a r t i s t : Far Corner
t i t l e : Endangered
d a t e : 2007
l a b e l : Cuneiform Records
c a t : Rune 246
s o u r c e : Normal release
g e n r e : Progressive Rock
r l s. d a t e : 2007-02-09
t r a c k s : 6
b i t r a t e : 197 kbps avg
s i z e : 81.54MB
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An instrumental chamber/classical rock quartet, Far Corner combine group
improvisation with completely scored works, composed in a contemporary,
post-Bartokian style in an extremely assured way. Far Corner's second
release, Endangered, sees the group expanding their sonic palette with a
variety of instruments outside of their core piano/organ, bass, cello, and
drumset. This release features instruments such as violin, spring drum,
melodica, trumpet, and a greater variety of keyboard sounds, as well as a
handful of home-made instruments. Compositionally, the group continues in a
predominantly contemporary classical style, augmented by jazz and heavy
rock. A long group composition is included, as well as improvised works, and
a greater variety of semi-improvisatory sections are included within
composed works. Compared to their first release, these new works embody the
individual playing styles of each member, creating more expressive and
emotional music with enhanced moods and drama. Each composition stretches
further in a variety of stylistic directions, from the heavy and aggresive
metal-styled "Creature Council" to the jazz tune "Not From Around Here" to
the dark and experimental works "Inhuman" and "Claws." Great care has been
taken to make all tracks work together as a whole, taking the listener on
one path, with many diverse stops along the way. The title Endangered comes
from a variety of concepts. The obvious "endangered species" theme may serve
as a symbol for the idea that many elements in today's society which were
once held dear have become scarce in favor of money-making commercial
endeavors. Adventurous music of all types is one of these elements that is
threatened, and Far Corner more than does their part to keep it alive.
"Keyboards, cello, bass and drums cooperate for instrumental "chamber rock"
- a synthesis of a heavier progressive style with acoustic elements like
cello...with the cello often following a perfectly-intoned tenth above,
resulting in a slithery, silky undertow for the band.... Mind-blowing....
fun to listen to...." - Keyboard
"This is not only a very accomplished recording -- it's a very entertaining
one." - All Music Guide
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01-Inhuman [ 3:45 ]
02-Do You Think I'm Spooky [ 6:39 ]
03-Creature Council [10:15 ]
04-Claws [ 5:12 ]
05-Not From Around Here [ 8:55 ]
06-Endangered [19:50 ]
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