To use the adjective “beautiful” in a review of an album of classical music isn’t even trying, worse it can turn into a pejorative phrase if over used. So, I am going to assume that you, the reader, know that most classical music is pretty. And if you are familiar with the three neo-classical contemporaries …
MAX RICHTER – HENRY MAY LONG (MUTE SONG INTL, 2009) Read More »
When people ask me who my favorite artist/musician is I unequivocally say Neil Young. The reason being is that I have had more goosebumps per song ratio then any other artist. His song “War of Man” scared the hell out of me as a kid, I would listen to it over and over, reading the lyrics; my …
When I was in high school a friends dad loaned me a copy of Psychocandy by Jesus & the Mary Chain. Instead of being immediately smitten I became confused, frustrated and ultimately disappointed with the entire experience. I thought something was wrong with my stereo, I kept on adjusting the bass and treble levels trying to eliminate …
THE CROCODILES – SUMMER OF HATE (FAT POSSUM, 2009) Read More »
So, here is the story. In 1992 minimalist composer with huge ideas compiled 400 guitarists to play a 12 hour living, breathing testament to sound by playing on the bascilla of the Sacre-Couer in Paris, France. We have the pleasure of having on record an hour of this beautiful landmark of sound. For how incredible …
RHYS CHATHAM – A CRIMSON GRAIL (FOR 400 ELECTRIC GUITARS) Read More »
Sister Suvi had a few things going for it before I gave it the first go around. First, I had never heard of them and they were recommended by a very musically inclined friend. Second, after a little bit of research I found out they shared members with the Islands (another point in their favor). Third, they …
SISTER SUVI – NOW I AM CHAMPION (COMMON CLOUD, 2009) Read More »
This month’s sponsoring label is American Dreams, a new label from Jordan Reyes based out of Chicago, IL. Jordan Reyes – Close Maryam Sirvan – Songs of an Empty Room Anders Brøby – Kill Count Conjecture – V Elyria Sequence – SLAB NUM – False Awakening Liz Meredith – Repro. Sontag Shogun – It Billows …