I got this for free because I found it in a dollar bin in a cardboard sleeve looking like it had been soaked in battery acid - the clerk said you're welcome to take it but it won't play. Took it home, washed it and ripped it; one track skips but otherwise it plays great. Again I win, and I saves my monies.
Somewhat experimental Chinese indie rock found in a dollar bin. Review on allmusic mentions Sigur Ros and OK Computer, but it has its own things going on too - definitely eastern sounds; even some sounds from or inspired by throat singing. Something worth checking out if you ever come across it.
Streaming from Bandcamp: ADAM ROBINSON - VIOLA/Producer
CHRIS MONTAGUE - GUITAR
JULIAN GREGORY - VIOLIN
RUS PEARSON - BASS
SEMAY WU - CELLO
KIT DOWNES - PIANO
KRISTOFFER WRIGHT - DRUMS
- "Mystery surrounds this musical extravaganza as the strange disappearance of Brigg three years ago finally becomes clear. It can be revealed that the tormented dreaming of dark, brooding soundscapes and improvisations became too much for Brigg who escaped to the deep south to find solace rearing cattle. As he sat on his porch chewing tobacco one hot, hazy afternoon, he became aware of a dust cloud forming in the distance. As it drew nearer, he realised that this was a travelling carriage of musicians... he knew this was the perfect opportunity to free him of his unhinged imaginations.
Thirsty and desperate for food from a long tour of the barren valley, the Threads Orchestra pulled up to the ranch. The gun-wielding Brigg, it is rumoured, fed and doused the band with whisky in return for an impromptu midnight recording of the scores he had been working on in those eternal, solitary days on the ranch......
This is the culmination of years of cross-pollination from influences such as Delius, Charles Ives and John Taylor and a close relationship with the cutting-edge phenomenon that is... the Threads Orchestra. http://www.jonathanbrigg.com/
- "Unfolding from the dark of the deep underworld, pure sound arches soar high to the hanging gardens of Titus, doused and drunk on Moroccan coffee, roast black and sweet in the market square. From these strange places, musical tracery uncurls from the not-so-pure imagination of Chris Montague and Kit Downes, structures of silk spiderweb strings woven into jazz vaulted ceilings. This is the music of inspiration and dazzling architecture, the twin sorceries of improvisation and exquisite form, blended and stirred into the spell that is the Threads Orchestra."
Just added to The Legendary Pink Dots Bandcamp page and containing one of the most gorgeous songs written by Edward (track 3 The Wedding):
- "The Dots' debut on vinyl and still a sensitive subject among
band members past and present.I guess a case of "If we could do it all over again......." Having said that the suite on the second side, "The Wedding" and "Premonition 4" have withstood the ravages of time well I think."
- Edward Ka-Spel.
Sometimes the lyrics are a little naive, but this is urgent stuff for an 18 year old. Banjo-driven folk with lots of orchestral instruments added. NYOP
right now i am listening to the sound of my own head, pounding, as i deal with the fears and hassles of (a) moving from one partnership to another; (b) opening a new office for the new partnership, where me and my new ass't are the only people permenantly stationed there; and (c) upgrading and making uniform an entire law practice. on the plus side, the group i'm joining has been amazingly gracious and competent, and they've bent-over-backwards to accommodate me. it's just . . . a lot, especially after 12 years with my old partnership.
MAYBE I SHOULD LISTEN TO SOME CHUMBAWUMBA TO CHASE AWAY THE BLUES
Had a long drive today, brain also fried now. After Porcupine Tree's Sky Moves Sideways, I spent most of the drive with the early and mid 80s on shuffle. Japan, Ultravox, Tears for Fears, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Eurhythmics, Blancmange, Teardrop Explodes, Stranglers, Grandmaster Flash, Echo and the Bunnymen, Visage, Human League, John Foxx, OMD, Depeche Mode.... an enjoyable way of helping Indiana to pass by.
Good luck, Daniel. Let me know if you need me to yell at anyone for you. I am also able to provide the following services: berating, chastising, demeaning, and general sarcasm.
I'm totally in love with both of those Threads Orchestra albums. I have a review of "Threads" up on BitW, and I'm in the process of submitting a review of "Ranch" to AAJ. A free track from both albums available on AAJ. In fact, the one from Ranch was (I think) yesterday's featured download of the day.
I stumbled upon them on Twitter, went to their site, began listening, and now I'm addicted. One of those bands that leaves me incredulous that they aren't the most popular band on the planet.
Virtually half a lifetime ago, one of the bands I really liked was Dexys Midnight Runners. I suspect they never made it that big in the States, as they were very much an English band rooted in their Birmingham background. After 20 plus years they have just released their new album, which has received good reviews so far.
I had to look Dexys up in Wikipedia, but they did "come on Eileen"! Which I would think most Americans recognize; I feel like it was central to some movie scene, but I can't remember what... But anyway I remember it at high school dances, and more recently I've heard it at weddings. A classic.
