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noiseam adn35 - Release date: April 2004
CD - 72 minutes
MP3:
-The mystery of
iniquity (complete track)
-Blindfold (complete track)
-Reversing
magnetism (excerpt)
-Tapestry (excerpt)
Two years after the colossal "Radio
1940", in which James Keeler had transcribed his conceptions
of the 40's into music, Wilt
is back with a new album (his third on Ad Noiseam), looking this
time definitely further ahead. Progressing from his mostly atmospheric
works, Wilt
now integrates new elements into his encompassing sound, implementing
cut-ups, modern electronics and a multitude of different styles.
A sound designer at heart, James Keeler once again used a variety
of instruments and devices to create "As giants watch over
us". A display of high resolution ambiance and up to date composition,
this new album offers a fresh view of Wilt's
creation, as James Keeler here incorporates various elements and
influences of today's electronic music into his drones and sound-layering.
The modern aspect of "As giants watch over us" however
does not end at the sound design. The focus of this new Wilt
album is indeed current matters. As he did with "Radio
1940", James Keeler tries (and manages) to find sonorities
which speak and evoke the underlying themes of the album, not walking
the easy way of sampling and quoting
Wilt's
most accomplished album so far, "As giants watch over us"
is in the very words of Keeler "a sonic declaration of political
unrest, social engineering and coming plagues". A soundtrack
to demise and prophecies, this album is Wilt's
take at the world of today, circling the listener in the deep and
highly rewarding sound of Wilt.
Additional sounds contributed by Miles Tilmann and Steve Brand
(Augur).
Tracklist:
1. Empire of the snake
2. As giants watch over us
3. The mystery
of iniquity
4. The disappearance of man
5. The fiddler and the fool
6. The coming plague
7. Blindfold
8. Media labyrinth
9. Engineering eternity
10. Reversing
magnetism
11. Tangled in briars
12. Wires for nerves
13. Tapestry
Artwork by James
Keeler.
Mastered by C-Drík at Syrphe.
Wilt: wilt.adnoiseam.net
Other releases by Wilt on Ad Noiseam:
-"Dark Meadows" - adn63
-"Radio 1940" - adn19
-"Amidst a spacious fabric" - adn3 |
