Enterprising Mass of Cilia (20
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2004-12-19
Reviewed 2004-12-19
Abstract improv by a large ensemble of Boston-based musicians conducted by Harada (hence the "condanction" label). Conceptually similar to Butch Morris' conducted improvisations. Expect lots of non-musical noises from the nearly all-acoustic cast, and a chaotic, often menacing atmosphere.
Lots of strings in the 10-person band, and they're used to create big energy (track 1) or metallic creaking (7,8). The horns add some tones here and there but just as often contribute breathy whooshes or mechancial squeaks.
1- Aggressive swirling.
2- Slowish wall of sound. Mostly busy, with a very quiet segment early on
3- Quiet, slow
4- Sparse, led by scrambly accordion and squeaky strings.
5- An active rustle
6- Lunging chaos, lots of big sweeping motions early on.
7- Creeping, ominous.
8- Industrial sounds, a slow grind. Very quiet start; dramatic finish.
9- Busy and fast. Cool percussiveness at first, brash horn near end
Lots of strings in the 10-person band, and they're used to create big energy (track 1) or metallic creaking (7,8). The horns add some tones here and there but just as often contribute breathy whooshes or mechancial squeaks.
1- Aggressive swirling.
2- Slowish wall of sound. Mostly busy, with a very quiet segment early on
3- Quiet, slow
4- Sparse, led by scrambly accordion and squeaky strings.
5- An active rustle
6- Lunging chaos, lots of big sweeping motions early on.
7- Creeping, ominous.
8- Industrial sounds, a slow grind. Very quiet start; dramatic finish.
9- Busy and fast. Cool percussiveness at first, brash horn near end
Recent airplay
Fleeting Despot
the Dog and Pony Show — Feb 19, 2005
Spools
Memory Select — Feb 04, 2005
Sprouting Self-Similarity
Memory Select — Jan 21, 2005
Sprouting Self-Similarity
Umami Jazz Program — Jan 13, 2005
Spools
Umami Jazz Program — Jan 06, 2005
Element of Resistance
Multiple Personality Disorder — Dec 23, 2004
Charting
2004-12-19 — 2005-02-18
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Feb 6 | 1 |
| Jan 23 | 1 |
| Jan 16 | 1 |
| Jan 9 | 1 |
| Dec 26 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Spools | ||
| 2. | Enterpirsing Mass of Cilia | ||
| 3. | Procession of Echo | ||
| 4. | Physio-Mechanical Pulse | ||
| 5. | A Room | ||
| 6. | Sprouting Self-Similarity | ||
| 7. | Element of Resistance | ||
| 8. | Distance Propitiate | ||
| 9. | Fleeting Despot |