this is steadily growing on me - I used my last Mordac np to replace the last track witch was glitchy from St. Amie St., and that much improved a nagging frustration with the album.
Wasn't sure what to expect here. The title is in an invented language from the early 19th century, the accompanying description is esoteric, talking about ""transcoding" different aspects of reality". The lengthy accompanying PDF contains technical descriptions of how tracks were generated e.g. by translating the lyrics into morse code and then converting the code into notes and adding environmental recordings of "a hydraulic shovel machine, tearing down a house to build a helicopter platform," or by recording "my daughter jumping up and down on a kind of giant glockenspiel" (I am not making this up). Given all that, I more than half expected it to be a train wreck, musically.
It actually turns out to be listenable and pleasant, if eccentric, on the headphones, much more accessible than the above description would suggest. Quite enjoyable - I actually have it on repeat right now. And it's a free download (link below; will cross-post on the free stuff thread). (And if you are into the geeky details of how each track got made the PDF is actually quite a diverting read).
Up all night firefighting on the servers, been sick for a week with pudding lung, drove all the way to the office only to find it empty: this just means I play what I want and very loudly (mostly because my ears are clogged and I cannot hear a thing).
Ass - "Salt Marsh"
-Indie Folk album that bolsters my undying passion for the search for great music.
Sad guitar with pitter pat of drums and whirl of woodwinds.
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I looooooove Tom Jones' voice. His cover of "Burning Down the House" with the Cardigans made this album a must find many moons ago.
Listening to disc 5: Livre d'orgue and Livre du Saint Sacrement
this is steadily growing on me - I used my last Mordac np to replace the last track witch was glitchy from St. Amie St., and that much improved a nagging frustration with the album.
Currently cheaper than you know where.
really digging this on the second time through. @Craig - not hearing any ad's in this one - just sounds like an album.
That version of Papa's Got a Brand New Bag is insane.
Craig
just over the past weekend, that disc made my wife a low fan (i'm not sure she'd remember the name of the band, but she loved the disc).
Fresh mtraks download.
Craig
It actually turns out to be listenable and pleasant, if eccentric, on the headphones, much more accessible than the above description would suggest. Quite enjoyable - I actually have it on repeat right now. And it's a free download (link below; will cross-post on the free stuff thread). (And if you are into the geeky details of how each track got made the PDF is actually quite a diverting read).
Solmis'olre Domir'emi by Visuelle Musik
William Wilde Zeitler - Crystal Christmas
Very pretty and a nice change from the typical holiday fare.
Up all night firefighting on the servers, been sick for a week with pudding lung, drove all the way to the office only to find it empty: this just means I play what I want and very loudly (mostly because my ears are clogged and I cannot hear a thing).
More mtraks.
Craig
The Chrome Plated Megaphone of Destiny
Certainly enjoyable, but I'm not really seeing why it has been making some year end lists.
Craig
Lumpy Gravy part 1
Waka/Jawaka - One of Franks finest compositions.
Some Argentinian ska for a change of scenery. First track made me smile. Free to download (=descargar).
The Grand Wazoo part 1 & 2 - Another totally brilliant big band suite from Frank.
Good, fun hip hop. Nothing ground breaking, but a very enjoyable listen.
Craig
Lydia McCauley - The Moon of Wintertime
Pretty and good for playing in the office.
Now:
Jeff Wahl - Christmas Guitar
Very peaceful and laid back. Perfect for office play.
Kyiv Seminary Choir - Hymns of the All-Night Vigil
Kitkz - Wintersongs
Do svidanya.
Ass - "Salt Marsh"
-Indie Folk album that bolsters my undying passion for the search for great music.
Sad guitar with pitter pat of drums and whirl of woodwinds.
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