Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Manrico Montero ~ Sisal
Sisal is a harbor-based field recording that acts on at least three levels: as a reflection of real-life sounds, as a window into the community, and as an early requiem for a changing area. According to Manrico Montero, Sisal was once the
Manrico Montero ~ Sisal
Sisal is a harbor-based field recording that acts on at least three levels: as a reflection of real-life sounds, as a window into the community, and as an early requiem for a changing area. According to Manrico Montero, Sisal was once the
My Home, Sinking ~ Sleet
The surprising thing about Sleet is how warm it sounds, considering its title. This is the second winter-themed release from My Home, Sinking, both released in May, when garlands and dances around the maypole are more in fashion. Instead of capturing the feeling
My Home, Sinking ~ Sleet
The surprising thing about Sleet is how warm it sounds, considering its title. This is the second winter-themed release from My Home, Sinking, both released in May, when garlands and dances around the maypole are more in fashion. Instead of capturing the feeling
When ~ The Black Death
The LP release of When‘s The Black Death has taken 23 years to arrive ~ enough for a generation to pass. Many alive today have never heard of it, although it’s become a revered work in black metal circles (especially with Burzum). But it’s
When ~ The Black Death
The LP release of When‘s The Black Death has taken 23 years to arrive ~ enough for a generation to pass. Many alive today have never heard of it, although it’s become a revered work in black metal circles (especially with Burzum). But it’s
Alex Menzies ~ Order & Disorder
This may be the best soundtrack to a BBC physics documentary series you’ll ever hear. Of course, you may not watch a lot of physics documentaries, but if you’re interested, the Brits have them. And this is what one desires from
Alex Menzies ~ Order & Disorder
This may be the best soundtrack to a BBC physics documentary series you’ll ever hear. Of course, you may not watch a lot of physics documentaries, but if you’re interested, the Brits have them. And this is what one desires from
Hafdís Bjarnadóttir ~ Sounds of Iceland
“These recordings do not contain human-derived sounds,” writes Hafdís Bjarnadóttir in her introduction to the evocative Sounds of Iceland. This is a difficult achievement in field recording, although with 90% of Iceland residents living in or near Reykjavik, it likely grew easier
Hafdís Bjarnadóttir ~ Sounds of Iceland
“These recordings do not contain human-derived sounds,” writes Hafdís Bjarnadóttir in her introduction to the evocative Sounds of Iceland. This is a difficult achievement in field recording, although with 90% of Iceland residents living in or near Reykjavik, it likely grew easier
PAS Musique ~ Inside the Spectrum
PAS Musique‘s follow-up to Abandoned Bird Egg is an intriguing foray into sound collage, with multi-faceted instrumentation welded to vintage scientific dialogue, culminating in a sense of World Fair wonder. If Public Service Broadcasting were more abstract, they might sound like this.
PAS Musique ~ Inside the Spectrum
PAS Musique‘s follow-up to Abandoned Bird Egg is an intriguing foray into sound collage, with multi-faceted instrumentation welded to vintage scientific dialogue, culminating in a sense of World Fair wonder. If Public Service Broadcasting were more abstract, they might sound like this.
Solkyri ~ Sad Boys Club
Handclaps may be simple, but they can communicate a great deal. They are seldom less than happy; they can keep a beat or reward an artist at the end of a concert. On “Yes, I’m Breathing,” the opening handclaps are
Solkyri ~ Sad Boys Club
Handclaps may be simple, but they can communicate a great deal. They are seldom less than happy; they can keep a beat or reward an artist at the end of a concert. On “Yes, I’m Breathing,” the opening handclaps are
Chains Made of Chalk ~ S/T
While digging in the sonic dirt, Amok Recordings unearthed a dark gem with sinister powers. To protect its listeners, the label broke the gem into four equal parts. But beware! Play these four CD3″s sequentially and you may become possessed by
Chains Made of Chalk ~ S/T
While digging in the sonic dirt, Amok Recordings unearthed a dark gem with sinister powers. To protect its listeners, the label broke the gem into four equal parts. But beware! Play these four CD3″s sequentially and you may become possessed by
