Orchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere
Release Date: 19 May 2017
Label: Discus Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5051078963723
Genres: Rock Progressive Rock
Description
Second double CD release by this improvising rock group referencing the keyboard improvisations of Terry Riley, Krautrock style exploration, plus contemporary electronic and orchestral music via extensive use of strings and voices. This second collection, strengthened by a consolidated and expanded line-up, builds on the foundations laid on the first release.
"The genre-defying UK outfit whip up a storm. Martin Archer's UK ensemble have a tune called The Breaking Of The Bonds & The Rearrangement Of The Atoms, and this nicely sums up their distinctive sound. The juxtapositions on their new double-disc set make for a startlingly fresh experience. It opens with an echo-saturated maelstrom of strings, percussion and squalling electronics that wouldn't sound out of place in a 70s Italian slasher flick. From the chaos, the album stretches into an irresistible suite encompassing wiry retro synth, snagging beats, thudding caustic funk, murmuring chorales and dreamy intervals. Experimental and yet accessible and melodic, the core octet's soaring themes are added to by a string quartet and a hugely dramatic 20-piece choir. It could all be an indulgent clutter, but fastidious, disciplined arrangements ensure that an aura of saturnalian extravagance is maintained well throughout. Connections to psychedelic Krautrock and Terry Riley trippiness stoke the smoky exoticism pervading an album of world-class music. This Orchestra's raggedly eclectic brilliance deserves a wider hearing." - Sid Smith, PROG
Martin Archer - organ, electric piano, electronics, Eb saxophones, clarinets, voice, VST trumpet
Chris Bywater - organ, synthesizers & electronics, samples, percussion, voice, electric violin
Steve Dinsdale - drums, floor percussion, synthesizer
frostlake - voice, electronics, glockenspiel
Yvonna Magda - electric violin, loops & electronics
Walt Shaw - percussion, voice, electronics
Terry Todd - bass guitar, effects, voice
Mick Somerset - concert, alto and bamboo flutes, Bb saxophones
Tracklisting
Army Of Briars
Keith Tippett & Matthew Bourne
Theo May's Odd Unit
Charlotte Keeffe
Ron Caines / Martin Archer Axis
Keith & Julie Tippett - Couple In Spirit
Matthew Bourne
Stephen Grew
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