I haven't gotten too much 2018-music yet, looking forward to Sonar, etc.
But I did pick up the new Glass CD, titled "Emergence". Like it a lot so far. Another installment of their own unique and quirky take on (mostly) instrumental Kosmische Musik.
I haven't gotten too much 2018-music yet, looking forward to Sonar, etc.
But I did pick up the new Glass CD, titled "Emergence". Like it a lot so far. Another installment of their own unique and quirky take on (mostly) instrumental Kosmische Musik.
Orphaned Land - Unsung Prophets and Dead Messiahs
Amorphis - Queen Of Time
Stuff that I've been enjoying so far that has been released this year. Certainly not an exhaustive list (I've been mining this thread and there has already been some phenomenal recs!!) and not in any particular order...
1-Sarah Davachi-Let Night Come on Bell End the Day
Recently introduced to her though a live performance and pretty much immediately acquired all her albums. This is her latest, very much in the drone space (as all her work is) and quite fascinating as there is an "early music" quality to it.
2-Dodsmaskin-Fiende
On the Cyclic Law label (Dark Ambient specialists) this group sort of diverges from that sound as there are elements of industrial, electro/acoustic and even a touch of metal. Very much a product of the studio, and these guys are masters at arranging sounds and building them up to intense proportions.
3-Kira Kira-Bright Force
A recent Satoko Fuji project but this time, not only does she rip on her signature piano but also adds some electric keyboards to the mix. Half of this is intense chamber jazz not unlike Present or UZ and the other half sounds like improvised work that runs the gamut of dynamics.
4-Alapastel-Hidden for the Eyes
Another new name for me, stunningly beautiful electro-acoustic sounds done in a way that frankly is completely new to me. Alot of this is based around female voice layered over with electronic sounds in a very unusual way. Hard to describe but needs to be heard...really top drawer stuff and will check out some of his other stuff.
best
Michael
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If it ain't acousmatique-It's crap
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Bomber Goggles.
Very good album indeed. Band from USA. Crossover.
Excellent album !.............
Bomber Goggles!!! I just gave this a listen and it's pretty great.Originally Posted by noni
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Thanks Mike! I ordered Fire - "The Hands" after your rec and subsequent listening session. Looks like I'm on the hunt Mike for 3 out of your top five.
Although 2018 has been slow so far for many progressive subgenres, whatever that subgenre you like Mike is on fire!
For those not following the 'What's On, What's New' sub-forum, the CD of the forthcoming Lady With album, The Lodge, is now up for pre-order:
https://ladywith.bandcamp.com/album/the-lodge
Will be of interest to all fans of Ghost Rhythms I think. The first Lady With record was excellent so I've placed my order for this one.
The whole thing, or just "Renaissance"?
... “there’s a million ways to learn” (which there are, by the way), but ironically, there’s a million things to eat, I’m just not sure I want to eat them all. -- Jeff Berlin
Cheer-Accident - Fades and Esbjorn Svennson Trio - Live In London are going to be way up my list this year.
Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on progrock.com
https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-a...re-happy-hour/
Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
I just recently picked this up. I don't have several of their more recent releases so can't really compare, but for me I would not put in near the same level as Picaresque or The Crane Wife. I need to give it some more listens to give it a fair shake though. I might actually be going to seen them live for the first time next week if I can work it out.
Ryley Walker - Deafman Glance
Not hs best, but good enough to fit in my top 20 of 2018 so far
my music collection increased tenfolds when I switched from drug-addicts to complete nutcases.
Those two are so good!!
Enjoy the moment... It's the only way to fly!
I still enjoy the band but haven't been blown away by anything after The Hazrds of Love. That said, the run of Picaresque/The Tain/The Crane Wife/The Hazards of Love is some of the best music I've heard. I was going to go see them in Portland, Maine, in June, but I can't get into the last two albums, so I'm skipping.
For that which is not,
there is no coming into being
and for that which is,
there is no ceasing to be;
yea of both of these the lookers into truth have seen an end.
Bhagavad Gita
2 albums to check out is John Holden - Capture Light and Daviesteelman debut album.
New album from Lille's Spectrum Orchestrum is announced:
https://spectrumorchestrum.bandcamp....its-about-time
Autobuy for me. Their improvised blend of jazz, Zeuhl, minimalism, etc should appeal to followers of the contemporary French avant-rock scene(s).
Just received the cd of the new release by Alameda 4-Czarna Woda,with Jakub Ziolek(Stara Rzeka).Two guitars, bass and drums.I'd be surprised if this isn't on my best of list.From the Instant Classic label.
https://instantclassic.bandcamp.com/album/czarna-woda
There is a link to order the cd.
"please do not understand me too quickly"-andre gide
You're the man Walt. This is great. Cheers.
I went ahead and purchased Anna Von Hausswolff's "Dead Magic" only because it made it on so many people's list. I have never heard of her before, but what an album this is. I have been playing it non stop for the past three days and I can't think of praising words high enough to do it justice. Dark, haunting, full of emotions but mostly subtle and beautiful. Her voice and style of playing reminds me of Courtney Swain (Bent Knee) at times and that church organ. Oh my...
Are her previous albums as good as this one? Thanks to all of you that have recommended it. A true gem and a very good candidate for a top 10 in the "Album of the Year" competition.
Ceremony & The Miraculous are both equally excellent.
Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on progrock.com
https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-a...re-happy-hour/
Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
I have this now and can't say enough good things about it. Beautiful and, to use a word that I'm rapidly wearing out in this context, haunting. It's sure to be high on my list of favourites for this year.
This'll be in my next Instant Classic order. One of the very best labels operating anywhere IMO, with a very high hit rate of stuff I dig.
This is one I'll have to have:
https://www.rarenoiserecords.com/the-end
Kjetil Moster going head to head with Mats Gustafsson? Sold!
This is brilliant, but intense. The singer, Sofia Jernberg, is very prominent and even further out than she was on Fire! Orchestra's Ritual. Also likely to make my top-10 of the year.
Greetings,
As of now and, as it's my #1 pick at the moment, I'll include one that's not out yet:
1. Eitan Kenner - 8Ball City
2. Kimara Sajn/+1 - The Mourning Past
3. HAGO - HAGO
4. Owane - yeah whatever
5. Tigram Hamasyan - For Gyumri [EP]
Pretty awesome year so far IMO.
Cheers,
Alan
At this point, the whole thing (Five). Different pieces sound better at different times. I think 'Ebb and Flow' is my favorite track, probably followed by 'Renaissance'.
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