Alienstalk
'Alienstalk'
Cat. No: SCD28025 Genre: Vocal avant-garde jazz/improvisation
With Alienstalk vocalist extraordinaire Ellen Christi joins forces with some of the best European improvisators to produce an album of incredible energy and scope. Christi's extraordinary arsenal of vocal effects, including shrieks, howls, whispers and moans, paint impressionistic sound portraits ranging from the ambient to the abrasive. The band bring elements of jazz together with classical and electronic rock sounds occasionally reminiscent of King Crimson-type experimentation to create the ideal inspiration for Christi's vocal excursions. Be prepared for a wild ride.
Reviews:
'Astrud Gilberto in hell' (Showcase)
'...in the final analysis, it is a no-wave record pure and simple - but it conjures a quite breathtaking atmosphere, neither pretentious nor kitchy, neither tuneful nor freeform. Very promising stuff from Sargasso, and from this quartet...' (Avant)
'Miles Davis' Bitches Brew with a singer' (Showcase)
Credits:
Ellen Christi: Vocals Claudio Lodati: Guitar
Jan Schlegel: Bass
Luigi Archetti: Guitar
All Compositions by: E. Christi, C. Lodati, J. Schlegel, L. Archetti
Produced by: E. Christi, C. Lodati, J. Schlegel, L. Archetti
Recorded: 13 December 1996 at 'Baby Monster Studio' New York USA
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Price: £12.00