will definately see them again!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Big G was awesome, crowd not...
by dmh87womp on 4/24/11Masquerade - AtlantaAll the shows were great at usually, but the show being all ages blew! There were too many kids being kicked out and straight running into you! It just made it un-enjoyable!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best show ever!!
by karlkilo on 2/20/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORKThese guys put on one of the best shows I've ever seen...between the lights, incredible music, and the amazing crowds they draw, they will always provide you with a night to remember!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Living Large
by Laurencom on 2/20/11Bowery Ballroom - NEW YORKI bought these tickets just to see what the Bowery Ballroom was all about, not knowing very much more about the band than the soundbites from online. I was surprised by personable service of the staff, the energy-good vibe of the crowd, and the artistic level of Big Gigantic. It was truly an entertaining event. Great live music and comfort level to dance.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Spinning
by Ticktan on 2/17/11The Basement - ColumbusOne of the best concerts ever I like that the example title is "Coldplay was unforgettable!!!" ...
Rating: 5 out of 5 Big G is the shizzz!
by Barnes711 on 1/6/11Masquerade - AtlantaMad props to Big Gigantic! They tore down the house or the Masquerade!! Great after party for Bassnectar! Can't wait to catch y'all in tally!!!! Xoxo
Rating: 5 out of 5 O.M. BIGGIE G!!!!
by Cregirl90 on 1/2/11Masquerade - AtlantaSo first off, I just want to say that this was hands down one of the BEST shows I have EVER been too. Big Gigantic KILLED IT!!!! They kept the crowd going alllll night and then some! I loved how they played for an extra 2 1/2 hours. INSANE!!! Everyone who put the show together and made it what it turned out to be, deserves a BIG pat on the back. Thanks so much guys for melting m face!!!! :D