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YODOK III: YODOK III
ByJärmyr and Lo wanted to push Yodok's musical envelope in a thick mix of noisy, industrial ambience and heavy drones. They addressed Belgian guitarist and sonic sculptor Dirk Serries, known before through the monikers Vidna Obama and Fear Falls Burning, after they were fascinated by his minimalist ambient works. The collaboration was recorded over one session in August 2012 and mastered by American experimental guitarist and producer James Plotkin.
The A side, simply called "One," is a contemplative, psychedelic journey. Waves of resonant sounds, comprised of distant echoing guitar lines, amplified, deep-toned tuba sounds and light- ringing or scraped cymbals, join to form an infinite aural spectrum. All three musicians have equal parts in creating giant sound waves, with no dominant voice. The thick, rich sounds patiently grow bigger and deeper, enriched with noisy feedback, the singing voice of the tuba, nervous drumming and distorted guitar lines until it becomes a monolith of enigmatic, dream-state soundscapes that embrace a listener in a commanding, ritualistic meditation. The B side, "Two," present a different approach. Jarmyr's methodical pulse sets the course for a linear progression. This powerful pulse slowly evolves with noisy, atmospheric sounds that keep swirling around heavy beats, stressing the tension and mysterious, tribal mood until a monumental climax.
An exceptional, invigorating listening experience, suggesting a new means of creating free improv. One of the most impressive and original releases of 2014.
Track Listing
One; Two.
Personnel
Tomas Järmyr: drums; Kristoffer Lo: tuba, flugabone, effects; Dirk Serries: electric guitar, effects.
Album information
Title: YODOK III | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: A New Wave Of Jazz
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