Saturday, November 17, 2007

The Olivia Tremor Control - Explanation II: Instrumental Themes and Dream Sequences (1999)


This is a collection of ambient "cycles." It was apparently meant to be played simultaneously with Dusk at Cubist Castle to create quadrophonic sound, yet some contest this because it's shorter than Dusk at Cubist Castle. Whether or not this is how it was intended to be heard, it definitely does make for some interesting sounds when the two are played together. It's also a good listen in and of itself. The music apparently consists of guitar feedback, organ, piano, chimes, and clarinet. It's said to have been recorded on the band's back porch in Athens, Georgia, which adds some interesting background noises like barking dogs, chirping crickets, and thunderstorms. I'm still unsure of the band's true intent with this music, but I suspect it has something to do with their side project the Black Swan Network, which was music inspired by submitted recordings of descriptions of dreams.

Download Explanation II: Instrumental Themes and Dream Sequences

6 comments:

  1. Thanks for the music! I found you by searching for the elusive "Factory" tracks.I added you as a link on my blog : neglectedstairways@blogspot.com
    Thanks again! Gunnar

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  2. thanks a lot. (=

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  3. I actually bought this album in a used CD store back in 99. it actually came in the same packaging as Dusk At Cubist Castle... And yes. It DOES sound rad.

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  4. The post is appreciated. Such a gnarly band.

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