Christoph Heemann - The Rings of Saturn

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4...according to our Ant on Thu 07 Apr, 2011.

I put this on and thought a load of birds were tweeting outside as today we actually have the office window open for a change. Then there are some recordings of people chatting and some singing (found sounds I expect). The collection of tracks on offer here involve early field recordings and new studio compositions from 1997 through to 2008. There are some moments of tranquil and profound beauty to be heard here... I'm currently hanging out under the trees whose reflections adorn the sleeve. The tracks have a peculiar ability of transporting the listener to other locations entirely, some seemingly mundane, others bizarre. The recording of a brass band playing a fanfare totally confused and surprised me as the recording begins to warp and melt under the summer heat and then someone kickstarts a moped and then a bell starts ringing. Originally an artist edition CD, this collection has been remastered and presented on lovely clear vinyl.

Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4 / Part 5 / Part 6 / Part 7 Originally only available as an artist-released CD, "The Rings of Saturn" spans a lengthy narrative of music prepared over the years 1997-2008. Infusing early field recordings along with recently completed studio compositions, this new album of "cinema pour l'oreille" (cinema for the ear) transports the listener to discrete locations that evoke rich memories and sympathetic recollections. This remastered vinyl edition is pressed on clear wax in a beautiful, full-color jacket. Available initially during the recent Christoph Heemann US Tour (October 2010), "The Rings of Saturn" is one of Heemann's finest and most anticipated new solo works.

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