 Mogami
Self-titled CDR
Public
Eyesore
Genres: experimental
Bryan Day
2464 Harney St. Apt. #15
Omaha, NE 68131
Mar 14 - 20 2005 |
Here we get more experimental, improvised music from the Public
Eyesore label. This time it's Jeff Arnal on percussion
and Ryan Smith on computers. Their collaboration, Mogami,
seems to focus on abstract, dark-themed sound structures not far
removed from labelmate Hollydrift's work. The music takes
an approach somewhat akin to that of the Touch label, with lots of
sustained textures and field recording noises. Both musicians
are extraordinary mood-setters, as this CDR just basks in an eerie,
mechanical style. However, an inherent randomness suggests to
the listener that there's something beyond the merely robotic.
As a dark, abstract soundscape, this release works remarkably
well. Mogami is a worthwhile listen for genre
enthusiasts.
80%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
10 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2004] |
