Author Archives: Dæv Tremblay
Turbamulta – Turbamulta
The Words
The minimalistic contemporary classical quintet Turbamulta released their self-titled album via Clean Feed Records on 16 March. The near-fifty-minute album is made of three main tracks, two of which are divided into smaller pieces, and a shorter interlude. The composition-improvisation process of the chamber ensemble seems quite unique and somewhat convoluted. From what I can gather, it seems like they reiterate upon previous improvised sessions, in a sort of musical feedback loop. I’d like to know more about it, but the words of the label itself seem shrouded in lyrical musings.
Nevertheless, the end product is pure joy … Read more
Moteur! – En traits libres
The Music
The Words
Moteur! is a French avant-prog band who released its debut self-titled album almost exactly a year ago. En traits libres is their most recent output, and it makes some changes on the basic formula. First of all, the band is now totally instrumental, and I can’t say I miss the vocals of their first opus; moving them out was a wise move. Secondly, the then-trio welcomes Yacine Rabia on bass guitar and becomes a full-fledged quartet! That adds a layer of sound, something that wasn’t really lacking, but that is nonetheless appreciated.
The band favours completely … Read more
Weekly Release Dump
Saturday, 10
Breakdownpanda – Moronic Outbursts (math rock)
話梅鹿 (Huà méi lù) Prune Deer – 化學 (Huàxué) Chemistry (math rock)
Sunday, 11
Urghun – Echidna (experimental drone)
Monday, 12
Blameful Isles – Pleroma (modern jazz, world fusion)
Farwarmth – Immeasurable Heaven (ambient electro)
… Read moreGraham Young, Reflection Nebula, Lac, Bruant Zizi, Krosis, Gura, Ian Ethan Case, A Formal Horse, and Lady Bazaar
Graham Young – A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Graham Young’s latest album is a treat for prog fusion lovers. The album takes a lot from the sound of Planet X and the likes, and crafts some mind-bending songs with complex rhythms, modulating harmonies, and a good deal of high level musicianship. Even though this is not unheard of, this attempt is really successful at nourishing that very precise craving, and so I believe it’s worth your time!
Reflection Nebula – Loudcloud
If this were to be a physical release, it would have to be on at … Read more