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Alon Nechushtan: Dark Forces
ByAn impressive collection of musical renegades was brought onboard for this project, and the only downside of the presence of these prized personnel comes from their not always having enough room to truly assert themselves. Tenor saxophonist Oleg Raskin comes out like a terrifying bird of prey at one point during his album-opening appearance, while cellist Okkyung Lee finds the right balance between soloist and soundscape collaborator and bassist Mark Dresser works nearly as well in his own setting; but other normally formidable voices. like trombonist Steve Swell and tuba titan Marcus Rojas, are never heard to their potential.
The pieces themselves are frightening trips through the darkest recesses of the human mind, as Nechustan creates a form of musical psychopathy that terrifies more from its potential for what may come around the corner than what is actually there. In this respect, Nechustan is able to conjure the elements of fear and uncertainty that reign supreme in the heads of horror movie lovers, while also creating left-of-center music that's out of this world. Dark Forces truly paints Nechustan as a downtown doomsayer, capable of crafting devilish musical works that combine man and machine in disturbing fashion.
Track Listing
DarkForces 1; DarkForces 2; DarkForces 3; DarkForces 4; DarkForces 5; DarkForces 6; DarkForces 7; DarkForces 8; DarkForces 9; DarkForces 10.
Personnel
Alon Nechushtan
pianoAlon Nechustan: electronics, keyboards; Oleg Raskin: tenor saxophone (1); Steve Swell: bass trombone (2); Mark Dresser: bass (3); Robert Dick: bass flute (4); Ned Rothberg: bass clarinet (5); Briggan Krauss: baritone saxophone (6); Marcus Rojas: tuba (7); Okkyung Lee: cello (8); Nate Wooley: trumpet (9); Henry Kaiser: guitar (10); Eliott Sharp: guitar (10).
Album information
Title: Dark Forces | Year Released: 2011 | Record Label: Creative Sources Recordings
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