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17/5/2013:
Reverb Worship T-shirts (RW 207)
Now that those warming rays of summer sun are here...at last, how about one of the latest Reverb Worship t-shirts.Made in an edition of only 50 t-shirts.These are silk screen printed in black onto excellent quality Fruit Of The Loom t-shirts.Made from 100% cotton.Available in five colours : Steel Blue, Orange, Charcoal Grey, Classic Olive and Chocolate Brown.
Sizes are Medium (38"-40" inch chest size) and Large (41"-43" inch chest size).
Cost as follows : UK = £10.00 / Europe = £13.00 / USA & ROW = £16.00.
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APOLOGIES ABOUT THE HIKE WITH EUROPEAN AND USA/ROW SHIPPING RATES.
15/5/2013 :
New Release:
Primordial Undermind
"Live In Austin" (RW 227)
When Reverb Worship started out one of the bands I wanted to do music with was Primordial Undermind.Its a great pleasure for me to introduce you to "Live In Austin".Recorded in 2004 and 2007.What we have here is a album featuring two long tracks which proves what a great live band Primordial Undermind really are.Formed in 1988 by guitarist Eric Arn of Crystalized Movements (which featured guitar hero Wayne Rogers of Major Stars and Magic Hour).Over the years Primordial Undermind have made some pretty cool music and toured all over the place.
"Live In Austin" begins with "End Of An Ear". Recorded on march 9th, 2007 by Randall Squires.This has a slow, gradual build up where the band seem to improvise around various ideas summoning up a trance like atmosphereric state until somewhere around the twenty minute mark the band erupt into life via major avant garde psychedelics.The second track is "Garden Of The Ancients".Recorded july 31st, 2004 by Carlton Crutcher from Book Of Shadows.This really is a huge, pulsating, hypnotically percussive driven beast with abrasive screaching guitars which visits and stays in major overdrive.
This cd is avilable now in an edition of 60 copies with stencil sprayed red and black labels.
UK = £6.50 / Europe = £8.00 / USA & ROW = £9.00
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01/5/2013:
New Release:
Michael Warren
"Brume & Nelipot" Art Edition (RW 225)
Now folks.Here is something rather special indeed.For me one of the pleasures of doing Reverb Worship is to introduce you to muisc from new artists.Here we have the debut album from Michael Warren entitled "Brume & Nelipot"(it means misty & barefoot in ye olde speak). I had a funny feeling straight away that this was going to be cool.How right I was.Michael's music takes a huge nod to the 1960's.I even asked him if his dad was Kevin Ayers (joke)....to which he replied "no...but I was born on the Harvest Records car park".Seriously..this album is retro sounding and catchy in a swinging psychedelic tinged groovy kind of way.It contains sixteen tracks all recorded by Michael at his studio.
Each copy of this cd comes with its own unique signed and numbered piece of hand painted artwork.These have taken Michael a considerable time to create and in my humble opinion look superb.Style wise think Gong meets Daevid Allen meets Sun Ra and you are almost there.Each cd comes with a hand drawn label with four branches , each coloured to represent the seasons in green, yellow, brown and grey.
Cost includes postage/shipping :
UK = £10.00 / Europe = £13.50 / USA & ROW = £15.00
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25/4/2013:
New Release:
Book Of Shadows
"IndigoM" (RW 224)
Its no secret that Book Of Shadows are one of my favourite bands (and also one of Julian Cope's favourites too).This time Reverb Worship has decided to reissue one of the bands earliest recordings.”IndigoM” was originally issued in 2005 as a self released cdr on Whirling Rainbow Music.It is now impossibly hard to find an original copy.It was recorded live on KVRX Radio, Austin, Texas on 11/12/2005 for the IndigoM show.For this performance the band was a trio of Carlton Crutcher on keyboards, Sharon Crutcher on vocals and Doug Feruson on guitar and electronics.A few years ago I reissued the bands debut recording “Hanged Man”. Carlton has stated that “Hanged Man” was not really indicative of the Book Of Shadows sound, explaining that the band focuses more on improv/avant/experimental music....and “IndigoM”, certainly makes clear what he meant. ”IndigoM” consists of a single 52 minute guitar and electronics exploration. The music is deep in space, but also harsh and sonically devastating. Floating alien soundscapes evolve with an edgy aggression. Sharon's vocals serve an instrumental function, contributing to the construction of the otherworldly landscape that Book of Shadows formulates, though there are moments of narration. This is real bowels of the spacecraft avant-garde sound creation and the trio do an impressive job of gradually navigating the journey on an aurally picturesque course.It must be mentioned here that the sound engineer Eric Archer has done a superb job here.
As a nice touch for this reissue we have included the original introduction from Trey Smith and an interview with the band.These were not included on the original issue of the album.
This cd is available now and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
UK = £6.50 / Europe = £7.50 / USA & ROW = £9.00.
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19/4/2013:
New Distro Items:
Seb Lay
"Piedra Sobre Piedra" Self released cd
From time to time I get contacted by lots of artists
concerning their music.A few months ago I got an email from Seb Lay.He is a independant
folk musician from santiago, chile.He has been releasing music by himself for a considerable time.Seb has kindly sent me copies of his new
album called “Piedra Sobre Piedra”.This is a limited edition of 500 copies.You
get a factory pressed cd which comes with an insert in a handmade cloth pouch
with hand numbered embroidered name tag.This album is very lovely indeed.It
contains seventeen tracks of gentle acoustic instrumentation .You can get
copies from his website (direct from chile which is expensive and a long wait).I
have a small amount of copies here for sale at a cheaper cost (especially for UK customers).
All i’m gonna say about Owl is that I like them a lot...and
I think you will too.Owl come from Oakland, California.This is their debut
recording which appeared on cassette only. This demo contains six tracks of
psych inspired heavy rock.Its probably best summed up in this Maximum Rock ‘N’
Roll review. ” This band seems to have
come to fruition out of the NWOBHM lovin’ sect within the Oakland, CA crust metal
scene.Owl consists of three brothers and an unrelated girl, including Acts Of
Sedition and Stormcrow.Their guitarist who is truly impressive with those crazy
solos ...not to be missed live, I heard a rumour that this tape was recorded when
he was thirteen years old ?.I call this bullshit, but if its true, he’s like a
witching hour miracle.The recording has a vintage raw sound.It captures the
bands late 70’s early 80’s british influence.Same recording quality and vibe of
the remasterd Pentagram demos or what Witchcraft was going for using only
vintage gear.Anyway, this is one of those tapes you flip over and over for days
and get the riffs stuck in your head”.Recorded in December 2009 at High Castle
Studios, Jackson, CA.Produced and engineered by the band themselves.You can
also check out the bands debut album on Magick Hermit Records.
This cdr version of the bands “demo tape”comes in an edition
of 50 hand numbered copies and is not to be missed.
This release began toward the later part of 2012 after being asked if I would be interested in another Temple Music project.Knowing about Alan Trench's impressive back catalogue, I was obviously intrigued, especially after releasing the split Temple Music / Al Queda cd a number of years ago."Ancient Sorceries" is based on the Algernon Blackwood story of the same name.This features the psychic detective John Silence.Temple Music edited and set the story when asked to participate in the Weird Gardens event in Lincoln in october 2012, where they performed this peice for the first time.The live version worked out so well that they decided to record this superb studio version.On this recording Temple Music features Alan Trench - Vocals & Synths, Steve Robinson - Tibetan Bells & Samplers and Dan Doughty - Synths."Ancient Sorceries" is one long 43 minute spaced out piece of music featuring spoken word, electronic/organic music and bells and chimes.This cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.The covers are all individually hand ink stamped onto white fabric patterned card.
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5/4/2013:
New Release:
BOSQUES
"El Alimento Hace Bien EP"
(RW 221)
As always I am highly delighted to announce new music from BOSQUES.I have to declare that they are just about the best band in argentina right now.The association with Reverb Worship continues with the "El Alimento Hace Bien EP", after releasing the bands debut EP , "Pleroma Sum" in 2010, and also their debut album "Eomaia Nam" from 2012. The band have now set up their own label called Pleroma Discos which they will use to release their music back home.BOSQUES have given permission for me to continue to release the bands music here in the UK on Reverb Worship.
"El Alimento Hace Bien" is the bands latest release.It was self produced, recorded and mixed by the band with Francisco Marafioti.The bands own version of the EP (on Pleroma Discos) contains three tracks.The second track is a reworking of "Eomaia" from the bands debut album which is more uptempo and features Andres Bonetto on drums.Track three is the bands cover version of a song by Spiritualized and recorded in january 2012.When we discussed releasing the EP, I suggested to make a few changes for the Reverb Worship version.In the end we agreed that my version of the EP would have two extra tracks.This gives the EP five long tracks and a playing time of almost 35 minutes.The two bonus tracks really are exceptionally cool in their own right.Track four is the bands "flashback" version of "Libero" from their Pleroma Sum" debut EP.Track five was recorded in october 2011.
BOSQUES continue to develop as a band and consistently produce music of the highest quality.Hopefully this EP will be followed later this year by the bands second album."El Alimento Hace Bien" is avialable now in a hand numbered edition of 54 copies.It features cover artwork by the band porinted on semi-gloss photographic paper.
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21/3/2013:
New Release :
TILT/THE/SKIES
"A Sullen Sunless Sky_" (RW 220)
TILT/THE/SKIES are a drone/dark ambient duo formed by Alex T and Eleftherios F.The two met in london a few years ago.The idea for the project started last year when they were approached to compose an installation piece for an art exhibition.Unusually, they both studied graphic design and have been members of various electronica/experimental ambient and dark metal bands in the past.TILT/THE/SKIES music is created using many guitars, pedals and effects, creating texture, depth and sonic drift.They are fascinated by the dark and the medieval ages, spiritualism, philosophy, science, haiku poetry, clocks, maps, the seasons, mountains, the antartica peninsula, the state of sleep and film directors such as David Lynch, Andrei Tarkovsky and Theodoros Angelopoulos, The cd contains four superb tracks with twenty four minutes of music.These guys create celestial sounding drone with a deep swirling harmonic hum which conjures up imagery of desolate landscapes and huge cavernous voids.For fans of Barn Owl, Popul Vuh and beyond.Recorded during 2012 and 2013.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
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15/3/2013:
New Release :
Sproatly Smith
"Times Is N' Times Was" (RW 219)
Its been a long time coming but boy was it worth waiting for.Please allow me to introduce you to "Time Is N' Times Was" , the new album from Sproatly Smith.This album is the next chapter in a continuing story from folks leading exponent of weirdlore.The best way to listen to this album is to sit down, relax and soak up the rural atmosphere in one complete dose.Designed as homage and mark of respect to the old days.Recorded and created in a way that only Mr Smith can do.This album is pure magic from start to finish.Contained within are twelve wonderful tracks which merge traditional styled folk tunes, vocal samples, field recordings, folktronica and psychedelia, all held together with a vision that leaves you in a nostalgic timewarp.
The cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered edition of 100 copies with an insert and covers printed on glossy photographic paper.The cd labels are individually hand ink stamped.As a special bonus each cd comes with a cigarette or tea card (the first 80 of which come from a collection owned by Harry Hunter who was Mr Smith's grandad who lived in the village of Sproatley).
UK = £7.00 / Europe = £8.00 / USA & ROW = £9.00.
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9/3/2013:
New Release:
Sproatly Smith
"Pixieled" (RW 126) Reissue with new reversed artwork.
Its no secret that Sproatly Smith is one of Reverb Worship's favourites.So having said that I am delighted to inform you of the reissue of "Pixieled".This album was his second release (following on from his "The Yew And The Hare" debut) and has been unavailable for sometime on cd.For this new version of the album Mr Smith and myself decided to change the cover design.We now have a "reversed" version of the cover.This gives a spooky psychedelic feel .The album has the same twelve tracks as before.If you have never listened to this wonderful album you are truly in for a treat.Recorded at Oxford & King Studio in hereford in 2009.This cd comes in an edition of 50 copies with matt black rollered paper labels and new insert design.This is the sound of genius at play.Available now !!!
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****Stay tuned for Mr Smiths "Times Is N' Times Was"......
7/3/2013:
New Release:
Jon Scullion
"Calenture" (RW 217)
This is "Calenture" the debut solo album by Jon Scullion.Jon comes from london towne and is a really cool folk singer.A regular performer at folk nights and on londons south bank.Having been sent this album I was very impressed indeed by the quality of both his musicianship and song writing skills.He upholds the folk traditions well here presenting seven superb songs which have a John Martyn "London Conversation" era feel to them.Jon's songs tell stories about people, memories and places.All beautifully performed with just acoustic guitar and his distinctive vocal style.The albums title comes from an ailment suffered by sailors in the tropics which causes delerium. This cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Available now !!
(Proposterous Creations SPOCK003) Limited edition cassette with embroidered patch.
I have been able to obtain a small amount of copies of the new cassette edition of The Transmutations "The Hundred Years" album which has been reissued on the french based Proposterous Creations label in 2012.The album has been remastered and has new artwork by Elizabeth Syke.To go with the cassette the label owner Phillipe has had a very small run of 25 embroidered patches made.I have secured only two of these patches to go with the cassette.So basically its first come first served on these.
Cassette = UK = £6.00 / Europe = £7.00 / USA & ROW = £8.00
Cassette with embroidered patch = £9.00 / Europe = £10.00 / USA & ROW = £11.00.
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I also have a few copies left of the original cd version on Reverb Worship.
28/2/2013:
New Release :
Michael Griffith
"A Thousand Swords & The Flooded Cave" (RW 218)
I first started discussing this album with Michael last year after he contacted me.Michael is a USA based musician from portland, oregon.Originally he started making music in 2003 under the guise of "The Height Of 63".The album is self recorded.He called it "a personal collection of songs; a mixture of acoustic songs mixed with ambient dreamy synthscapes".Its actually much more than this.Here we have a selection of eleven tracks recorded over a period between 2002 - 2010 in various studios.There is a real spacey psychedelic feel to these recordings.On reflection this album could have been recorded thirty years ago and shelved, to be rediscovered now and enjoyed fully for the really cool vibe it creates.Original artwork by Rick DeLucco based on a dream Michael had back in 2004 of a woman with honeycomb lips, and a wolf whose own bitterness turns him into stone.
This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
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24/2/2013:
Thanks to Sounds Behind The Corner for the excellent review of The Floating World's "We Hunted" album.There are only a few copies of this cd avilable here now.If you want a copy be quick and contact me.You can get a copy from Norman Records and Stashed goods too.
I am very pleased to be able to announce the limited edition cdr version of Jessie Shaffer's "Pulling at My Skirts" album.I initially got to know Jessie via Heidi Harris and the rather wonderful band Cutleri.Jessie is a classically trained violinist, self-trained singer and mandolinist who has been playing in bands and writing music since the late nineties. In her approach to music making, Shaffer can be both sassy and emotive, with a fondness for dissonance, rich vocal layering and unconventional percussive elements such as pinwheels and knitting needles."Pulling at my Skirts" is a rather lovely nine track album recorded embracing a DIY, feminist aesthetic in both its recording and feel.
This is what Jessie has to say about the recording."Pulling at My Skirts is my first solo album which I wrote mostly in late 2011 after taking up the mandolin. Though I'd written songs before that were violin and voice based, adding the mandolin into the mix really inspired me to write in a way I hadn't really before. I began to play around with layering multiple vocal and violin lines over each other and to experiment with unorthodox percussion like pinwheel, knitting needles, jug, and more ambient organic sounds like water and breath. I had recently attended a conference where I learned about keening, a form of vocal lament akin to wailing that is part of Irish and Scottish culture as well as other cultures throughout the world. I felt compelled to experiment with this vocal form and out of that experimentation came the track keen. I was also very inspired at the time by a cappella and choral groups, out of which grew tracks like gnarled, and the more vocally ecstatic sections of the title track, Pulling at My Skirts.As far as lyric content and mood, in general, my songs are intensely personal, veiled in the guise of the poetic, and Pulling at My Skirts is no exception. The album deals with motifs of loss, separation, abandonment, and the blurry line between the self and others in interpersonal relationships, like in Arms in Line, "Gnarled, and Whisper Me Now. Skip the Stone deals with facing death as an inevitable part of life, and other songs are really just love songs, like All the While, and also The Hour in Tides, which is sort of my love song to music".
This cd is available now in a limited edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Both covers and inserts are made from brown wrapping paper and envelopes.
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18/2/2013:
New Distro Items:
Cathal Rodgers
"Erēmos" (Sonic Drift)
Self Released Lathe Cut 7" single and cdr.
Regulars to Reverb Worship will recognise this wonderfully talented irish drone musician.I have released his music as both Cathal Rodgers and Wereju in the past.Here we have a very limited 7" lathe cut single which has been cut by Graham @ 2208 Records in minneapolis, USA.These come in a very limited edition of only 25 copies with handmade covers and have been self released by Cathal himself on the Sonic Drift label.The single contains two tracks...."Erēmos" (Parts I & IV).These two tracks are taken from the album of the same name.The package contains both the two track 7" single and the complete "Erēmos" album with eight tracks.
This is what Cathal has to say about "Erēmos".
"I began work on Erēmos after a couple of lengthy conversations/arguments with some friends as to the nature and definition of a hermetic lifestyle. The music evolved from that idea of secluding yourself away from society in order to concentrate on the things that really matter to you. Historically that might have been religion, magick or alchemy, but in these modern times it might equally be the person sick of the rat race, departing to the country in search of their Walden. It was argued that this equated to a turning away from life, but to me it is quite obviously a turning towards life... discarding all that is meaningless and embracing what it is that really matters to you. That may still be religion or magick or alchemy, but it might just as readily be art or music".
"So Erēmos started as a soundtrack for the hermit. On the face of it the music is quite minimal, echoing the solitude and reclusion inherent in the traditional definition of the hermit. But as with most of my obscurist work, the undercurrent contains much to discover, just as there is more to the hermit than the dictionary definition might suggest".
"In the process of recording, and the contemplating of meaning and the meaningless, I became interested in the idea of vanitas. Not just how it is represented in art but also how it might apply to the creation of art, and in particular the abstract music I tend to create. There is plenty of intent in the creative process, and a concerted effort to impart that meaning into the music. But once it's all done and that particular inspiration has been exorcised what are we really left with? Just another song, another piece of music.. the inspiration a fading memory.. the meaning now becoming meaningless".
"This idea also seemed particularly germane to music creation in the digital age. With the overabundance and saturation out there I often ask myself if the world really needs another collection of my musical vanitas, but in the end the answer always seems to be that I need it... and so the drift goes on..."
If you would like a copy of this 7" and cdr set be quick.I only have five copies out of the edition of twenty five.
SOLD OUT
***** Please contact Cathal.He may have a copy available rodgerscathal@yahoo.com
17/2/2013:
Thanks to Richard Allen from A Closer Listen for the following review of The Floating World's "We Hunted" album.
When is a flute album not a flute album? When the flautist is the leader of a band, and when the album has a purpose beyond the promotion of a single instrument. Amanda Votta, the guiding hand behind The Floating World, has no compulsion to be conventional. We Hunted, by not trying to be a flute album, ends up making a strong argument for the more frequent inclusion of flute in rock constructs.
Votta’s play is not simply note after note: the artist is concerned with textures, variations and extensions. By virtue of its nature – the ability to prolong tones – the instrument lends itself well to drone. When Neddal Ayed’s guitar tones reverberate around Votta’s breath notes, one can imagine the two trading shimmer for shimmer. Grey Malkin’s bells add a spiritual sheen, especially at the end of “The Older Blood”, which combines dark tolls and individual ringings with light finger chimes. In like fashion, the ritualistic “Beyond the Hills” imitates the tempo of a funeral procession. The bells are used only as accents, while the wailing guitar imitates the mindset of the mourning. Yet despite her generosity with the spotlight, Votta is clearly in control throughout. Her playing grounds the other performers, and her performance lies at the heart of each piece.
“Fog and Fire” presents eleven minutes of subtle mood. The flute acts as fog and the guitar as fire, one leading to the next until both are subsumed by a sheet of sullen sound. Another extended piece, the nine minute “The Moon Remembers”, evokes contemplation through the careful layering of sounds both vertical (speaker to speaker) and horizontal (one atop the other). Rhythmic drum hits accentuate the feeling of holiness. While the track seems more concerned with pattern than any overt melody, such construction honors both the mandala and the Buddhist concept which inspired the band’s name: ukiyo, the floating world. When the band finally rocks out in the brief closer, “Ocean”, it’s as if to say, all may be ephemeral, but we are here now. This physical reminder completes the circle: approaching and departing, present and not-present, stationary and yet transformed. (Richard Allen)
There are not that many copies available of this cd.If you would like a copy order asap.
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13/2/2013:
Many thanks to Nathan at The Active Listener for the following superb review of The Floating Worlds "We Hunted" album.
Last year I introduced you all to Creature Breath aka Shawn Marie Westendorf.Her debut album "I Am Creature Breath" went down really well and seemed to create quite a stir.I had heard through the grapevine that Shawn had been working on her second album.I did wonder if album No2 would be on par with her debut.I am very pleased to inform you that the new album is called "The Giveaway".It's seven tracks has been well worth waiting for.This is a superb follow up to her debut.Again this album has been beautifully recorded, mixed and mastered by Heidi Harris @ Sukisound Studios in Brooklyn, NY.What we have here is yet another gorgeous album of late night, dreamy folkisms.Delivered with minimal arrangements, in a low key, sultry style, which seems to draw you in.Shawn's vocals and her multipart harmonies are particularly lovely here.Shawn tells me that "many of the songs are about wisdom from flowers".So with this in mind I decided to go for a rather retro feel with the cover design.The cd comes in a hand numbered edition of 100 copies.Each cd cover has a different original Will's cigarette card mounted on the front.Available now.
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7/2/2013:
New Release:
The Hogweed And The Aderyn
(RW 214)
The Hogweed And The Aderyn are a superb acoustic psychedelic folk duo from turkey.They draw inspiration from folkloric and acoustic music from around the world.Atay & Gözde create the most lovely sounds using guitars, ukeleles, percussion and chinese flutes.This cd contains ten tracks which is both of their EP's together on one disc.Part A is "Fragrant Sacrifice" and Part B is "Universe Of The Folklore".Available in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies with hand ink stamped labels and inserts.Highly recommended.
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31/1/2013
New Release :
The Floating World
"We Hunted" (RW 212)
It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the latest album from The Floating World.Having been impressed when I first got hold of the Barl Fire and Foxglove recordings sometime ago, I considered myself a fan.Many thanks to Amanda for allowing me to release this wonderul album of hauntingly beautiful "ether folk"."We Hunted" contains eight superb tracks featuring Amanda Votta (flute, bells, arrangements, mixing & mastering), Neddal Ayad (guitar & arrangements) and Grey Malkin from The Hare And the Moon (mandolin, drums, music box, bells, drones and arrangements).I must also mention Cecilia too for her work on the cover design.Available now in a limited numbered edition of 50 copies with covers printed on glossy photographic paper.
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You can check out two full tracks from the album here:
I am finally able to bring you news of the release of the Howling Larsons "fool of sound and furry" album.The Howling Larsons are a truly wonderful new duo featuring R.Loftiss (The Grey Field Recordings) and Alan Trench (Field Music/Selene Heliotrope).If you like R and Alan's previous music, i'm really sure you will love this album.Recorded in 2011 with the assistance of Mike Seed, Frank Suchomel, Justin Jones and Steve Robinson.It contains twelve tracks which sound as if they came directly from middle earth via a smattering of cosmic enlightenment.
This cd comes in a hand numbered edition of 60 copies in two different editions with artwork Created by R.The regular edition is in a plastic wallet sleeve in a hand numbered edition of 51 copies.The artwork edition is a very limited to only 9 copies with original artwork by R.These were done using a rather unusual method.A black marker pen was attached to the end of a branch of a tree.The branch was rubbing up against a nearby wall.In this same position R attached a piece of paper to the wall.In turn the marker pen which was attached to the branch, got blown around to and fro by the wind, creating a scratchy abstract patterns on the paper.GENIUS !!!!.
Cost as follows :
Regular edition : UK = £6.50 / Europe = £7.50 / USA & ROW = £8.50.
