Anamanaguchi - Airbrushed 7"Reminds me of a "peppier" Midwest Product. Chiptune Pop is always welcomed around here:D
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Check into Anamanaguchi..
Anamanaguchi - Airbrushed 7"Reminds me of a "peppier" Midwest Product. Chiptune Pop is always welcomed around here:D
If only I lived here..
The first of MANY great SXSW shows I've heard of in 2011, ..this--show--would-be----AMAZING. Let's shake things up.. Who wants to start MXMW (Mid X Midwest) with me?(yes, I'm serious.)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
REVIEW: Tim Hecker - Ravedeath, 1972
8.25 out of 10 With each Tim Hecker album I become more and more possessed by his dense/sparse walls of gorgeous droney mist. "Ravedeath, 1972" is Mr. Hecker's 7th proper album, as well as it is his first time pairing with (long time EIC favorite) Ben Frost. Listeners of previous Hecker material should know exactly what they're in for. For the "unaware" ..expect shimmering brilliance with a dash of sonic euphoria.
"Ravedeath, 1972" begins with a fuzzy memory slowly fading in and out of the sounds narrative background. Slowly progress is made with a gorgeous synth swishing and whirling amongst a sea of foreign reverberations. Eventually a quiet hum of an organ pokes it's head through a deep-thick cloud of divergent guitar tones. While listening to the rest of this album you may get the sense of "being lost in a haunted house floating on dark waters surrounded by a thick fog". You may feel a bit scared, but you will also be warmed by the thought of being human and having the ability to enjoy this adventurous emotion. On "Ravedeath, 1972" you can definitely hear your fair share of "Frost-inisms" floating in the background, think half & half (Hecker/Frost) . If you know those two artists you probably have your eyes wide open right now.. Yes, it's a terrific combo and yes it's pulled off appropriately. Basically.., this album is gorgeous as well as (what could be) the most relaxing experience your headphones will witness this year. My hat's off to the first terrific
HIghly Recommended. I'm thinking this is my favorite thing Tim Hecker has done. I can't believe this album was recorded in one day.
Standout Tracks:The Piano Drop, In The Fog I-III, Studio Suicide 1980 (soo very niiice) and the rest. (So all of them)
Monday, February 7, 2011
EIC'S10Q'S w/Glass Vaults
"..beautiful harmonies swimming in a frigid pool of sustained/reverberated guitar bliss amidst a calm ocean of engulfing white noise.."
Glass Vaults
Bioclimatic Glacial Sound
Glass Vaults Bio:
Glass Vaults is a Wellington, NZ Based two piece who use a mixture of washed textures, ambient and atmospheric soundscapes and an amalgamation of programmed and live drums. Both born in the rural Manawatu, Richard Larsen and Rowan Pierce met at university in Wellington where they began experimenting with music under the name Vaults. Having recently graduated and undergone a name change to Glass Vaults, the pair are using their time to work on writing and shaping their sound under this guise.
The ‘Glass EP’ is the pairs’ first release and was recorded on Rowan’s grandmothers farm in March 2010. They then teamed up with friend Bevan Smith (Signer, Over the Atlantic, The Ruby Suns) to produce the recordings into the final release that is available for free download at glassvaults.bandcamp.com and at www.sonorouscircle.com. Glass EP is an initial marrying of the pairs’ ambient, looped soundscapes fused with minimal lyrical content and structured songwriting.
Live the pair are unmissable, with live looping and effects merging guitar, vocal hooks, synthesizers and drums into an overwhelming space of washed textures, pop sensibilities and cutting drum rhythms. After the release of Glass EP the pair are excited about get to work on more recordings to appear later this year.
Hello, how are you?
Rowan: Good thanks
Richard: Yeah good
What are you currently listening to?
Rowan: Right now ? Haha Happy Mondays on you tube actually. Other than that I have been really enjoying The Verve's early EPs recently
Richard: Sufjan Stevens new record and Beach house...
What’s the story with the band name?
Richard: Originally we were just called Vaults, we wanted a name that spoke of something spacious. Whilst working on the record which was to be called Glass we decided to change to Glass Vaults. The very nature of glass being this solid form which is also transparent and brittle.
Rowan: Yea, we really liked how the two words worked together a transparent but tangible space.
LOVE your debut EP, is there a tentative title/theme/release date for your debut LP?
Rowan: We've been working slowly but steadily on a new release since we put out Glass. We're still not sure of it's length and I think we'll discover that as we discover the breadth of it. I think playing more shows over our summer will help as we tend to develop the songs through how we play them live. I think it really helps us to develop the way it all sits together and decide on the arch it all.
What kind of sound were you going for when you began writing for this project?
Richard: I think a sound with space and layers, a space to get lost in.
Rowan: "Spatiality" was definitely something we wanted to push but also something that can be both expansive and intimate at the same time.
Can you tell us a little bit about the label you and Bon Accord are on?
