The newest recording sessions have yielded 'Dark Before the Light', a deeply atmospheric improvisational series of sound explorations.  27 years into a musical dialogue sees the trio in full command of their unique sonic sculptural powers.

5 Anticipation Of The Light

4 Darkest Day

3 Revery

2 Levitation

1 Frozen Voices

Manitou is a trio formed in Chicago in February 1996 by Ernesto Gomez, Emily Gomez, and J Virus. Two guitars, a bass, and a handful of built instruments drenched in effects combine to sculpt live atmospheric musical improvisations.  

Sit back and relax.

This is what you've been waiting for...

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