Adopting words from Federico Garcia Lorca, as on 1969's Night Of The Four Moons, each 'song' is indeed preceded by a refrain and then incorporates a 'death drone'. The instrumentation of electric guitar, amplified bass/piano/harpsichord and percussion is used sparingly, almost minimalistically, for maximum effect.
The other work on this fine recording from 2004 is a rendition of Quest (1994) for percussion, harp, bass, saxophone and guitar. Again, Crumb writes with disquieting restraint, as the various instruments and melodic fragments (including bits of 'Amazing Grace') waft in and out of the ghostly silence. A live recording of Quest was previously posted here.
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ReplyDeleteWithout doubt my favorite album of 2014. Just like his pop albums steadily grew in depth and character, so did his late career maneuvers. The Drift, Bish Bosch then...this. Being as much a fan of SunnO))) as Walker, this record made me hope someone gave SunnO))) the address to Diamanda Galas' house. Thank you for the post.
ReplyDeleteDiamanda Galas + Sunn O))) absolutely has to happen! I'd chip in to a crowdfunder for that.
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