Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Theta Two (2014) [Hi-Res]
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BAND/ARTIST: Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere
- Title: Theta Two
- Year Of Release: 2014
- Label: Discus Music
- Genre: Contemporary Electronic, Krautrock, Improvising Rock
- Quality: FLAC 24/44100
- Total Time: 02:38:45
- Total Size: 1624 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
Second double CD release by this improvising rock group referencing the keyboard improvisations of Terry Riley, Krautrock style exploration, plus contemporary electronic and orchestral music via extensive use of strings and voices. This second collection, strengthened by a consolidated and expanded line-up, builds on the foundations laid on the first release.
"The genre-defying UK outfit whip up a storm. Martin Archer's UK ensemble have a tune called The Breaking Of The Bonds & The Rearrangement Of The Atoms, and this nicely sums up their distinctive sound. The juxtapositions on their new double-disc set make for a startlingly fresh experience. It opens with an echo-saturated maelstrom of strings, percussion and squalling electronics that wouldn't sound out of place in a 70s Italian slasher flick. From the chaos, the album stretches into an irresistible suite encompassing wiry retro synth, snagging beats, thudding caustic funk, murmuring chorales and dreamy intervals. Experimental and yet accessible and melodic, the core octet's soaring themes are added to by a string quartet and a hugely dramatic 20-piece choir. It could all be an indulgent clutter, but fastidious, disciplined arrangements ensure that an aura of saturnalian extravagance is maintained well throughout. Connections to psychedelic Krautrock and Terry Riley trippiness stoke the smoky exoticism pervading an album of world-class music. This Orchestra's raggedly eclectic brilliance deserves a wider hearing." - Sid Smith, PROG
Tracklist:
1-1 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Dominant Growth Direction [14:48]
1-2 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Paratacamite [12:16]
1-3 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Bilateral Coordination Activites Are Calming [5:56]
1-4 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Modus [11:25]
1-5 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Noctilucent [11:36]
1-6 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Space Smells of Strawberries [9:24]
1-7 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Across the Atmospheric Eddies [14:40]
1-8 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - The Breaking of Bonds & the Rearrangement of Atoms [26:40]
1-9 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Curvature of the Earth [14:32]
1-10 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - SS Asturias [14:16]
1-11 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Potent Lunation [23:12]
"The genre-defying UK outfit whip up a storm. Martin Archer's UK ensemble have a tune called The Breaking Of The Bonds & The Rearrangement Of The Atoms, and this nicely sums up their distinctive sound. The juxtapositions on their new double-disc set make for a startlingly fresh experience. It opens with an echo-saturated maelstrom of strings, percussion and squalling electronics that wouldn't sound out of place in a 70s Italian slasher flick. From the chaos, the album stretches into an irresistible suite encompassing wiry retro synth, snagging beats, thudding caustic funk, murmuring chorales and dreamy intervals. Experimental and yet accessible and melodic, the core octet's soaring themes are added to by a string quartet and a hugely dramatic 20-piece choir. It could all be an indulgent clutter, but fastidious, disciplined arrangements ensure that an aura of saturnalian extravagance is maintained well throughout. Connections to psychedelic Krautrock and Terry Riley trippiness stoke the smoky exoticism pervading an album of world-class music. This Orchestra's raggedly eclectic brilliance deserves a wider hearing." - Sid Smith, PROG
Tracklist:
1-1 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Dominant Growth Direction [14:48]
1-2 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Paratacamite [12:16]
1-3 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Bilateral Coordination Activites Are Calming [5:56]
1-4 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Modus [11:25]
1-5 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Noctilucent [11:36]
1-6 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Space Smells of Strawberries [9:24]
1-7 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Across the Atmospheric Eddies [14:40]
1-8 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - The Breaking of Bonds & the Rearrangement of Atoms [26:40]
1-9 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Curvature of the Earth [14:32]
1-10 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - SS Asturias [14:16]
1-11 Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere - Potent Lunation [23:12]
Jazz | Rock | Electronic | FLAC / APE | HD & Vinyl
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