5/25/2023 0 Comments Organn grinder sound grinder![]() ![]() When they arrive, the brain-throbbing bass punches and ear-slicing saxophone only serve to slow the pace further. The Woods goes even further afield, beginning with over two minutes of expressionist percussion from Archibald. Sneddon and collaborator Klein (trumpet and saxophone share the somewhat plaintive theme) mesh perfectly, throwing out combinations of melody and free wailing, often (but not always) with Klein playing more lyrically, answered by Sneddon’s abstract colours. You Are Old, Father William is the title of a Lewis Carroll poem in which the naïve questions and implied criticisms of youth are confounded by the acerbic wisdom of age. Of course, alongside the welcome consistencies are the fascinating departures. “The Organ Grinder” might all sound a bit ambitious on paper but FNMDJ are as effortlessly free, brutal and uncluttered as ever. Similarly, tracks like Funambule and the enigmatically named Bicycle Day would be utterly at home on the previous discs. This first track lets us know that despite all the additional flavours and flourishes, the core trio needs no assistance in creating leviathan sounds. But now here’s an evolutionary leap: guest players, new sounds and instruments, more melodic compositions, even a 60s Blue Note tune!īut not to worry, Sneddon’s intro riff to Open The Gate (an earworm of the best kind) keeps it simple, starting solo then set against a slow drumbeat as the bass slowly grumbles into view and picks up the melodic baton, making way for a harsh cascade of alto goodness. Their perfect blend of atmospheric doom-y riffs and free jazz splashing hits the spot every time and their previous RareNoise releases (“The Shape of Doomjazz to Come/Saxophone Giganticus” and “Awakening of a Capital”) are well-played favourites. Paul Archibald – drums & percussion piano (track 5) pipe organ (track 11)įor me, a new release from Free Nelson Mandoomjazz is an eagerly awaited event.
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