Taken from 'A Jamais Vierge/Virgin Forever', which can be found here (vinyl), and here (tape), ..and here too (CD);]
Showing posts with label noise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label noise. Show all posts
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
REVIEW: Prurient - Through The Window
8.75 - out of 10
“If I could I would take a tree branch and ram it inside of you... but it's already been done.” This is “Palm Tree Corpse,” the fifth song on Prurient's 2011 album 'Bermuda Drain'. At first Dominick Fernow speaks this line in a plaintive tone. He sounds relaxed, almost disembodied as his words float alongside an ethereal synth melody. But as the song progresses, and Fernow continues to monotonously repeat this single lyric, a hellishly sinister sounds emerges. The melody changes, and right as we think the song is moving to a soft finale Fernow's voice explodes over the mix, screaming his sicko mantra like he is the last man alive. The rest of the album continues mostly in this same way, switching back and forth between hypnotic synth tracks and the relentless harsh noise Prurient has been unleashing upon us for the past decade.
On his most recent album, 'Through The Window', Fernow continues down the same path of Bermuda Drain, once again working in the terrain where fragile beauty and unbridled chaos clash. Except this time, it is not the Dark Synth-Pop/Post-Punk stylings of his side-project Cold Cave that he's drawing from; it is the ritualism of Techno. The album opens with an insidious, low-keyed beat. The sound is open, expressive; but really it is nothing that interesting. Then the beat stops and we are suspended in a moment of silence until the rest of the song begins. For seventeen minutes a carefully paced melange of ghostly synth arpeggios, modulating beats, indecipherable whispers, and bands of static envelops us in an ice cold world only Fernow could conjure. The next song seems oddly out of place: a four-minute track composed of vague Industrial Ambience, a pummeling beat, and a static voice that drifts away from any fixed rhythm. But, from the first seconds of the final song, “You Show Great Spirit,” our interest is renewed. Perhaps the crowning achievement of this album, “You Show Great Spirit” takes all the elements from the opening track and revs up the energy to a startling degree, bringing the record to a disorienting climax.
It is hard not to view 'Through The Window' in contrast to Prurient's past catalog, heralding this release as Dominick Fernow's attempt at “accessible” music. Yet, even though the record decidedly works within Techno's fundamental characteristics such as linear rhythms and slow build-ups, there is still something decidedly radical about 'Through The Window'. Simultaneously it tears apart and rebuilds the way Dominick has used his noise to create intensely terrifying atmospheres – the terror is still there, but in a more discreet way that is, in a way, all the more terrifying. While it is a pleasurable detour from face-eating noise, 'Through The Window' displays Fernow's unfaltering ability to create some of the most intense, enrapturing music.
On his most recent album, 'Through The Window', Fernow continues down the same path of Bermuda Drain, once again working in the terrain where fragile beauty and unbridled chaos clash. Except this time, it is not the Dark Synth-Pop/Post-Punk stylings of his side-project Cold Cave that he's drawing from; it is the ritualism of Techno. The album opens with an insidious, low-keyed beat. The sound is open, expressive; but really it is nothing that interesting. Then the beat stops and we are suspended in a moment of silence until the rest of the song begins. For seventeen minutes a carefully paced melange of ghostly synth arpeggios, modulating beats, indecipherable whispers, and bands of static envelops us in an ice cold world only Fernow could conjure. The next song seems oddly out of place: a four-minute track composed of vague Industrial Ambience, a pummeling beat, and a static voice that drifts away from any fixed rhythm. But, from the first seconds of the final song, “You Show Great Spirit,” our interest is renewed. Perhaps the crowning achievement of this album, “You Show Great Spirit” takes all the elements from the opening track and revs up the energy to a startling degree, bringing the record to a disorienting climax.