*****PLEASE NOTE : THE ARTWORK EDITION IS NOW SOLD OUT.
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15/1/2013:
New Release :
Clara Engel
"The Bethlehem Tapes" (RW 211)
For my second release of 2013 I am highly delighted to bring you a limited edition version of "The Bethlehem Tapes" by Clara
Engel.I have been an admirer of her music for some time.Last year we briefly discussed doing something.Just before christmas Clara
agreed to do this lovely album via Reverb Worship.This is what Clara has to say about the album :
"I was traveling without a guitar. I was in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I got to play a beautiful old guitar that Sarah Shown let me use. I
only like old acoustic guitars, the warm gold weathered sound.These 7 songs were not meant to make an album. Some I'd been
carrying with me for a few years. Some of them weren't finished. They all came together in one afternoon of just playing, no pre-
meditations. All I had for "Heaven of Leaves" was a poem, no music. It was born spontaneously as I played around on a very out of
tune banjitar.So this is me singing and playing, accompanied by Taylor Galassi, one afternoon in late September 2009". This album
comes in a limited edition of 50 hand numbered copies with artwork by Tochter Von Peter.The covers are printed onto glossy
photographic paper.This cd will play on all MP3 compataible cds players and your PC too.Highly recommended indeed.
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1/1/2013:
HAPPY NEW YEAR
2/1/2013:
New Release :
Die Geister Beschwören
"Those Who Came Before..." (RW 210)
Ok.So here’s the first Reverb Worship release of 2013.Late
last year I was contacted by Oryan Petersen-Jones concerning releasing some of
his music. He is an experimental/psych-folk
artist living in portland/Austin, USA.He plays under the name "Die Geister
Beschworen" (german for “summon the spirits”) and with the 13 year running
psych collective, Datura Blues.Oryan employs minimalistic recording and
performing methods, found sounds, field recordings, poly-rythymic structure and
instrumentation collected from around the globe.Die Geister Beschwören combines
an enthusiasm for ethnomusicology (peterson-jones' field of study while in
college) with comradre towards the "new weird america" experimental
folk movement... the resulting sounds fall somewhere between the howls of a
dusty snake charmer and a whispered prayer.This is music for quiet rooms. Language
learned in a forgotten tongue...
“Those Who Came Before...” is
a rather lovely psychedelically infused twelve track album.When I first
listened to this album it reminded me of Six Organs Of Admittance.Oryan then
said that “Ben Chasny was living with him
in northern california at the time he recorded that first SOOA album.Recommended
if you like...Six Organs Of Admittance, Sir Richard Bishop, Akron/Family,
Bill Frisell,Leo Kottke,Jack Rose,John Fahey, Ghost, Erkin Koray,The Incredible
String Bband, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Danny Elfman.
Released in a hand numbered
edition of 50 copies.
UK =£6.50 / Europe = £7.50 /
USA & ROW = £8.50
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11/12/2012:
Thanks to Mike from Norman Records for the following review of the Heidi Harris "Dream Fodder" album :
"Brooklynite Heidi Harris is back with another CD of her haunted minimal neofolk/weirdpop stylings on Reverb Worship ....her fourth in the less than nine months! Some women can’t even make a baby in that time! Phil thinks it’s fuller and more produced-sounding than her first three, too. I’m not so sure about that but maybe he’s right.To me it seems like business as usual for Harris, sultry layered vocals over spacious lo-fi melodies on piano, cello and all manner of noisemakers, all contributing to a slow, ethereal pop style which is quite seductive and silky, but also with enough weirdness to keep it from getting too bland - in fact towards the end there’s quite a bit of messing around with strange otherworldly loops which is a bit of a departure.It does feel a little hit-and-miss compared to previous outings but I’m honestly not sure if that’s because four albums into the year I’m simply starting to weary of her style or if the earlier ones were just more consistent. That said if you’ve heard her previous CDs I think you’ll have a very good idea of what to expect on this one, and there’s plenty more of that organic-sounding minimal prettiness on this latest disc here".
ADDENDUM from Norman Records : "Heidi got in touch to let us know that the most recent two CDs, this one and 'Storm Story', are actually reissued collections of recordings she has made from 2008 to now, while 'Sand In The Line' was recorded in 2010-11 and my personal fave 'In The Lee' took her most of 2011, so to say she's made four albums in nine months is something of an untruth, but does go some way to explaining why I liked those first two the best".
This album has been selling well but is still available from me for the time being :
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All i'm gonna say about this is that "Dream Fodder" is another page from Heidi's book of enlightenment.If you liked "In The Lee",
"Sand In The Line" and "Storm Story" you are gonna be in Heidi heaven (FACT).
3/12/2012:
New Release:
Heidi Harris
"Dream Fodder" (RW 209)
I am really very pleased to announce the latest album from Heidi Harris."Dream Fodder" is a rather wonderful album which features eleven superb tracks.For this release Heidi has collaborated on four lovely songs
with Joaquin Mendoza, freddiehangoler, Kine Hjeldnes and Johnny Ripper.The cover artwork is by Jenny Lumelsky.The cd comes in an edition of 100 copies with covers printed on photographic paper.If you pop this disc in your PC you not only get muisc but a selection of images too.
Another tremendous musical statement from this artist.Highly recommended.This will be the final release in 2012 from Reverb Worship.This album is also available as a download from Heidi's bandcamp page.
Ordering as follows :
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"Temple Music" was originally released as a cdr back in 2011, but unfortunately was very limited. Temple Music is not just the
album title, but also the idea and the aesthetic.Mark creates such wonderful ambient / electronic music that can really pull you into
another world, but what's really impressive is how he manages to do it with such a minimal amount of layers, which is uncommon
among a lot of drone/ambient music.All fifteen tracks from the album play out with so much more life by allowing the ears to have
more breathing room rather than being buried in sound. That breathing room can then enable the music to interact with your
surroundings and seem to almost play along. Between the moody ambient drifting and uplifting piano melodies, some beat driven
tracks appear and give the album such great balance.This tape is a great addition to any MB collection, or any cassette collection in
general. Limited to 100 pro-duplicated high bias chrome tapes with imprinting. Inserts and J-cards all pro-printed and hand cut
This cassette has different artwork to Marks original issue.
Only a few copies available here.
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14/11/2012 :
New Release :
The White Meadows
"The Silk Line" (RW 208)
The White Meadows return with their second wonderful recording for Reverb Worship.The duo of Maria Thompson and Peter Taylor recorded this album earlier this year.Here both display inventiveness and exceptional musical dexterity to create "The Silk Line".This is a eight track album which effortlessly merges multifacetted ambient textures, gamelan, folk and traditional instrumentation (harp / alto recorder / whistle / and accordion) into something rather delicate and very beautiful.One of my contenders for album of the year.This cd comes in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.The covers were designed by the duo and printed on recycled paper.Available Now.
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8/11/2012:
New Release :
Sproatly Smith
"Carols From Herefordshire" Third Edition
(RW 142)
“Carols From Herefordshire” was Sproatly Smith’s third superb release on Reverb Worship.Although as suggested in the title as being a festive related work, this album is much much more.“Carols From Herefordshire” is a collection of folk tunes collected by Ella Mary Leather (who‘s photograph is on the reverse of the cd.The front cover features a image of Aconbury Church). The ten tracks on this album are given Mr Smith’s usual psychedelically tinged twist featuring samples of voices, recorder, violin, sound effects and more lovely vocals from Sarah (Mrs Smith).In fact this cd is so good to listen to, you would want play this at anytime of year.It makes such a refreshing change from the usual christmas codswollop.This cd is available now in a slightly rejigged third edition of 50 copies.
*** "Long before English folk music was ever written down or recorded, tunes were passed down through generation of singers. In the early 20th century Ella Mary Leather from Weobley in Herefordshire, was one of the first people to record these songs, which were later archived by Cecil Sharp and Ralph Vaughan Williams.The first six tunes here were gathered, by Ella, from the itinerant farm workers around Weobley and from the local workhouse.The next two songs are more familiar Christmas carols and the last track is “Candlemas Carol” , written by Steve Ashley in 1975" ...SPROATLY SMITH
*** "Carols are songs with a religious impulse that are simple, hilarious, popular, and modern. They are generally spontaneous and direct in expression, and their simplicity of form causes them sometimes to ramble on like a ballad.Carol literature and music are rich in true folk-poetry and remain fresh and buoyant even when the subject is a grave one" ...PERCY DEARNER
NOT MANY COPIES LEFT
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6/11/2012:
New Release :
Sproatly Smith
"The Yew And The Hare"
(RW 076) Reissue with different artwork.
Here is the new edition of Sproatly Smith's wonderful "The Yew And The Hare" debut album.Available in three different coloured sleeves made from recycled card.This has been revamped with totally new artwork.You have light grey, fawn and pale pink.This is where Mr.Smith's weirdlore sojourn began.Contains twelve superb tracks including the original version of "Gently Johnny".A rustic psychedelic folk masterpiece.Available now in a limited edition of 50 copies :
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4/11/2012:
Many thanks to Volcanic Tongue for the wonderful review of the Sachiko "Bird Songs In A Deep, Hollow Tone" album":
"Hand-numbered edition of 100 copies solo album from ethereal Japanese folk spirit and former member of Kousokuya/Overhang Party, Sachiko: this is a classic release from Sachiko, building on her vision of a profoundly future-focussed form of holy minimalism with vocals, electronics, viola, percussion and recorder. Parts of this feel like the atmosphere from Nico’s Desertshore or Marble Index extrapolated to the point of barely-there drones, with puffs of flute illuminating blurry baroque string arrangements. Vocally this might be her most ‘outside’ set to date, incorporating weird gasps and hyperventilating drones that push the whole deal into a post-Waters/Monk zone of ecstatic body soundings. Haven’t heard anything that’s been less than dazzling from Sachiko but this is way up there as one of her premier presentations of the sound of acid/choral levitations. Comes with two inserts, in Japanese and English. Recommended".
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2/11/2012:
New Limited Edition T-shirt Design
(RW 207)
Steel Blue Orange
Chocolate Brown Olive Green (looks darker than on this photo).
Graphite Grey
I have decided it was time for a brand new limited edition t-shirt design.The design featues a woodcut styled image of a skeleton with
a mandolin being chased by a man and his dog.These have been screen printed in black onto a top quality Fruit Of The Loom 100%
cotton t-shirts.They come in five different colours : Chocolate Brown, Classic Olive Green, Graphite Grey, Steel Blue and Orange.
The shirts come in two chest sizes : Medium (38"- 40" inches) and Large (41"- 43" inches).
Cost as follows : UK = £10.00 / Europe = £13.00 (british pounds) / USA & ROW = £15.00 (british pounds).
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1/11/2012:
New Release :
The Hare And The Moon
6th Edition (RW 077)
Available again.This is the sixth edition of The Hare And The Moon's wonderful debut album.Fourteen superb tracks of mysterious psychedelic tinged medievil paganesque doom folk.Without a doubt a complete classic.Available in an edition of 50 copies.This time in bright orange card covers and slightly re-jigged insert.Available now !!!
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Also still availble are two different versions of the Hare And the Moons second album the "Grey Malkin".See below ....
29/10/2012:
New Release:
Borealis
"2004 - 2006" (RW 206)
Last year saw the release of the Borealis "Los Ojos Del Sobremundo" EP.At that time Eduardo told me of a very limited debut cassette he had made in spain which was sold at gigs.This was long gone but I expressed interest in releasing the music again.Eduardo has very kindly remastered all the tracks for me to release as "2004 - 2006".This is a six track mini album of really superb quality.At that time the music of Borealis was mellow acoustic /electric post rock in the vein of Six Organs Of Admittance / Voice Of The Seven Woods / David Pajo etc rather than his current style of acoustic Fahey, Bashoesque fretwork.There is much to admire here.The cd comes in an edition of 70 hand numbered copies in a variety of eight different coloured sleeves.Available now.
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There will be new Borealis recordings early next year.
23/10/2012:
Thanks to Norman Records for the following review of the Sachiko "Bird Songs In A Deep, Hollow Tone" album :
"Japanese drone-queen Sachiko has a very limited CD here from Linney’s ever-prolific Reverb Worship workshop, recorded and mastered by long-time collaborator Rinji Fukuoka, which has four lengthy pieces. Opener ‘Rajin Song III’ has looped drones of bowed viola, delicate twinkles and wisps of ethereal Christina Carter-esque vocals poking through the haze, reminding me of the likes of Natural Snow Buildings, Windy & Carl and Rain Drinkers, but with a bit of a warm, blurred Hakobuneish feel too.This melodic drift continues in various guises throughout the CD. On ‘Soar’ the cosmic drone is joined by recorder toots and jangly percussion, ‘Ajar’ has a rumbly drone and some crazy vocal loops where Sachiko seems to be imitating a cat (no, really!). Who does she think she is, Yoko Ono? It’s initially unnerving but then quite relaxing, and it’s definitely weird! The UPS man just said “What the hell is this?!” and he was only in the room for like 30 seconds.Then to round off the CD there’s the almost-16-minute ‘Appear In The Sky’, which is a long, celestial peace drone which brings to mind Celer to ease us back down after the yowly madness of the previous track. It’s really lovely. What a curious CD".
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19/10/2012:
New Release :
Sachiko
"Bird Songs In A Deep, Hollow Tone" (RW 205)
I am now able to announce the new album from japanese musician Sachiko.This project has taken roughly two years to come to fruition.”Birds Songs In A Deep, Hollow Tone” has been specially recorded for Reverb Worship with her long time collaborator Rinji Fukuoka.The album contains four superb tracks featuring vocals, viola, percussion and recorder .Opening with “Rajin Song III”, a fourteen minute extended, looped and bowed drone piece with space whispered vocals and electronic effects.Track two “Soar” is a ghostly , shimmering space drone with recorders and jangling percussion .The third track “Ajar” is a most extraordinary piece of music with its very strange deep rumbling sound and un-nerving cat calling screeches and yelping.Finally the album ends with “Appear In The Sky”, a long electronics piece with wavering atmospheric space whispered ambience.This is a very rewarding,experimental and at times intense album.
Sachiko has previously has played with many influencial bands including Kousokuya and Overhang Party.This album is available now in an edition of 100 hand numbered copies.The covers and inserts have a minimal “dribbled watercolour paint design”.
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16/10/2012:
New Distro Items:
Mark Bradley ...."Offerings" and "Radiant" Limited Edition Cassette Releases:
Here is some great news for fans of Mark Bradley's music.I have managed to score copies of both of his new very limited cassette releases.Both of them contain really cool kosmiche inspired vibes of the highest order.The first is "Offerings".Released on the Cosmic Winnetou label.Available in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.This is a ten track cassette which has now sold out at source.The second is called "Radiant".Released on the A Beard Of Snails label in a tiny edition of twenty two copies only.This is a five track C-22 cassette.If you want copies please contact me first before sending payment.I have slightly more copies of the "Radiant" cassette.Prices with postage/shipping included below :
"Offerings" SOLD OUT
"Radiant" ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT UK = £5.50 / Europe = £7.00 / USA & ROW = £8.50.
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11/10/2012:
Many thanks go out to the uber reliable Norman Records for the following review of the Creature Breath "I Am Creature Breath" debut album : "Creature Breath is the alter-ego of Shawn Marie Westendorf, who has eight songs of dreamily-paced ethereal neofolk on this super-limited new CD for Reverb Worship. She accompanies her sparse, haunting laments with guitar, glockenspiel and thumb piano, and the talented Heidi Harris who produced the CD, pitches in with theremin, cello, clarinet, piano and backing vocals.Harris’s footprint is certainly here in the sultry, bare-bones arrangements, but Westendorf’s soulful folky songwriting seems to have more of a focused and narrative pop-informed style rather than the plaintive near-ambient weirdscapes Harris conjures in her own music. It’s beautiful stuff, all gently strummed guitars and subtle atmospherics shrouding intimate slightly Joni Mitchell-esque vocals, it’s actually reminding me a little of Odessa Chen and Laura Gibson too. Quiet, soulful, and cannily arranged, this is gorgeous late-night weirdfolk".Copies of this album are still available...see below for details.
4/10/2012:
New Release :
Creature Breath
"I Am Creature Breath (RW 204)
Reverb Worship is very pleased to introduce you to “I Am
Creature Breath”.The debut album from US singer songwriter Shawn Marie
Westendorf aka Creature Breath. Recorded and mixed in 2011 at Sukisound Studios by Heidi Harris.This
album is delightful and very charming from start to finish.It contains eight songs
with a dreamy, freaky folk , minimal and delicate beauty . Heidi contributes to
the proceedings with supporting vocals,
theremin, cello, clarinet, ambient percussion, piano and laughter. Something very special indeed has been created here. This
album is available now in a limited edition of 66 hand numbered copies.The
covers come in a plastic wallet in a selection of colours which are made from handmade paper
with sparkly gold and green organic patterns.The inserts are made again from
different coloured recycled paper.
Limited edition green vinyl 7" single (300 Copies) (VAN 245)
I have managed to obtain what are probably the last remaining copies of this rather lovely split 7" single.You have two enterpretations of "Gently Johnny" by The Woodbine & Ivy Band and Sproatly Smith.A co-release from Static Caravan and Folk Police Recordings.Its in heavyweight transluscent pea green vinyl in an edition of 300 copies.Now sold out at source.Comes in a Ben Javens designed sleeve with two inserts.I only have a limited amount of these for sale.
"Sproatly Smith, psych-folk enigmas from the Herefordshire marshes
have been described by fRoots magazine as the “mystery flagship band of the new wave of weirdlore”.The
Woodbine & Ivy Band’s remix of the album version (here featuring Jenny
McCormick on vocals) is taken from “The Minstrels Grave”.Stewart Lee in The
Times described the album as “walking
the primrose path of satanically seductive”.
After some quite considerable time The Hare And The Moon's wonderful "The Grey Malkin" album is again available on cd.I have had many requests for a cd version which follows on from the lovely cassette version which came out on Haute Magie.For this reissue I wanted to present the album in a slightly different way from before.A lot of toil and thought has gone into the albums preperation.This new edition is available in two different forms.The first 36 copies of the album come in a handmade cloth bag with a machine embroidered name tag.All copies of the cd come in a plastic wallet sleeve.The covers and inserts are printed on hand rollered card and paper which I think makes each cover unique.As far as the music goes this album is superb.It contains the original ten tracks.This album is available now in an edition of 100 copies.
Costs as follows :
The cloth sleeve version of the cd:
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The standard version of the cd in a plastic wallet sleeve:
UK = £7.00 / Europe = £8.50 / USA & ROW = £10.00
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25/9/2012:
Thanks to Norman Records for the following review of the Heidi Harris "Storm Story" album:
"We’ve had a couple of CDs in from this lady already which Brian and Mike were rather taken by so I’m quite curious to check this out and happily it looks like it’s my turn to review her so that’s two birds with one robot. It’s one of those really limited CDrs that Old Man Linney at Reverb Worship sends us and I can immediately hear what all the fuss was about.Harris weaves looped compositions with spare percussion, sultry gospel-soul inflected vocals and sure-footed spidery melodies and delicate flourishes on guitar, piano, clarinet, melodica, violin and more, often harmonising with herself in layers of swelling vocal harmony, all carving out a desolate, nimbly intangible soundscapes which sometimes recall Josh T Pearson’s loose-picked invocations mixed with the near-ambient ghostpop moments of the first Julia Holter LP. ‘The Good Bone Diggers reprise’ has a slightly in-the-red vocal take that sounds almost like Tori Amos along with some aggressively slow picked guitar and ghostly background weirdness. There’s an almost show-tune-esque piano ballad called ‘To Haunt You’ which was apparently written by Pierre Laplace(?!), who also plays piano, but then that’s immediately tempered with the weird dubbed-out ambient experimentalism of ‘You On Stage’.As we go through the album the aesthetic is clearly laid out - sensuous torch songs with ethereal vocals over knowingly playful backdrops which straddle
the line between order and chaos, plans and accidents, gently teasing subtle polyrhythms and seductive melodies from sparse, folksy
instrumentation and plenty of string squeak and fret buzz, like an earthier Ela Orleans. Heidi Harris is clearly a massive talent and
fans of ethereal experimental pop would be well advised to get their hands on one of these while they still can".
See below post for ordering info......
10/9/2012:
New Release :
Heidi Harris
"Storm Story" (RW 203)
The original idea for Heidi's "Storm Story" album came about whilst we were discussing the the musical content for her previous release "Sand In The Line".Heidi sent me a selection of music to listen to and consider.Amongst all of this music were alternative versions of various songs.Some of these versions* were quite different to the ones chosen on "Sand In The Line".Having said that, they were actually superb in their own right and were simply too good not to see the light of day.Eventually we agreed on a final tracklisting and the album title..."Storm Story".What we have here is a gorgeous eight track album which has been compiled from music recorded more or less over a two year period.This album has been so beautifully assembled by Heidi.Listening to it, it sounds as if this music has been composed as a complete album.Kicking off with "Devils Tree" and then "Wall Of Night" with its repetative percussive patterns and multi-part harmonies.Next is "Table Wave" featuring Jessie Shaffer on violin and supporting vocals.Tracks four and five are "The Good Bone Diggers Reprise"* and "Sand In The Line song sketch #7"* which features Christen Napier on jaw harp.The sixth track is the very lovely "To Haunt You".Written by Pierre Laplace who also plays piano.Finally we have "You On Stage" and the epic "Storm Story" which is very atmospheric and moves through various phases during its twelve minutes plus playing time.Overall this album is not to be missed.The covers are printed on 200 g/m2 photographic paper.The inserts are printed on 120 gsm white card.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 80 copies.
SOLD OUT
4//9/2012:
Heidi Harris Distro Cd:
"Wisdom Teeth On Bended Knee"
(Self Released Cd)
I have have managed to get hold of the final ever copies of "Wisdom Teeth On Bended Knee".This is the rare original cdr self released by Heidi in 2008.Read on but be quick if you want to order......
"Wisdom Teeth On Bended Knee" is Heidi's original debut self released cdr which appeared in 2008 in the USA.These are now very, very scarce.This album is superb and shows a talent which is starting to develop and emerge.Although I really rate this album it is not considered by Heidi to be where she is musically is at the moment.The album contains fourteen tracks including a different reworked version of "Layers" titled as "Layers BitsV" on the "Sand In The Line" album."Wisdom Teeth" features the talents various other players and was produced and engineered by Heidi herself.The cd comes in a plastic jewel case with full colour artwork by Ricky Butler.
THESE COPIES CAME FROM HEIDI HERSELF.THEY ARE AND WILL BE THE LAST COPIES OF THIS ALBUM AVAILABLE.PLEASE DO NOT SEND PAYMENT UNTIL I GIVE YOU THE GO AHEAD FIRST.EMAIL ME FIRST PLEASE.ONE COPY PER PERSON.
SOLD OUT
23/8/2012:
New Release :
Sarry
"Sou en" (RW 202)
I am very pleased to announce the release of the new album from japanese duo Sarry."Sou en" is a "live" album recorded in japan at Namba Bears, on the 8th april 2012.Beautifully recorded, the album contains two tracks, "Kulichiah" and "Ash And Holy River".Sarry are Fujiyuki (voice) and 821 (bass).These two make the most amazing, unique and atmospheric music together.Although this is a live recording, you don't actually realise until the very end when we get polite applause.The cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered edition of 100 copies with stunning artwork designed by Sarry themselves.Highly recommended.
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13/8/2012:
Many thanks go to Volcanic Tongue for the excellent review of the Kawabata Makoto "Kiss Me Goodbye Before Sunrise" cdr:
"Hand-numbered edition of only 100 copies solo work from Acid Mothers Temple mainman and tokyo motorpsycho guitarist Makoto Kawabata: Kiss Me Goodbye Before Sunrise marks a departure for solo Kawabata, with a set that’s focussed on the hypnotic properties of American Primitive guitar as refracted via third-eye-omming electronics and plugged-in string drones. Some of the material here reflects on John Fahey’s concrete accumulations of noise, field recordings and steel strings circa America but throw in some nods to UK folk zoners like Pentangle and even Keiji Haino’s hurdy-gurdy recordings and you have the makings of a major trip. Hand-coloured discs".
