just a quick take on the new fennesz and pita albums.
first off, grab the fennesz before the slipcase design is no longer
issued. the packaging itself might be worth the 14 bucks. although the
mego website states the entire album was recorded using only a guitar
and his powerbook, there's more of a powerbook presence than guitar.
(don't expect some shoe gazing music or anything...) only gave it one
listen so far, but i'm hooked. i wouldn't say it's a 180 deg turn
around from the last album, but it's definitely a bit more atmospheric.
(better descriptions to come)
the pita album is a keeper as well. (some nice design work by tina
frank) just like seven tons... 'get out' seems to revolve around one
track, with the existing tracks being 'supplements' of some sort. the
one track is indeed quite beautiful. (there's even a melody involved)
lots of clicks and creeks as expected within the shorter tracks, but a
bit more diverse. love it.
just wish there wasn't any organization that actually stands for the
idea of creating full lengths that run no longer than 30++ minutes.
(this being fennesz and pita) kinda pretentious in a way...
btw, does anyone know if general magic ever plans to release any more
material? i just happen to think 'frantz' is one of the top albums on
the MEGO label.
we'd all be screwed without nine pole elliptic filters and seven point
flash converters.
you know?
heavy convolution,
christian
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" there's nothing worse in life than being ordinary "
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