hell.o
time to break the silence.
having had my annual period of complete disconnection from the wired world for a few weeks i would normally return to the world of qwerty refreshed, recharged and raring to go.
this year that state of being is proving to be somewhat elusive.
however, putting that concern to one side, here are a few pieces of news that are exciting me :
– the the have a new album out : an instrumental soundtrack to a dark low profile film about a serial killer, tony.
as is the way in 2010, the album is only available from the the bands website.
more detail : here
– foetus (source of the subject line of course) will soon be releasing a new album, hide :
“the long awaited new foetus studio album, hide. will be released by ectopic ents at the end of september 2010.
hide features ten new compositions by jg thirlwell, who describes it as a "neo-symphonic avant-psychedelic concept album informed by the culture of fear".
kicking off with a nine minute operatic opus featuring the guest vocal talents of opera singer abby fischer, hide is an immersive album infused with strands of progressive and contemporary classical, as well as thirlwell’s twisting cinematic journeys, bombast and sombre interludes.
thirlwell produced the album and performs most of the music.
also guesting on the album are long time collaborator steven bernstein on trumpet and leyna marika papach from thirlwell’s manorexia ensemble on violin. in addition elliot hoffman of carbomb plays drums on a track, and there are appearances from ed pastorini, jeff davidson and christian gibbs (lucinda blackbear).
initial orders will come with a signed 5 " x 5" hide sticker.
it will be distributed by ectopic thru www.foetus.org
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sounds amazing.
– and word just in (literally) : ztt records are to release a new compilation of previously unheard remixes etc, with tracks by bands from the labels golden era, even including a remix by nasty rox incorporated !
will wonders never cease ?
more detail : here