***Please note.Not many copies are left of the above cdr.If you would like a copy please be quick.
SOLD OUT
9/8/2012:
Check out this excellent The Active Listener interview with The Hare And The Moon :
Here is the 200th release on Reverb Worship.Its been a long strange trip.Who better to celebrate this occasion than Kawabata Makoto.Here he presents his fourth exclusive work for me entitled "Kiss Me Goodbye Before Sunrise".A live recording captured at Groove (Urasoe Okinawa) on 30th July 2011.Running for just over thirty six minutes and using acoustic & electric guitars and electronics.Released in an edition of 100 hand numbered copies with hand rollered labels.Each label is unique.
SOLD OUT
1/8/2012:
New Release:
Lou Baumann
"Performances Senoras" (RW 201)
Earlier this year I was contacted by Lou Baumann.Lou comes from San Miguel,Argentina.Not only is he a musician, he also runs the Postales label.His labels style and musical ethic plus the creative style reminded me very much of when I began RW.It was decided that I would release a very limited version his solo album "Performances Senoras" via Reverb Worship.This was originally available on Postales in Argentina.Lou has very kindly created new inserts which are made from recycled pale blue felt textured card complete with inserts.Each cover is unique (see photo above)."Performance Senoras" is a ten track album of mostly solo electric guitar and effects.Available now in an edition of only 43 copies.
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27/7/2012:
Many thanks to Norman Records....yet again .....for the following review of the Infinite Particles debut album:
"We’ve already reviewed a couple of the Reverb Worship titles this week (see below) and that was enough for Phil but then these guys came on twitter asking for a review, all polite like, and deep inside my cold metal heart I’m a big softie so here’s a review.This CD is a collaboration between guitarist Jon Frost and electronic musician Tim Cowie. It starts quite gently and over the course of five tracks ebbs and flows its way around some smooth, subtle melodies with deliciously drawn-out pacing. At times it’s barely-there swells of pure synth tone (or are those processed guitar drones? It’s hard to tell with these flat, smooth waveforms sometimes...) with wide swathes of treble and little bass throbs, elsewhere there’s tinkling guitar and fuzzed, layered drones making a much more crowded soundstage, while sometimes we’re in full swirling kosmische-style synth drone territory.My personal highlight is the ominous ‘Day Of Departure’, which heads into some kind of Deathprod / Stars Of The Lid minimal celestial melodic dark ambient place with breathy sub pulses booming out over evocative glassy chords. Everything here is concordant, relaxing, melodic and warmly atmospheric and the music is detailed and constantly progressing despite the slow pace. Really nice stuff".
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26/7/2012:
Thanks to Business Lady from the ever reliable Norman Records for the folowing review of the Jobi "Echoes Of A Place" album :
"Reverb Worship is all up in my grill with a solo effort from Joseph Taylor a.k.a one half of the Rain Drinkers. This is the usual hand constructed, super limited fare from the label and features two extended cuts clocking in at around thirty minutes.The first of the two tracks, ‘At A Distance’, is an atmospheric slow-burner much like something you’d expect from The Rain Drinkers themselves and features a mush of ambient found sounds, field recordings, loose piano interplay and occasional, very subtle drums from guest player Patrick Rourke. It’s a graceful, spacious affair.‘The Final Shift’ begins with the rush of passing train noises bringing with it a much grimmer vibe. Deep synth drones and raw, industrial clanging are the order of the day here with the resulting sound being on a more eerie menacing tip".
If you would like a copy of this cd the cost is as follows :
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25/7/2012:
Thanks to Mike from the ever reliable Norman Records for the following review of the "Shambhala Album" by Will Z's Amazing Flying Clock : ..... "Ooh, this is lovely. Will from the Cosmic Trip Machine had an enlightening Shambhala Meditation Experience and, blissed out on life, made this gorgeous album of smooth, floaty vibes so we can all share in his inner peace. It’s a mixture of slow, swirling melodic high to mid synth drones underpinned by chiming, twanging Eastern strings. The tunes come gradually and hypnotically and it’s just pure healing, spiritual ambient synth vibes like you might expect from High Wolf or Dolphins Into The Future.There’s touches of Sun Araw’s post-dubby spacious feel here too but very little in the way of actual bass, much more of a cosmic trip than that. Towards the end there’s some guitar and more focused melodies along with the analogue tones for a real Canterbury folk-prog type feel. This CD is accompanying the first proper day of sunshine we’ve had in a while very nicely. As always with these CDs this is in a criminally low quantity so if you want in, don’t hang about".
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23/7/2012:
New Release:
My Education
"Sunrise Remixes" (RW 199)
My association with My Education comes via Scott Telles from the band who is also a member of ST 37.A while ago Scott quizzed me concerning releasing a limited edition remixed version of the bands "Sunrise ~ A Song Of Two Humans" album which was originally released on Strange Attractors Audio House in the USA.This album....for those of you who don't know and have not heard it is a lovely acoustic styled alt countryesque album.It is a soundtrack to a live performance of FW Murnau's silent film of the same name.The "Sunrise Remixes" project takes the original album and hands it over to seven different remixers to do a radical reworking.The remix album is transformed into something very listenable but totally different.Here we get reworkings from Many Birthdays, Lance Higdon, Western Standards, , Mediums, City Of Hungry Ghosts / Beat Imprint, Inquiri and Trevor De Brauw from Pelican.The cover artwork is by Skye Ashbrook and mastering by Sean Seagler.This album is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
SOLD OUT
So as well as the above remix album I though you may like some info below concerning the bands kickstarter campaign.
The only thing we'd really like to say about this is that many of you will hopefully end up purchasing our new album "A Drink for All My Friends" at some point after its emergence on 9/28 on Golden Antenna in Europe and 10/4 on Haute Magie in the USA. Preordering it directly from us via this Kickstarter campaign would help us out on many levels, as well as getting you a copy of the album on whatever format you'd like (before anyone else gets it!) along with a staggering array of reward levels ranging from the unreleased My Education 7" from 1999 to a full fledged show with music of your choice at your private party, wedding, Bar Mitzvah etc. It has been a dream of ours for many years to play shows in Europe and your support in this endeavor would be greatly appreciated. Nuff said.
www.myeducationmusic.com
13/7/2012:
New Release :
Infinite Particles (RW 198)
Infinite Particles consists of guitarist Jon Frost and electronic
musician Tim Cowie.This debut album is their first recorded output that was performed
together live, having previously collaborated online. The pair entered a
rehearsal studio in early 2011 with a stack of effects pedals, modular synths
and recording gear and the result was two hours of raw material that was edited
down to the five tracks that make up album. This is a
forward-thinking suite of experimental music that drifts between
reverb-drenched cinematic echoes, dark drones and pastoral electronic
soundscapes and is a pure representation of the live sound of Infinite
Particles.In all a super debut which shows immense promise.This cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Available now.
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www.infiniteparticles.com
10/7/2012:
New Release :
Will Z's Amazing Flying Clock
"Shambhala Album" (RW 196)
This is the debut solo release from Will Z's Amazing Flying Clock.Will is from the Cosmic Trip Machine.The "Shambhala Album" was composed, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered between 20th & 30th march 2012 after a Shambhala Meditation Experience.This album is a total trip.A rather floaty, psychedelic mind ride.With song titles like Eight-Petalled Lotus Mountain" and "Sandalwood Trees" I think you know where were going.The album contains ten excellent tracks.Available now in a limited hand numbered edition of 63 copies.
JOBI is the solo guise of Joseph Taylor.Probably more recognisible from being the other half of the wonderful Rain Drinkers duo."The Echoes Of A Place" is his superb debut solo album.Just as with Rain Drinkers ,here , you are taken on a musical sojourn too.Beautifully constructed and executed and containing sound effects, field recordings and musical passages which are just so good to listen to.The album contains two long tracks.The first "At A Distance" features guest drummer Patrick Rourke and has a segment which has a very atmospheric muessin style vocal as if calling you to prayer.The second "The Final Shift" starts and ends with the sounds of a train.Highly recommended indeed.This album is available now in an edition of 45 hand numbered copies in resealable packaging.
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18/6/2012
New Release:
The Transmutations
"The Hundred Years" (RW 193)
The Transmutations is the solo neofolk project of London based musician Chris Renison, who
covers traditional english murder ballads with a very personal and
unique style.Recorded and produced by Chris in 2011 to 2012.His debut album "The Hundred Years" collects together nine wonderful songs including five interpretations of "The Bramble Briar" "Hanged I Shall Be" "The Three Butchers" "Two Sisters" and "Long Lankin".Quite simply put this album is tremendous and not to be missed.Available now in an edition of 53 hand numbered copies.
Here is something rather lovely indeed.This is the limted edition cassette tape version of The Hare And The Moon's "The Grey Malkin".Released in may 2012 by the US based Haute Magie label.Made in an edition of 125 copies.This tape contains the original ten track album with different artwork.I have managed to obtain copies of this release to distro.Many thanks go to Silas and various others for doing a cool looking tape.All copies come shrinkwrapped.
ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT
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1/6/2012:
Heidi Harris
"In The Lee" (RW 186"
A further small amount of copies available ........
You may recall that in april all the copies of the very wonderful Heidi Harris "In The Lee" album sold out.When I originally made the edition I was restricted by the amount of material I had to make the covers and inserts.To my amazement I have been able to get a further small amount of the same material.I have been given permission from Heidi to make some more copies of this cd.In total there are another 27 copies.They are more or less exactly the same with a slightly different cd label with a smaller centre hole.These cds just like the original batch are not numbered.These are and will be the final copies of this cd that I will do.So basically its first come first served.One copy per person please.
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31/5/2012:
New Release:
Nataria Kraudia
"Extinguishing Inextinguishable" (RW 195)
Nataria Kraudia is polish musician Michal Mezger.He presents here "Extinguishing Inextinguishable".This is a collection of six instrumental tracks which highlights his superb guitar skills.Most of the album is acoustic based.Some of the tracks have a dark pagan folky feel to them with recorders, accordion and glockenspiel and classical guitar touches.On track four "Phoenixess" we go all electric with a very superb progressive sounding fuzzy guitar solo.The final two tracks are again acoustic with a mannered, reflective classical feel.Michal's musical past has been rooted in death metal which is probably evident in the titles to some of the pieces.He also did the "burning fire" artwork for the cover design.This cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered edition of 57 copies.
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23/5/2012:
New Release :
Borealis
"Los Ojos Del Sobremundo" (RW 194)
Borealis is guitarist Eduardo Suàrez.A superb 6 & 12 string acoustic guitarist who is influnenced by drone-folk and ambient musics.On "Los Ojos Del Sobremundo" he demonstrates what a gifted and highly talented player he really is.This cd contains five instrumental pieces that will give you a real buzz.If you like Paul Metzger, Ben Chasny, Robbie Basho, John Fahey then this cd is gonna be right up your street.Eduardo is probably one of the best acoustic guitarists I have listened to for some time.The cd comes in a hand numbered edition of 52 copies.The covers are printed on 130 gsm oyster shimmer paper.Available now !!
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18/5/2012:
Many thanks to Brian from the uber reliable Norman Records for the following review of the Heidi Harris "Sand In The Line" album.
"Another Female Brooklyn resident and prodigy here, the lovely Heidi Harris. Her last UK-released collection was only a few weeks ago and now Reverb Worship unleash a second long playing instalment of her little-known work from last year, previously only seen online as far as I’m aware.This one has quite a Gothic woodlands folk feel from the opening couple of tracks then it becomes more twinkly, sensual and fragile, the playing minimal, playful and reflective. Her voice is tentative, pure soulful expression that recalls both Lauras Gibson or Veirs and even Julia Holter at times. The largely acoustic music is embellished with all manner of intimate flourishes like chimes, maracas or xylophone. 'Sand in the Line' is a sweet gathering of free, lovingly spun, meandering dreamy folk that sparkles with effortless charm and wide-eyed possibilities. Truly lovely gear. The last one sold out double-quick so don't dawdle, folks".
16/5/2012:
New Release:
Hulaluna Bonfire
"A Pillbox Called Freshminths" (RW 192)
Hulaluna Bonfire is a superb new musical project which morphed from the ashes of Cone.You may recall that quite a while ago I did the Cone II album (its the one with the green laminated material grass cover).This is Hulaluna Bonfire's debut recording called "A Pillbox Called Freshminths".Played, written, mixed and mastered by Hermann Blaupunkt.The cd contains seven tracks of progressive and rather psychedelic space rock guitar overload set to percussive drum machine rhythms, floaty ethereal textures and samples.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
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12/5/2012:
New Release:
Heidi Harris
"Sand In The Line" (RW 190)
Hot on the heels of the Heidi Harris "In The Lee" album comes her second release on Reverb Worship."Sand In The Line" yet again demonstrates what a superb and unique talent Heidi really is.This album is song based as before.It contains ten superb tracks which captivate and hold your attention from start to finish.The delicate, beautiful and sometimes very fragile nature of these songs deliver something truly special indeed.This woman should be a national treasure.Available now in an edition of 100 copies.
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4/5/2012:
Many thanks to Kim from the ever reliable Norman Records for the following review of The White Meadows "A Time For Drunken Horses" cd :
"The album title makes me think of that old joke "a horse walks into a bar..."* There is an interesting mix of recordings here all quite gently folking and ambiently droning. Peter Taylor plays violin and percussion with Maria Thompson's folk harp embellishing taped found sounds and field recordings.There is such a variety of sounds here listening to them is a bit like going on a ear holiday to a museum. I hear the quintessential English accents of old nature documentary narrators,sounds of water, bullfrogs, machines and sitars just to give you an idea, all woven together in a quite natural way.There are only 50 numbered copies of this debut album, so if you're interested get your skates on!...(*and the barman asks "Why the long face?")".
1/5/2012:
New Release:
The Gray Field Recordings
"Hypnagogia" (RW 191)
Having released The Gray Field Recordings "Nature Desires Nature" album a while ago, I really wanted to work with them again.I am very pleased to present "Hypnagogia".This is an expanded reissue of the very long gone and well out of print album first released on the Anti-Clock label in 2005.For this reissue R wanted to do something slightly different from before.So she has created a very superb new cover image using a hand carved ink stamp and added a further five bonus tracks.In total the album contains sixteen tracks running to almost sixty seven minutes.A very splendid album indeed.The cd comes in an edition of 60 hand numbered copies.Printed on hand made speckled off white paper.Available now.
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24/4/2012:
New Release:
The White Meadows
"A Time For Drunken Horses" (RW 189)
The White Meadows are Peter Taylor (samples, violin, tape & percussion) and Maria Thompson (folk harp & field recordings)."A Time For Drunken Horses" is their debut album.Recorded in london during 2011-2012.This is a super album indeed.You could call the duos music experimental folk-drone.Utilising some rather superb and very varied samples they add field recordings of birds, nature and many other things.Creating a very impressive selection of ten tracks.Ranging from vocal samples of opera singers, nature commenteries, choral samples, indian sitar and tabla music and percussive segments.Each track seems to have its own unique interesting theme.The cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Printed on textured white card.Available now.
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23/4/2012:
The Heidi Harris "In The Lee" album is now SOLD OUT
Thanks to Norman Records for giving this album such a superb review and for making "In The Lee" their album of the week.Watch out for more Heidi Harris recording on Reverb Worship in the near future.
17/4/2012:
Many thanks to Mike from the ever reliable Norman Records for the following review of the Heidi Harris "In The Lee" album:
"We’ve got some more of those outrageously limited CDs in from the ever-productive Reverb Worship this week, and this one I’ve got here is an album of experimental minimal pop by New York songstress Heidi Harris . It’s very much a song-based record but with a bit of an experimental lo-fi approach. Very well recorded, though, no muddy tones or layers of hiss, but it’s got an intimate bedroom recording feel to it. I’m instantly reminded of Julia Holter by the ghostly layering of vocals and brittle, minimal accompaniment, largely on piano but also on guitar, glockenspiel, clarinet and various other instruments over the course of the record. Tori Amos and Joanna Newsom at their more understated are certainly valid reference points in the more song-based parts, but then there are other segments with woodwind and tinkles and barely-there weirdness that offers a slightly jarring and sinister edge to proceedings without heading into uncomfortable listening territory. It’s got that Ela Orleansy hesitant wistfulness to it but with a cleaner and less layered aesthetic. Just unhurried loveliness, basically. It’s totally intimate and otherworldly and it’s really won me over. Gorgeous packaging too. Wouldn’t surprise me if we hear a lot more from this lady in the future. Get ‘em while they’re here".
16/4/2012:
New Release :
Dark Sun And The Rising Telepaths
"The Mind Melting Freak Machine"
(RW 188)
I am highly delighted to announce the new album from Dark Sun And The Rising Telepaths."The Mind Melting Freak Machine" is a superb nine track album.Assembled from edits of the bands psychedelic improvisations.Recorded straight to minidisc in 2006-2007 during the bands rehearsals in helsinki, finland.Here the band really are in top form taking in hard rock, psychedelic jams and cosmic invention.A very worthy addition to the bands catalogue of releases.Many thanks go to Santtu for his invaluable assistance and Antti too for sonic improvements.This cd comes in a hand numbered edition of 100 copies in eyepopping flourescent sleeves and inserts.Available now.
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28/3/2012:
Rain Drinkers
"The Healing Begins Now"
(RW 185)
Reverb Worship is very proud to announce the 2012 cdr reissue of "The Healing Begins Now" by Rain Drinkers.Originally issued in 2009 on cassette by Earjerk in a limited edition of 100 copies.This was the guys debut release.Funnily enough I had not got a copy of this or heard the music from it until after hearing the bands "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn" album.I actually really like this album a lot.I have wanted to reissue it for a while.Hearing the album via a cd player rather than a cassette player is a different experience.The album has been remastered for cd and features a new cover design by Joe Taylor (its the first Rain Drinkers release since its cassette version without a Dani Dahlke cover design).It also contains a bonus track "The Healing" which has been created from the original session material.The album comes in a hand numbered edition of 100 copies.
AVAILABLE NOW !!!!
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27/3/2012:
New Release:
Palace Of Swords II
3" cdr EP (RW 187)
A while ago you may remember I did the debut EP by Palace Of Swords.Well, Palace Of Swords aka aberdeen based musician Peter Lyon is back with Palace Of Swords II.Again this is another super 5 track 3" cdr EP.With these recordings Peter says that the tracks are "more minimalist and soundtracky".I have to say that this new EP is a fine compliment to the debut EP.Both releases remind me of post punk music particularly from the 4AD label (Cocteau Twins, Modern English) even though most of the tracks are instrumental.I'm reminded of The Fall too.In fact the fourth track "Deer Park" has appeared on a Fall tribute album (see below).This EP comes in a hand numbered edition of 42 copies in metallic silver finish sleeves and insert.
Heidi Harris is a rather wonderful singer songwriter from Brooklyn, New York.Using her very own methods of DIY recording she has produced some very cool music which is more or less created by her and her alone.... with a few exceptions.Presented here is "In The Lee" which is a rather lovely twelve track album.A true multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive personal style of creativity.Previously catagorised as freak folk and/or part of the weird american music scene.Her music recalls PJ Harvey, Coco Rosie, Joanna Newsom and Tori Amos.This album comes with silk screen patterned cotton sleeves and inserts in an edition of 50 copies.Available now.
SOLD OUT !!!!
2/3/2012:
New Release :
Cosmic Trip Machine
"Mantras, Exorcisms And Rituals"
(RW 140) Second edition in flourescent sleeves.
Over the last year or so I had a number of folks ask me about this album.Whether it was going to be reissued on cdr again.I had not planned to do a reissue at all, but after some due consideration and being given the bands blessing ....here it is.This time the cd comes with the same "mantra style" artwork and inserts in a range of five different acidic flourescent coloured sleeves.
Here's the original blurb about the band and album: "Cosmic Trip Machine are without doubt one of the finest psychedelic bands around at the moment.The band comprises Will Z and Majnun with help from OG (glissando guitar) and Yoni (drums).This album tells the story of the Mantra songs and presents out-takes and never before released material.In March 2008 the band recorded for their debut album “Lord Space Devil”, an Indian blues jam simply called “Mantra”.This song had been responsible for starting a blackout at No Hype Studio.Just after the mix the town was without electricity for hours.So, they renamed the song to “Mantra #27” with the subtitle “Shiva’s Angry vs. No Hype Studio”.June 21st 2008 was the day of the first Cosmic Trip Machine rehearsal.The band worked on an electric live show melting instrumentals and new versions of songs from “Lord Space Devil” including “Mantra”.Between 2009 and 2010 the two musicians worked on “Son Of Lord Space Devil”.This was to be a double album with four different suites (the new version of “Mantra” was part of it).They had many difficulties with the album preperation including disease, depression and technical problems.The early takes were judged as “weak”.Eventually “Son Of Space Devil” was shelved in March 2010.Both band members considered the album to possess negative power.However some of the tracks were salvaged and re-arranged.Majnun insisted to change the album title as “The Curse Of Lord Space Devil”.The recording was finished in april 2010 after one month of intensive work, but Will Z and Majnum expressed dissatisfaction with the result.So, OG was hired as a producer and an “excorcist” to stop negative forces and finish the work.His decision was to remove the song “Mantra # 33” the first intended as the opening track on the album because it unbalanced the album.In October 2010 the band recorded the ultimate version of “Mantra” called “Mantra # 7777” featuring OG on glissando guitar.This put an end to the saga”.
The funny thing is that I knew nothing about all of this going on at the time.The guys asked me a long time ago if I would be interested in doing this album.Eventually it arrived through my letterbox.”Mantras, Exorcisms And Rituals” is a great album of psychedelic infused music featuring mind melting guitar playing, sitars, vocal harmonies, and excellent song writing.
This second edition of the album is available now and comes in an edition of 56 copies.
Many thanks to Phil @ Norman Records for the following review of the Bosques "Eomaia Nam" cd :
"You know I sometimes think it’s pointless reviewing something there’s only 50 copies of in the world. Hardly anyone will get to hear it as they’ll more than likely sell out quickly so why bother? Well I guess if we didn’t then labels who just release tiny editions wouldn’t get any coverage and we’d never get to hear them. Think I talked myself out of that...Anyhoo Bosques I’m not familiar with. They’re from Argentina (like beef) and I’m only a few minutes in and I’m starting to think this is pretty sweet! Droney guitar feedback with drifty ethereal vocals and spacey sound effects are usually a winner for me. At times the guitars can be a little harsh and abrasive but generally they’ve got a sweet drifty feedback vibe going on which is rubbing my onions. That was only track one as well. Track two is a mantric psych (almost folky) number with some laid back hazy percussion and yet more feedback. There’s some beautiful sounds and melodies occurring throughout this album, the recording is excellent and it’s amazing to think there’s only 50 copies produced! At times I can hear the wobbly tremeloey guitar sound that Sonic Boom did so well with. It’s experimental but it’s keeping its heart firmly entrenched in all things melody. So despite some of the more adventurous sounds and effects on here you’re left with a bunch of tunes which will stick in your head afterwards. This is a very good album!"
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I have five copies remaining of Bosques "Pleroma Sum" EP (RW 128).If you would like copies of both cds please contact me for a combined order.
Its always a great pleasure to work with The Magic Carpathians.Over the years they have created some truly wonderful psychedelic tinged music.This time they present "Tea Events" which is the bands third release for Reverb Worship.Recorded live at The Tea Festival on 11th June 2011.The album contains four superb improvised tracks based on various themes.This time the band features Anna Nacher, Marek Styczynski and Andrej Widota.They have never sounded better and indeed Anna's voice is stunning.This is such a cool recording that it's not until the end of the album that you realise its recorded live.Available now in a hand numbered edition of 60 copies.
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27/2/2012:
The Kirill Nikolai & Colin Treiber double 3" cdr set in a cloth pouch is sold out here.Copies should be available from Norman Records, Stashed Goods and Tonefloat.
