Runddans!

[Rogue Mail]

Got this today and just having my first listen, just a few tracks in so far so first impressions...

A collaboration between Todd and Norwegian musicians Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrøm. Very trippy, trancy instrumental stuff (with occasional vocals) , kind of harkens back to Todd's mid 70's experimental stuff, a la Initiation.

A few tracks in and I definitely get that Initiation vibe, and being a kind of single epic split into various parts with titles like Liquid Joy From The Womb Of Infinity, it reminds me a little of early Tangerine Dream in that respect.

And it's BIG. By that I mean that it's a wall-of-sound affair...loud, multi-layered, multi-faceted, lots going on.

It's not all synth and drumbeats, you do get Todd's distinctive vocals and guitar work too.

Liking what I hear so far.

[Rogue Mail]

Well...that took me a bit by surprise...did not check the running time (39 mins), and it ended sooner than I thought.

So I am playing it again and upping the volume a few notches.

What the hell, its a holiday here so neighbours are away...

[Polypet]

It's a lovely piece of work and very Todd. I've listened many times now since getting it the other day. It's quite beautiful

The ending alone is worth the price of admission. Like "A Cosmic Treatise" on steriods

And it really is a massive sound, you're right. Very much a headphone experience

Highly recommended.

Kim

[bob_32_116]

What's a runddan?

[Jos]

What's a runddan?

I think it translates to Round dance.