Cipher
Jazz
| Nov 2003
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2004-01-04
Reviewed 2004-01-04
A mix of composed tracks and purely abstract improvisations. Kind of a slow feel overall, with some extra energy on tracks like 1 and 7.
Doesn't always tread the jazz line; even the composed tracks venture into noise-oriented territory, thanks largely to Dorner's fondness for making mechanical wind-tunnel sounds from his trumpet.
Those seeking "normal" jazz might be pleased with track 7. Noise fans should head straight to #4.
COMPOSED
2- Long tones, a glacial composition. Be patient.
3- Very slow, gentle. Gets quiet.
5- Slow, melodic, with abstract segment
7*- Mid/fast; spritely and swingy
9*- Perky, w/slow sparse soloing
10- Slow, pretty, lush
IMPROV
1*- A healthy fast pace after a slow start
4- Nonmusical growling, fierce in spots. Opens with slow whines.
6- Slow chaotic clutter; choppy "improv" feel
8*- Quiet, slinking; quite musical sounding
Doesn't always tread the jazz line; even the composed tracks venture into noise-oriented territory, thanks largely to Dorner's fondness for making mechanical wind-tunnel sounds from his trumpet.
Those seeking "normal" jazz might be pleased with track 7. Noise fans should head straight to #4.
COMPOSED
2- Long tones, a glacial composition. Be patient.
3- Very slow, gentle. Gets quiet.
5- Slow, melodic, with abstract segment
7*- Mid/fast; spritely and swingy
9*- Perky, w/slow sparse soloing
10- Slow, pretty, lush
IMPROV
1*- A healthy fast pace after a slow start
4- Nonmusical growling, fierce in spots. Opens with slow whines.
6- Slow chaotic clutter; choppy "improv" feel
8*- Quiet, slinking; quite musical sounding
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Charting
2004-01-05 — 2004-03-08
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Mar 7 | 1 |
| Feb 15 | 1 |
| Jan 11 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Mental Politician | ||
| 2. | And See | ||
| 3. | Neb Nimaj Nero | ||
| 4. | Cipher | ||
| 5. | Calamities Break | ||
| 6. | No Theory | ||
| 7. | Background Beneath | ||
| 8. | First Tune that Night | ||
| 9. | Space Modulator | ||
| 10. | For Sk |