In my considered opinion Bosques are one of argentina's finest exports.They first came to my attention when I released the bands rather fine "Pleroma Sum" EP a few years ago.The music on that EP showed immense promise for the future."Eomaia Nam" is the bands superb debut album.Recorded between june and december 2011, and produced and mixed by the band and Francisco Marafioti at MDA Studios in argentina.Bosques have developed their own style which incorporates a hazey psychedelic wall of sound, shoegazing humming guitars, feedback, acoustic instrumentation and percussion, melodic harmonies and backwards effects.The cover design is by Penebranca and shows a woman bowing a violin in the forest with a little boy standing close listening to her playing.The covers are printed on photographic paper.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
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17/2/2012:
New Release:
Sproatly Smith
"The Yew And The Hare"
(RW 076) Fourth Edition
After being unavailable for a while i'm pleased to announce the fourth edition of the wonderful "The Yew And The Hare" debut album from herefords finest....Sproatly Smith.This time presented in pale blue sleeves with matching inserts and cd labels.If you have'nt got a copy of this album...YOU NEED ONE !!!.More psychedelically twisted than "Pixieled" and "The Minstrel's Grave" and a total delight from start to finish.Available now in an edition of 50 copies.
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9/2/2012:
New Release:
Kirill Nikolai & Colin Treiber
"Three Studies Of October & The Cemetery For Mt.Vernon In Spring"
(RW 183) Double 3" cdr set in handmade cloth pouches.
The name Kirill Nikolai may (or may not) be familiar to you.He is a member of Still Light an experimental folk trio featuring the considerable talents of Lucy Hague and Sand Snowman.Still Light released their "Lything" debut album first on Apollolaan Recordings and then reissued on vinyl on the wonderful tonefloat label.At the time Kirill said he would get back to me with something of interest in the near future.Well, that time has now arrived in the form of "Three Studies Of October & The Cemetery For Mt.Vernon In Spring".For this superb release Kirill has collaborated with guitarist Colin Treiber.This two EP set contains recordings from October 2010 and Spring 2011.The first EP has three acoustic pieces.The second EP contains five tracks, consisting of three acoustic pieces divided by two field recordings.In Kirill's words "a kind of homage to John Fahey".
This double 3" cdr set comes in a selection of rustic handmade cloth pouches.Ranging from recycled denim (some with pockets, studs and seams), cream coloured sparkly fabric with screen printed silver tree design, red leatherette, cream canvas with pale blue lotus pattern (made from a recycled Graham & Brown 1970's shopping bag), pale purple fabric with a chinese style tree pattern and check patterned fabric with flowers.Some pouches are made in smaller amounts than others.Please specify which one you would like with alternative options when ordering.Made in a limited hand numbered edition of 50 copies.Available now.
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4/2/2012:
New Distro Items:
The Ophelian
"Missing I Of Phelan Tree" Cd
You may recall that sometime ago The Ophelian did their debut release called "Seasonal" on Reverb Worship.I also sold their following "Ghosts In The Garden" 2cd set here as well. Since then I have kept in touch with Kevin from the band, who keeps me up to speed with new developments."Missing I Of Phelan Tree" is the third and final chapter of the Ophelian sessions/vaults series of free jams and improvisations.The fully improvised recordings of ‘Phelan Tree' are darker and more taut fare than previous Ophelian output, taking in slow, doomy drone-tomes, frenetic two-man interplays, punk/HXC oddities and knowing silliness, before the veil is draped by the riled end-mass ‘Birth of Demise’ – the final recorded document of the Ophelian.As with previous two releases, all of the material has been captured live, lo-fi and low/no tech during rehearsal space get-togethers on a single field-recorder. "Missing I of Phelan Tree" is the sound of the room – an overall, yet opaque perspective.As with the previous two release...this is not a studio recording.Presented in a hand-stamped eco friendly gatefold sleeve, with a 2 sided A4 insert printed on recycled paper stock, the ‘Phelan Tree CD package is a handmade and assembled edition of no more than 100 pieces, with some super-limited colour disc options…here’s a breakdown of the edition : 10 copies – red disc, 10 copies – orange disc, 10 copies – green disc, 10 copies – blue disc and 60 copies – black disc.I have very limited amounts of each colour of this cd.
For a copy of this disc the cost including postage/shipping is as follows:
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For those of you who missed out I also have 5 remaining copies of the Ophelians "Ghosts In The Garden" 2cd set (see below).The cost of these with postage /shipping is as follows :
UK = £9.00
Europe = £11.50
USA & ROW = £13.00
You can also get both "Missing I Of Phelan Tree" and "Ghosts In The Garden" together in one package for a reduced cost.
UK = £15.00
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2/2/2012:
New Release:
Cathal Rodgers
"All-Powerful And Ever-Living"
(RW 173)
“All-Powerful And Ever-Living” is the first of two superb new Reverb Worship releases from Cathal Rodgers.For these two albums and future recordings Cathal has decided to revert to his own name rather than the previously known Wereju. “All-Powerful And Ever-Living” consists of two long tracks.The first is a slowly morphing drone track which has a repeating theme whilst having a dense, cacophonous and distorted feedback hum in the background.When you listen closely the background hum seems to consist of many different elements which phase in and out and continuously mutate.The second track again has a deep background hum with electronic glitches and many other elements including a huge engulfing organ sound.This time the track has a slow, repetitive psychedelic spacey guitar which weaves in and out of the mix.Here Cathal returns to some of his favourite themes….belief, immortality and the existence of god .I decided to bring the whole thing together by creating a cover which has a biblical look to it.The cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in dark green and bronze textured paper.
"When we are young, wandering the face of the earth,
Wondering what our dreams might be worth,
Learning that we're only immortal for a limited time"
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30/1/2012:
Many thanks to Volcanic Tongue for the following two reviews:
New live album from this legendary Texan psych group featuring Lisa Cameron, Joel Crutcher, Bobby Baker and SL Telles. Compiled over a bunch of dates and with a variety of devices across late 2009 this one covers all the bases, from mantric raga-fixated psych through post-Hawkwind feedback and electronics touch-downs and even some Satanic metal that could pass for your favourite UK occultists circa 1974. Comes with a large fold-out zine featuring tour diaries, doodles and assorted ‘awkward moments’. Hand-numbered edition of 100 copies.
Originally issued on Larkfall in an edition of 32 copies, Stella And Astrophel presents four tracks from Phil Legard’s (Ashtray Navigations/Churinga Canaries et al) Xenis Emputae Travelling Band that combine deep drone logic with electro-acoustic trance constructs and song forms that skirt the magick/folk fringes of the World Serpent catalogue. This one has more of an atmosphere of ritual and improvisation, with deep droning vocals opening out onto the kind of cultic flute/hand percussion/eternal volk of your favourite kosmische courier. Hand-numbered edition of only 45 copies.
28/1/2012:
Here is a rather good review from the italian Ondarock web magazine of the Lady Space "Long Lost In A Twilight Head" album.
You can also download the new exclusive "Garden Of Faces" track from the band.
Space Lady Trio originally from Gavle, the Lady Space are timeless and very rare musical experience in the music scene while offering colorful nordic, turn it into the mysteries of a hidden mystical folk (especially that of ancient British tradition) carried by crystalline fingerpicking , melodies and sharp fragments of simple and dreamy psychedelia. Guitars, bass, organ and mandolin are the tools of the trade by Andreas Spåls, Jocke Olsson and Leif Claesson, who worked for a long time before revealing the precious label by cult British Reverb Worship, which has packed the debut " Long Lost In A Twilight Head ". On the same line of distinctive white acid falls well that album "Garden Of Faces", a song intended to be included in a version slightly longer in the making of the Swedish band. Lady Space - Garden Of Faces [ download]
Many thanks to Business Lady and Mike from the uber reliable Norman Records Emporium for the following two reviews:
Ester Elster
"Schmattes" (RW 179).
"Reverb Worship hit us with two new releases this week with ‘Schmattes’ being the prize addition. As usual, there’s no press info as the label owner likes the music to speak for itself so I’ll avoid the temptation to look them up online and review this blind...but with another record playing quite loudly in the background. ‘Schmattes’ is quite an unusual choice for Reverb Worship as it’s surprisingly upbeat in its instrumentation, combining drone, krautrock and psych elements with electronics and spoken word narratives to excellent effect. Sounds like the voice is Swedish and I’ve no idea what is being said but musically, this is excellent. Lots on boundary pushing and genre mashing going on here with strange sounds and cosmic experimentation being key. It’s very atmospheric without being a drag and leaves you wanting a little more. What more could you ask for. If only I knew Swedish. Available in the usual run of 50 copies".
Book Of Shadows
"Hanged Man" (RW 174)
"We’ve got some more CDs on the mysterious short-run Reverb Worship imprint, and I’ve been pretty impressed with the last few we got in from them so I’m pretty interested to hear what’s going on with this one. There’s tranquil keyboard drones and ethereal vocals and twinkly guitars, often with lots of delay. As far as I gather this was actually recorded some time back but only released in very limited quantities, and is now back for a run of 50 more. It fits right in with that whole spaced out submerged pop sound that pops up quite a lot nowadays so it doesn’t sound at all dated, there’s subtle little analogue squiggles and tweets in places and it’s got quite a healing ambience about it that I’m enjoying. I would like to listen to this in the bath. Sometimes you can tell they’ve structured the songs, sometimes it all seems freer and jammier, but it’s consistently blissed out and melodic and psychedelic. Definitely worth a listen. Also of interest; there’s a track called ‘Intangible Smurf’".
25/1/2012:
New Release:
The Gray Field Recordings
"Nature Desires Nature"
(RW 181)
The Gray Field Recordings were formed by Oklahoma musician R. Loftiss.R. creates music with a wide range of instruments such as guitar, flute, cello, toys, synths, her voice and potentially anything that makes a sound. In the past she is often joined by violist David Salim and violinist Justin Jones. This latest album "Nature Desires Nature" features guitar and vocals by Alan Trench (ex-World Serpent, Orchis), Frank Suchomel (Inalonelyplace) Mike Seed (The Chasms), and Lisa Stampfli (The Hausfrauen Experiment). The Gray Field Recordings self-released two albums, “As One Cast Down By Sadness” and “Sing 99 and 90” followed by “Hypnagogia” and “The Weaver's Daughter” on Anti Clock Records. They have also featured on the compilations “Gold Leaf Branches” (Foxy Digitalis) and “Lead Into Gold” (Rebis).There is a ritualistic heft to all of The Gray Field Recordings music. They are influenced by folk, classical, noise, psychedelic and krautrock, by the writings of Jakob Boehme, Israel Regardie, Leonora Carrington, Doris Lessing, and Rainer Rilke, by nature and mental meandering, the moon, wine, witches, fairies, trolls, and talking animals. She has performed shows in the US and (most recently) in England, Belgium, and France as The Gray Field Recordings or under different band names such as Language of Light (with Frank Suchomel) or Temple of Light (with Frank Suchomel and Alan Trench). These various bands have opened for Black Forest, Black Sea, Justice Yeldham, Z'EV, Barn Owl, The North Sea, Ajilvsga, Gnod, Circle Bros... etc.
The next chapter begins here.“Nature Desire Nature” continues with being rather a lovely and very enjoyable nine track album of experimental folk-ambient music. You will undergo a journey through several minimal yet melodic explorations featuring exquisite and subtle female spoken words that intervene here and there.For fans of The Magic Carpathians, Black Forest, Black Sea and the Rain Drinkers.This cd comes in an edition of 51 hand numbered copies.
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17/1/2012:
New Release
Ester Elster
"Schmattes" (RW 179)
Let me introduce you to Ester Elster.They are a superb duo from Gothenburg, Sweden.Ester Elster is Oscar Sjölander : lyrics and Peter Olof Fransson : music.Together they create the most wonderful music.”Schmattes” was recorded during 2010 and 2011.It contains twelve tracks and is very, very good indeed.When I played the album it reminded me of being at school and encountering krautrock for the first time.So ,if you love Neu!, Cluster, Can and Kraftwerk this album will really float your boat.Peter has told me that from the beginning Ester Elster didn't start off like a musical act at all, but was more an attempt to create musical background to Oscar's poetry. Obviously it transformed to something else when Peter started to involve the Farfisa organ into the music.For live events they are maybe more inspired by theatrical acts like Arthur Brown and then obscure german polit-rock-cabaret krautrock acts like Floh De Cologne, Checkpoint Charlie (the record "Grüss Gott Mit Hellem Klang), german avant garde music such as Anima-Sound (Paul & Limpe Fuchs)…. and from Sweden of course: Åke Hodell, Bo Hansson, Cosmic Overdose etc... The inspiration of the bands/artists that have been mentioning are maybe not so easy to detect within the kind of music that has been created, and the music that you will hear. Again Peter states that on record is one thing and Ester Elster performing live, I guess will be a completely different thing with more theatrical and unpredictable moments on stage.The album comes in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.The covers are printed onto 230 gsm hand hammered white card.This release gets the highest possible recommendation from me.
Thanks to Business Lady and Mike from the ever reliable Norman Records Emporium for all three of the following reviews:
Xenis Emputae Travelling Band
“Stella And Astrophel”
(RW 178).
“Oh, hello. The collective we here at Norman Towers have affectionately dubbed the “Penis Amputee Travelling Band” are back with a CD on Reverb Worship which originally came out in an edition of 32 on Larkfall. This Reverb Worship version is in an edition of 45 so I guess they’re going up in the world. Here they provide four hushed, minimal incantations of the minimal pastoral psych-folk variety, gently teasing your subconscious to the surface with their flutes and twinkly guitars. If you smell like incense sticks and patchouli oil and have batik wall hangings, and have changed your name by deed-poll to something nature-related like Stream or Hamster or Branch, you’ll lose your shit over this“.
...…comment from Mr.Phil Legard via his facebook page …”Well, I think that's the best review I've ever had... If only they knew how close they were with their jests (Penis Amputee WAS actually the name of my self-consciously confrontational teenage noise project!)”...
Sedayne
“Glad Hours In The Green Lanes - Volume 1”
(RW 161).
“Sedayne’s ‘Glad Hours In The Green Lane’ is just one and sees folky experimentalist (and master storyteller) Sean Breadin wiggin’ out on seven epic tunes composed and recorded at the back end of 2009. Each of these tracks clock in at around the eight minute mark (with some as long as sixteen minutes) so you most definitely get your money’s worth, especially if you are a fan of medieval musings, jazz and experimental folk. Opener ‘Preludium & Suibhne Tertius Auris’ sets the tone for what’s to come, combining elements of drone, psych and jazz whilst invoking the British countryside and times past. The didgeridoo makes a little appearance as well as the saxophone, a variety of string instruments, hand drums and organ type devices. The resulting sound is one of absolute musical freeness without shirking on the melodies, an aspect often neglected in improvised music. Excellent and (as with all Reverb Worship releases) limited stuff“.
Pefkin
“The Inaugural Meeting Of The Glasgow Temperence Society”
(RW 176)
“Gayle Brogan (a.k.a Pefkin) is a name I’ve not heard before yet according to her Last FM page her contribution to the experimental/improv scene is highly significant due to her output as a fanzine writer (she published Boa zine) and dealer in underground tunes via her Boa Melody Bar distribution service. Musically Brogan’s work is dense and atmospheric in nature and feeds into the ‘you can do anything you want attitude’ in regards to the marriage of tones and rhythms. ‘The Inaugural Meeting Of The Glasgow Temperance Society’ features two short compositions bookended by two expansive jams. Simple guitar picking and a ghostly vocal delivery are augmented with percussion, lashes of echo, tone generators and effects manipulation. As you can imagine the result is slightly unsettling but fascinating all the same. ‘Seasons Come And Never Go’ certainly suggests a marriage of gothic songwriting with dub production tendencies and is a very effective piece of work“.
All of the above cds are still available....not many left of the Pefkin cd mind.
11/1/2012
New Release:
Book Of Shadows
"Hanged Man"
(RW 174)
Sometime ago Carlton from Book Of Shadows suggested to me that it may be a cool idea to do a reissue of the "Hanged Man" album.I was none the wiser, even though I collect the bands music.I just had not heard this album, in fact I had never seen a copy either."Hanged Man" is a long, long gone cdr which originally appeared on Whirling Rainbow Records.It was sold many years ago in very small quantities on the Aural Innovations website.The album contains twelve superb mostly improvised tracks featuring Sharon, Carlton and Joel Crutcher, Aaron Bennack, George Gardinas, Lori Varga and Brian Wotring.I have to say that having listened to this album a number of times it has become one of my BOS favourites.The combination of Sharons lovely voice combined with spacey ambient soundscapes and skeletal guitar is a total joy.You could actually treat this is a "new album" for the simple reason that hardly anyone has heard it before.This new version of the album has new artwork.This cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies with an insert.
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By the way if anyone out there has a spare copy of "Hanged Man" to sell or trade.....i'm your man.
31/12/2011:
Many thanks go out to Evening Of Light for making the Rain Drinkers "Springtide" one of their albums of the year in their retrospective of 2011.Kind regards from both the band and myself.We are highly honoured.
31/12/2011 :
New Release:
ST 37
"Awkward Moments"
(RW 177)
Reverb Worship proudly presents ST 37's "Awkward Moments".This is my second release with the band.Whilst creating this release I considered this to be the bands very own version of The Mothers "Filmore East, June 1971" album....only more sonic and more out there.This time we have a rather splendid "live" album recorded a number of locations with various devices in late 2009 on the bands US tour.I have to say that the whole album has been mastered by Sean Seagler who has done a really wonderful job here.In all you get eleven tracks clocking in at over 70 minutes.Each cd comes with a three page A4 tour pamphlet which has been compiled by the band.This includes drawings together with funny anecdotes and stories.Available now in an edition of 100 copies.
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22/12/2011:
New Releases :
At last here are the first two of a selection of excellent new releases for 2012.I have many things planned over the next year.I apologise for keeping you waiting on these.So much work to do and only one pair of hands to do it all with.These will be processed for posting/shipping after the christmas period.As always thanks to everyone who has supported Reverb Worship over the last four years.Merry Christmas.
"Stella And Astrophel" is the second of my reissues of long gone recordings by the Xenis Emputae Travelling Band.This was originally available in a tiny edition of 36 copies at a gig at the Small Music Theatre in Athens, Greece in 2006.The cd contains four lovely tracks.For this edition I have totally changed the design.The covers are made from thick, rustic handmade paper strewn with leaves petals and stems.The inserts are made from recycled brown wrapping paper.Comes in an edition of 45 copies.Many thanks yet again go to Phil Legard for making the whole thing possible.
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Mark Bradley
"The Future Has Passed"
(RW 180)
"The Future Has Passed" is the latest recording from Mark Bradley.This comes in the form of a rather cool six track 3" cdr.Thats not all though.Each copy comes with a unique code to download a further twelve track album called "The Other Side".So in total you get eighteen new tracks.The sleeves are made from blue metallic gold shimmer paper.Each cover has a name band (basically my version of an OBI strip) and two inserts."The Other Side" is the opposite of "The Future Has Passed" by it being mediative and contemptlative while the later is more rhythmic.Available now in an edition of 50 copies.
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10/12/2011:
Future releases :
I have many different things planned.Here is news of the next four.The beginning of 2012 will commence with my second release with ST 37 called "Awkward Moments".This is a superb eleven track "live" album recorded in various locations on the bands 2009 US tour.With this release you not only get a wonderfully remastered live album but a selection of stories and drawings in the form of A4 tour notes.This will be followed by the second in a series of my reissues by the Xenis Emputae Travelling Band."Stella And Astrophel" originally appeared in 2006 and sold at a gig in Athens, Greece.This reissue will have a different cover artwork made from handmade paper with flower petals and leaves and a recycled wrapping paper insert.My third release will be by Ester Elster.They are a duo from Gothenburg, Sweden.All i'm gonna tell you is the album is called "Schmattes" and if you like Cluster, Can, Kraftwerk and Suicide you are really gonna want this.Finally is "Hanged Man" by Book Of Shadows.This is a reissue of a long, long gone cdr on Whirling Rainbow Records.It was sold many years ago in very small quantities on the Aural Innovations website.I have never seen an original copy of this.A rather lovely album which has new cover artwork.You can see all four cover designs on the Available page.
3/12/2011
Check out the latest edition of Shindig magazine for Jeanette Leech's rave review of Sproatly Smith's "The Minstrel's Grave" album.
28/11/2011:
Boa Melody Bar Review :
Pefkin - "The Inaugural Meeting of the Glasgow Temperance Society"
Four tracks, three of which were recorded for a radio session on John Cavanagh's Soundwave on Radio 6 International. Different versions of "Seasons Come And Never Go" (from Pingle Pangle) and "Remember The Words" (from Zugunruhe) and 2 unreleased tracks, one from the forthcoming Digitalis album and another completely new improvised piece. Joined by John Cavanagh on VCS3 and Farfisa Compact Duo and Nalle / Two Wings' Hanna Tuulikki on flute, drums, vocals and strings. Fragile songs with disorientating psyched-out middles and ends and some wild primal drumming. Very limited.
21/11/2011:
Check out this excellent review from www.psychedelicfolk.com of the Sproatly Smith "The Minstrel's Grave" album:
"I am always pleased to hear new releases of this band and this surely is another very good one that makes the return of the magical folk years of those days reappear, just slightly different but not too unusual compared to bands of The Owl Service, United Bible Studies and such, it has an extra touch of thoughtful experimentation, expressed with an increased area aka Wickerman. The lead folk voice is absolutely wonderful. There are many arrangements added with subtle touches you really have to listen carefully to hear all the instruments being used on top of the lead guitars, which besides glockenspiel and flute reveal also some electric violin, double bass, accordion and even sitar, and a fuzz guitar used as a droning theme instrument in the way of a hurdy-gurdy (6), and who knows what else. There’s also use of a few small collage ideas. “Song for Annie Needham” starts with an old fashioned doorbell of some grocery store with the sounds of people coming in. Elsewhere there are birds and owl sounds, or a campfire. It is “silver threads among the gold” which is based upon a great collage with a small element of Hammond organ, an old folk voice, dog barking, a special 20s/30s vocal record, some old time brass and so on woven together with the theme of a musical box. The lead voice is treated in a few different ways, like a beautiful folk singer voice, one a bit more ethereal in a Marissa Nadler way, then with beautiful harmony-driven vocal overdubs, at times hanging around it like friendly ghosts, or with a second male voice. The songs sound like folk traditionals, sound a bit familiar but not all them are from obvious sources. The songs refer to original performances and songs by Maddy Prior, Alex Harvey, Rev Baring-Gould and even The Pretty Things (the beautiful song “Death”). The band is really talented in arranging and bringing together the songs, this listens like a filmic collection of expressions. Especially a longer track like “The Fabled Hare/ Isobel Goudie” reveals how well they can combine themes together into one flow of a composition. Highly recommended".
14/11/2011:
New Release
Pefkin
"The Inaugural Meeting Of The Glasgow Temperence Society"
(RW 176).
What a delight for me to be able to bring you the new recording from Pefkin.Quite some time ago I got the "Asa Nisi Masa" cdr on Foxglove.I really liked this album, so combined with fond memories of Electroscope I was prompted to ask Gayle if she would consider doing a recording for Reverb Worship.She kindly agreed saying "it could be a while".The result is "The Inaugural Meeting Of The Glasgow Temperence Society".Recorded in 2010 for a session broadcast on John Cavanagh's Soundwave radio show on Radio 6 International.This really is a tremendous recording.On this session Pefkin was joined by John Cavanagh on Farfisa Compact Duo and VCS3 and Hanna Tuulikki on drums, flute, mandolin and voice.When these three get together something special happens.Over thirty three minutes we are treated to four tracks of beautifully ethereal finnish sounding psychedelic space folk with dreamy space whispers, bowed and plucked strings, clattery echoing percussion, flute and trippy organ.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
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7/11/2011:
New Release:
Sproatly Smith
"Carols From Herefordshire" Second Edition
(RW 142)
Some of you may remember the first edition of the rather superb Sproatly Smith "Carols From Hereford" cd that came out last christmas.That cd sold out quite quickly.Ever since I still get folks asking me about it from time to time.So, we have decided to release it again with a few changes to the original version.This time it is re-titled "Carols From Hereforshire".The cover also has a slightly different image.This album still has the same ten tracks.Just think of this as Mr Smith does christmas in his own unique style.This is by no way your usual christmas fodder that you get annualy this time each year."Carols From Herefordshire" is a perfect addition and compliment to the Sproatly Smith catalogue.Available now in an edition of 50 copies.
