Field Music

**cannygoodlike** · 02-09-2018

Originally Posted by FrippWire

I hope it's glowing because "Open Here" is really effin' good.

Good to hear. Hopefully I'll be getting it next week.

**interbellum** · 02-09-2018

I must confess I haven't heard a note from Field Music until last weekend. The band covers the song "River Man" from Nick Drake on the Mojo-sampler "Green Leaves: Nick Drake Covered", which comes with the March issue.

**Hurm** · 02-10-2018

Originally Posted by interbellum

I must confess I haven't heard a note from Field Music until last weekend.

Well, you actually did, some 13 years ago... But I don't blame you for not remembering it.;-)

**interbellum** · 02-11-2018

Originally Posted by Hurm

Well, you actually did, some 13 years ago... But I don't blame you for not remembering it.;-)

I guess I was busy sitting at the controls pre-listening to the next track in our radioshow.

**pwawrzyn** · 02-15-2018

Plumb Music was one of the most exquisite pop prog album i heard in years.
This band really knows how to make fantastic arrangements.
I'm really sad they didn't make a blast in the prog community.

**JAMOOL** · 02-15-2018

part of that is because they're so difficult to label - they're kind of 'stateless' the way Gentle Giant must've been in their day. I mean, it's *not* really prog, it's not really Zolo either, it kinda sounds like XTC but it's a bit trickier than that.

**pwawrzyn** · 02-15-2018

Originally Posted by JAMOOL

part of that is because they're so difficult to label - they're kind of 'stateless' the way Gentle Giant must've been in their day. I mean, it's *not* really prog, it's not really Zolo either, it kinda sounds like XTC but it's a bit trickier than that.

I agree with this analysis. as a big of XTC and GG myself, in my mind obvious links are made between those bands. But for not open minded hardcore progressive rock fans, XTC lacks of a "prog stamp". ironically, the guitar player is now in big big train!

**miamiscot** · 02-15-2018

The new Field Music LP is outstanding - as are all their records.

XTC meets Gentle Giant? Sure, why not?

**Phlakaton** · 02-15-2018

Originally Posted by pwawrzyn

Plumb Music was one of the most exquisite pop prog album i heard in years.
This band really knows how to make fantastic arrangements.
I'm really sad they didn't make a blast in the prog community.

A bit like Schnauser - they went right at the Vol 2 Soft Machine vibe on "Protein for Everyone" on the last tune - but they also have super pop songs that blend a lot of great prog elements all over their work. Field Music is a bit more pop but yeah - arrangements and all of it are damn great.

**JKL2000** · 02-17-2018

Originally Posted by JAMOOL

part of that is because they're so difficult to label - they're kind of 'stateless' the way Gentle Giant must've been in their day. I mean, it's *not* really prog, it's not really Zolo either, it kinda sounds like XTC but it's a bit trickier than that.

What is Zolo?

I have to admit I hadn’t looked at this thread till now because I thought it was about “ethnic” or native music recorded “in the field,” like as inspiration or ambience like Agitation Free and others used.

Didn’t Know it was a band till Mattias posted something on Facebook today.

**Pekka** · 02-23-2018

Originally Posted by interbellum

I must confess I haven't heard a note from Field Music until last weekend. The band covers the song "River Man" from Nick Drake on the Mojo-sampler "Green Leaves: Nick Drake Covered", which comes with the March issue.

Excellent cover that was too.

**aith01** · 12-13-2019

I just saw that Field Music has a new album coming out in January. Making A New World, and it's a concept album about the aftermath of World War I.

Details are here: http://field-music.co.uk/

I'm jazzed!

**jkelman** · 12-14-2019

Originally Posted by aith01

I just saw that Field Music has a new album coming out in January. Making A New World, and it's a concept album about the aftermath of World War I.

Details are here: http://field-music.co.uk/

I'm jazzed!

As am I! Already pre-ordered!

**FrippWire** · 12-14-2019

I've heard it, it's really good. If you like Field Music, you'll like it. No additional spoilers.

**aith01** · 12-15-2019

Originally Posted by jkelman

As am I! Already pre-ordered!

Glad to hear you like these guys as well. I never realized.

Originally Posted by FrippWire

I've heard it, it's really good. If you like Field Music, you'll like it. No additional spoilers.

Thanks for the insight! This is good to know.

**bill g** · 12-16-2019

Cool band. Always thought 'Start The Day Right' was one of the best album openers ever.

**aith01** · 12-16-2019

Originally Posted by bill g

Cool band. Always thought 'Start The Day Right' was one of the best album openers ever.

Yes! I love that one, especially as an opening track. It's just about perfect.

Pitchfork's description in their review for Commontime is still one that I think back to from time to time:

At their best, the experience of listening to Field Music is akin to moving into a beautifully designed house in which there are no right angles—everything just slightly and perfectly off.

**bill g** · 12-16-2019

^^^^ Slightly perfectly said!

**aith01** · 12-16-2019

Originally Posted by bill g

^^^^ Slightly perfectly said!

I think Commontime is my favorite by Field Music, but they've never put out a "bad" record IMO. What's your favorite?

**bill g** · 12-16-2019

Originally Posted by aith01

I think Commontime is my favorite by Field Music, but they've never put out a "bad" record IMO. What's your favorite?

Oooh, probably either Plumb or Commontime I think. But yeah, they're pretty consistent. 'Tones..' is good too, but less so than the later albums.

**Drake** · 12-22-2019

My absolute number one is The Week That Was. Stellar album!

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**Guitarplyrjvb** · 12-28-2019

Thanks to those who have kept this thread going. Wow! This is great stuff. I've only listened to Plumb (3x) and Commontime and love them both. What inventive arrangements surrounding great songs.

**aith01** · 12-28-2019

Originally Posted by Guitarplyrjvb

Thanks to those who have kept this thread going. Wow! This is great stuff. I've only listened to Plumb (3x) and Commontime and love them both. What inventive arrangements surrounding great songs.

Glad you like them! Be sure to check out The Week That Was, as well as the School of Language albums. Those are the individual Brewis brothers side projects, and are pretty similar to Field Music. I think they’re great.