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broken spindles - broken spindles cd/2lp
(tigerstyle)
release date:
sept 9, 2002 (eu) |
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"Early November of 2001, I was asked to make some music
for a video piece a friend of mine was working on. Making music to unseen
images sounded fun, but I had no idea where to begin. The only point
of reference I was given was a description of "ethereal with an
edge," an intriguing oxymoron. I got to working and became so enthused
I finished three pieces within the span of a week and sent them off.
I think I ultimately failed my friend's instructions because he didn't
use a single track in the video. However, the three completed tracks
left me feeling motivated, I felt there was more to do. The solution
seemed natural; I decided to make an album. Over the next couple of
months, another eight tracks were completed and I had the bulk of a
rough album. Of course, there was a huge problem, the fidelity and overall
sound of things were terrible. Before doing anything else with this
album, I knew I had to make some serious improvements in the sound and
cohesion of everything. Time was booked at Presto! Recording Studios
in Lincoln, Nebraska because I wanted to work with my friend, producer/engineer,
Mike Mogis. During a week and a half in May of 2002, the tracks were
fully dissected. Mike being a talented multi-instrumentalist, learned
some of the programmed parts using an array of instruments (hammer dulcimer,
glockenspiel, vibraphone, and electric guitar) and recorded these parts
himself. I am currently working on a narrative based film to accompany
the live show when Broken Spindles tour this fall."
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