Artist: On (Sylvain Chauveau, Steven Hess), Fennesz
Album: Something That Has Form And Something That Does Not
Quality: Lossless FLAC
Released: July 26, 2010
Genre: Ambient, Drone, Soundscapes
Label: Type
Size: 237 MB
So this is indeed something I found intriguing and original, when I first heard about it.
On, consisting of French composer/producer Sylvain Chauveau and Chicago-based percussionist Steven Hess, approach their music in a rather unconventional way: at first improvisations are recorded in a studio and are then given to a guest musician who is to "rework" their music. That doesn't mean that he is simply remixing it but more putting it in and out of context, arranging it, adding to it, practically forging a record from the components given to him.
This isn't completely unheard of, of course, since .O.rang had been experimenting with a very similar idea when recording "Herds Of Instinct", especially when it comes to putting the recorded material out of context and making it part of something completely different.
At their last record "Your Naked Ghost Comes Back At Night" this task was taken over by Helge Sten alias Deathprod. This time it's - my beloved - Fennesz.
The result comprises drony soundscapes, gently added white noise here and there and a slowly evolving cacophony that merges into repetitive, hypnotic patterns. Fennesz' fingerprint is pretty obvious, yet the record doesn't feel like another one of his, but indeed more like countless musical textures filtered through Fennesz' mind.
This album isn't an easy listen at first, especially with the feedback-fueled opening.
If you take your time though you might find this actually quite enjoyable - personally I liked the homonymous "Something That Has Form And Something That Does Not".
Find Type's comment here.
I must admit I don't think I could put this in better words than the label itself - only more personal, subjective.
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On, consisting of French composer/producer Sylvain Chauveau and Chicago-based percussionist Steven Hess, approach their music in a rather unconventional way: at first improvisations are recorded in a studio and are then given to a guest musician who is to "rework" their music. That doesn't mean that he is simply remixing it but more putting it in and out of context, arranging it, adding to it, practically forging a record from the components given to him.
This isn't completely unheard of, of course, since .O.rang had been experimenting with a very similar idea when recording "Herds Of Instinct", especially when it comes to putting the recorded material out of context and making it part of something completely different.
At their last record "Your Naked Ghost Comes Back At Night" this task was taken over by Helge Sten alias Deathprod. This time it's - my beloved - Fennesz.
The result comprises drony soundscapes, gently added white noise here and there and a slowly evolving cacophony that merges into repetitive, hypnotic patterns. Fennesz' fingerprint is pretty obvious, yet the record doesn't feel like another one of his, but indeed more like countless musical textures filtered through Fennesz' mind.
This album isn't an easy listen at first, especially with the feedback-fueled opening.
If you take your time though you might find this actually quite enjoyable - personally I liked the homonymous "Something That Has Form And Something That Does Not".
Find Type's comment here.
I must admit I don't think I could put this in better words than the label itself - only more personal, subjective.
By the way, the vynil comes as an awesome white press whose format is just perfect for that kind of cover artwork.
BLANK SPACE
ReplyDeletepass as usual.
Hi Interstellar
ReplyDeleteGreat post (and blog!). Big fan of Fennesz, Hecker et al. So many great electronic music blogs are sadly gone (HolyFucking, WLIL, ... :( ) Hope this is here to stay
Thx
TheBongolian (a semi-retired poster from PlasticPalace)
PS: Any chance of an invite for the CF2 blog? Was on holiday when it went private :( Just add googlemail.com to my username for my email
thanks a lot man, it's really encouraging to see guys like you supporting me.
Deleteyes, this blog is indeed some sort of statement to the music blogging community - we won't go anywhere.
also, you´re invited to join, if you feel to some time.
all the best
interstellar
Nice record and great blog you've got brewing. I look forward to seeing this thing roll on. Many thanks for your efforts.
ReplyDeleteI echo a lot of TheBongolians comments above, same artist interest and same disappointment related to the loss of the classics.
Godspeed, man!
Hey man, any chance of a re-up of this?
ReplyDeleteGreat blog - fine work, my friend