It's good to be back. I need to find a job though. Is it just me, or do most people find entry-level stuff by pulling strings within their social network? Keep your eyes and ears open for me, please! Blogging is fun, but it's not going to pay down my credit card bill. Enough about my shitty life, let's talk music.
Today's album: Teebs - Ardour (Brainfeeder 2010)
Genre: Electronica, glitch, downtempo
Running time: 18 tracks, 51:38
In a nutshell: Beep boop click swoosh
- You've Changed - 2:11
- Bound Ball - 2:06
- Double Fifths - 2:11
- While You Doooo - 1:31
- Moments - 2:33
- Burner - 3:12
- Wind Loop - 3:14
- Lakeshor Ave. - 1:45
- Arthur's Birds - 5:17
- Gordon - 3:26
- Bern Rhythm - 2:35
- Felt Tip - 2:59
- King Bathtub - 2:55
- My Whole Life - 3:11
- Long Distance ft. Gaby Hernandez - 2:53
- Why Like - 2:57
- Humming Birds - 4:38
- Autumn Antique - 1:58
Teebs is another electronic artist from the L.A. school, which is home to artists such as Baths and Flying Lotus, but unlike his colleagues he actually got his start as a visual artist. I think that really comes across in his music; he really has a knack for using arranging abstract textures and sounds in a way that invokes natural beauty. And take my word for it, this is a fucking beautiful album. Oftentimes electronica and hip-hop seem like they belong in urban settings, with flashing lights and bustling crowds, whereas Ardour sounds like it belongs out amongst the mountains and forests. Take for example, the gurgling water effect on Gordon, the humming windchimes on Burner, or the bird-like squeals on Bern Rhythm. But this isn't to say that this music is necessarily ambient. The beats are still there, pushing the songs forward and keeping the listener engaged. The pacing of the album is important too. The more hushed moments are relatively short, and serve to highlight specific sounds or textures for the listener, showcasing them before moving forward again. It's like walking through the woods and stopping to sniff at flower or watch a bird soar by overhead. You don't stop long enough to get restless, nor do you feel like you're being rushed forward. The result is a beautiful listening experience, highly recommended.
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