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You may or may not have heard that Johnny Greenwood from Radiohead has composed a soundtrack to a documentary titled "Bodysong"
This is my Review.
note: I havent reviewed every single track.
I thoroughly enjoy this album, and highly recommend it simply because of 1 song on the album
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The First track on the CD is called "Moon Trills". Its got that familiar "Pyramid Song" feel to it. I love this track more than anything else at the moment.
There's no word to describe "Moon Trills" other than "Ethereal". As the word denotes it's almost TOO good to be true.
"Moon Malls"
This short piece pretty much falls into place perfectly after moon trills, although it doesn't seem agree with the tracks following closely behind it.
As soon as "Iron Swallow" begins you get the true documentary atmosphere, as well as the feeling that the album has finally set in.
"Iron Swallow" mainly consists of a violin playing melancholic notes. In the background are some spontaneous but gentle bass hits. Overall, this track makes you slightly depressed but at the same time it drags you away from whatever you are doing to make you try and visualize something that could be associated with this unusual style of music.
"Convergence" hmm what can I say?
..Well try to imagine an Aphex piece gone wrong. It's got repetition, but the ugly kind. It just doesn't sound like its been mastered or compressed. I'm not to keen on this one, but I suppose it wouldn't really matter on a documentary.
"Nvdnik Headache" is a Trip-Hop-ish tune. Not much changes throughout the whole song, but I can listen to it simply because it carries a straight forward beat all the way through.
"Peartree" sounds like an ugly version of treefingers. Its intentional abuse of notes that just dont go well together, brings about the urge to skip to the next track.. but DONT! It's actually ok after a few listens. I suppose the style is "Ambient" or whatever you call a song that doesnt have a beat but has long chords in it. It's deliciousy evil and reminds me of the video game "ghouls and ghosts" if you get my drift. In my opinion, another excellent tune to listen to whilst playing PC games which is one of my favourite things to do.
"Splitter"
I cannot bear to hear this one right through, as I hate most wind instruments. If you want a detailed description of this track, you might have to look elsewhere.
It's basically just a wind instrument going spastic. About three quarters through it will most likely remind you of "Radiohead - The National Anthem" as it has similar percussion and a similar style to the madness that is heard towards the end of "The National Anthem".
"24 Hour Charleston" a slow paced IDM beat and a banjo used in a way you've never heard before. This stunner would make a good opener to a horror movie. It's great if your into semi-evil stuff.
"Tehellet"
Sounding very similar to "Iron Swallow" and "Moon trills", this moderately predictable piece shows that Johnny doesn't stray too far away from his particular style. This song, does however, evolve into it's own style towards the end, making it sound like part two to "Moon Trills". The Album finishes with this song which will remain in your head for hours once you know it well.
To be brutally honest the highlight of this album is Moon Trills...
...but Iron Swallow is a beauty that begs to be listened to in a dark room when you're alone.
Peartree is alright when your in the mood for it.
I highly highly HIGHLY recommend this album to any Radiohead fans and Alternative listeners alike. |
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