Since I actually happened to be listening to the disc as I read you
message, I'll provide a few thoughts. I think the disc is
fantastic,yes fairly minimalist and quiet but also deep and
beautiful. It has four tracks, all fairly long, the tune 'Binah' is
clearly the "centerpiece" of the album at 27min. The backing band is
listed as the 'Neti-Neti' band, and could be overdubbed Kang, or (as
DMG speculates) the 'Sun City Girls' There is a decent amount of
guitar, especially in the previously mention 'Binah' and in the title
track. I'd say it's the most like 'Story of Iceland' with repetitive
themes and atmospherics, but more introspective, (but there is
nothing like the playfulness of '10:10', it all stays in character)
Lot's of interesting new sounds in this one: static, subtle
electronics, and of course some sweet violin (or viola).
So highly recommended,
-Robert
>
>From: "Arthur Gadney" <a_gadney(a)hotmail.com>
>To: zorn-list(a)lists.xmission.com
>Subject: New Eyvind Kang CD
>Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 17:00:56 +0000
>
>Hi!
>
>Any comments on the new Eyvind Kang CD "Live Low To The Earth In The Iron
>Age"??
>
>I heard it was more minimalist than his previous CDs, which I imagine might
>suit his playing....
>
>Cheers,
>
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