a r t i s t : Leo Abrahams
t i t l e : Scene Memory
d a t e : 2006
l a b e l : bip hop
g e n r e : Ambient
r l s. d a t e : Jun/2008
t r a c k s : 12
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 51,7 MB
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'Scene Memory is a step in a completely different direction,
consisting of a series of contemporary textural studies for
the electric guitar.Moody and atmospheric; broodingly
melancholic yet melodic; radical but accessible, the album is
the result of LeoÆs experiments with new ways of approaching
the guitar. The tracks were constructed by playing the
instrument through chains of laptop effects in real time,
rather than manipulating the sounds after the performance.
Partially improvised, it contains no edits.
Therefore, an air of tension is maintained even throughout the
most static and bucolic pieces. The extraordinary variety of
sounds makes it hard to believe that they all come from the
same instrument.
Remixes have been provided by Hans Joachim Roedelius (formerly
of Cluster), J Peter Schwalm, David Holmes and Jon Hopkins.
These are available to download from the Bip_Hop website.
The recordÆs mood is influenced by the composer Morton
Feldman, whose intent was to isolate what he called the
Abstract Experience û in LeoÆs words ô...this emotion we get
from art that canÆt be categorised, a bit like melancholy in a
positive and beautiful sense. In that way I like music to be
suggestive of something, but to leave a lot to the
imagination.ö
Some reviews of Honeytrap:
ôSubtle, imaginative and intoxicatingly lovelyö (BBC)
ôA stunning guitaristö (Songlines)
ôInspiredö (Music Week)
ôA work of undulating geniusö (Guitarist)
ôPulls you into something so deep that it becomes an
experience rather than a soundö
(Gigwise)
ôTouching and majestic. Recommendedö (MusicOMH.com)
ôRides on an air of anxiety, keeping the listener enthralledö
(MishMash)
ôMusic to become familiar with and ultimately to cherish for
its unadorned beautyö
(WhisperinÆ and HollerinÆ)
Leo Abrahams (b. 1977) studied composition at the Royal
Academy of Music before embarking on a career as a guitarist,
arranger and producer. He has enjoyed long-standing
associations with Brian Eno (appearing on several albums), Ed
Harcourt with whom he has toured and recorded for 6 years, and
film composer David Holmes (Oceans 12 and the award-winning
Code 46). He has also collaborated with artists as diverse as
Rachid Taha, Paul Simon, Grace Jones, Nick Cave and Imogen
Heap among many others. 2005 saw the release of LeoÆs debut
album Honeytrap on the independent UK label Just Music. A
collection of evocative, cinematic instrumentals blending
folk, ambient and ethnic influences, the record was critically
acclaimed and interest continues to grow, aided by
innovative live shows and tracks being licensed to film and
TV.
(http://www.bip-hop.com)
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01-A Different Light [03:49]
02-Below Ground [03:34]
03-Anemone [02:41]
04-Route II [04:13]
05-Scene Memory [03:52]
06-Soon [04:57]
07-Pendulum [06:13]
08-Signal [02:51]
09-Rings [04:02]
10-Love Unknown [01:53]
11-Gone [05:27]
12-Empty Shell [03:12]
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46:44 min