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Karl 2000: Karl 2000
ByOut of the gate, "Meadowlands" sets the stage with a volatile combination of breakneck pacing and pyrotechnic soundscapes. The hot-tempered attitude prevails through the following "(All Of Them)" and on into "A Cliff On The Volga," where things take a decidedly unique turn, closing with the distant reference to a marching band, albeit, one more venturesome than your average college ensemble.
"Pump it Out" is the first of Russian folk music influences appearing in an amalgamation with hard bop. "Blumenlizd" follows in a similar but less structured vein before the cover, "I Think I Love You," offers comparatively ordered minimalism augmented by idiosyncrasies and rich, muscular sound. "Xhocolate Wonderfall" unleashes a torrent of creative energy and astounding communication between the players. The very brief "Message From Karl" begins as a vaudevillian piece before the rhythm section resets to a bluesy tempo.
Karl 2000 saves one of its more complex but melodic compositions for late in the collection. "A Birch Tree In A Field Did Stand" begins with Eastern influences, before drummer Dave Miller incorporates a rock beat with support from bassist Austin White. Ultimately, Rovin furiously recaptures the piece, turning it increasingly visceral. Part of the beauty of Karl 2000 is its ability to create an intense sensation of impending chaos without abandoning either structure or melody. This is a no-holds-barred debut from some very promising musicians.
Track Listing
Meadowlands; (All Of Them); A Cliff On The Volga; Pump It Out; Blumenlizd; I Think I Love You; Xhocolate Wonderfall; Message From Karl; Derrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr; A Birch Tree In A Field Did Stand; We'll Meet Again.
Personnel
Karl E. H. Seigfried
bassDaniel Rovin: saxophone; Austin White: bass; Dave Miller: drums.
Album information
Title: Karl 2000 | Year Released: 2012 | Record Label: Self Produced
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About Karl E. H. Seigfried
Instrument: Bass
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