Tortoise/ The Ex
In The Fishtank

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What their label says...

For our fifth 'In The Fishtank', Konkurrent invited Tortoise from Chicago to contribute some of their hypnotic, catchy instrumental pieces to our series. They gladly accepted and asked The Ex to join them. Both bands begin from very different points when constructing songs. The Ex work with dynamics and tension building while Tortoise work at a more introspective and subdued level, adding layers and texture to their sound. Where they meet is in how they work with repetition and introduce very specific atmospheres into their songs. They also both possess an intuitive approach to their music and an openness to allow things the time they need to take shape. The music was slow to emerge not really fully forming till late on the second day of recording, but as John from Tortoise commented: 'all good things take time'. An unlikely combination you might think, which is why we liked the idea so much.

Tracks
1. The Lawn Of The Limp
2. Pooh Song
3. Central Heating
4. Pleasure As Usual
5. Did You Comb?
6. Huge Hidden Spaces