a r t i s t : The Alps
t i t l e : Jewelt Galaxies-Spirit Shambles
d a t e : 2006
l a b e l : Spekk (KK008)
g e n r e : Folk
r l s. d a t e : Jan/2007
t r a c k s : 07
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 88,6 MB
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JEWELT GALAXIES/SPIRIT SHAMBLES is their 1st full album
collecting the first two CDR releases from The ALPS.
Following a specially tuned internal compass that leads them
from open meadowsand rushing rivers to urban chaos and decay,
The Alps use a variety of soundsources (Wooden Flute, Tabla,
Orchestra Bells, Electric Guitar, Omnichord,Microphone,
Clarinet, Violin Bow, Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Shakers, Mixer,
Voice,Cassette Tape, Sleigh Bells), This was recorded with one
microphone in Scott Hewickers's living room mostly in one
session on November 14 2005 and a bit in August earlier in the
year.
Of their debut JEWELT GALAXIES, the good people at AQUARIUS
RECORDS had this to say : "Glistening meditative soundscapes
well-suited to gazing at frostymountain peaks such as those of
their namesake. Squeaky clarinets and alienflute melted into
whirls of swish and whoosh, all laid over drones andinstrument
hum and tape hiss. Quite beautiful."
The group are currently working on a follow-up record with
engineer/producer Philip Manley (The Fucking Champs, Trans Am,
Oneida). In the coming months, the group will release a 12" on
visual artist Chris Johanson's new imprint Awesome Vistas. The
group will also contribute a song to Devendra Banhart's
forthcoming tribute compilation devoted to the works of the
Clive Palmer.
http://www.spekk.net/catalog/jgss.html
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01-Moon over Egypt [04:22]
02-The River Lies with the The Lilies [17:47]
03-Tintinabulations [15:34]
04-O Wind [05:32]
05-Bird with the Crystal Plumage [17:21]
06-Spirit Shambles [00:54]
07-Autumn Rhythm [03:11]
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64:41 min