Narthex

Narthex: Formnction

by John Eyles
August 30, 2009

Narthex Formnction Potlatch Records 2009

The music on Formnction was produced using unusual experimental methods. The process is described by Narthex--saxophonist Marc Baron and bassist Loic Blairon--in a useful introductory sleeve note. It's worth reading:

“(1) We record six improvised pieces of 30 minutes each, in six different locations, numbered in chronological order from one to six. All pieces were recorded in France by our means. (2) The sound recording ...