Rowan: Jukboxr is a new label running out of Florida and we were lucky enough to be their first physical release. It's been great working with Dale who has helped us produce the final art work for the E.P in the form of 12inch Vinyl! :) The label is really personable and hes got a great focus on quality not necessarily quantity.
If you could score any movie, which would it be?
Richard: Something from David Attenboroughs Planet Earth... caves or ocean deep.
Rowan: I recently saw a film called Silent Light by Carlos Reygadas. The film opens with a 5 minute Sunrise and closes with an identical sunset. It really sets the pace for the whole film. Working on a project like that with a lot of time and space in the images would be great.
What’s the most relaxing album you own?
Rowan: Jonsi and Alex's Riceboy Sleeps has been on repeat for me all year.
Richard: Same! I really enjoy coming in and out of sleep to that record, so good! Grouper's "Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill" is good for that also.
You can only keep/listen to ONE album for the rest of your life ..which album would it be?
Richard: "Sgt. Pepper`s Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Rowan: I'm sure whatever the answer it'll be ruined for me by day 3 so maybe Kanye's new album.
Are you living your dream?
Richard: Not really :p
Thanx Row & Rich!
Glass Vaults are currently working on a follow up to last year's HIGHLY OVERLOOKED "Glass EP" (#8 of 2010), look for that sometime soon (..please?)...
Glass Vaults
Bioclimatic Glacial Sound
Glass Vaults Bio:
Glass Vaults is a Wellington, NZ Based two piece who use a mixture of washed textures, ambient and atmospheric soundscapes and an amalgamation of programmed and live drums. Both born in the rural Manawatu, Richard Larsen and Rowan Pierce met at university in Wellington where they began experimenting with music under the name Vaults. Having recently graduated and undergone a name change to Glass Vaults, the pair are using their time to work on writing and shaping their sound under this guise.
The ‘Glass EP’ is the pairs’ first release and was recorded on Rowan’s grandmothers farm in March 2010. They then teamed up with friend Bevan Smith (Signer, Over the Atlantic, The Ruby Suns) to produce the recordings into the final release that is available for free download at glassvaults.bandcamp.com and at www.sonorouscircle.com. Glass EP is an initial marrying of the pairs’ ambient, looped soundscapes fused with minimal lyrical content and structured songwriting.
Live the pair are unmissable, with live looping and effects merging guitar, vocal hooks, synthesizers and drums into an overwhelming space of washed textures, pop sensibilities and cutting drum rhythms. After the release of Glass EP the pair are excited about get to work on more recordings to appear later this year.
Hello, how are you?
Rowan: Good thanks
Richard: Yeah good
What are you currently listening to?
Rowan: Right now ? Haha Happy Mondays on you tube actually. Other than that I have been really enjoying The Verve's early EPs recently
Richard: Sufjan Stevens new record and Beach house...
What’s the story with the band name?
Richard: Originally we were just called Vaults, we wanted a name that spoke of something spacious. Whilst working on the record which was to be called Glass we decided to change to Glass Vaults. The very nature of glass being this solid form which is also transparent and brittle.
Rowan: Yea, we really liked how the two words worked together a transparent but tangible space.
LOVE your debut EP, is there a tentative title/theme/release date for your debut LP?
Rowan: We've been working slowly but steadily on a new release since we put out Glass. We're still not sure of it's length and I think we'll discover that as we discover the breadth of it. I think playing more shows over our summer will help as we tend to develop the songs through how we play them live. I think it really helps us to develop the way it all sits together and decide on the arch it all.
What kind of sound were you going for when you began writing for this project?
Richard: I think a sound with space and layers, a space to get lost in.
Rowan: "Spatiality" was definitely something we wanted to push but also something that can be both expansive and intimate at the same time.
Can you tell us a little bit about the label you and Bon Accord are on?
Rowan: Jukboxr is a new label running out of Florida and we were lucky enough to be their first physical release. It's been great working with Dale who has helped us produce the final art work for the E.P in the form of 12inch Vinyl! :) The label is really personable and hes got a great focus on quality not necessarily quantity.
If you could score any movie, which would it be?
Richard: Something from David Attenboroughs Planet Earth... caves or ocean deep.
Rowan: I recently saw a film called Silent Light by Carlos Reygadas. The film opens with a 5 minute Sunrise and closes with an identical sunset. It really sets the pace for the whole film. Working on a project like that with a lot of time and space in the images would be great.
What’s the most relaxing album you own?
Rowan: Jonsi and Alex's Riceboy Sleeps has been on repeat for me all year.
Richard: Same! I really enjoy coming in and out of sleep to that record, so good! Grouper's "Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill" is good for that also.
You can only keep/listen to ONE album for the rest of your life ..which album would it be?
Richard: "Sgt. Pepper`s Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Rowan: I'm sure whatever the answer it'll be ruined for me by day 3 so maybe Kanye's new album.
Are you living your dream?
Richard: Not really :p
Thanx Row & Rich!
Glass Vaults are currently working on a follow up to last year's HIGHLY OVERLOOKED "Glass EP" (#8 of 2010), look for that sometime soon (..please?)...
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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