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c. spencer yeh + lasse marhaug - the elementary particles– arbor - 7" – 5$
this collaborative work between us improviser c. spencer yeh (burning star core) and european sound artist lasse marhaug is one of the most diverse and rewarding efforts by either artist. it is the result of hours of recording, cut up and spliced together, giving the listener a glimpse into various short snippets of the sessions. harsh quick sonic blasts, violin scrapes and drones, field recordings, vocal exercises, room clatter and more are used in the process, but the way that they are assembled and woven together provides a nonstop experience that goes best with highly concentrated listening. still the result is so varied that something new can be heard on every listen; a recording so intense you can never truly grasp what is actually happening; most definitely a highlight in both artists’ discographies. in an edition of 400 7”s in proprinted foldover sleeves with art jose dediego and an insert.
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c. spencer yeh / sick llama - split – arbor - 7" – 5$
the malformed compositions of c. spencer yeh and sick llama come from opposing spectrums of noise music, though their similarities are undeniable. whether it be yeh’s solo piece for violin or sick llama’s gunked tape work, the spirit of improvisation shines through. on yeh’s track, the churning sounds of metal scrapes and light tinges, like crossed electric static and growing, buzzing drones are the result of one violin. his unique approach to the instrument marks him as one of the most exciting improvisers today whether it be with his solo work or through his work in burning star core. sick llama’s untitled piece is one of his most concise and interesting tracks; crushing and dirty with the hiss of tape static. coming from the stoned mind of heath moreland of fag tapes, the expected tape aesthetic is transferred to vinyl with a compilation of cut up compositions, evoking a series of mystery sound sources. in an edition of 400 7”s in proprinited fold over sleeves with art by maya miller of heavy tapes/religious knives.
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