Also available in limited quantities : "The Yew And The Hare" (Third Edition), "Pixieled" (Second Edition), "The Minstrel's Grave" and for all you obsessives out there the Sproatly Smith 2cd in a handmade cloth pouch (contains "The Yew And The Hare" and Pixieled" in a plastic snapper case with three inserts....see below for more information and photos).
4/11/2011:
Check out the excellent Terrascope review of the Sproatly Smith "The Minstrel's Grave" cd :
"All too rarely does your reviewer "go off on one" about a new band, but Sproatly Smith have been my favourite psych-folkers for some time now, and so I was delighted to receive from Master Smith a review copy of the band's new, third offering "The Minstrel's Grave." And this has to be the best album yet!. Opening with 'My Mother Said,' we are at once seduced into the Sproatly audio world of strangeness, as rustling, clinking sounds tickle the ears from left speaker and right; then it's a hint of children chattering, followed by the heavenly voice of the band's female vocalist, who is more in evidence on this album than on its predecessor. Subtle thumb piano and guitar underpins the track. 'The Mermaid Of Marden' is a ghostly cut that reminded me a little of mid-period Mercury Rev, again featuring beautiful vocals and a lovely tune; this track epitomises how well the band merge melody and original arrangements. A shop door opening leads us into 'Song For Annie Needham,' which is one of those delicate, pastoral pieces that the band do so well. 'Blackthorn Winter' opens with arpeggiated guitar before another haunting vocal melody hoves into view, ably supported by flute and violin parts; the track then heads off into a psychedelic percussion and bass section, with sitars and more all going bonkers. Just lovely, and this track has to be one of the album highlights. 'Silver Threads Among The Gold' is a brief sound-painting composed of fire and jazz, then it's time for the nine minute psychedelic folk ramble that is 'The Fabled Hare/Isobel Goudie,' a pair of tracks merged into one, where the pairing of female vocals with male works really well, as does the violin accompaniment; a bit of a Gorkys Zygotic Mynci vibe here. 'O Willow Waly' is another tuneful song beautifully sung, this time to the ticking accompaniment of a clock, while 'The Blue Flame' bears a slight resemblance to 'Scarborough Fair.' The final quartet of songs all have death as their theme, opening with 'O Death,' which features a gorgeous vocal performance set against a subtle and effective backing; another album highlight. 'Death (From S.F. Sorrow)' matches psychedelically distorted guitars with vocals and temple bells and percussion, while 'Elysium' is most unusual for a Sproatly track in that, after a marvellous synth intro, it rocks! Yes indeed, wailing guitar and drums crashing away... a bit of a change from the pastoralism, but it just about works. The album closes with the title track, which returns the listener to tinkling chimes, arpeggiated guitar and heavenly vocals". I think I've used up all my superlatives in the above paragraphs, so I'll end by saying this is an album to cherish, enjoy, and play over and over again. I really like this band. Their sound world of bucolic, psychedelic folk, referencing late 'sixties Floyd, Circulus and Gorkys is a joy to listen to. Original, engaging, marvellous.(Steve Palmer)
If you would like a copy of this cd it is still available:
Behold The Beast For Which I Have Turned Back is israeli musician Oren Ben-Yosef.His previous musical projects include Seven Morgues and Tome Drones.He is also responsible for House Of The Last Light Records label.Behold The Beast For Which I Have Turned Back is Oren's personal tribute and musical lament for the horse.Here Oren's uses drones, throbbing and wobbly background pulses and sound manipulation to create a unique, dark and brooding recording.The album has four tracks clocking in at almost sixty minutes in length.Available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
I have decided it was time to do a special edition 2cd set of the first two rather wonderful Sproatly Smith recordings..."The Yew And The Hare" and "Pixieled".I wanted to release both albums together in a slightly different way (in a similar..ish style to the 2cd set by The Hare And The Moon from a while back).So here it is, presented in hand made cloth bound sleeves with embroidered name tags.The cds are housed in a 2cd plastic snapper case with inserts.This is an edition of 36 copies.
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16/10/2011:
Some of the latest reviews of various Reverb Worship releases from the Boa Melody Bar.
Tim Newman “Gamelan”
Fascinating collection of gamelan music made by using samples of every note of every set held at the Nusantara Museum of Ethnography in Holland. Tim Newman is also in Vibrafuzz. The tracks on this cdr use the samples in thoughtful ways from the more obvious Moondog-esque rhythmic constructions to more mysterious introspective moments. The intensely sonorous ringing of the gamelan is a sound I never tire of and this is a fine collection of music.
Lina Paul “No Blue Birds Passing By”
This is a hauntingly beautiful record, where the space between is an important part of how what is sung and played holds together. Lina Paul's voice is like a darker Stina Nordenstam and some of her lyrics are pretty dark too. Field recordings and some use of what sounds like an old tape delay unit (a Copicat, perhaps?) add to the eeriness of the atmosphere. Even the very fine paper inserts to this edition of only 50 copies seem to lend themselves to the ethereal quality of the songs they cold. (JC)
Rain Drinkers - Springtide cdr (Reverb Worship)
Another gorgeous release from Rain Drinkers, steeped in melancholy. This opens in a subtly dramatic style with neo-classical piano and strings and then drifts into mysterious ambience. Track 2 "Breach" is a delicately rhythmic and hypnotic exploration on nylon strings - very Steve Reich. Lastly "Hyacinth" is similarly hypnotic - a cascade of joyous synth over mournful brass.
Sedayne - Glad Hours in the Green Lanes Volume 1
New solo release from Sean Breadin of Venereum Arvum. Sean calls his music "Proximal Indo-European No-Age Exotica" and the 7 slowly unwinding tracks on here explore free improvisation, ethnomusicology, early music and traditional folk. Celebratory dances such as "Purgatory Field" played on jew's harp, fiddle and flute could accompany a May Day celebration and the following "Blod-Monath" with its dirge-like place and avian flute & violin flutterings could accompany a funeral procession across the moors.
Selene Heliotrope - Monorama
Another triumph for Reverb Worship, this release has a crepuscular quality to it and evokes, for me, that Syd Barrett line about "dolls' house darkness, old perfume". Alan Trench and his collaborator Lisa's sound world is one where clockwork toys and singing bowls meet subtle drones and very sparse, dramatic beats here and there. The spoken word vocals (mostly whispery female ones) include settings of Walter De La Mare and Louisa May Alcott poetry. I saw this album compared to Coil elsewhere and that's certainly a valid reference point to the sound, but Selene Heliotrope isn't quite like anything else I've heard of late and there are only 50 copies of this around. (JC)
Svenmonsoon - A Meditation
Ben Mason and his guitar filtered through lots of delay. The result is a lovely wash of gentle notes, ripples of sound rather than cascades. Meditative indeed! Each copy comes with a used or unused postcard dating from the 1950s to present day.
Xenis Emputae Travelling Band - Goat Willow 3"
Reissue of a 3" on Barl Fire from 2005. A departure from the ethereal naturalistic drone of the Larkfall cdrs with a wonderful cosmic treatment of traditional folk, reedy flute warble, blissed vocal moaning and earth-embedded violin drone.
Thanks to Gayle abd John.
12/10/2011:
Thanks to Business Lady and Mike from Norman Records for the following reviews of the Baron "Illegitimate Nephew" and Sproatly Smith "The Minstrel's Grave" albums:
Baron "Illegitimate Nephew" (RW 171)
"Thought I was in for another ambient treat when I fired up this Baron CD. It begins with the most blissful arpeggiated chimes of the like I could happily listen to unaccompanied for hours. Though not totally unfortunate, I was a little disappointed when the vocals and traditional songwriting arrangements kicked in. That’s no reflection on the music though as Baron appear to be tasteful, forward thinking composers. A quick skim through the press release explains this matter as Baron is a project conceived by Alex Crispin - ex-singer and keyboard player of Brighton progressive rockers Diagonal. ‘Illegitimate Nephew’ is well prog, albeit of the folky ‘Canterbury’ kind, and features guest appearances from the majority of Diagonal’s members bringing with it a high standard of musicianship and a natural consistency throughout. This is a lovely collection of songs that showcase Crispin’s warm vocal tones that sit somewhere between Greg Lake and Robert Wyatt. Standout track on first listen has to be the wild ‘Infinity Variations’ that sounds like early Frank Zappa jamming with The Meters. It’s an amazingly well produced track too, very funky! The concept of there being only 50 of these on the planet is strangely maddening. If it was the mid-seventies Reverb Worship would be selling this by the bucket-load. Easily the most hi-fi thing I’ve ever heard on the label".
Sproatly Smith "The Minstrel's Grave" (RW 172)
"Opening with a chorus of clanking and grating, I initially thought this would be a straight drone-noise type offering from Reverb Worship, but moments later it goes all minimal pastoral folk on me with a girl singing a simple melody accompanied by guitar, and then that’s overtaken by recorder screeches and whistles, like eerie bird calls over the spacious, twinkly guitar. As the CD progresses it becomes clear that this is a band (husband and wife duo as far as I can figure from the press release) who combine elements of modern experimental music with very old folk traditions to make something modern but timeless sounding. Everything here is totally melodic and well recorded and while rarely challenging it’s a constantly engaging listen. The sole female plainsong-style vocal is pretty much begging for Wicker Man references so I just made one right now, just there, earlier in this sentence. Some interesting covers here, too, from sources as disparate as Alex Harvey, Rev Baring-Gould and The Pretty Things. Sometimes it’s straight spook-folk, sometimes it’s got a little bit of an extra drone/noise/concrete element there to keep us on our toes, but this is a lushly orchestrated and indulgently enjoyable set of songs, and clearly a real labour of love".
6/10/2011:
New Release
Sproatly Smith
"The Minstrel's Grave" (RW 172)
It gives me great pleasure to announce the release on Reverb Worship of the wonderful brand new recording from Sproatly Smith."The Minstrel's Grave" is a twelve track album from one of the labels favourite artists.Yet again Mr Smith has created a very engaging, highly creative and enjoyable compendium of music.Taking in his usual wicker man tendancies and adding his own unique psychedelic twist of folklore and storytelling.Its not everyday that you find an album with interpretations of music by Maddy Prior, Alex Harvey, the Reverend Baring-Gould and The Pretty Things alongside original compositions and traditional tunes.As on previous recordings the album features very lovely vocals by Sarah (aka Mrs Smith).This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 100 copies.Comes in white hand hammered card wallet style sleeves with two inserts.I give this cd the highest possible recommendation.
SOLD OUT
14/9/2011:
New Release
Baron
"Illegitimate Nephew" (RW 171)
I have never hidden the fact that I have always loved progressive rock, especially from the 1970's.So for all you folks out there who also like it, may I recommend the debut release from Baron.A musical project by Alex Crispin who is the ex singer and keyboard player from Brighton's progressive darlings Diagonal.Barons music takes a considerable nod to music from the canterbury scene (think Caravan, National Health, Matching Mole etc).In fact Alex's rather lovely voice has drawn comparisons with Robert Wyatt and Richard Sinclair as well.The album contains nine tracks which feature both past and present Diagonal members ...Luke Foster, Dan Pomlett and David Wileman.You get an album which Alex considers to be a a natural progression from his previous band. A very articulate and beautifully concieved album by a very talented and unique musician.The cover design comes from a design based on a silk scarf that Alex found in a charity shop.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
SOLD OUT
2/9/2011:
New Release:
Dreamcookie
“A Mild Sedative”
Recorded live at Revolver Records(RW 169)
This is the debut recording from Dreamcookie.A four piece psychedelic space rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, USA.Dreamcookie features Molusk ~ bass, John ~ guitars, Claire ~ drums and Timmy Stamper aka Timas 23 on synthesizers, circuits, electric sitar and samples.
This superb cd is compiled from two totally improvised live performances recorded in November 2009 and February 2010 at Revolver Records in downtown central Phoenix, AZ.The band had not played these songs previously.This is the only document of these two live performances.Musically this band have a similar feel to Delerium era Porcupine Tree ("Coma Divine") and I.E.M , using sound samples of voices generally talking about chemically enduced states of mind.The cd contains ten tracks clocking in at almost sixty six minutes.Each cover is unique featuring a different character/s from Star Wars.Available now in a edition of 60 hand numbered copies with insert.
www.myspace.com/dreamcookie
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1/9/2011:
Reviews
Thanks to Ant from the ever reliable Norman Records for the following two reviews :
Xenis Emputae Travelling Band “Goat Willow (RW 168)
“This is a reissue of a 3"cdr which originally appeared back in 2005 on the Barl Fire label and is the first in a series of reissues of Phil Legard's back catalogue via Reverb Worship. This is one extended nineteen minute number which layers vocals, chants and loads of weird folk instruments into something that becomes a little disorientating (or maybe I'm just tired). Then it breaks into a more conventional folk piece with guitar, fiddle, bells and tambourine. It mellows out and then transforms into a bizarre bagpipe ritual. Each copy is housed in a page from Hans Holbein's "The Dance Of Death" book. Oh, and you've got to love the fact that there is a guest appearance from the Spectre of John Cockren on scrotal tambourine. Well worth checking out if you're into weird folk”
Fureasteen “Experimental Architect”(RW 167)
“This is the continuing project of Tomokazu Date which has been going since 1993. It's a well executed blend of live instrumentation and electronics kind of like somewhere between chill out, electronica and Krautrock or something. The songs are pretty straightforward and melodic and easy going with guitar, electronic beats and pretty chiming sounds. It's probably not gonna win any rewards for innovation but it's a pleasant enough listen“.
25/8/2011:
New Release
Sedayne
"Glad Hours In The Green Lanes ~ Vol 1 ~ October Music 2009"
(RW 161)
After releasing the Venereum Arvum "A Pentacle Of Pips" cd a few years ago, I really wanted to do another release with Sean.So here it is.This is "Glad Hours In The Green Lanes ~ Volume 1" by Sedayne.This cd clocks in at almost 70 minutes and features seven tracks.At first Sean considered releasing this music as four seperate EP's.He eventually chose to release the music as two seperate cds which in my opinion is a great idea.It goes without saying that the music contained on this cd (and on Volume 2 which will be released at a later date) is totally superb.Mostly recorded using acoustic instrumentation composed and performed in november 2009.The cd comes in a limited hand numbered edition of 50 copies with artwork by Sean himself.Available now !!
Having been an admirer of the music of Phil Legard and the Xenis Emputae Travelling Band for quite some time, I am delighted to announce that I will be doing a series of reissues of long out of print titles.Starting off with "Goat Willow".This was originally released as a 3" cdr EP on the long gone and sadly missed Barl Fire Recordings label back in 2005.This is a lovely EP which consists of one long 19 minute track.For this reissue which is again on a 3" cdr, the inserts are made from recycled pages from an old 1971 edition hardback book of Hans Holbiens "The Dance Of Death".Each cd insert is different.Some are in english and some are in french.Made in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Available now !!
Here is a Terrascope review of the original release : "This beautiful 3" CD-R object launches off from XETB's previous ethereal folk-meets-electronic drone model into ancient woodland acoustic explorations akin to some of the tribal folk coming out of Finland (Keijo and Kemialliset Ystävät are reference points) and also not too dissimilar to the extended works of the Wooden Wand collective, as well as casting a nod in the direction of the focussed, percussive rain-forest sounds coming out of Michael Donnelly's MYMWLY collective. 'Goat Willow' is comprised a single 19 minute track divided into four sections. The first is a scattered whirlwind of multi-track incantations and pagan trance-drone. This segues neatly into a folk song is inspired by the Devonshire saying "Ellum do grieve, oak he do hate, willow do walk if you travel late", and the results are perfect burning man erection soundtrack fodder. The second section fades into eerie strumming and tolling of bells and a high keening chant of the central vocal motif, before the third section – a vaguely torch-lit processional of ambiguous destination – steers the piece back to abstract sonic expressionism. The final section reiterates the folk theme as spoken word over acoustic guitar much in the style of Current 93. All instruments were played by Phil Legard except for a guest appearance by "the spectre of John Cockren on scrotal tambourine".
ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT
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19/8/2011:
I am really delighted to announce that Reverb Worship will be doing a selection of Xenis Emputae Travelling Band reissues.Starting off with "Goat Willow" which will be a 3" cdr EP.More news about this soon.
17/8/2011:
New Release
Fureasteen
"Experimental Architect" (RW 167)
Fureasteen were originally formed in London in 1993 by Tomokazu Date, who had previously played experimental music with Chez Holmes of Exit aka Nova.At first Fureasteen were a four piece band of which only Tomokazu was an experienced musician ( he preferred using japanese art school students with enthusiasm for making their own music).Each sunday they gathered in a small Kings Cross flat to record experimental music using a cheap synthesizer and Casiotone keyboards.Eventually in 1997 the band gained the attention of i Records who released a 7" single "Kasiotelemusik".Not long after its release the band split up.To this day Tomakazu still makes music under the Fureasteen name.So I am very pleased to introduce you to "Experimental Archirect" which is a cool five track mini album of chilled, electronic, laid back, krautrock styled music.The cd comes in an edition of 50 copies in silver and gold metallic mirror card sleeves with two inserts.AVAILABLE NOW
"A Meditation" is a lovely dreamy ambient guitar album from Ben Mason aka Svenmonsoon.Constructed from gentle, repetative and drifting waves of sound which echo and decay in a frippertronic style.The cd is split into five segments.Each cd has a different used/unused postcard ranging from the 1950's up to the present day.Made in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
Thanks to Buisness Lady from the ever reliable Norman Records for the following review of the Rain Drinkers "Springtide" album:
"Rain Drinkers return with a third offering onReverbWorship. As with previous releases, 'Springtide' comes with artwork and photography by DaniDahlkeand is limited to just 100 pieces! That's not a lot of pieces my friend. So, if you enjoyed Rain Drinkers previous outings you'll most certainly want to get on to this one sharpish. 'Springtide' is made up of three arrangements all of which are seeped in melancholy and haunting atmospherics, balancing the use of ponderous piano and heartfelt strings with a host of additional ambient sounds and field recordings. The result is a captivating, almost magical thirty three minutes of mysterious, partially improvised neoclassicism with the emotional weight of Hood's 'Rustic Houses..' and the majesty of early Godspeed You Black Emperor coupled with rhythmic experimentation of Steve Reich."
If you check out below you will see the Normans Records review of the Rain Drinkers "Urthen Web" cassette.I only have a few copies of the cassette available now.If you would like to order a copy contact me.
27/7/2011:
New Release
Rain Drinkers
"Springtide" (RW 165)
I am really pleased to be able to announce the new release by Rain Drinkers."Springtide" is their third RW release so far and in my opinion their finest to date.This duo really do make the most wonderful music.This duo always seem to be developing their creativity and ever expanding their considerable musical palette."Springtide" is no exception.It consists of three parts ...."Springtide", "Breach" and "Hyacinth".As with the previous two RW releases the artwork and photography is by Dani Dahlke.This cd is available in a hand numbered edition of 100 copies (split 50/50 with the artist).I give this release the highest possible recommendation.
SOLD OUT
27/7/2011:
New additions to the Distro Section.
23/7/2011:
New Release
Tim Newman
"Gamelan" (RW 164)
This is "Gamelan" the debut album from Tim Newman.He presents here an exploration of traditional gamelan music.Assembled using samples of every note of every set held at the Nusantara Museum Of Ethnography in Nusantara, Holland.The cd contains ten tracks of very zen like, spiritual vibes.Gamelan music features a variety of instruments such as metallophones , xylophones, drums, gongs, bamboo flutes and bowed and plucked strings.Something like a detox for mind and spirit.The cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in white card sleeves with paste on tissue paper designs.Each cover is unique.Available now !!
Thanks to Phil and Brian from Norman Records for the following two super reviews:
Selene Heliotrope “~Monorama~” (RW 163)
"I like the sound of this! Temple Music was Alan Trench's last vehicle for ambient andneofolk-ishstyle outings but here the man has partnered up with a lady, the enigmatically-named Lisa. That's all you need to know of her identity as her sinister yet enticing vocals draw you in, all whispered/spoken word intonation and eerie dominatrix poetry curling round your head like seductive mist as a stunning concoction of progressive ambient moods, creepyelectro-acoustics, dark/light electronics and the affectionate abuse of children's toys weaves amongst the words. It all sounds very beautifully produced and accomplished, Lisa's icy, sultry and manipulative voice very much suiting the otherworldlysoundscapes. Alan also intones menacingly in a rather Satanic manner on a couple of numbers which creates a welcome contrast. The closest comparison I can muster is prime out-there Coil crossed with a hellish version of Meanwhile Back in Communist Russia! It may not be toeveryone'staste but this is one of those definingReverbWorship releases and I find the music on here is impressively startling, somehow being a musical paradox that comes across as simultaneously threatening and playful. Not one for the mums, this..." (Brian)
Denied By Character “Wrecks” (RW 149)
This is a brand new project featuring James Brewster (Mole Harness, Make Mine Music, etc) and AndreasBeraha. On the CD (limited to 50) is one long epic 25 minute drone track which is incredibly dense. It was mostly recorded live using guitars, pedals, laptop and metal objects. I'm five minutes in now and it's gone all celestial on my ass. it's huge... I'm listening on headphones and my head feels like my brain has been replaced by this rich dense textured wall of fuzzy sound. Some of it sounds a bit churchorganyand I'm reminded a little of the Spire project that came out on Touch a while back. It just builds and builds into one of the most intense pieces of music I've heard in a while. It's essentially melodic noise music more than drone but I'd recommend anyone with a hearty interest in all things experimental to check this out. (Phil)
18/7/2011:
New Release
The Hare And The Moon (5th Edition)
(RW 077)
This is the fifth edition of The Hare And The Moon's debut album (6th edition if you include the 2cd version).It has been unavailable for sometime as a single cd.Available in an edition of 50 copies.
SOLD OUT
11/7/2011:
Thanks to Phil @ Norman Records for the following review of Mark Bradley's "Cathedral Sound Ritual" cd (RW 152):
"These just landed in the mail this morning and they look pretty sweet inoversized6" sleeves which aren't gonna fit neatly on a CD shelf but I'm guessing you've maybe got anoversizedsection so it's just gonna have to go there. On the album you get 12 tracks of blissed outambience. Some of the tracks follow a more traditional ambientdroneyroute and others are more interesting with weird spacey sounds and strange otherworldly noises. In factotherworldysums up this CD nicely...the pieces sound like soundtracks to alien worlds with strange flora and fauna inhabited by deranged looking Pete Fowler monsters. Some of the tunes have an ambient techno feel to them which I kinda like as it reminds me of a some of the stuff I used to listen to 20 years ago (when I was discovering electronic music for the first time). As far as ambient albums go this one is an interesting with a diverse selection of sounds on offer. In fact I can't really think of anyone it sounds like which can only be a good thing!".
8/7/2011:
Motion Sickness Of Time Travel "Communicating From Within A Wooden Box" (RW 159) is now SOLD OUT here.You will be able to get copies from Boa Melody Bar, Infinite Music, Eclipse Records in the USA.You may be able to get copies from the Hooker Vision blog page too (contact Rachel/Grant).Thanks again to everyone who purchased a copy.These will be shipped/posted in the next few days.
7/7/2011:
New Release :
Motion Sickness Of Time Travel
"Communicating From Within A Wooden Box"
(RW 159)
"Communicating From Within A Wooden Box" is my third cd reissue in a series of early Motion Sickness Of Time Travel recordings.This originally appeared on Hooker Vision as a cassette in a minute edition of only 9 copies in december 2009.This cd is split into two 30 minute plus pieces of music."Mid - Afternoon" and "Evening".This time we get a intense full on sonic maelstrom.As before the cd has new artwork by Rachel using photographs taken by Grant.The cd comes in an edition of 75 hand numbered copies.Printed on recycled paper.
SOLD OUT !!!
