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funkel
12/21/08, 07:00 PM
Possibly the best instrumental band to come out of my home state, this fantastic band's excellent 2007 album Land Patterns is perfect for the current dreary winter weather, -30º windchill and all.
Ambient stuff similar to Helios (meets Steve Reich) and like-minded music projects, it's worth checking out for any music fan. Realistically, Vinh and John (Praetor) might be the only ones to like this, but worth a shot anyway.

Link to their myspace (http://www.myspace.com/theworldonhigherdowns)
IWasaCamera
12/21/08, 07:33 PM
I didn't know anyone else here had heard this album. Really quality stuff.
funkel
12/21/08, 07:40 PM
Yup. It made my favorite albums of 2007 list. I originally had it at #15, but I'd now venture to put it in the top 7, maybe even top 5.
funkel
12/21/08, 07:41 PM
Gotta love the Steve Reich influence with this album.
IWasaCamera
12/21/08, 07:49 PM
Not to get off-topic, but have you looked further into Reich's discography? Highly recommended.
funkel
12/21/08, 07:56 PM
Yup. I was listening to Drumming the last couple of days. Great stuff.
I was watching some stuff Pitchfork.tv had on him from SWSX.
IWasaCamera
12/21/08, 07:59 PM
Ah, Drumming may be my least favorite release of his haha.
funkel
12/21/08, 08:11 PM
Ha, oh well. What else would you recommend?
Also, have you heard of Bill Dixon And Exploding Star Orchestra?
IWasaCamera
12/21/08, 08:20 PM
Different Trains/Electric Counterpoint. Stunning work.
funkel
12/21/08, 08:27 PM
Will definitely check out. The man seems to have been extremely prolific.
KarolaBloch
12/21/08, 08:37 PM
Never really got into them. Just kinda meh stuff.
Praetor
12/22/08, 03:34 AM
All artists mentioned in this thread rule.

Except Bill Dixon & Exploding Star Orchestra, I've never heard of them. Did you ever listen to that Mahavishnu Orhcestra album, Chris?
Regards
12/22/08, 04:00 AM
I'll check them out when I get home this afternoon.
funkel
12/22/08, 06:54 AM
All artists mentioned in this thread rule.

Except Bill Dixon & Exploding Star Orchestra, I've never heard of them. Did you ever listen to that Mahavishnu Orhcestra album, Chris?
No, when I finally found a download link, it had expired... I was bummed.
IWasaCamera
12/22/08, 11:52 AM
Also, have you heard of Bill Dixon And Exploding Star Orchestra?
Didn't see this last night. Not really a fan.
jtsnazzy
12/22/08, 01:14 PM
So far pretty good but I'm not sure how I feel about the excessive static.
funkel
12/22/08, 01:32 PM
Didn't see this last night. Not really a fan.
Maybe because it's free jazz?
IWasaCamera
12/22/08, 01:38 PM
Maybe because it's free jazz?
Perhaps, although I enjoy my share of free jazz.
Praetor
12/22/08, 02:51 PM
No, when I finally found a download link, it had expired... I was bummed.
http://www.mediafire.com/?6gc1ijyjmjw

From the looks of the file size it's lowish quality, but it should do. You will love this.