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riverman 845 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 12:23
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Squid Tempest wrote: As for Rated O I think it is bloody great, although not entirely what I expected. The first CD is kind of skewed dance music, and the 2nd CD contains some really brilliant rock/indie stuff, and finishes with lots of shouting. Third one is different too. A wild ride, and only a tenner for 3 CDs. I love it. The only other Oneida I've got is the recent split with Mugstar which is just wonderful. One of my faves of the year. I really want to investigate them more. I found an Oneida bandcamp page for their Thank the Parents tryptych so downloaded about 30 mins of the 5 cd set (the 3 of Rated O being the middle release). I really like it, especially the two Disc 2 tracks from Rated O. The latest doesn't appear to have a cd release though. I'd be tempted to collect up all 3 otherwise (don't have a record player). May be in these hard economic times I'll just go for downloads! Decisions decisions.
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IanB 6761 posts |
Edited Nov 01, 2011, 15:08
Nov 01, 2011, 15:06
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riverman wrote: Squid Tempest wrote: [ I gotta get that Bong CD. I've got Gilgamesh, which is kind of OK, but from the sounds of it Beyond Ancient Space could be right up my street. I'm quite touched that people are still enjoying Secret Astronomies and the Proximas btw - thanks! I've not heard anything else by Bong so can't compare it to Gilgamesh but I would recommend it to folk who like heavy drone. But the drone is just the central noise, the "sitar" instrument, other guitar and rhythm section kind of dance round it - the drums and bass especially are fantastic the way they just gradually shift gear. There's always something new to hear The drone gives way on the last track to an Ash Ra Tempel, Amboss sound. I can see why they subtitled the album Unsere Kosmiche Musik! According to my itunes I've played cosmic wand transform 17 times - I love it, it's v calming. Cosmic Wand and CW Transform are indeed both pretty great. Cosmic Wand is what the TD release after Ricochet should have sounded like. It also makes me think of Bob Calvert for some reason. I need to give Bong a try. Not my natural hunting ground as I don't really like that degree of bass distortion when it obliterates the "natural" sound of the hunk of wood facilitating it. I'll happily tolerate bass fuzz on a Sabbath record but when it is the main focus it's not for me. Still, nothing ventured ....
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IanB 6761 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 15:10
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Squid Tempest wrote: riverman wrote: Two of my favourite records of the year: Bong - Beyond Ancient Space Datashock - Pyramiden von Giessen Been a S. American themed weekend: Holydrug Couple - Awe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6FsoVnM9qA Watch Out! - Flashbacker Follakzoid - Trees: http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=SG&feature=related&hl=en-GB&v=BrzbH9uqSaA Serpentina Satelite - Mecanica Celeste White Hills - Hp1 (actually, another fave of the year!) Eternal Tapestry - Beyond the 4th Door Black Tempest - Secret Astronomies & Proxima (gearing up for the triple album) Barn Owl - Lost in the Glare I gotta get that Bong CD. I've got Gilgamesh, which is kind of OK, but from the sounds of it Beyond Ancient Space could be right up my street. I'm quite touched that people are still enjoying Secret Astronomies and the Proximas btw - thanks! I was playing Ice At Sunrise on repeat on the tube this morning. Love that piece of music.
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Squid Tempest 8769 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 15:20
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As you've both been so kind about Cosmic Wand Transform, I'll let you in to a little secret. Cosmic Wand Transform is the Cosmic Wand track put through a convolution reverb with extreme settings, blurring out all the edges of the original. I thought when I included it as a seperate track that I was being a bit cheeky, but I really liked it so thought what the hell!
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riverman 845 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 15:27
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IanB wrote: I need to give Bong a try. Not my natural hunting ground as I don't really like that degree of bass distortion when it obliterates the "natural" sound of the hunk of wood facilitating it. I'll happily tolerate bass fuzz on a Sabbath record but when it is the main focus it's not for me. Still, nothing ventured .... If you want to check out what the drone sounds like then here's a couple of edits on Youtube, though of course my computer speakers really don't do it any justice at all. I read a positive review that mentioned its oppressive sound - I find it soothing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_1FSCTwWkE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0hMnY0fZo&feature=related
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Squid Tempest 8769 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 15:30
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riverman wrote: Squid Tempest wrote: As for Rated O I think it is bloody great, although not entirely what I expected. The first CD is kind of skewed dance music, and the 2nd CD contains some really brilliant rock/indie stuff, and finishes with lots of shouting. Third one is different too. A wild ride, and only a tenner for 3 CDs. I love it. The only other Oneida I've got is the recent split with Mugstar which is just wonderful. One of my faves of the year. I really want to investigate them more. I found an Oneida bandcamp page for their Thank the Parents tryptych so downloaded about 30 mins of the 5 cd set (the 3 of Rated O being the middle release). I really like it, especially the two Disc 2 tracks from Rated O. The latest doesn't appear to have a cd release though. I'd be tempted to collect up all 3 otherwise (don't have a record player). May be in these hard economic times I'll just go for downloads! Decisions decisions. I wondered about that - I hadn't seen a CD for part 3 (Absolute 2). I might get the vinyl, although I seem to remember someone on here saying it was a disappointment. No drums or riffs I understand...
