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Post by Pinch on Dec 1, 2014 9:21:13 GMT
 Along The Way was released earlier this year. I've suggested it simply because I really like it, and I think it's fairly accessible, so there's a chance that others might like it too. Mark Mcguire was one third of the band Emeralds, who have released five albums since 2008 - a favourite of mine is Does It Look Like I'm Here?. He's a producer and multi-instrumentalist, though guitar features most prominently in his work. In addition to an extensive back catalogue of limited releases on small labels (see discogs), Mcguire has produced three major solo albums - with Along The Way being the most recent - and one large compilation. His earlier work includes quite a lot of ambient and drone music, but this album has a much more melodic focus, and some tracks are even close to songs, though there's still a big emphasis on tone and texture. It's a very light and pretty album, which might put some people off, but I enjoy the sound so much that the more sugary moments don't bother me. I have a hard time thinking about this album in terms of individual tracks, as I've only ever listened to it continuously, and the transitions are often fairly unobvious, with everything fitting together very neatly, so I can't really pick any favourites. Here's a Spotify link (I hope this works): NB. I've done something a bit different with the poll - I hope that's okay  |
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Post by Pinch on Dec 1, 2014 9:23:27 GMT
Hmmm - the spotify link isn't embedding properly; what have done wrong?
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Post by Pinch on Dec 1, 2014 9:27:20 GMT
Oops! And could a mod edit the thread title - obviously it's not November :/ Edit - Fixed! (I didn't realise we had that kind of power  ) |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 1, 2014 14:56:04 GMT
Hi Tom
Spotify album links are currently broken, so I've posted the first track for you (which leads on to the others anyway). Thanks for this Album Choice, I look forward to hearing something a little different.
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Post by John on Dec 1, 2014 17:20:42 GMT
Thanks for sharing a mixed bag for me
Positives Well recorded easy to listen too and relaxing
Negatives a bit too close to being new age music for comfort
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Post by jammy on Dec 1, 2014 19:59:55 GMT
Its em....... so so Pinch.
Im indifferent.
Try some Tangerine Dream.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 2, 2014 17:16:56 GMT
I've been listening to it and am also reminded of the Windham Hill new age catalogue. It's innocuous but there is nothing like a memorable tune to hang on to or keep in my mind. I've had to vote 'indifferent' as that is how it leaves me feeling. Sorry!
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Post by Pinch on Dec 2, 2014 17:29:06 GMT
Heh. Hilariously, this sort of thing is more or less as tuneful as it gets for me! Other items on the short-list were far less, er, listenable. No need to apologise though - the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same things, and I find the responses interesting. |
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Post by John on Dec 2, 2014 17:55:39 GMT
Next time do not compromise on the tune lol
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Post by Pinch on Dec 2, 2014 18:14:15 GMT
I'd be struggling! I don't really enjoy music for tunes and tend to dislike things that are 'catchy'. I'm much more interested in the tonal/spatial qualities of the individual sounds, and of the compound sound that they collectively compose, and then in the way in which they're structured over time. Tunes or melodies - while they're not so related to tonal quality or timbre - are, of course, a form of structure, but I tend to find the more catchy ones less interesting. |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 2, 2014 18:19:57 GMT
I'm much more interested in the tonal/spatial qualities of the individual sounds, and of the compound sound that they collectively compose, and then in the way in which they're structured over time That's pretty much what I thought you listen for, but thanks for that because I'm genuinely interested in the way that others listen to music. There are genres of music that are similar in that they create sound-pictures and texture - for instance, Debussy and Tangerine Dream - that I do listen to. Another more extreme example (i.e. tends towards your spectrum) would be Ligeti, and I love the Requiem, for instance.
Ask me why I like Tangerine Dream but not so much this album and I struggle to exactly put my finger on it!
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Post by Pinch on Dec 2, 2014 18:41:58 GMT
Yeah I'm very keen on Debussy and Ligeti, and Tangerine Dream stuff from their 'space music' period.
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Post by John on Dec 2, 2014 19:17:03 GMT
Do not worry about the tune sometimes this can be a educational experience for the rest of us
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 24, 2014 14:18:29 GMT
S'good. I like it so far, To the macrobes
Vote when I'm sure
Reminds me of Ulrich and updated T.Dream
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and a touch of Pink FLoyd and it is good !
7 or 8 on the Mikeometer
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2017 14:05:58 GMT
Thought I would revisit those albums that I hadn't vote/commented on.
Liking this one so far, it was a bit slow to start but has picked up pace. I will listen to the end before voting.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2017 15:19:20 GMT
Yeah I like it, so have voted to that effect |
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Post by Barrington on Jul 24, 2017 16:34:59 GMT
I also missed this at the time , and I also like it , wish it wasn't so long though.
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