1/7/2011:
New Release :
Selene Heliotrope
"~Monorama~" (RW 163)
Selene Heliotrope is new electronic duo featuring Alan Trench and Lisa .You may know Alan from Temple Music, Orchis and various other musical projects as well as the sadly defunct World Serpent label.The music on "~Monorama~" is constructed with various electronic instrumentation and childrens toys.At first on hearing this album it reminded me of the book "Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep ?" by Philip K.Dick.Probably because of the related sounds of childrens wind up toys, the menacing futuristic ambient nature of the musical arrangements combined with Lisa's "Nico..esque" germanic sounding accent.The cd contains eight excellent tracks with a cover and insert printed on hammer finish paper.The cover image is taken from a c1900 Ogdens Guinea Gold cigarette card.The woman in the photograph is the risque music hall performer "Malloy".Available now in a numbered edition of 50 copies.
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27/6/2011
Thanks to each and every one of you who purchased copies of the Motion Sickness Of Time Travel "Feather And Furs" (RW 157) and "A Forest Acing Cold" (RW 158) cds.Both of these cds are now SOLD OUT here.The third MSOTT reissue will be "Communicating From Within A Wooden Box" (RW 159).This will be out sometime in july.
25/6/2011:
New Release:
Motion Sickness Of Time Travel
"A Forest Aching Cold" (RW 158)
This is the second reissue of three of way out of print and very limited cassette releases that originally appeared on Hooker Vision in october 2009."A Forest Aching Cold" follows on from the sold out "Feathers And Furs" cd I did a few weeks or so ago.For those of you who have not heard "A Forest Aching Cold", well you are in for a treat.It comprises seven tracks of cosmic, ambient dream candy.As with the first reissue the cd artwork has been designed by Rachel using photographs taken by Grant.The cd comes in a hand numbered limited edition of 75 copies.Covers printed on recycled paper.
SOLD OUT.
23/6/2011:
New Release :
Denied By Character
"Wrecks" (RW 149)
Denied By Character are a superb duo comprising Andreas Beraha from the USA and James Brewster who is originally from Bristol,UK.This is a new project and "Wrecks" is their debut release.At the time of recording this album they were residing in Malmo, Sweden.James has recently had a excellent solo album on Make Mine Music called "As A Hovering Insect Mass Breaks Your Fall"."Wrecks" is made up of one huge expansive drone track which was mostly recorded live using guitars, pedals, laptop and metal objects producing a rich, dense wall of warm distorted tones and digitally fragmented high frequencies.The covers are stencil sprayed in silver onto 200gsm white card and come with matching cd labels and insert.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
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16/6/2011:
New Release:
The Hare And The Moon
Special Edition 2cd set in cloth pouch with embroidered tag.
(RW 160) 36 Copies
This is the special double cd version of both superb albums by The Hare And The Moon...all together in one dinky hand crafted package.The cloth pouches come in five different styles handmade from recycled denim, hessian and Laura Ashley fabrics with embroidered nametags.Made in a very limited edition of only 36 copies.Both cds come in plastic wallet sleeves with single panel artwork and inserts.A lot of hard work has gone into making these.I hope you like them.
SOLD OUT
16/6/2011:The Motion Sickness Of Time Travel "Feather And Furs" cd is nowSOLD OUT
8/6/2011:
The Ophelian
"Ghosts In The Garden" 2cd Set
You will probably recall around two years ago I did a super long sold out album with The Ophelian.I have just got hold of distro copies of the bands new excellent self released 2cd set called "Ghosts In The Garden".If you liked their Reverb Worship cd....your gonna love this one.This serves as an anthology : A collection of field recordings captured since the incerption of the band.Recorded "live", lo-fi and low/no tech during rehearsal space get togethers.Dominant amounts of these recordings are fully improvised, spontaneous and displayed as such.
Presented in custom stamped eco friendly gatefold sleeves with a two sided colour insert printed on recycled stock and featuring artwork by Alex Jako.Handmade in an edition of 100 copies.
ONLY A FEW COPIES LEFT
Cost includes postage/shipping:
UK = £9.50 / Europe = £10.50 / USA & ROW = £11.00.
Just a confirmation here about the Motion Sickness Of Time Travel reissues I will be doing on Reverb Worship.All of these were originally issued on Hooker Vision in vert tiny editions on cassette.All three releases will be of an edition of 75 hand numbered copies each with brand new artwork by Rachel using photographs by Grant.
"Feathers And Furs" (RW 157) SOLD OUT
"A Forest Aching Cold" (RW 158) SOLD OUT
"Communicating From Within A Wooden Box" (RW 159) NOT AVAILABLE YET
"Feathers And Furs" is still available at the moment but if you would like a copy be quick.The other two reissues will be available soon.I will not be takng preorders on these.
7/6/2011:
Thanks to John and Gayle from Boa Melody Bar for the following reviews :
Bobbie Watson – "Off The Leafy Pathway"
I’ve long admired Reverb Worship as a label whose releases are impossible to fit into any sort of category description and this one certainly places the output of the imprint at another point of the compass. This is a compilation of Watson’t works from the years 2001 – 2008 which actually sound very cohesive together. The jazz-tinged vocal styles run with some slightly trip-hoppy beats, John Martyn-esque guitar squall and overtones of prog-rock lushness too, in the keyboard and sax department. The facts that Watson is the singer with cult favourites Comus, her partner in both band & personal life Jon Seagroatt is heavily involved here too and there are only fifty copies of this, all signed by Bobbie herself, will probably make this an instant collectable, aside from a collection of highly polished songs. (JC)
The Artichoke House – "When The Carnival’s Gone"
Here’s an utterly charming collection of ten original songs, none of which outstay their welcome. The duo of Dee & Gerard Ivall alternate fine vocals and include some atmospheric sound captured in Cornwall to their instrumentation. This is nicely varied too: as well as guitar and autoharp, we find melodica and Pianorgan here… instruments that are always welcome at the Melody Bar! (JC)
5/6/2011:
New Release :
Motion Sickness Of Time Travel
"Feathers And Furs" (RW 157).
"Feathers And Furs" is a rather lovely six track album.It is one of the earliest Motion Sickness Of Time Travel recordings.Originally released on cassette by Hooker Vision in August 2009.Appearing in a very tiny edition of only 9 copies.This reissue has new artwork designed by Rachel using photography by Grant.Available now in an edition of 75 hand numbered copies. SOLD OUT
Watch out for further Motion Sickness Of Time Travel reissues in the near future.
31/5/2011:
Beggin' Your Pardon Miss Joan / Siddhi
"The Tree Told Me" split cd (Dust Wind Tales DWT09)
I have obtained the last remaining copies of the Beggin' Your Pardon Miss Joan / Siddhi "The Tree Told Me" split cd.This lovely album contains three tracks of psychedelic drone folk from each artist plus two collaborative tracks.Comes with three inserts.Individually hand numbered in an edition of 50 copies.Sold out at source.
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27/5/2011:
Thanks to Clinton from the ever reliable Norman Records for the following review of the Black Church "VAWAN" cd:
Despite The Guardian now telling us who which music to listen to (London twats basically), we go on our merry way ignoring the hype of the overrated bullshit that clogs up the magazines at the mercy of their advertisers and sales figures. Not to blow our own trumpet or anything but bloody HMV aren't going to stock the new Black Church CD and the bleeding IPC magazines aren't going to write about it, they are too busy with Adele and Lady Gaga but music made independently like this one and hundreds of other titles released this week still deserve a platform of some kind. This is a ridiculously limited re-press of a titles released on tape in the US only. Its early '80's sounding minimilist slightly gothy 4AD pop with nods towards Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil, Dead Can Dance. Her voice is lovely, I'm finding the synthy instrumentation a little Jean Michelle Jarre at times but loving the Cocteau Twins style bass. Its not that far removed from Zola Jesus and the like. Its nice to hear a lovingly strummed guitar coming into play on later track, shifting the mood entirely. At other times they sound like amazing New York drifters Hugo Largo and the original Weekend (Alison Statton). A lovely listen.
26/5/2011:
New Release :
Lina Paul
"No Blue Birds Passing By" (RW 156)
It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the music of Lina Paul.A rather wonderful singer~songwriter~musician from berlin.The music contained on this cd is really very beautiful indeed."No Blue Birds Passing By" contains seven tracks.Most of the songs contain skeletal solo electric guitar and/or effects which provide a minimal framework for Paulina's delicate germanic voice.There is a dense, still claustrophobic feel to this music punctuated by sounds, treatments, chimes and the occasional field recording.The cd cover artwork features a still from the video of "Bitter Coffee" which is the second track on the album.The cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies with tracing paper covers and inserts.Available now.
www.myspace.com/linapaulmusik
18/5/2011:
Thanks to the Terrascope for these superb reviews :
SPROATLY SMITH - PIXIELED SPROATLY SMITH - THE YEW AND THE HARE (www.reverbworship.com)
In the 1990's, the mantle of "pagan-inspired, floaty, folky, alternative music" was held by that mighty group of road-protesting troubadours The Space Goats. Since the end of that decade when they fell apart no band has appeared with anything like the beauty and spirit shown by them. Until now. That band is Sproatly Smith.
Based in Hereford and featuring a wide variety of acoustic instruments, a few synths and a clear-voiced female vocalist, Sproatly Smith have released their new album "Pixieled," and to my ears it's the finest album of its kind I've heard in years. A mixture of pagan influences, folk/acoustica settings and all-round good soundcraft, the album boasts the kind of tunefulness, folky nostalgia and, well, magic that listeners these days get far too little of. Opening with 'Flowers Made Of Winter,' a kind of strumming drone of guitars, tinkling percussion and, somewhere deep in the mix, a whooshing bass synth, the music suddenly veers into flute and birdsong in quite lovely manner; and it's this joyful instrumentation, amongst other qualities, that marks out the album as something special. 'Spring Strathspey' showcases the gorgeous voice of the band's female singer, as a folky melody supported by glockenspiel, slide guitar and synth wafts out of the speakers. There are echoes here too of Pink Floyd circa the late 'sixties when they were doing classics like 'Cirrus Minor.'
The title track matches Floydesque bucolica with a rural-voiced gentleman relating tales of men and horses pixie-led, that is, wandering around a misty field being chased by pixies. 'The Magpie's Nest' returns the listener to the album's folk vibe, with voices and magpie cries entering the mix, then our lady vocalist singing another lovely song. There's psychedelia here too, as an array of Indian instruments lurk in the background. 'Afon Gwy' opens with water sounds before heading off into another voice/acoustic guitar cut, evoking the atmosphere of the land and again supported by subtle Indian instruments and later a mournful violin.
'Sabrina Fair' matches clear female vocals with acoustic guitars, violin and mallet instruments tinkling in delightful manner, while 'Hormsea Cove' is an impressionistic, trippy track of sound effects and instruments. 'The Ballad Of Tam Lin' opens with a dramatic gong before veering off into a multiply-voiced folk cut with a killer melody, while 'White Leafed Oak,' through its weird mix of sound effects, voices and instruments, is haunting, with the appearance of zither-type instruments reminding me again of classic period Space Goats.
'A Leaf Must Fall' is a particularly lovely psych-folk number with choral voices, 'sixties styled guitar and organ, while album closers 'Samhain Dance' and 'Old Year's Wake' are both mysterious cuts, trippy and bucolic in equal measure, the former sounding as if it was recorded at some open-air Herefordshire spring fair. All in all, "Pixieled" is quite the most enchanting album I've heard in a long while. While not perfect - some of the spoken-word voices are a little jarring, some too loud in the mix - this is a superb work that I recommend highly, and the band, to my ears, are a major discovery.
"The Yew And The Hare," marking the debut of the Sproatly Smith sound, follows a similar template, in places reminding the listener of psych-folk groovers Circulus. On 'Seedling' a synthi-heartbeat gives way to birdsong and gentle acoustica, creating that mixture of melody, sound and magic so characteristic of this band. 'The Time I've Lost In Wooing' features psychedelically effected vocals on a well-crafted tune, 'Pretty Saro' is a folky little cut, while 'Leafing' matches strange vocals with trippy instrumentation and those subtle hints of psychedelia that make the listener think back to Floydian times. 'The Unquiet Grave' is suitably haunting, featuring beautiful violin playing, while 'Get You A Garden' brings in another of the band's "strange voices," this time talking about gardens. 'Wreath The Bowl' features the band's female vocalist singing a mystical folk cut, whose setting of harmony vocals, guitars, violin and flutes encapsulates the magic of the band: blissful. 'Gently Johnny' returns the listener to the male vocalist, again psychedelically effected, while 'The Farrier's Fling' is a quirky little cut evoking the natural landscape, and quite possibly an old pagan ritual... 'Harvest Home' matches narration with gentle voices and backwards sounds, while 'Catch The Leaves' is another of the band's haunting yet tuneful songs. 'I Shall Leave You There' closes the album by beginning trippy and weird then fading into multiply-voiced harmony vocals and evocative sound effects.
Sproatly Smith have captured a sound that is at once quintessentially British, yet psychedelic also, immersed in nature, tuneful and evocative of Britain's folk tradition. The band's Christmas album will be released at the end of the year, while their fourth album is currently being written. If you like Circulus, loved Pink Floyd's bucolic wonders, or if you remember The Space Goats, check out this amazing band.(Steve Palmer)
18/5/2011:
New Release :
Black Church
"VAWAN"
(RW 155)
This is "VAWAN" by Black Church.A fifteen track compilation of long gone and very hard to find US cassette only releases which appeared on Living Tapes, Tapemancy Recordings and Cavelife.Black Church is Los Angeles based musician Kim Free.I first came across the music of Black Church last year.Her music reminded me of the Cocteau Twins, The XX and music from the 4AD label.Kim and myself struck up an email friendship resulting in the this "VAWAN" album.The tracks are compiled from "Madeline Blue" (2008), "Less You" (2009), "YxY" (2010) and "Down With Hades" (2010).Kim wanted to include an unreleased track at the end of the album to say goodbye."VAWAN" is the only cd release and will be the final Black Church recording before Kim moves on to a new project.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
7/5/2011:
New Releases :
All In The Merry Month Of May "Root Bramble Stone" (RW 153)
Giant Kind "Early Harvest, Late Harvest" (RW 154)
Hey folks !!. These two cds have been in the works for quite a long time and are lovingly crafted.The reason why I have released these together is that Joelle (All In The Merry Month Of May) and Jack (Giant Kind) are a newly married couple.I thought it would be nice to include these two cds together as a nice gesture.Both Joelle and Jack play on each others albums.
"Root Bramble Stone" is the second release from All In The Merry Month Of May...aka Joelle Premo.You may recall Joelle's lovely now long gone debut cd I did called "At Home".Originally Joelle intended this album to be a tour only release.Just a small handful of folks had heard this album until now.She agreed to release this on Reverb Worship deciding to do her own hand made covers for the cd.A lot of work has gone into making the covers.They are made from recycled church booklets.Each cover has a hand stitched gatefold sleeve with a linoleum screen printed image of a snail on the front.Inside is a mini booklet with notes about each track on the album.All i'm gonna say is if you liked the "At Home" album...you're gonna really love this one.Joelle is a real bonafide musical talent.This cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
Giant Kind is the musical project by Jack Hannert."Early Harvest, Late Harvest" is his debut solo release.He previously appeared on Joelle's debut "At Home" album playing violin.Jack has taken a long time to put this work together.Recorded between winter 2009 and winter 2010.This album features contributions from Joelle on dulcimer and bells.Jack skillfully combines acoustic improvisation and field recordings (from various parts of northern MI and wild pockets of metro detroit) together creating a very zen like , chilled out collection of music.Here you get birdsong, sounds from the forest, crickets and atmospherics together with violin, dulcimer and various other stringed instruments.Jack has designed and made the covers which are again linoleum screen printed.This cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
4/5/2011:
New Release:
Mark Bradley
"Cathedral Sound Ritual" (RW 152)
This is a joint release between Mark and myself.Originally issued as a long gone double 3" cdr set in a dinky denim pouch as "Cathedral Sound" / "Ritual" on Hooker Vision in a very tiny edition.Mark suggested to me about reissuing this in a different form.On this new version presented here as "Cathedral Sound Ritual" as a 5" cdr, we have included two additional tracks and new oversized artwork.Mark considers this release to be one of his best so far....and indeed he is quite correct.One of the tracks from this cd will be featured in a movie out this summer called "Where Dogs Divide Her".Another different track will be included on The Wires "Below The Radar" subscription only cd series in the june issue which comes out on may 9th. Available now in an edition of 50 copies.
24/4/2011:
Woodcraft Folk
"The Death Of Folk" (RW 151)
A superb cd with seven tracks recorded between 1976 - 2010.Comes in hand ink stamped recycled card sleeves hand made by Alan himself.Each one has with a vintage photograph on the front.Made and sold at the Record Store Day instore gig at Phonica Records, London on 16th April 2011.
SOLD OUT !!
Sproatly Smith
"Pixieled" (RW 126) Second Edition.
This is Sproatly Smith's follow up album to "The Yew And The Hare".The cd contains twelve wonderful tracks.This has been unavailable for a while until now.AVAILABLE NOW !!
UK = £6.00 / Europe = £7.00 / USA & ROW = £7.50.
19/4/2011:
New Release :
Bobbie Watson
"Off The Leafy Pathway" (RW 136)
Second Edition
For those of you who missed out the first time this was released.Or...for you obsessive completists out there here is the second edition of the Bobbie Watson "Off The Leafy Pathway" cd.This was made to coincide and be sold at the Comus gig at the Borderline in London on 2nd April 2011.For those of you who do not know...Bobbie is the singer with Comus. The cd contains seven tracks taken from 2001 - 2008 which represent different facets in Bobbie's musical output.One of the tracks is a super "live" 10 minute version of "The Herald" by Comus recorded at the Melloboat Festival in 2008.As with the first edition of this cd, the covers were designed and made by Bobbie herself.For the observant ones amongst you, you will notice a small difference from the first edition.This second edition has some of the text in green rather than blue.Bobbie has also kindly signed each copy of the cd on the reverse panel.Yummy indeed !!!! This cd is available now in a edition of 50 copies.I only have 25 copies available of this for sale.
18/4/2011:
New Release:
Dark Sun
"A Journey Through Space - Studio Jams 2004-2005" (RW 148)
Dark Sun come from Finland.They are without doubt one of my favourite psychedelic spacerock bands.You have only to check out their albums "Feed Your Mind", "Ice Ritual" featuring Nik Turner from Hawkwind and "Astral Visions" Volumes 1 and 2 to see what I mean.Actually thats presuming you can find them.So its really a big smile from me to be doing this superb album.This cd contains seven tracks recorded late at night in two sessions from sometime in 2004-2005.These tracks find the band in top form.If I said the opening track "Set The Master Of The Dark Sun Universe" clocks in at over 13 minutes.... I think you know where this is going.This cd comes in a hand numbered limited edition of 80 copies.The cover is stencil sprayed and each copy is unique.Many thanks go to Santtu for his totally invaluable assistance putting this release together.SOLD OUT
I have copies for sale of the "Bohemian Summer" EP by Sumerisle.This is not a Reverb Worship release.A rather gorgeous folk project by Grant Jimminson.This EP contains six superb tracks of really lovely acoustic based folk songs which feature field recordings , birds singing, owls hooting and various recorded sounds.The cd comes in a plastic snapper case.Each insert has a different panel and each cd is individually numbered.Watch out for a Sumerisle release on Reverb Worship in the future. Cost includes postage/shipping..... UK = £6.00 / Europe = £7.00 / USA & ROW = £7.50. Please contact me first before sending your paypal payment.
A rather lovely album.Limited to 50 numbered copies with covers made by Alan himself using old photographs on a recycled hand ink stamped card sleeve.They will only be available from me and Alan who is doing a record store day gig at Phonica Records in London on the 16th April 2011.He will be selling his share of his copies of this cd at the gig on the day. SOLD OUT
30/3/2011:
New Release:
Whirling Hall Of Knives
"Saw The Recurrent Future" (RW 147)
Whirling Hall Of Knives are a psych/drone unit from Ireland featuring the talents of Magnetize and The Lost Sound.”Saw The Recurrent Future” is their latest offering after previous releases on Nute, Munitions Family and Champion Version.Here the guys present eight mind expanding tracks of smouldering, pulsating, humming apocalyptic sounding white noise. Power electronics transmitted from the core of some huge expanding void.The cd is available now in a limited edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
25/3/2011: New Release : The Fractal Skulls II. Limited Edition Cassette (RW 150). To celebrate the 150th release on Reverb Worship I thought it would be a cool idea to do something different that I had not done before.So I would like to introduce you to the second release by The Fractal Skulls.The Fractal Skulls II is a cassette release containing four excellent tracks.A musical move which takes on a kosmiche~electronic krautrock stance from the previous release.
Side one begins with “The Transitional Phase” which gradually evolves with drifting electronic patterns into a blissed out ambient bass drone.“Foreign Bed” the second track pulses along with a lovely analogue fueled organ refrain.Side two commences with “Patterns” a track which echoes the minimalistic drifting sitar droned theme of the debut release.This is followed by “Operator” an engaging, throbbing motorik stomp.These cassettes are pro-dubbed and come with cassette shells in dark blue, green, red and orange.The inlays have a muliple image of a phrenology head.Each cassette is individually hand numbered and come with an insert.Available now in a limited edition of 100 copies split with the artist.
24/3/2011:
Thanks again to Brian from Norman Records for he following review of The Artichoke House "When The Carnival's Gone" cd :
"I always enjoy a Reverb Worship release these days. I struggled with a few of the sound-art ones from earlier days but now the feller who runs it has his massive ear to the ground hunting for the best in underground folk, both roots and progressive. This couple hail from Cornwall and provide us with some really sweet, lilting folk infused with well balanced M/F vocals and warm, perky instrumentation. There's some traditional elements but unlike "labelmates" The Hare & the Moon, all these songs are charismatic Artichoke originals. They even employ subtle field recordings at some junctures - these were recorded in Prussia Cove, a gorgeous inlet not too far from Penzance - there's some genuine Pirate heritage round those parts! Once again i'm having to pull my pants back up after they were literally charmed right off my hips and all the boys laughed at my Wacky Races shreddies. This is limited to a numbered edition of 75 and you'd be a right doylum if you ignored it!!"."
Mariano Rodriguez "Cypress Shadow" on Lena Records.
Mariano has kindly sent me a small amount (two copies) of his own handmade copies of the patagonian version of his "Cypress Shadow" cd.This version of the cd is only available from Mariano's gigs in argentina.You will not find these anywhere else in the UK.This has a similar design to the Reverb Worship version with its stencilled bright orange spikey palm leaf design.The covers are white card with hand ink stamped lettering in black.The cd labels are hand ink stamped too.The photocopied insert folds into three panels and is totally different.The cd has the same 13 tracks.These cds cost £5.00 each plus postage/shipping.If you would like one please email me before sending any payment.
21/3/2011:
Many thanks again to Gayle and John for another two super reviews:
Cosmic Trip Machine "Mantras, Exorcisms and Rituals".
You might guess from the name of the band what you're in for here... hypnotic sitars, some Spanish-tinged acoustic guitar,?songs with names like Cosmic Travel, backwards percussion and guitar - oh, and speaking of guitar, plenty of blazing, rockin' psych-outs of the electric variety too! The Melodybar Madame said she heard this and thought she'd pass it onto me for review, as she thought I'd enjoy it. Indeed I do! Could she have been prompted by knowing of my fondness for the likes of Steve Hillage? Quite possibly.... (JC)
Rain Drinkers "Dwelling"
Following on from "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn" from earlier this year / end of last year, this new release - one long track - from Zavier Krall and Joseph Taylor again mixes an intriguing array of influences and sounds. It opens with explosive hammer dulcimer flourishes and the haunting drone of field recordings that bubble distantly as if underwater, moves into elegaic modern composition - strings ebbing and flowing - and it is on this melancholic note that the piece ends. Like their last cdr, I doubt this will stick around for long.
Goldhail "Vida Futura".
Repetitive and haunting solo guitar from Paul Andress - the brighter, more melodic pieces ring like a carillon, the more experimental pieces whirl like a haunted carousel.
*****Please note.The Cosmic Trip Machine cd has been sold out here for some time.The only place where this is still available is the Boa Melody Bar.
