Jean-Luc Fafchamps, Ictus Ensemble - Sufi Word: KDGhZ2SA
- "The never-ending connotative relationships that Sufi mysticism establishes between letters, the human breath, vitality and affects, acted as a source of inspiration for the major cycle taking shape, the first Sufi Word of which you see here. The CD consists of 4 pieces for instrumental ensemble, an orchestral prologue and a final movement for ensemble and orchestra.
JL Fafchamps : "Since 2000, I have been spending much time writing Sufi Letters, despite the fact that I am not a Sufi, or even Muslim, and I do not speak Arabic... Actually, these letters are more than letters addressed to careful readers; they are also and mostly exercises in calligraphy, alphabetic symbols. They are based on a Sufi chart connecting a vast system of symbolic interrelations to the twenty-eight letters in the Arabic alphabet a sort of methodical summary of metaphorical and mystical thinking, as it has been drawn once by Sheikh Abul-Muwwayid of Gujarat [India] for incantation."
- Jean-Luc Fafchamps @ Soundcloud
I pulled this out when I was thinking about Fennesz and Pjusk too, even though it doesn't seem to fit at all with the conversations here about those two. But this is sort of how I arrived at Fennesz personally; through this kind of minimal electronica, and specifically through Clicks and Cuts (although I was just surprised to find out that Fennesz isn't on the first Clicks and Cuts; he is on Vol. 2 (which I don't have) and Farben, and alva noto, are on 1 and 2).
Now I'm going to read this Wondering Sound interview of Fennesz, which based on google touches on Clicks and Cuts some.
- "Superb collection of Fenn O'Berg jams from their 2010 Japan tour, in which they forged further west for some wild sets in Beppu and Omuta. While maintaining the sophistication of the In Stereo sessions and tour, these recordings hark back to some classic 20th century Fenn O'Berg fare, complete with the odd cheeky samples. Fenn O'Berg are: Christian Fennesz, Jim O'Rourke and Peter Rehberg. Assembled by Jim O'Rourke at Steamroom Tokyo, 2011. Cut at Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin, 2012."
- Editions Mego - 2012
Matt Skellenger - "The Owls Are Not What They Seem"
-Gotta be some sort of Twin Peaks tie-in here, but I haven't looked into it yet. Skellenger was a recent jazz picks for his new album "New Radio." I loved the combo of Ron Miles and Glenn Taylor on that one, but Skellenger's bass sorta wore me down on that one. We'll see how long I last on this one, his previous release and with many of the same personnel. The combination of electric guitar and the choice of percussion might get under my skin again, no matter how pretty the music gets.
Back for a day, after a short trip away with no 3G or wireless connection - quite refreshing not to be checking emails regularly! Off again tomorrow for a few days for a wedding. I don't normally buy Best Of compilations, but I decided to buy the 3 CD deluxe version of this. Many tracks are either remastered or remixed which gives great sound quality especially as much of my Bowie collection is downloaded. I'm beginning to buy more music on CD these days to get better sound quality.
Comments
Keith Jarrett, Charlie Haden, Paul Motian - "Hamburg '72"
-Totally worth it.
Eple Trio - "Universal Cycle"
CAN - Tago Mago
Rafael Karlen - "The Sweetness of Things Half-Remembered"
Jean-Luc Fafchamps, Ictus Ensemble - Sufi Word: KDGhZ2SA
- "The never-ending connotative relationships that Sufi mysticism establishes between letters, the human breath, vitality and affects, acted as a source of inspiration for the major cycle taking shape, the first Sufi Word of which you see here. The CD consists of 4 pieces for instrumental ensemble, an orchestral prologue and a final movement for ensemble and orchestra.
JL Fafchamps : "Since 2000, I have been spending much time writing Sufi Letters, despite the fact that I am not a Sufi, or even Muslim, and I do not speak Arabic... Actually, these letters are more than letters addressed to careful readers; they are also and mostly exercises in calligraphy, alphabetic symbols. They are based on a Sufi chart connecting a vast system of symbolic interrelations to the twenty-eight letters in the Arabic alphabet a sort of methodical summary of metaphorical and mystical thinking, as it has been drawn once by Sheikh Abul-Muwwayid of Gujarat [India] for incantation."
- Jean-Luc Fafchamps @ Soundcloud
Ola Kvernberg - "The Mechanical Fair"
Ohio Penitentiary 511 Jazz Ensemble - "Hard Luck Soul"
I pulled this out when I was thinking about Fennesz and Pjusk too, even though it doesn't seem to fit at all with the conversations here about those two. But this is sort of how I arrived at Fennesz personally; through this kind of minimal electronica, and specifically through Clicks and Cuts (although I was just surprised to find out that Fennesz isn't on the first Clicks and Cuts; he is on Vol. 2 (which I don't have) and Farben, and alva noto, are on 1 and 2).
Now I'm going to read this Wondering Sound interview of Fennesz, which based on google touches on Clicks and Cuts some.
One of my 2014 best of
Fenn O'berg - In Hell
- "Superb collection of Fenn O'Berg jams from their 2010 Japan tour, in which they forged further west for some wild sets in Beppu and Omuta. While maintaining the sophistication of the In Stereo sessions and tour, these recordings hark back to some classic 20th century Fenn O'Berg fare, complete with the odd cheeky samples. Fenn O'Berg are: Christian Fennesz, Jim O'Rourke and Peter Rehberg. Assembled by Jim O'Rourke at Steamroom Tokyo, 2011. Cut at Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin, 2012."
- Editions Mego - 2012
Efterklang - "Performing Parades"
-I had forgotten how truly affecting this group is for me.
Noel Langley - "Edentide"
Matt Skellenger - "The Owls Are Not What They Seem"
-Gotta be some sort of Twin Peaks tie-in here, but I haven't looked into it yet. Skellenger was a recent jazz picks for his new album "New Radio." I loved the combo of Ron Miles and Glenn Taylor on that one, but Skellenger's bass sorta wore me down on that one. We'll see how long I last on this one, his previous release and with many of the same personnel. The combination of electric guitar and the choice of percussion might get under my skin again, no matter how pretty the music gets.
Philipp Harnisch Quartett - "Black Field"
Kenny Warren - "Laila and Smitty"
Back for a day, after a short trip away with no 3G or wireless connection - quite refreshing not to be checking emails regularly! Off again tomorrow for a few days for a wedding. I don't normally buy Best Of compilations, but I decided to buy the 3 CD deluxe version of this. Many tracks are either remastered or remixed which gives great sound quality especially as much of my Bowie collection is downloaded. I'm beginning to buy more music on CD these days to get better sound quality.
Good ol' Benjamin Koppel and his excellent band of Polar Expeditioners.
Good ol' Fennesz, Jim O'rourke and Peter Rehberg . . .