It is hard not to view 'Through The Window' in contrast to Prurient's past catalog, heralding this release as Dominick Fernow's attempt at “accessible” music. Yet, even though the record decidedly works within Techno's fundamental characteristics such as linear rhythms and slow build-ups, there is still something decidedly radical about 'Through The Window'. Simultaneously it tears apart and rebuilds the way Dominick has used his noise to create intensely terrifying atmospheres – the terror is still there, but in a more discreet way that is, in a way, all the more terrifying. While it is a pleasurable detour from face-eating noise, 'Through The Window' displays Fernow's unfaltering ability to create some of the most intense, enrapturing music.
Standout Tracks: All, but mainly "You Show Great Spirit"
Monday, November 14, 2011
REVIEW: Teaadora - A Jamais Vierge / Virgin Forever
8 out of 10
The first time I heard about Teaadora was last year. The song "The Old One" (now known as "The Only One" (which has been shortened considerably but still sweet)) blew my mind. Absolutely stunning and awe-inspiring, as I said before "think Grouper meets Hope Sandoval". I knew I had a new-found love unfolding right before my ears, but how long must I wait for the first official release..?!..about a half-year (seemed like forever). But while I was prepping my ears for soothing seductive folklore, I had no idea what Teaadora was up to..
First off Teaadora's debut "A Jamais Vierge / Virign Forever" is not an easy listen (..or is it?), her sound is completely different from any other
I want to recommend this for all, but instead I need to be "real" and recommend to the right set of ears with a keen interest in "e-x-p-e-r-i-m-e--n-t-a-l" sounds. I only wish more people felt the same way I felt when I heard these strange sounds that always seem to make my heart melt in the weirdest fashion. <(●)> ♥ Teaadora. (I want you to notice her.)
Standout Tracks: Don't Expect A Stradivarius (:45 in, total trance), The Only One (one of this year's BEST songs), Following The Sound (kinda reminds me of Midaircondo), Wake Up Call (so delicate)
Monday, July 5, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
EIC'S10Q'S w/Health
"..like a rock refurbished Throbbing Gristle with a few more spazzed moments and louder tendencies. If piercing noise, crazy & sporadic rock, and experimental fanaticism is your thing you NEED to hear this band.."
Health
Obstreperous Abrasion Association
Health Bio:
HEALTH are the new frontier of noise rock. Formed in 2005, HEALTH self-recorded their debut album over the course of 9 months at Los Angeles D.I.Y. venue The Smell, birthing an urgent and extraordinary album which seethed with ghostly, epic pop and spurts of chaotic noise. Their shows grew wilder, kids danced & moshed, blogs freaked out, critics raved, and everyone wondered how in God's name HEALTH was going to follow it up. While the anticipation continued to build, HEALTH released a critically-acclaimed remix record HEALTH//DISCO, toured with the likes of Crystal Castles, Nine Inch Nails, and Of Montreal and played over 420 shows!
In April, HEALTH emerged with their first new single since 2007: "DIE SLOW" received immediate accolades from Pitchfork & NME, with the effects rippling across their DIE SLOW THROUGH EUROPE tour, resulting in a near-riot in Eastern Europe. The song's infectious fusion of noise and dance was the most fully-formed and undeniably rad piece of music from HEALTH yet. And it only served to rile up their fans more. The new full-length was desperately needed.
On September 8th 2009, HEALTH answer the call and release their second album GET COLOR. Recorded in an especially gnarly part of Lincoln Heights, L.A, GET COLOR is an exuberant proclamation of noise, rock and electronic splendor. It's a celebration of sound; pretty, harsh, soft and basked in a blanket of ethereal vocals. GET COLOR is the manifesto HEALTH have been promising since their inception. HEALTH are the band. GET COLOR is the record. NOW is the time.
Hello, how are you?
Very well, thank you
What are you currently listening to?
Science lectures, dying for some new music at the moment...
What are you guys up to these days? Any talks on the next album?
The next album and the remix album are all we are talking about at the moment. We are also trying to get other non musical things off the ground, more HEALTH video content, and more FASHION clothing stuff.
Who are your main influences when it comes to creating your signature noise?