My favourite track of their earlier days was Geno, about Geno Washington, which takes me back to the late 1960s. Geno was an American soul singer who made it big in the UK, maybe here, from memory, in the USAF?
Seems kind of curious but not complaining...This and a previously OOP album ("United") have been released individually in advance of a forthcoming box set.
Comments
Threads Orchestra - "Ranch"
I got this for free because I found it in a dollar bin in a cardboard sleeve looking like it had been soaked in battery acid - the clerk said you're welcome to take it but it won't play. Took it home, washed it and ripped it; one track skips but otherwise it plays great. Again I win, and I saves my monies.
Lonely China Day - Sorrow
Somewhat experimental Chinese indie rock found in a dollar bin. Review on allmusic mentions Sigur Ros and OK Computer, but it has its own things going on too - definitely eastern sounds; even some sounds from or inspired by throat singing. Something worth checking out if you ever come across it.
Top-notch playing with a sense of humor
this is awesome.
still listening to this ^^^^^ album of duets by nickelodeon stars miranda cosgrove and victoria justice. really lovely.
ADAM ROBINSON - VIOLA/Producer
CHRIS MONTAGUE - GUITAR
JULIAN GREGORY - VIOLIN
RUS PEARSON - BASS
SEMAY WU - CELLO
KIT DOWNES - PIANO
KRISTOFFER WRIGHT - DRUMS
- "Mystery surrounds this musical extravaganza as the strange disappearance of Brigg three years ago finally becomes clear. It can be revealed that the tormented dreaming of dark, brooding soundscapes and improvisations became too much for Brigg who escaped to the deep south to find solace rearing cattle. As he sat on his porch chewing tobacco one hot, hazy afternoon, he became aware of a dust cloud forming in the distance. As it drew nearer, he realised that this was a travelling carriage of musicians... he knew this was the perfect opportunity to free him of his unhinged imaginations.
Thirsty and desperate for food from a long tour of the barren valley, the Threads Orchestra pulled up to the ranch. The gun-wielding Brigg, it is rumoured, fed and doused the band with whisky in return for an impromptu midnight recording of the scores he had been working on in those eternal, solitary days on the ranch......
This is the culmination of years of cross-pollination from influences such as Delius, Charles Ives and John Taylor and a close relationship with the cutting-edge phenomenon that is... the Threads Orchestra.
http://www.jonathanbrigg.com/
Lovely stuff ! - thanks to Jonah.
- "Unfolding from the dark of the deep underworld, pure sound arches soar high to the hanging gardens of Titus, doused and drunk on Moroccan coffee, roast black and sweet in the market square. From these strange places, musical tracery uncurls from the not-so-pure imagination of Chris Montague and Kit Downes, structures of silk spiderweb strings woven into jazz vaulted ceilings. This is the music of inspiration and dazzling architecture, the twin sorceries of improvisation and exquisite form, blended and stirred into the spell that is the Threads Orchestra."
- "The Dots' debut on vinyl and still a sensitive subject among
band members past and present.I guess a case of "If we could do it all over again......." Having said that the suite on the second side, "The Wedding" and "Premonition 4" have withstood the ravages of time well I think."
- Edward Ka-Spel.
The Echo by Maggie Rogers
Sometimes the lyrics are a little naive, but this is urgent stuff for an 18 year old. Banjo-driven folk with lots of orchestral instruments added. NYOP
Another great used find.
MAYBE I SHOULD LISTEN TO SOME CHUMBAWUMBA TO CHASE AWAY THE BLUES
Craig
Had a long drive today, brain also fried now. After Porcupine Tree's Sky Moves Sideways, I spent most of the drive with the early and mid 80s on shuffle. Japan, Ultravox, Tears for Fears, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Eurhythmics, Blancmange, Teardrop Explodes, Stranglers, Grandmaster Flash, Echo and the Bunnymen, Visage, Human League, John Foxx, OMD, Depeche Mode.... an enjoyable way of helping Indiana to pass by.
References provided upon request.
I'm totally in love with both of those Threads Orchestra albums. I have a review of "Threads" up on BitW, and I'm in the process of submitting a review of "Ranch" to AAJ. A free track from both albums available on AAJ. In fact, the one from Ranch was (I think) yesterday's featured download of the day.
I stumbled upon them on Twitter, went to their site, began listening, and now I'm addicted. One of those bands that leaves me incredulous that they aren't the most popular band on the planet.
I downloaded this a couple of months ago from emusic, so thanks for the reminder all. I'll have to follow up the new release
Virtually half a lifetime ago, one of the bands I really liked was Dexys Midnight Runners. I suspect they never made it that big in the States, as they were very much an English band rooted in their Birmingham background. After 20 plus years they have just released their new album, which has received good reviews so far.
Listening to:
- Supercool !
Seems kind of curious but not complaining...This and a previously OOP album ("United") have been released individually in advance of a forthcoming box set.
Album Credits:
Andrew Douglas Rothbard - Everything.