Kassel Jaeger - Deltas

Seamless amalgamation of manipulated field recordings and sustained drones from Kassel Jaeger with Deltas on Editions Mego. Per the label description, the sound contained is "...Derived and processed from stones recordings..." and the third track, "...electromagnetic capture of meteorite resonances..." Beautiful juxtapositions of sound manipulations (which I assume to be movements of various geologic matter) against a delicate and precise blanket of electronics. Not the overwhelming blanket of sounds that can occur in the realm of Musique Concrète, each element of the mix is left to feel open and solitary, allowing careful consideration of each, or enjoyment as a whole. Proof that you don't have to understand something for it sound damn interesting.

Worth noting that the pressing from D&M sounds perfectly pitch black as you would expect. Poly lined sleeves, digital download included, 2012 release, still available from Mimaroglu.

Cindytalk - Hold Everything Dear

Beautiful 2LP from Cindytalk on Editions Mego. Hold Everything Dear is the 2011 conclusion to a trilogy of installments that originated in 2009. Not exactly a new release, but then, this isn't a blog about new music, as much as it is a chronological list of stuff I hear that blows my mind. And this is definitely that. A wonderful theatrical progression front to back, each track seems to add a chapter to a story that evolves throughout the listen. Layers of harsh noise intermingled in ambient acoustic warmth. Elegant piano passages alternating with harsh caustic soundscapes. Sounds like the disassociated soundtrack to a life lived with meaning, experiencing the sweetness and sadness in every moment.

A beautiful gatefold jacket and poly lined sleeves, the entire presentation is just gorgeous. Grabbed along with the first cassette from the 2012 Discriminate promo series. And as if you needed another reason to buy from dscrmnt, now they're giving away incredible music. Promo #1 featuring The North Sea and Roe Enney is now fully exhausted, but it appears further editions are on the way.

Peter Rehberg - Work for GV 2004-2008

Peter Rehberg on Editions Mego. Harsh and melodic synth sounds that weave in and out of consciousness, intertwined with spoken word readings that seem to be almost pieces of a journal written by a regretful drug addict and prostitute. There is a strong story-like progression to "Works" that carries heavy emotional weight. Tracks make glacial shifts from contemplative and introspective, to more ominous, and finally to hopeful with the standout "Boxes & Angels". Giving the entire work 2 consecutive listens left me feeling emotionally drained and almost sick. Super highly recommended, and available at Discriminate.