15/3/2011:
New Release :
The Artichoke House
"When The Carnival's Gone" (RW 145)
I am highly delighted to announce the release of “When The Carnival’s Gone”, the debut recording by The Artichoke House.They are a superb folk inspired duo from cornwall comprising Dee and Gerard Ivall.After seeing them play live at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in London supporting Circulus and Cornershop, it was decided to work together.This cd is a mini album featuring ten tracks recorded beautifully by Simon Trought at Soup Studios in London.A charming collection of lovingly crafted, multi layered and arranged songs, featuring Dee’s lovely vocals and mostly acoustic instrumentation with atmospheric field recordings captured on the shore at Prussia Cove.One of the best debut recordings I have heard this year so far.The cover image is an original pencil drawing unearthed from Gerard’s mum’s attic.The cd comes in a hand numbered edition of 75 copies. SOLD OUT
Here's something to warm the cockles of your heart.Reverb Worship would like to introduce you all to Brighton's very own Foxpockets."The Coracle & The Albatross" is the bands debut recording.A seven track mini album showing off the bands considerable musical skills.The band comprises Katharine Simner (Vocals & Spoons), Justin Schamotta (Accordion & Glockenspiel), Samuel J.Tetley (Banjo & Vocals) and Jennifer Evans (Harp & Pipe).You are in for a treat.This troupe serve up some great tunes which are well worth your attention.Their music has a lovely distinctive, folky, sea shantyish feel to it , or put another way as "suicidal sea shanties and medievil jiggery" (they reminded me a little of Directorsound).The artwork for the cover and insert, plus the cd label stencil were created by Jennifer from the band.The cd is available now and comes in an edition of 80 copies which have been split with the band.
Last year I had a self released cd arrive from Paul Andress aka Goldhail.The music on this disc impressed me so we decided to do a release together.Paul plays solo electric guitar via various amps and effects.He went away and created “Vida Futura”.Listening to him play reminds me of Loren Connors, Steven R Smith and in some ways Mirza’s “Anadromous : Bliss Out Vol 7” album on Darla.Paul has designed and made the covers and inserts too.This cd is available now in a split edition with the artist of 50 copies.
28/2/2011:
Magdalena Solis
"Hesperia" (DFBM 08) SOLD OUT
I have three copies only available of the Magdalena Solis "Hesperia" debut album on the Dying For Bad Music label.This is a super psychedelic mind melter of an album.Recorded june 2010 - january 2011.The cd contains ten tracks and comes in a pro-printed gatefold sleeve.Please contact me first before sending payment.
Tracklisting: 1 - Reverb Worship (4:08) 2 - Inner (4:28) 3 - Reverence (2:45) 4 - In The Evening (6:16) 5 - Dreamless (5:57) 6 - Reverie (3:34) 7 - Nurseryrhyme (1:08) 8 - Timespent (5:53) 9 - Lucid (3:04) 10 - All Of My Ghosts (5:03)
It’s been a hell of a year for drone music. Tiny music-producing ‘labels’ continue to go forth and multiply, preaching the prophecy of the changing of the everyday ear into something our grandparents never would have imagined. And like any religion, experimental music sees its share of false prophets and shysters. I can’t say whether Mark Bradley is one of those things, but at this point, I feel awfully persuaded to jump aboard his cult of travelling zealots. Bradley’s “Dreamstate” is a testament to drone music, if there ever was one. Each tune is exactly what the album title says, and during each piece I feel like something great is whispering in my ear, “its alright, fall asleep…and now what do you see?” Well actually that sounds more like some kind of trickery, but really from a careful, prayerful perspective, I feel like he is the real deal.“Dreamstate” opens with synthesizer tones, in a full-bore pan and oscillation, to the effect that with headphones, the first minute or so is nearly disorienting. Actually when I first read the title of the album and before having played any of the music, I was thinking, “hm, probably something a bit billowy, drifting, dreamy…”, and this music definitely is drifting and dreamy, but I feel like the sounds—especially now on this opening number, curiously titled “Reverb Worship”—are somehow cleverly controlled and very masterfully driven forward by Bradley. It’s almost misleading because I expect my dreams to be rather chaotic, random messes of images and experiences from my past life. But here I am in a dream entirely mapped out to the last turn. The third piece has a similar feel, with some kind of synthesizer arpeggios creeping forward throughout. Hell, we’ve left drifting behind now—we’re in pure science-fiction mode now. This dream, appropriately titled “Reverence”, is of blissful white polymers and miles of lunar landscapes.Dreaming onward, there are of course a few more less-organic fields of sound on this album, man-made lakes, the shore of which see sine waves crashing always. But now to the more drifty stuff, because as I’m sure Bradley knows, nobody dreams of just futuristic machinery and landscapes, or of mechanical life. Enter the second piece on the album, what sounds to be a vocal excursion, full of humming monks and reverberating chimes. It’s utterly terrifying if you’re not in the right frame of mind for it, but again, Bradley has a distinct way of managing his sounds, so the tune is really well-mixed and controlled, and if you can keep yourself from drifting off to sleep from this hypnotic five minutes, you will find your ears well-tickled. Bradley does this again on a more obscure level with the track “In The Evening”, which is full of whispered syllables and delay-soaked symphonics and aural film-grain. There are mysterious wind instruments floating on the air of this one, and that’s a funny thing because wind is exactly what this piece embodies.Mark Bradley has not been resting—“Dreamstate” is only one of many of his recent works, but from just this sampling, I think it is safe to say that whatever it is that motivates Bradley to express the things he’s expressing with this strange, droning music, that source is very nearly divine. You might enter into this album with ideas about how states of dreaming are (because we all have our own common haunts when we sleep), but “Dreamstate” will awaken in you a new awareness of the possibilities within your mind. Definitely worth a listen or ten. Or fifty…whatever it takes.............
Thanks Mark !!
22/2/2011:
Reviews:
Many thanks to Gayle and John for the latest batch of Boa Melody Bar reviews:
Palace of Swords - 3" cdr Palace of Swords hail from Aberdeen , Scotland and this 5 song e.p. is a highly endearing collection. At times it's like minimalism meets the Jesus and Mary Chain; at others the clarity and space surrounding the cyclic guitar lines is making me think of Rothko. There's low-key vocals, sung and spoken, and such delights as a fuzzed up Theremin. Now, who couldn't be doing with one of those! 40 copies only, so I wouldn't hang around. (JC)
Plankton Wat - "In Magical Light"
Solo release from Dewey Mahood of Eternal Tapestry / Garden Sound. Gorgeous solo guitar recordings. The electric ones are infinitely meandering, wah-wah splashes of light and colour. The last 2 tracks are on acoustic guitar, with Dewey also contributing some wordless vocals.
Sproatly Smith - "Carols From Hereford"
Recordings of 6 songs collected from farm workers and the local workhouse of Weobley in Hereford by Ella Mary Leather in the early part of the 20th century. The last 4 are more familiar Christmas carols. As you'd expect from previous Sproatly Smith releases, these readings of traditional songs are an intriguing mix of mysterious & traditional with field recordings and spectral amounts of reverb wreathing Sarah Smith's beautiful singing.
17/2/2011:
Review:
Many thanks yet again to Brain from Norman Records for the hum-dinger of a review of the Rain Drinkers "Dwelling" album:
"For this release, Rain Drinkers have created a beautiful one track odyssey lasting a little over half an hour. I checked it last night as a going-to-bed soundtrack & it were divine, I tell thee! I was thinking along the lines of Godspeed & Dirty Three basically because of the swooping, mournful strings but beneath, once more, the spirit of 70s German synthesizer music is yawning and stretching its ambient tendrils, ready for another day's zen-like mind reconditioning. So you think for a period this is a drone recording? Well, of course, there's elements - fluctuating waves of sound mingle forebodingly on the perimeters of the music and eleven minutes in you're briefly plunged into a unnerving bristling chasm that sounds like a ketamine flashback in Tibet or something. Before long the piece almost peters out into a quiet hum of near-nothingness before the glorious doom-laden strings begin their escalating return to the fray with the tinkle of chimes & the approaching suggestion of more synth glory. When that synth does appear, it's bringing more tragic news. A sad, evocative thing that glides into your mind, both warm yet loaded with nuance & the thrum of regret. A lovely conclusion to another cracking feat from this duo!"
11/2/2011:
Reviews :
Many thanks to Brain and Phil from the ever reliable Norman Records for the following two reviews :
Sarry “Roshara” (RW 143)
“Roshara” is a stunning sounding CD from the ever-busy Reverb Worship. Not what I was expecting at all. A female vocalist & a bass player who build up their remarkable sound using looping & sampling techniques and some physical avant-garde techniques. The relatively brief opening track comes across like an ethereal choral piece. Almost like a drone madrigal, it is most intoxicating & very spectral. The remaining two pieces are quite lengthy (and even more engaging!) - this is where the pedals & effects are deployed in stunning fashion. For a start, some of the doom tinged atmospheres sound rather haunting but not too dense or overpowering. There's this dinky hypnotic cyclic picking sound running all the way through this second track, causing me to think of fellow countrywomen Nissennenmondai! Maybe if you could imagine such a thing as those three girls turning dark operatic ambient you'd be getting some idea of the vibe i'm getting from 'Seika' - it's an engrossing piece of music, almost Japanese chamber goth! It ends up with the second half descending into a monstrous cavern of churning downtuned noise which doesn't dampen the beauty of Fujiyuki's crystal voice. This particular segment recalls, in spirit, 'A Looming Resonance' by Wolves in the Throne Room, a most powerful piece of music. The climactic piece 'Naraka' is quite different. Voices glide & murmur over a rather wild, dystopian fog of shifting industrial hums, quiet grinding sounds (thing getting a set of keys cut?) & intermittent subtle piercing frequencies, just before an awesome treated high-end bassline wanders into the arena & that voice returns to swoop over the resulting haunting melee. Haven't got time to see how it concludes though, i'll leave that for you dear listener! Possibly one of the most original things i've heard this year. Sarry are from Osaka & totally demand your time.
Mortuus Auris And The Black Hand
“Nous Somme Les Enfants D'Un Monde Devaste” (RW 134)
Mortuus Auris and his Black Hand is actually a chap called Peter Taylor and this is this alter ego. Not like in a mad schizophrenic way but more in a kind of way that you just have a different name to do things. Eg Hulk Hogan wouldn't be anywhere near as popular if he he used his really name of Terry Gene Bollea, so if you're in the biz I guess you gotta do these things. I've wasted enough time now to hear some of this limited to 50 copies job and it's rather lovely. Throbbing, pulsating, spacey sounding drone music with layers of ambience all put together rather well I think. At times it can sound quite celestial and there's the odd sound in there that reminds me of Philip Glass, but then there's the odd sound in there which is like the Eraserhead soundtrack 'n all. It drifts from the beautiful to the ugly (sometimes in the same song) and if you stick with it to the end you'll discover there are many riches to be had here. I'm particularly fond of all of the spacey sounding noises!
Thanks chaps !!!
9/2/2011:
New Release:
Rain Drinkers
"Dwelling" (RW 142).
I am highly delighted to introduce you to the Rain Drinkers "Dwelling".This is their second recording for Reverb Worship following on from the superb and highly regarded "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn".Rain Drinkers are Zavier Krall and Joe Taylor.This time they have recorded one huge epic 30 minute plus track.Sounding not unlike Popul Vuh, "Zeit" era Tangerine Dream and Godspeed You Black Emperor! trapped deep inside a subterranean cave.As before the cover photography is by Danielle Dahlke.Taken on a cold wintery day in Wisconsin.This cd is available now in an edition of 77 hand numbered copies.
***I also have some of the remaining copies of Rain Drinkers previous "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn" release too.
The beginning of february brings the superb new album from japanese duo Sarry.Sarry was originally formed in 2004.They have previously had two releases on the Gyunne Cassette label in 2008 and 2009. "Roshara" has been specifically recorded for Reverb Worship in 2010.Sarry comprises Fujiyuki (vocals) and 821 (bass).Sarry create and perform very unique dark ambient drone music.821 uses more than ten different bass pedals with bowing, slapping, brushing, harmonics and loop sampling.The album comes in a hand numbered limited edition of 50 copies.It contains three tracks and has artwork created by Sarry themselves.You also get a dinky handmade inkstamped bookmark with each copy of the cd. Available now !!
Many thanks to Phil from Norman Records for the following review of the Keijo "Remember Sometimes" cd:
"Another limited one. Only 48 of this one. I can't remember if I've heard this guy before so I thought I'd whack it on and see what happens. It wasn't what I expected..... I thought it would be a big psychedelic sprawling rock-a-thon but it's more of a noodley jazzy experimantal album. But there's all kinds of things in there... I'm just listening to 'The Way It Is' and it's got a bluesy harmonica and a rocky bass ploughing through it. That's accompanied by some noodley guitar and a general improv feel. Some rather stoned/bored sounding vocals appear when you hit the album track... the harmonica is a pleasing noise to my ears as I can't remember the last time I heard one. The 12 minute 'On Journey' which closes the album is an epic sprawling psych epic which sounds very different to the rest of the album.... this track is more stoned psych/folky sounding and weirdly it's my highlight of the album! It's got tinkly tibetan sounding bicycle bells which I'm very fond of the sound of.".
21/1/2011:
Check out David Tibet's Coptic Cat website for a mention of Bobbie Watson's "Off The Leafy Pathway" cd.This cd has been sold out here for some time but Bobbie still has some copies for sale. www.copticcat.com
19/1/2011:
New Release :
Mortuus Auris And The Black Hand
“Nous Somme Les Enfants D’un Monde Devaste” (RW 134)
Mortuus Auris And The Black Hand is the musical project of Peter Taylor.He has has a small number of sold out cassette only releases on both Digitalis Limited and Stunned Records.Reverb Worship is very delighted to offer up his latest recording “Nous Somme Les Enfants D’un Monde Devaste”.Recorded in 2010.This album contains six tracks of multilayered ambience, assembled like a musical tapestry to create a rather lovely compendium.Comes with a cover design by Peter himself in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Available now !!
Thanks to Volcanic Tongue for the following review:
Plankton Wat The Magical Light Reverb Worship RW-139
Hand-numbered edition of 82 copies CD-R from Dewey Mahood of Eternal Tapestry/Garden Sound et al. This is solo electric guitar in the barren, desert psych style of Tom Carter/Charalambides with narcoleptic smears of wah-wah and delay pushing it all the way into the drug zone.
14/1/2011:
New Release:
Lady Space
"Long Lost In A Twilight Head" (RW 113)
Second Edition with alternative artwork.
The original first edition of this album sold out quite some time ago.Since then many people have expressed interest in getting a copy.So it was decided to do a second edition.The band thought it would be a nice idea to have different artwork which they sourced themselves.This has worked out rather well I think.Just to recap.This is the bands superb debut album.It has the same twelve tracks and running order as the first edition.New Lady Space music will be forthcoming later in 2011.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 copies.
8/1/2011:
Boa Melody Bar Reviews
As always many thanks go to Gayle and JC for the following cd reviews:
Rain Drinkers - "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn". Rain Drinkers are Zavier Krall and Joseph Taylor. This is one of the finest releases I've heard on Reverb Worship. This mixes ambient drone, modern classical, field recordings and Balinese rituals in a highly atmospheric way. Dusty old piano meanders, mumbled ballads sung as if from a deep sleep, reedy flutes that awaken the ghost of Moondog. Fantastic !!
Timas 23 - "Nitiraj". Ever-expanding shadowy drones; sounds like the decay from a distant cacophonous explosion creeping spookily through the air.
Kawabata Makoto - "The Return Of The Ring". Two long tracks which Kawabata describes as "like japanese traditional court drone music, Gagaku meets electric guitar!!". The first opens with bowed strings creating a thin oscillating metallic whine, punctuated by percussive clangs and roars, and ends with ringing feedback. The second track is a much more percussive, dark affair with strings ringing like bells, agitating like machinery and being malevolently bowed to sound like the most sinister of church organs.
High Aura'd - "Third Life" US Tour Cd. Solo project of John Kolodij. Immense, richly textured ambient dronescapes sculpted from guitar
7/1/2011:
New Release
Plankton Wat
"In Magical Light" (RW 139)
It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the second Reverb Worship release of 2011.It comes in the form of the latest recording from Plankton Wat entitled "In Magical Light".Plankton Wat is of course the multi talented musician Dewey Mahood.You may know his other musical projects like Eternal Tapestry, Edibles and recent project Garden Sound's "Black Summit" lp on Digitalis (with Barn Owl dudes Jon Porras and Evan Caminiti and Jed Bindeman from Eternal Tapestry). Dewey seemed pleased and rather excited to record this album.Indeed he thought that the recording was "a bit different from anything he had done, retaining the very calm vibe of the "Shadows" cassette on Sloow Tapes, but is mostly electric guitar, and everything is stretched way out".Dewey has tried to capture the feeling of being in the middle of a vast forest as the sun is setting!.All i'm gonna say is that this is truly a lovely album with four superb tracks.Nice one !!!!. This cd is available now in an edition of 82 hand numbered copies.
To begin a new decade how fitting it is to introduce you to the music of Cosmic Trip Machine.These guys are without doubt one of the finest psychedelic bands around at the moment.The band comprises Will Z and Majnun with help from OG (glissando guitar) and Yoni (drums).This album tells the story of the Mantra songs and presents out-takes and never before released material.In March 2008 the band recorded for their debut album “Lord Space Devil”, an Indian blues jam simply called “Mantra”.This song had been responsible for starting a blackout at No Hype Studio.Just after the mix the town was without electricity for hours.So, they renamed the song to “Mantra #27” with the subtitle “Shiva’s Angry vs. No Hype Studio”.
June 21st 2008 was the day of the first Cosmic Trip Machine rehearsal.The band worked on an electric live show melting instrumentals and new versions of songs from “Lord Space Devil” including “Mantra”.Between 2009 and 2010 the two musicians worked on “Son Of Lord Space Devil”.This was to be a double album with four different suites (the new version of “Mantra” was part of it).They had many difficulties with the album preperation including disease, depression and technical problems.The early takes were judged as “weak”.Eventually “Son Of Space Devil” was shelved in March 2010.Both band members considered the album to possess negative power.However some of the tracks were salvaged and re-arranged.Majnun insisted to change the album title as “The Curse Of Lord Space Devil”.The recording was finished in april 2010 after one month of intensive work, but Will Z and Majnum expressed dissatisfaction with the result.So, OG was hired as a producer and an “excorcist” to stop negative forces and finish the work.His decision was to remove the song “Mantra # 33” the first intended as the opening track on the album because it unbalanced the album.In October 2010 the band recorded the ultimate version of “Mantra” called “Mantra # 7777” featuring OG on glissando guitar.This put an end to the saga”.
The funny thing is that I knew nothing about all of this going on at the time.The guys asked me a long time ago if I would be interested in doing this album.Eventually it arrived through my letterbox.”Mantras, Exorcisms And Rituals” is a great album of psychedelic infused music featuring mind melting guitar playing, sitars, vocal harmonies, and excellent song writing.
Available now in a edition of 51 copies with psychedelic mandala styled artwork in different colours.
Apologies to everyone who has ordered cds from me over the last 3 or 4 days.These will be posted/shipped after christmas (30th December).We have been stuck in travel hell in Brussels at the Eurostar railway station.All orders are now packaged and await to be dispatched asap.
* The Bobbie Watson "Off The Leafy Pathway" cd is now sold out here.
* If you would like a copy of the Sproatly Smith "Carols From Hereford" cd, I only have about 10 copies left.
* I am waiting the arrival of what will be the last available copies of the High Aura'd "Bridge Cable Suite" cd from the USA.Not sure how many of these I will get.I will keep you informed about this one.
* The Hare And The Moon debut cd (4th edition in red sleeve).This is down to about 10 copies left.
* The Hare And The Moon "The Grey Malkin" (1st Numbered Edition).I have three copies of this available here.These were reserved and not paid for.
* Moonswift (2nd edition).I have one copy of this cd available here.
If you are interested in any of the above releases please contact me first roger.linney@btinternet.com before sending payment.
* I am highly honoured to have recently been asked by the curator of the sound archive at the British Library to contribute to their collection of music.So they now have an ongoing selection of Reverb Worship releases there.
****Finally, many thanks to each and every one of you who have made orders during 2010.It has been a very interesting year.Thanks for the thumbs up and cool comments about Reverb Worship.Probably my best year so far.Lots of interesting stuff will emerge during 2011.The first two releases will be by Cosmic Trip Machine and Plankton Wat.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
14/12/2010:
New Release:
Sproatly Smith
"Carols From Hereford" (RW 142)
“Carols From Hereford” is Sproatly Smith’s third superb release on Reverb Worship.Although as suggested in the title as being a festive related work, this album is much much more.“Carols From Hereford” is a collection of folk tunes collected by Ella Mary Leather (who‘s photograph is on the reverse of the cd.The front cover features a image of Aconbury Church). The ten tracks on this album are given Mr Smith’s usual psychedelically tinged paganised twist featuring samples of voices, recorder, violin, sound effects and more lovely vocals from Sarah (Mrs Smith).In fact this cd is so good to listen to you would want play this at anytime of year.This cd is available now in a rushed edition of 40 copies.
*** "Long before English folk music was ever written down or recorded, tunes were passed down through generation of singers. In the early 20th century Ella Mary Leather from Weobley in Herefordshire, was one of the first people to record these songs, which were later archived by Cecil Sharp and Ralph Vaughan Williams.The first six tunes here were gathered, by Ella, from the itinerant farm workers around Weobley and from the local workhouse.The next two songs are more familiar Christmas carols and the last track is “Candlemas Carol” , written by Steve Ashley in 1975" ...SPROATLY SMITH
*** "Carols are songs with a religious impulse that are simple, hilarious, popular, and modern. They are generally spontaneous and direct in expression, and their simplicity of form causes them sometimes to ramble on like a ballad.Carol literature and music are rich in true folk-poetry and remain fresh and buoyant even when the subject is a grave one" ...PERCY DEARNER
8/12/2010:
Two reviews of the Magdalena Solis "Lady Of The Wild Things EP" :
"Lady Of The Wild Things" is and album steeped in psyche, not only the sound, but also of the goddess like figure from whome it is derived. It's an album that on first and even second or third listening is hard going. It wears it's continental roots on it's long and swirling sleeve, but at it's heart does beat a genuine wildness. If you give them the chance, Magdalena Solis, will reveal an album that reaches out and touches the darker side of the mind, but in a midnight blue and stars sort of way. It won't be to all tastes but, it is an album that has a thrall like quality that seeks opportunity.
The seven track EP "Lady Of The Wild Things" by Magdalena Solis comprises uncategorisable but enthralling pagan rock (? possibly) by two young ladies - or so it would seem from the cover. EP opener 'March Hare' startles and captivates, while the glockenspiel-haunted 'Count Your Blessings' is trippily weird. 'The Pigs Monastery' features bizarre samples, crows and narration, a real horror soundtrack, before entering freaky metal territory. 'Jinxed' is synthily scary, while 'Pink Sock Parade' is a masterful audio nightmare that for some reason reminded me of Kate Bush's 'The Ninth Wave.' 'Temple Prostitutes' channels some kind of ancient bestial aura to create another stunning track, while the concluding 'Zero Point Energy' is some kind of gothic space trip. Unique and utterly compelling: one third Hammer Horror, one third The Wicker Man, one third I don't know what, I did know I was going to dig this the moment I saw the artwork. More please.
Thanks to Wim
4/12/2010:
New Release :
Bobbie Watson
“Off The Leafy Pathway”
(RW 136)
Here is something rather special for you.“Off The Leafy Pathway” is a rather lovely collection of songs by Bobbie Watson who is the wonderful vocalist with Comus.
Bobbie’s choice of album title refers to the lyrics from the track “Diana” and implies a more urban background than Comus, which I think is appropriate to the music....but still retains the Comus link.
The album contains seven tracks taken from Bobbie’s various musical projects from 2001 to 2008.It includes a Comus song which is a superb ten minute “live” version of “The Herald” recorded at the Melloboat Festival in 2008.
The cover artwork has been designed by Bobbie and Jon Seagroatt.All of the covers have been handmade and assembled after many hours of hard work by Bobbie herself.There are 50 copies of this cd made.The edition has been split which means we only have 25 copies each for sale.As a special bonus Bobbie has signed each copy of the cd cover on the reverse in gold ink.This collectable artefact is available now.
The cost of this cd is as follows and includes postage/shipping :
UK = £8.00
Europe = £9.00
USA & ROW = £9.30.
