Whilst waiting for the restart of MuhMur Radio broadcasting and building playlists I have taken the time to sort out some old boxes of tapes and CDs and re-arrange some of the records and listen to some releases I have not heard in years ...
"Burn", a C20 cassette by Dave Phillips was released in 2014 on Aaltra Records. It comes packaged inside a black plastic bag (which over the past ten years has slowly lost its glue) with a booklet on the five levels of mobility by Swiss author Benedikt Loderer and a badge. Two ten minute pieces over two sides. 'Exorcise Your Demons' is a series of erratic (car) crash and burn electronics over a variety of vocals, some orgasmic, some playful and frantic. Choirs of heavenly angels make an attempt but are hidden by the duck calls and squeezed balloons. I don't know why but the word 'Hörspiele' came to mind whilst listening to this piece ... very loud. 'Walk Out' is partially built around field recordings made in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in 2006. Totally different in sound and construct to side A. Dogs bark, bells toll and voices lost in limbo float around an acoustic piano accompaniment.
"Burn" is in memoriam of Zbigniew Karkowski. I am uncertain as to whether Aaltra Records are still active. I know I've said it before ... but I will say it again. Dave Phillips live is one of the most life affirming and sonically challenging experiences I have had.
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