Category Archives: Experimental
Helmut Schäfer ~ Thought Provoking III
The most surprising thing about Helmut Schäfer‘s final recording is how accessible it is: an experimental piece that teeters on the edge of modern composition. It’s so different from his “brutalist” output that it’s left to longtime collaborator Zbigniew Karkowski to tackle the
Helmut Schäfer ~ Thought Provoking III
The most surprising thing about Helmut Schäfer‘s final recording is how accessible it is: an experimental piece that teeters on the edge of modern composition. It’s so different from his “brutalist” output that it’s left to longtime collaborator Zbigniew Karkowski to tackle the
eRikm ~ Transfall
While recording these six pieces for choreographies and compilations, eRikm was determined to “break out” of his normal constructive habits. As a result, the new album is vastly different from anything in his back catalog, and is easily his finest achievement to date.
eRikm ~ Transfall
While recording these six pieces for choreographies and compilations, eRikm was determined to “break out” of his normal constructive habits. As a result, the new album is vastly different from anything in his back catalog, and is easily his finest achievement to date.
Andrea Belfi ~ Wege
Wege originated as an installation, but thankfully has found its way to disc. The list of collaborators is impressive: Greg Haines, Machinefabriek and Valerio Tricoli, among others. But the credit goes to Andrea Belfi for composing and leading these four articulate pieces. His warm percussion and
Andrea Belfi ~ Wege
Wege originated as an installation, but thankfully has found its way to disc. The list of collaborators is impressive: Greg Haines, Machinefabriek and Valerio Tricoli, among others. But the credit goes to Andrea Belfi for composing and leading these four articulate pieces. His warm percussion and
Hans Appelqvist ~ Sjunga slutet nu
Anyone up for a fairy tale about death, featuring a flying “sphere” that looks like a cross between a bunny and a Big Mac? Sweden is, as the soundtrack to Sjunga slutet nu was the nation’s best reviewed album in 2011. The
Hans Appelqvist ~ Sjunga slutet nu
Anyone up for a fairy tale about death, featuring a flying “sphere” that looks like a cross between a bunny and a Big Mac? Sweden is, as the soundtrack to Sjunga slutet nu was the nation’s best reviewed album in 2011. The
Perispirit ~ Spiritual Church Movement
This album does not sound like church, but its title and artwork (fluffy hat on the front, glass dagger on the back) indicate that church is its subject. This is the sound of a church in disarray – the churning,
Perispirit ~ Spiritual Church Movement
This album does not sound like church, but its title and artwork (fluffy hat on the front, glass dagger on the back) indicate that church is its subject. This is the sound of a church in disarray – the churning,
Lilacs & Champagne ~ Lilacs & Champagne
What do the Bee Gees, the television show The Prisoner and obscure Polish crooner Czesław Niemen have in common? They all appear on the debut album from Lilacs & Champagne, presented by Grails guitarist Emil Amos and OM/Harvestman innovator Alex Hall. Together
Lilacs & Champagne ~ Lilacs & Champagne
What do the Bee Gees, the television show The Prisoner and obscure Polish crooner Czesław Niemen have in common? They all appear on the debut album from Lilacs & Champagne, presented by Grails guitarist Emil Amos and OM/Harvestman innovator Alex Hall. Together
Pataphor ~ Probably Not
“Shannon Smith plays some noise.” This is how the Boston artist was recently described in a home town publication, and it’s a fine place to launch a discussion. The three ten-minute tracks on Probably Not may be noisy, but they
Pataphor ~ Probably Not
“Shannon Smith plays some noise.” This is how the Boston artist was recently described in a home town publication, and it’s a fine place to launch a discussion. The three ten-minute tracks on Probably Not may be noisy, but they
Hanetration ~ Tenth Oar
A Closer Listen is a brand new website, and Hanetration is a brand new artist. The cover art of his debut release is mysteriously fragmented and blurred, while the sounds within are a perfect match. Perhaps Hanetration’s New Year’s resolution
Hanetration ~ Tenth Oar
A Closer Listen is a brand new website, and Hanetration is a brand new artist. The cover art of his debut release is mysteriously fragmented and blurred, while the sounds within are a perfect match. Perhaps Hanetration’s New Year’s resolution
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