That Jozef Dumoulin is involved in a lot of different projects... all of them interesting. Was in the process of putting together a column of his various recent recordings when I discovered this one. Electronics, keyboards, percussion and odd vocals.
This album is a good example why not to draw any final conclusions about the most significant albums of any given year, before the year has actually ended.
This is so groundbreaking, innovative and utterly brilliant, that it should have ranked within the first 3 on my list.
'What Lies In The Sea' is the fruit of a ten year collaboration between singer Lynn Cassiers and keyboardist Jozef Dumoulin, and is the first release for their duo Lilly Joel. Both musicians are free spirits and true, much-lauded innovators in their respective fields.
-"Belgian singer Lynn Cassiers is as much a singer as she can be called a sound sculptor, using her voice, microphone, and electronics to create soundscapes. Pianist Jozef Dumoulin (Belgium) redefined the Fender Rhodes keyboard through a scope that is at the same time fully contemporary, eclectic and highly personal. This recording marks a milestone on their path as a band and crystalizes a moment in a universe that was carefully shaped and daringly explored. The music is straightforward, fresh and original - the focus never being the attempt to be part of some distinct genre, but only to be honest towards one's own place in a ever changing world. There are reminiscences of experimental music, jazz, rock, electro, pop, traditional music and contemporary classical music, which is totally normal considered who's at work here. Anyhow, all those influences are fully digested and serve as countless small bricks that are used to make a new big image, that stands on it own and can be watched as such."
Lynn Cassiers:
- "Quoted to be 'one of the most remarkable voices of our improvisation scene' (enola), Lynn Cassiers' universe is one that covers a wide diversity of styles. Lynn is recognizable by her songlike approach in contexts that can range from noise over ambient to free jazz. She's part of impro-rock band Tape Cuts Tape on the sides of ex-deus guitarist Rudy Trouvé and improv-jazz drummer Eric Thielemans, and also performs with her solo project 'The Bird, the Fis and the Ball'. Besides writing music for theatre and her various collaborations with great artists and ensembles such as Marshall Allen, Octurn and The Brussels Jazz Orchestra, she is a steady member in different bands on the actual music scene of Western Europe."
Jozef Dumoulin:
- "Known for his open and luminous approach to the piano and to music in general, always anchored in tradition without being burdened by it. Besides the Fender Rhodes solo, his own projects include The Red Hill Orchestra (a trio with Ellery Eskelin and Dan Weiss) and a duo with Benoît Delbecq. Highly-demanded as a sideman, Jozef Dumoulin has recorded and toured with the finest of musicians in the domain of jazz, improvised music, rock and traditional music. He currently lives in Paris."
Well, it's been a while since I posted here. I had to use up my credits with emusic before I quit and after having listened to quite a few Celluloid albums and couple of samplers this winter I figured it was only fair. I was having a great time way back then. My best friend collected music as well and between us we had a pretty interesting collection. You can't imagine how many C90's I had (lots) and still have (not that many) from back then. I miss him a lot.
I'll definitely be buying that Englaborn when my eMusic credits re-up.
NP:
Radiohead - "In Rainbows"
-I have been listening to Radiohead consistently for the last twenty five years, and my appreciation for their music continues to grow. No matter what time of day or which album or what mood I'm in, something about their music always finds a way to connect with me in just the right way. I've never been super-crazy about them, nor have I ever claimed I'm their biggest fan ever... but I warmly embrace the totality of their discography and how glad I am that their CDs are there for me whenever I want.
-While Summer Teeth will always be one of my most favorite things ever, the Wilco discography is spotty, and my interest in new recordings has dwindled to the point where I don't know how many they've released nor how long it's been since I last gave a new release anything more than a cursory listen... if that, even. Once they fired that weird, hyperactive dude from the band and replaced him with the Ghost crew, things really started going downhill. Too bad, really.
I came across this on the Celluloid search -from the comments. This release is a must for Herbie fans. It was originally issued as "Freddie Hubbard & Stanley Turrentine In Concert Volume Two" on the CTI label. On CD I have only ever seen it before on an expensive Japanese import. Anyway despite the original title it is a showcase for Herbie and even though a live album it is not too far soundwise from the classic CTI 70's sound. The full personnel for the album is Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Eric Gayle. It was recorded in 1973.
I wasn't able to get the 21 min. Gibraltar track but the Hornets only cost a me a buck and a 49 cent interlude. Well worth it.
I've listened to a good number of hip hop mix tapes, but for some reason this one and Future's Purple Reign (both released at similar times, and having some at least relationship of sound) hold up for me better on repeated listens than a lot of others.
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Lilly Joel - "What Lies in the Sea"
That Jozef Dumoulin is involved in a lot of different projects... all of them interesting. Was in the process of putting together a column of his various recent recordings when I discovered this one. Electronics, keyboards, percussion and odd vocals.
There's a couple tracks on his soundcloud page...
https://soundcloud.com/jozef-dumoulin
Reposting my writeup on the N&N thread:
This album is a good example why not to draw any final conclusions about the most significant albums of any given year, before the year has actually ended.
This is so groundbreaking, innovative and utterly brilliant, that it should have ranked within the first 3 on my list.
Lynn Cassiers:
Jozef Dumoulin:
- Sub Rosa
I Can See You From Afar and A Wheel In The Palm Of Your Hand at Soundcloud.
This was one of Doug's.
From 1987. It's terrific.
Pierre Edouard Décimus co founder of Kassav'
Animal Collective - Feels (2005)
Beatles - The Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
Craig
Beatles - Let it Be (1970)
Jóhann Jóhannsson - Englabörn
-Enjoying this very much. Thanks to the people on this thread for posting it up.
Actually:
Mission of Burma - Signals, Calls, and Marches
Craig
NP:
Radiohead - "In Rainbows"
-I have been listening to Radiohead consistently for the last twenty five years, and my appreciation for their music continues to grow. No matter what time of day or which album or what mood I'm in, something about their music always finds a way to connect with me in just the right way. I've never been super-crazy about them, nor have I ever claimed I'm their biggest fan ever... but I warmly embrace the totality of their discography and how glad I am that their CDs are there for me whenever I want.
On the other hand...
Wilco - "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot"
-While Summer Teeth will always be one of my most favorite things ever, the Wilco discography is spotty, and my interest in new recordings has dwindled to the point where I don't know how many they've released nor how long it's been since I last gave a new release anything more than a cursory listen... if that, even. Once they fired that weird, hyperactive dude from the band and replaced him with the Ghost crew, things really started going downhill. Too bad, really.
Catfish - "Restraint"
Recorded in 1985. Still sounds great.
I'm playing catch-up right now. Links took awhile.
This release is a must for Herbie fans. It was originally issued as "Freddie Hubbard & Stanley Turrentine In Concert Volume Two" on the CTI label. On CD I have only ever seen it before on an expensive Japanese import. Anyway despite the original title it is a showcase for Herbie and even though a live album it is not too far soundwise from the classic CTI 70's sound. The full personnel for the album is Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Eric Gayle. It was recorded in 1973.
I wasn't able to get the 21 min. Gibraltar track but the Hornets only cost a me a buck and a 49 cent interlude.
Well worth it.
ETA, this very nice album can be had for a dollar at the Google place. So can one of his others.
Simon Whetham - El Parque Está Situado En Su Propia Casa
NewAm 2013.
I've listened to a good number of hip hop mix tapes, but for some reason this one and Future's Purple Reign (both released at similar times, and having some at least relationship of sound) hold up for me better on repeated listens than a lot of others.
Then: Thelonious Monk Quartet - Misterioso