At this point, ourselves, our equipment more specifically.
What/where was your craziest live show experience?
We played a mostly empty room in North Carolina, two kids came on acid and beat the shit out of each other during the show until they were covered in blood. The bouncer tried to kick em out, but after he realized they were doing it for fun, he let em stay. After the show they were mad we didn't play certain songs (which we did). Love those kids.
What do your parents think of your music?
My mom doesn't understand a thing. I could be playing a recording or cars crashing and she wouldn't know the difference. The other guys parents are fans.
If you could do the score to any existing movie out there which would you chose?
Planet Earth
You can only keep/listen to ONE album for the rest of your life ..which album would it be?
Fuck that sounds like torture. Black Sabbath "Master of Reality"? Actually thinking of what might stick around the best afteryears and years of repeated listen and being totally sick of it. ABBA "Gold", or Brian Eno "Apollo"
Are you living your dream?
Yes, it could always be better of course, but yes.
Thanx Jake!
Health are about to wrap up their next remix album, and then onto their next full length...
Health
Obstreperous Abrasion Association
Health Bio:
HEALTH are the new frontier of noise rock. Formed in 2005, HEALTH self-recorded their debut album over the course of 9 months at Los Angeles D.I.Y. venue The Smell, birthing an urgent and extraordinary album which seethed with ghostly, epic pop and spurts of chaotic noise. Their shows grew wilder, kids danced & moshed, blogs freaked out, critics raved, and everyone wondered how in God's name HEALTH was going to follow it up. While the anticipation continued to build, HEALTH released a critically-acclaimed remix record HEALTH//DISCO, toured with the likes of Crystal Castles, Nine Inch Nails, and Of Montreal and played over 420 shows!
In April, HEALTH emerged with their first new single since 2007: "DIE SLOW" received immediate accolades from Pitchfork & NME, with the effects rippling across their DIE SLOW THROUGH EUROPE tour, resulting in a near-riot in Eastern Europe. The song's infectious fusion of noise and dance was the most fully-formed and undeniably rad piece of music from HEALTH yet. And it only served to rile up their fans more. The new full-length was desperately needed.
On September 8th 2009, HEALTH answer the call and release their second album GET COLOR. Recorded in an especially gnarly part of Lincoln Heights, L.A, GET COLOR is an exuberant proclamation of noise, rock and electronic splendor. It's a celebration of sound; pretty, harsh, soft and basked in a blanket of ethereal vocals. GET COLOR is the manifesto HEALTH have been promising since their inception. HEALTH are the band. GET COLOR is the record. NOW is the time.
Hello, how are you?
Very well, thank you
What are you currently listening to?
Science lectures, dying for some new music at the moment...
What are you guys up to these days? Any talks on the next album?
The next album and the remix album are all we are talking about at the moment. We are also trying to get other non musical things off the ground, more HEALTH video content, and more FASHION clothing stuff.
Who are your main influences when it comes to creating your signature noise?
At this point, ourselves, our equipment more specifically.
What/where was your craziest live show experience?
We played a mostly empty room in North Carolina, two kids came on acid and beat the shit out of each other during the show until they were covered in blood. The bouncer tried to kick em out, but after he realized they were doing it for fun, he let em stay. After the show they were mad we didn't play certain songs (which we did). Love those kids.
What do your parents think of your music?
My mom doesn't understand a thing. I could be playing a recording or cars crashing and she wouldn't know the difference. The other guys parents are fans.
If you could do the score to any existing movie out there which would you chose?
Planet Earth
You can only keep/listen to ONE album for the rest of your life ..which album would it be?
Fuck that sounds like torture. Black Sabbath "Master of Reality"? Actually thinking of what might stick around the best afteryears and years of repeated listen and being totally sick of it. ABBA "Gold", or Brian Eno "Apollo"
Are you living your dream?
Yes, it could always be better of course, but yes.
Thanx Jake!
Health are about to wrap up their next remix album, and then onto their next full length...
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