Sevens, the
Jazz
| Jun 2002
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2002-09-13
Reviewed 2002-09-13
A showcase of Tim Berne's compositions, in three contexts: Saxophone quartet (1), solo acoustic guitar (2,6) and David Torn's electronic reprocessing of either of those (3, 5). Berne himself plays on only one track (4), a 25-minute tour de force that combines all three elements.
Fairly serious throughout, although Berne's writing style leads toward catchy-but-complex odd-time rhythms that keep it fun.
1*- Slow, swaying sax quartet with complex layers of sound. Light mood.
2- Solo guitar, slow/twangy/acrid
3- Electronic manipulations of 1, with guitar added
4**- The 25-minute centerpiece, a sax-heavy piece peppered with jumpy, tangly themes. Includes some lively, athletic soloing from Berne.
5- Electronic reprocessing of 2, with extra guitar added
6- Solo guitar, fast and pretty.
Fairly serious throughout, although Berne's writing style leads toward catchy-but-complex odd-time rhythms that keep it fun.
1*- Slow, swaying sax quartet with complex layers of sound. Light mood.
2- Solo guitar, slow/twangy/acrid
3- Electronic manipulations of 1, with guitar added
4**- The 25-minute centerpiece, a sax-heavy piece peppered with jumpy, tangly themes. Includes some lively, athletic soloing from Berne.
5- Electronic reprocessing of 2, with extra guitar added
6- Solo guitar, fast and pretty.
Recent airplay
Quicksand [excerpt]
Memory Select — Jan 22, 2010
Reversion
Memory Select — Oct 04, 2002
Repulsion
Memory Select — Sep 27, 2002
Repulsion
In Your Ear — Sep 11, 2002
Quicksand
Memory Select — Aug 30, 2002
Tonguefarmer
Umami Select — Aug 30, 2002
Charting
2002-08-12 — 2002-10-14
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 6 | 1 |
| Sep 29 | 1 |
| Sep 15 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Repulsion | ||
| 2. | Sequel Why | ||
| 3. | Reversion | ||
| 4. | Quicksand | ||
| 5. | Tonguefarmer | ||
| 6. | Sequel Ex |