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"Like Simon H. Fell, Martin
Archer has spent the last few years using sampled improvisations as
the rich, timbral raw material for electroacoustic compositions,
reinvigorating the stagnant world of electroacoustics with
'non-academic' strategies. Part 1, based on Robin Hayward's tuba,
sounds like a field recording from a shed full of old steam engines;
the oddly foregrounded tiny percussives add delicate touches to an
evocative piece. Rhodri Davies' harp is at the heart of Part 3,
another highlight, where the sensitive, chamber-like expressivity of
Archer, Fell and Charlie Collins gives the illusion of a fully
real-time quartet interaction." Chris Blackford RUBBERNECK
"An exciting and skilful
combination of improvised music and electroacoustic technique,
realised with the benefit of modern digital sound processing
technology. Fell and Archer display mastery of equipment, processes,
sound quality and musicianship. The elaborate methods of
sound-sculpting used on this recording demonstrate the care and
attention of the organisers, and should win full marks for ingenuity,
innovation and inspiration. Every track is a modernist gem of
mournful, elegiac, deeply moving instrumental music." Ed
Pinsent THE SOUND PROJECTOR
"As one listens one really
begins to get a sense of what Archer and Fell have achieved here.
Keeping the integrity of each performance, they have transformed it
into an impossibly sophisticated composition; a result which would be nigh-on
impossible, anyway, using either composition or improvisation alone.
This is a beautiful, well-played, conceptually rich disk which comes
highly recommended." Richard Cochrane MUSINGS
"A fine progression in
Martin’s electro-acoustic exploits. Simon Fell brings his
ability to find fluidity in the face of impending chaos, making the
album a completed puzzle box. Attempt to take it apart and it’ll
fall to bits... There’s a slew of people making albums with
computers and found sounds, but the results are too often piece-meal
in vision and effect, but with every album Martin expands his sonic
vocabulary and editing skills. In Simon Fell he’s found an ideal
collaborator. If you’ve heard any of Simon’s terrific
free-jazz workouts, you’ll know his recordings and live work
have always complimented and enhanced the playing of others. This
time he’s brought out the best in Archer." PROGRESS REPORT
"If you can simply allow
yourself to dig the intricate and sometimes outrageous juxtaposition
of textures, patterns and timbres, it becomes a brilliant piece of
work . . . . . Light years better than 99% of the sterile
contemporary academic stuff that passes for cutting edge
electro-acoustics today.....The things Archer can do with the sound
of a piano are quite amazing, and in themselves offer ample testimony
of his studio genius.....Aural treats abound.....The sort of
recording that's going to offer surprise and delight every time
out.....This CD is a rich, remarkable statement." Bill
Tilland MOTION
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