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machineryelf 3681 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 15:59
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Absolute 2 is available on CD, am quite keen on Rated O but the bit I heard of Absolute 2 was a bit dull [you're right no riffs or drums] kind of wondered if It was meant as a nice wind down after the sometimes frantic Rated O, suspect If I keep an eye open Absolute 2 will turn up cheap 2nd hand somewhere, should check out the first of the trio as well, but so much music so little time again and whilst I like Rated O it didn't grab me enough to need to hear more straight away and if anyone's interested this week I'm still listening mostly to Klaus Schulze, Whitehills & UFO
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Squid Tempest 8769 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 16:01
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machineryelf wrote: Absolute 2 is available on CD, am quite keen on Rated O but the bit I heard of Absolute 2 was a bit dull [you're right no riffs or drums] kind of wondered if It was meant as a nice wind down after the sometimes frantic Rated O, suspect If I keep an eye open Absolute 2 will turn up cheap 2nd hand somewhere, should check out the first of the trio as well, but so much music so little time again and whilst I like Rated O it didn't grab me enough to need to hear more straight away and if anyone's interested this week I'm still listening mostly to Klaus Schulze, Whitehills & UFO I like Norman Records' review of Absolute 2: http://www.normanrecords.com/vinyl/125633-oneida-absolute-ii
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machineryelf 3681 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 16:07
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IanB wrote: riverman wrote: Squid Tempest wrote: [ I gotta get that Bong CD. I've got Gilgamesh, which is kind of OK, but from the sounds of it Beyond Ancient Space could be right up my street. I'm quite touched that people are still enjoying Secret Astronomies and the Proximas btw - thanks! I've not heard anything else by Bong so can't compare it to Gilgamesh but I would recommend it to folk who like heavy drone. But the drone is just the central noise, the "sitar" instrument, other guitar and rhythm section kind of dance round it - the drums and bass especially are fantastic the way they just gradually shift gear. There's always something new to hear The drone gives way on the last track to an Ash Ra Tempel, Amboss sound. I can see why they subtitled the album Unsere Kosmiche Musik! According to my itunes I've played cosmic wand transform 17 times - I love it, it's v calming. Cosmic Wand and CW Transform are indeed both pretty great. Cosmic Wand is what the TD release after Ricochet should have sounded like. It also makes me think of Bob Calvert for some reason. I need to give Bong a try. Not my natural hunting ground as I don't really like that degree of bass distortion when it obliterates the "natural" sound of the hunk of wood facilitating it. I'll happily tolerate bass fuzz on a Sabbath record but when it is the main focus it's not for me. Still, nothing ventured .... £3 from blackest rainbow, Gilgamesh Lives is a pretty good albeit rough snapshot of what to expect http://www.blackest-rainbow.moonfruit.com/#/available-cdrscds/4523430801 or try http://soundcloud.com/bongdoom/onward-to-perdondaris
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machineryelf 3681 posts |
Nov 01, 2011, 21:33
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Squid Tempest wrote: machineryelf wrote: Absolute 2 is available on CD, am quite keen on Rated O but the bit I heard of Absolute 2 was a bit dull [you're right no riffs or drums] kind of wondered if It was meant as a nice wind down after the sometimes frantic Rated O, suspect If I keep an eye open Absolute 2 will turn up cheap 2nd hand somewhere, should check out the first of the trio as well, but so much music so little time again and whilst I like Rated O it didn't grab me enough to need to hear more straight away and if anyone's interested this week I'm still listening mostly to Klaus Schulze, Whitehills & UFO I like Norman Records' review of Absolute 2: http://www.normanrecords.com/vinyl/125633-oneida-absolute-ii you gotta love the Norman reviews,I should have listened harder, got the sub bass and aimless string scratching , should have hung on for the screams if you have a spare 7 hrs you could always try this http://www.npr.org/2011/10/05/141089902/the-ocropolis-iii-hear-oneidas-seven-hour-improvisation
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