BOXHEAD ENSEMBLE LP Will Oldham Jim O'Rourke Vandermark
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Description
Boxhead Ensemble – The Last Place To Go 2 XLP
Label: Atavistic, Secretly Canadian
Catalog#: ALP096LP, SC022
Released: 1998
Out of Print
Tracklist
A1 Introduction
A2 Coastal Border
A3 Solo
B1 Nobody
B2 Dust And Rain
B3 Fading Cold
B4 Two Ravens
C1 High Water
C2 Carolyn's Theme
C3 The Last Place To Go
C4 Choices Made
D1 Deep Sea
D2 Far Gone / Big Sky
The record vinyl & sleeve are in perfect condition. Vinyl has been played once. Photos are of the actual Item.
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"Boxhead Ensemble, an impromptu project of the Chicago rock avantgarde, involved members of Tortoise, Gastr Del Sol, Eleventh Dream Day plus Jim O'Rourke and Ken Vandermark, all assembled by composer Michael Krassner to score the soundtrack for a film.
The Boxhead Ensemble is a collective of ever-changing musicians that provide the soundtrack for the film Dutch Harbor. Featured on this record are Will Oldham, of Palace fame, Edith Frost, Ken Vandermark and a host of others. Last Place to Go was recorded during the European tour of Dutch Harbor. The musicians provided improvised accompaniment to the film each night. The highlights of the tour recordings are collected on this disc. Most movie soundtracks lack unity and focus, but this album proves the opposite. Despite the fact that the songs are culled from a month's worth of recording, they are consistent and full of energy. The instrumentation ranges from cello to drums, sounding at times like classical music and at others mellow jazz and country. The film, a black and white documentary, explores the lives of Alaskan fishermen, and the music embodies the harsh but beautiful landscapes. At times, voice-over narrative's can be heard in the background making for some haunting moments. A wonderful guitar drone is the focus of Coastal Boarder, and Dust and Rain begins with a woman's story of life at sea. The final track, Far Gone/Big Sky is a 16-minute piece that wanders between lilting melody and ominous space, the albums best piece. The improvised music on this record is intelligent and subtle, providing a consistent listen. ~ Marc Gilman, All Music Guide "
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