Please do not send payment for this cd without contacting me first.
roger.linney@btinternet.com
*****You can also get copies of this cd directly from Bobbie. The paypal payment address is: bobbie.s@virginmedia.com
Here is a rather unique collaboration from two of Reverb Worship's favourite artists."Trembling Branches" is a superb project which is split into six different parts.A true creative mixture of both musical talents.Waves of layered electronic pulses and drones create spacey ambient soundscapes on which we get electric and acoustic instrumentation, percussion, distorted guitars and vocal textures.The cd is available now and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Each cd is different and contains an original 1950's postcard.
2/12/2010:
Two reviews of High Aura'd's "Third Life" US Tour Cd:
Thanks to Brett from Norman Records for the following review:
"I guess this is one of those things that render the sound clips a tad pointless, being one long track and all.Or perhaps these droney boys tell more of a story than most in such brief periods as they enable you to see if you like both the intrinsic sound of it and the idea of spending more time in it's company as it builds and develops ?.And this one certainly does do that, adding colour and interest with plenty of ominious feedback sweeps, undulating reverberations and subtle low-frequency rumbles all of which combine to form suggestions of melodies and desolate, yet somehow slightly hopeful Godspeed-esque landscapes..Well to me at least.Limited as usual for Reverb Worship and featuring lovely Jake Blanchard artwork".
High Aura’d is a Boston based dude making flat out ambient psych drone. I guess they used to be a duo (including on this record), but one of the guys dropped out and now it’s just John Kolodij. That’s entirely anecdotal, though, just what John told me when I saw him play with Barn Owl at PA’s Lounge. Speaking of, this record was made physically just for that tour, limited to 30 copies in totally fucking boss double color letterpressed high quality shit from Somerville’s Repeat Press and artwork by Jake Blanchard. Although it looks like you can still grab some on the Reverb Worship site (in £s).
Third Life is a single 25 minute track of aquatic heaven. So fucking beautiful. Mostly guitar oriented, High Aura’d makes washes of tones that shimmer pure gold. It’s the sound of floating underwater, totally immersed, face up and watching the sun dance. It’s enormous and slow moving, perfectly suited for the life of a bottom feeder. The whole world is open to you yet you’re happy to chill in your little bubble, giving yourself the opportunity to watch the universe quietly pass by.
Chill bliss, psych euphoria, full bodied gorgeousness, these are mere words compared to the ineffable transience that is Third Life. I have no idea what’s next on High Aura’d's plate, nor if they even have any previous releases, but if this near-EP length disc is any indication of their future, obviously Boston just won the experimental music scene award. AGAIN.
Thanks to John for the up on these.
22/11/2010:
New Release:
Rain Drinkers "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn" (RW 127)
Second Edition
The first edition of this cd sold out real quick.This is the second edition in an edition of 50 copies.
UK = £6.00 Europe, USA & ROW = £7.00
Paypal to roger.linney@btinternet.com
Available Now !!!
19/11/2010:
New Release :
High Aura'd
"Third Life" US Tour Cd
(RW 137).
As previously announced this week I am delighted to inform you about this release.High Aura'd is the solo project of US musician John Kolodij.Made and specially recorded as a US tour "Third Life” is one huge shimmering beauty of a track clocking in at twenty five minutes featuring layered guitars, feedback, effects and morphing drones.He will be touring in the USA starting 16th November playing with Barn Owl, Matt Valentine & Erika Elder, Loren Mazzacane Connors, Pete Fosco, Steve Gunn plus other artists.The covers are letterpress printed in the USA by Repeat Press.The covers and inserts have been designed by Jake Blanchard.Many thanks go out to John who sorted a lot of things and commissioned the artwork .Great job !!.The cds are glass mastered with printed labels.I only have 30 copies of this cd available now.The rest have been sold on tour in the USA.
I also have a small amount of copies of High Aura'd's debut cdr release entitled "Bridge Cable Suite".Recorded when High Aura'd were a duo featuring both John Kolodij (guitar, Octave 12) and Todd Bowser (baritone, bass).The cd contains five tracks with over seventy minutes of music of sketches and live recordings from 2009.This was made and distributed at gigs and comes with a silk screened card cover and hand written cd labels.
14/11/2010:
The Hare And The Moon "The Grey Malkin" (RW 135) Second Edition.
The first edition of this superb album sold out very quickly indeed gaining some really cool reviews in the process.So here is the second edition.Available now in a second edition of 70 copies.
11/11/2010:
Review:
Check out this super review of The Hare And The Moon's "The Grey Malkin" here:
I will be doing a second edition of "The Grey Malkin" soon.Watch this space.
9/11/2010:
New Release :
Palace Of Swords 3" Cd EP (RW 137)
Palace Of Swords come from Aberdeen, Scotland.This is the debut 3” EP which features five excellent tracks.Musical influences range from
Felt, Nico, Neu!, Eric Satie and Kenneth Anger soundtracks.At times they actually reminded me of Arab Strap with spoken, whispered mumbled vocals and melodies.The music has a minimal psychy feel with catchy repeated guitar lines, a stylophone (played through a reverb box), theramin (played through a distortion box) and drum machine.This cd is available now in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies.
Zero Centigrade are a experimental improv duo consisting of Tonino Taiuti (acoustic guitar) and Vincenzo De Luce (trumpet).On this recording they have been joined by Maurizio Argenziano (acoustic guitar).All three musicians are from italy where they are regular contributors to the experimental music scen having released various recordings on a variety of labels.As a trio they have recorded “Black Like A Crow” together as Zero Centigrade & M.A.The album was recorded at Spirale Studio, italy in january and july 2010.This is a very interesting album containing eight improvisations.The three musicians sculpt atmospheres and sounds which seem encased in space.Guitar notes, trumpet, scratches,humming feedback and odd noises.I’m reminded of the musical style of Fred Frith and Lol Coxhill among others.The cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
I have decided to do this fourth edition of the superb and acclaimed debut album by The Hare And The Moon.Made to coincide with the release of the second album "The Grey Malkin".The debut album has been unavailable for a while.This album was previoulsy available in a green sleeve (1st edition - hand numbered), dark blue sleeve (2nd edition) and black sleeve (3rd edition).All now sold out.The 4th edition (above) contains exactly the same album.Available now !!
Many thanks again to Brian from the ever splendid Norman Records for another tremendous review.This time its of The Hare And The Moon's "The Grey Malkin" cd :
"Bloody hell. What are Reverb Worship doing to me? After the smashing Rain Drinkers CD last week (an instant sell out, natch!) He's throwing a new Hare & the Moon CDr at our heads, like a delectable musical arrow aimed straight for our eager ears! The last outing by these lot played the pagan folk trump card so knowingly & confidently I was almost transported directly to Summerisle to stroke Christopher Lee's wild, greying mane & watch a pious copper get fried. This new one carries on the foreboding, swaying mystical folk essence, starting off in an almost funereal fashion. Phil is reminded of the first Espers album which is quite an impressive comparison, as he went on and on and on about that record for about nine years. The lassies voice is a joy to behold. She sounds like she's singing from her very soul. On 'Edward', her lone voice carries gorgeously across what sounds like the vast acoustics of a church, 'She Moves Through the Fair' has superb atmospherics with whooshing astral electronics & distant clanging bells as the backdrop to her pure, lilting tones. There's a magic at work here, if you dig the earthy tones of Sandy Denny, & Anne Briggs but hanker for a more contemporary dream-like sound template to frame such a voice, then this beautiful CD is for you. As much as I like them, I personally prefer this lot to Lavinia Blackwell & her Trembling Bells as far as progressive folk goes. You'd better be quick-smart though, there's only 63 numbered copies & i'm having one, like right now....."
31/10/2010:
Many thanks to Volcanic Tongue for this excellent review of the Kawabata Makoto "The Return Of The Ring" cd:
"New set of subtly levitating drone/bliss guitar moves from Makoto Kawabata of Acid Mothers Temple with two live improvisations for vocal and guitar recorded in Japan in August 2010 and August 2007 respectively. Closer to the feel of his "Inui" recordings than anything to do with AMT proper, this is Kawabata at his most focussed and minimal, teasing feedback drones from clouds of technicolour electricity".
****** Only a few copies of this left if you still want one.
28/10/2010:
Review :
Thank you to Brian from the ever fabulous Norman Records Music Emporium for the following yummy review of the Rain Drinkers "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn" album.
"Now I especially like this sort of music if some extra consideration is applied concerning where it's recorded, only if to attain the maximum levels of atmosphere. This Madison, WI duo have an utterly magical sound that merges dark/light ambience & fascinating field recordings with much loved bedfellows such as ponderous piano & sublime strings. They manage to achieve that rarest of things - ambient music that is capable of being incredibly evocative, mysterious & is incredibly detailed! I'm especially loving this ghostly neo-classicism & organic sound-art rubbing shoulders with such brilliantly eerie experimentation. I'm a bit stuck for words with this release as these lonely, minimalist passages can suddenly burst into the most beautiful tranquil glades of sound - tendrils of sleepy violin mixing it with recordings of crickets & hollow, clunking percussion that makes me smile & think of Moondog. This is absolutely the best thing i've heard on RW since the Hare & the Moon CD aeons ago. I advise you to purchase without a flinch & drink this improvised beauty in slowly. This is is a remarkable, understated & thought-provoking work constructed from a dazzling array of instrumentation, yet never, ever feels cluttered!"
27/10/2010:
New Release:
The Hare And The Moon "The Grey Malkin" (RW 135)
I am truly delighted to announce "The Grey Malkin" by The Hare And The Moon.Personally this is one of the most eagerly awaited follow up releases of the year.The title refers to a specific character in act 1, scene 1 of Shakespeares "Macbeth"."The Grey Malkin" is the witches familiar.In this case a grey cat, an attendant to assist the witch in doing evil.The cover shows a woodcut taken from an old 18th century book.We have a witch stooped over a wooden trunk where she is spoon feeding a grey cat with two frogs in attendance. The Hare And The Moon wish to remain mysteriously anonymous as before.The music is a entertaining mixture of psychedelic folk, Tony Iommi doom layden guitar passages, film samples and gorgeous female vocalled gothic dirges.The cd contains ten wonderful tracks.The first eight are a "suite".The following two tracks are 2010 reworkings of previous songs.Available now in an edition of 63 hand numbered copies.
www.myspace.com/sproatlysmith - "We really must try and get around to visiting the reverb worship imprints website - we’ve neglected it a tad of late - its recall to our consciousness being brought to bear by a recent Beta Lactam Ring sampler which features a brace of cuts from former label mainstays Sand Snowmen and these mysterious and enchanting guys by the name of Sproatly Smith who we believe have a new full length (but don’t quote me on that) via the label. Sproatly smith do the kind of stuff that Phil Terrascope would (and probably is who knows) be doing cartwheels and all various other manner of wow bugger me that’s good acts of demurred celebration in his psychedelically folksy semi retirement had it dropped in his lap. Initial listens had us rooting for our stash of our glassie azoth, alphane moon and bevis frond releases, yep its that good - throw in some owl service and men an tol (and you may as well throw in mellow candle, pentangle (especially on the beguiled and ghostly rustic romance of the mayday parade that is ‘the magpie‘s nest‘), fairport convention, wicker man [‘gently johnny‘ tends to give that one that one away), wind and the willows, Michael and sally oldfield et al for good measure) references and hey I think we can all be rest assured we’re pissing in the same pool, anyhow as typically abnormal with these things we’ve absolutely no information with which to impart and delight you with dear listener other than to say they hail from Hertfordshire and have a ’harvey’ the pooka thing going on judging by the photo on their my space page. As to the sounds - well what can I say - this really is something else - a tenderly bewitching tapestry of timeless spell crafted treats, weaved to an ancient artistry that traces its line to the wiles and ways of an olde English medieval pageantry, these caressing nature bounded spectral caricatures ooze mystery and magic, from the daintily hypnotic and light headed intoxication of ’spring strathspey’ which its subtly seductive love charms and woozily snoozing motifs to the bewitched albeit haunting and detuned dream like collage ‘old year’s wake’ or else the woodland follies of the genteel garlands such as ‘pixieled’ or ‘Sabrina fair’ sproatly smith prove themselves aural alchemists of an exquisite pedigree weaving sounds innately drawn in folklore and legend. In short they need to be heard to be believed".
21/10/2010:
New Release :
Sproatly Smith "The Yew And The Hare (3rd Edition) (RW 076).
Its been interesting listening again to Sproatly Smith's wonderful "The Yew And The Hare".I had briefly forgotten just what a superb debut album this is.Available now in an edition of 50 copies.The new third edition of this cd has exactly the same content as before.This time the cover, insert and cd labels are in orange dotted with psychedelic green splats.
19/10/2010:
Reverb Worship T-shirts
(RW 104)
I do not have many limited edition t-shirts left in stock.So I have decided to sell off the remaining stock at a reduced price.There will be a new t-shirt design next year. I have all the five colours available in the following sizes:
steel blue (large and medium) sunshine yellow (large only) khaki (medium and large) mint green (medium and large) heather grey (large only)
Use the above email address to enquire about availability.You can also buy these t-shirts on ebay.
16/10/2010:
New Release:
Kawabata Makoto
"The Return Of The Ring" (RW 133)
"The Return Of The Ring" is the third release by Kawabata Makoto on Reverb Worship.This time he presents two long live tracks both recorded in japan by Takayama Manabu.In his own words Makoto said the album is "like japanese traditional court drone music, Gagaku meets electric guitar !!".The first is track "It Might Be Fate That You Were Hurt By Me" was recorded at the Helluva Lounge in Kobe on 13th August 2010.It features bowed electric guitar drone interspersed with varied percussive tapping sounds, feedback and a segment featuring chanting which Makoto seems to summon up spirits from above.The second track "The Return Of The Ring From You" was recorded at Bears in Osaka on 12th August 2007.This track offers more industrial and metallic sounds with layers of feedback, evil fretwork and bowed electric guitar exorcism. The cd is available now and comes in an edition of 100 copies in white card sleeves with paste on artwork and a sponged "ring" design in ten different colours.
10/10/2010:
Two New Releases :
Rain Drinkers "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn" (RW 127)
Rain Drinkers are a really cool duo from Madison, Wisconsin USA comprising Zavier Krall and Joseph Taylor.I am highly delighted to release this wonderful recording on Reverb Worship which the guys have entitled "Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn".
I asked Zavier to describe the music and ideas behind the Rain Drinkers.This is what he came up with : "Before attempting to achieve a certain affect via sound, we discuss the visual impact of particular memories and/or childhood dreams that have greatly influenced our lives. We like to think of the sounds that emanate as channeled, rather than performed. As Raindrinkers, each song/experience is significant in its own right, but also progresses towards some kind of distant finality. We welcome that finality with open arms. We hope that our recordings will document this process, as well as evoke equally powerful colors and lucidity in the mind of the listener.The recordings usually include varying combinations of drums and percussion, guitars, vocals, synthesizers, piano, organs, violin, cello, flutes, hand-made electronics, sound sculpture, field recordings, horns, woodwinds, sticks, rocks, stones, angels, and demons.Our music is almost always improvised. We prefer field recording in locations such as barns, caves, or pastures, over recording in a studio".The title track from the album was actually recorded at the crack of dawn.
"Bore Upon The Breath Of Dawn" contains six lovely tracks.The cover has been designed and photographed by Danielle Dahlke who is a tremendous artist who was commisioned by Zavier and Joseph specifically.The image on the cover is of the guys wading in a spring fed, blessing stream, taken just outside of Black Earth, Wisconsin.
The cd is available now in a numbered edition of 50 copies.It has a oversized cover in a resealable polythene packet.I will soon be stocking a limited number of copies of the Rain Drinkers debut "The Healing Begins Now" cassette on Earjerk in my distro.I encourage you to check out Danielle's website and check out here superb photographs and artwork danidahlke.com
Timas 23 "Nitiraj" EP (RW 131).
"Nitiraj" is the first in a new series of releases featuring Timas 23 aka Timothy Stamper.Clocking in at around 30 minutes and containing three superb tracks."Nitiraj" is a different musical approach to his other three releases on Reverb Worship.The title track made me think of sunrise over the ganges, with its ambient cosmic synths entwined with the sounds of a sitar.Made in a hand numbereed edition of 50 copies and available now.
Also available are a limited amount of copies of the previous three Timas 23 releases:
Cloud Vortex (RW 061) ...Only a few copies left !!! Levitation (RW 090) Flames On Venus (RW 123)
7/10/2010:
Review
Many thanks to Brian from the very fine Norman Records for a monster review of the Dead Black Arms "Caretaker Cherry Bird" cd :
"This is an odd recording. I was expecting more relatively chilled stuff but then again the artists name isn't all that pleasant. This is ace submerged noise, derived from wavering frequencies of the more mid range to low-end variety - chuntering, wonky, sinister & sludgy waves of wobbly aural filth built from drones & "a preachers voice" fed into a delay pedal. The second track is not quite as lo-fi but expands on the idea of guitar distortion fed through an effects pedal. It doesn't terrify like Skullflower or early Earth but still makes a tasty, drowsy buzzing racket that could piss off yr neighbors. Enjoying even more the migraine inducing racket of track 3 with some actual notes & semblance of a melody apparent through the aural murk. I think that "tunage" may be derived from the advertised "treated piano effects" but it sounds more like a hellish psychedelic maelstrom than anything! More impressive maybe because of the relatively indecipherable and heavily immersed source material, this track becomes the highlight for me! I can leave the final piece, the effect has worked & I am happy."
1/10/2010:
New Release:
Keijo "Remember Sometimes" (RW 130)
It's always a pleasure to work with Keijo.Here he makes his welcomed return with "Remember Sometimes".A rather enjoyable album.This is his third release on Reverb Worship.The album contains six tracks of psychedelic shuffle.He visits the blues with a smattering of improvised jazz and clattery percussion with his usual style.The cd comes in an edition of 48 hand numbered copies with handmade sleeve's made from coated orange coloured paper with pasted artwork.
30/9/2010:
A selection of reviews of the Magdalena Solis "Lady Of The Wild Things" EP.
Keishiro Maki - Psych/Space & Zart Team (Japan) http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=1004264991&blogId=539547400#ixzz111UTHwg9
Hallucinogenic dry-fruity psychedelia from Brussels. MAGDALENA SOLIS, a rock project by three versatile players, can open the novel experimental psychedelic curtain by means of their debut album "Lady Of The Wild Things". The first ghostly electronica "March Hare" is nothing but an entrance into the dream. Sounds dreamy especially the beginning of the following one "Count Your Blessings" but do not be deceived ... exactly this comfort is mind-expanding agent, that can draw your brain into intoxication. Without your intention, you will get palpitating with your deserted psychological depth, dragged by their cranky psychoactive creation named "The Pigs Monastery".
Swiftly run away from such a weird place into another comfort ... dry and spicy metallic-wind blows over the juicy fruit-garden. You can feel directly sweetness and sourness via "Jinxed". And very interesting is the next "Pink Sock Parade" (Oh, what happens?), with much ethnic flavour by a bugle or so - very good that the boo-boo bugle cannot be fit for beautiful female chorus. You can realize that's not simply a mellow dream, and they can manage their dreamy essence and eerie one both, the fullest use - e.g. "Temple Prostitutes" ... very amazing that Prostitute is exactly the opposite of Temple the solemn word.
Their energetic Kraut-ish debut shot can knock you over the real world, and you can never come back, bonded with the last dreamy orchestration. Recommended.
Dying For Bad Music (Germany) http://dyingforbadmusic.blogspot.com/2010/09/magdalena-solis-2010-lady-of-wild-thing.html
“This is Belgiums finest Psych project right now. I recommended Magdalena Solis earlier this year. Their limited debut album/ep is sold out, I am a bit unsure if there is a re-release right now. Anyway - Magdalena Solis is pure colorful and surreal blizz. It's best to compare with Alejandro Jodorowsky’s movies. Weird things happen under a bright sun! Ok, their music sounds dark, like the soundtrack to a psychedelic ritual. The most outstanding track is "Pink Sock Parade" a weird tribal piece with a spacey synth tune and lots of percussions, vibrating bells and ahh oh ahhs.”
“A Belgian trio with a taste for the dark side. Computer-assembled / manipulated jams / samples that ride a fine line between childlike and sinister. Sometimes recalls Hawkwind and sometimes Comus fed through an electronic mangle.”
Nerds Attack! People in the Underground (Italy) http://www.nerdsattack.net/?p=20006
“A name that refers to a Mexican serial killer. An image that remembers Peter Weir's cinematic masterpiece “Picnic ad Hanging Rock”. A musical proposal that instead someone described as : “This is Belgium’s finest Psych project right now. Magdalena Solis is pure colorful and surreal blizz. It’s best to compare with Alejandro Jodorowsky’s movies. Weird things happen under a bright sun!”. Girls who come from Brussels the Magdalena Solis with the debut EP ‘Lady Of The Wild Things’ via Reverb Worship. Highly recommended!”
Livejournal - I Am Rare (Russia) http://community.livejournal.com/i_am_rare/1097691.html
“Magdalena Solis - it's actually a real character, a former prostitute, is among the organizers of the Mexican-obscurantist sect speculators, staged a sex orgy, slaughter and drink human blood. What is a prototype, so is the music - it's almost a soundtrack to yet another ungodly rite here for you and jericho pipes, and beats a shaman drum, and the groans of unknown origin. Sodom and Gomorrah. In general, the album cover is deceptively decent, but watch out for these Belgian girls, they are not to be taken for granted. As a joke, or is it seriously, wait and see, soon to be released as a full sized album.”
Now thats what I call a selection of reviews !!! ....thanks to all the reviewers and especially Wim for tracking these down.
Only a few copies of this EP left now here.You can also order from Boa Melody Bar and Norman Records and probably the band too.
16/9/2010:
Update:
Both the Anubis "Scattered Ashes" and Moonswift (Second Edition) are now sold out here.They are still available at Norman Records and Boa Melody Bar along with various other sold out releases.
My next release will be by Keijo and called "Remember Sometimes".There are many other things in the pipeline including second releases from The Hare And The Moon, All In The Merry Month Of May and also a new album from Jeremy Kelly.
On the t-shirt front I have to report that I do not have many left in stock.I have all the five colours available in the following sizes:
steel blue (large and medium) sunshine yellow (large only) khaki (medium and large) mint green (medium and large) heather grey (large only)
Use the above email address to enquire about availability.You can also buy these t-shirts on ebay.
10/9/2010:
New Release:
Mariano Rodriguez "Cypress Shadow"
(RW 129)
Until about six months ago I had never heard of Mariano Rodriguez or his music.He comes from the Patagonia region of Argentina and is a really superb and wonderfully gifted guitar player of the highest quality.His music fits in perfectly with the John Fahey Takoma school of guitar playing.Simply put artists of this calibre are to be cherished.”Cypress Shadow” was recorded earlier on this year using acoustic guitar, dobro, banjo and mandolin.It contains thirteen tracks with the additional talents of Carolina Dai on xylophone, percussion, melodica and metallophone.There are some really lovely pieces of instrumental music on this album including a cover of John Fahey’s “The Death Of Clayton Peacock”. The cd is available now in a limited edition of 50 hand numbered copies with stencil sprayed covers and cd labels .For fans of John Fahey, Robbie Basho, Paul Metzger , C.Joynes and Ben Chasny among others.
2/9/2010:
Reviews:
You can find two really excellent reviews of Sproatly Smith's "The Yew And The Hare" and "Pixieled" albums at the Psyche Van Het Folk Website (Acid Folk - Review Page 32).This is a super and very informative dutch website which has a focus on psychedelic/acid/wyrdfolk/pagan folk music and much,much more.They also have a regular radio show.Thanks to Ian for pointing this out to me. www.psychevanhetfolk.homestead.com
1/9/2010:
New Release:
BOSQUES "Pleroma Sum"
BOSQUES are a superb duo drom Buenos Aires, Argentina.When I heard the bands music for the first time I was really impressed ."Pleroma Sum" is their debut release which is a three track EP clocking in at almost thirty minutes.The first track "Dorme O Ve" is a slice of psychedelic post rock with a simple repetative chorus.The second track "Libro Para Salir Al Dia" is a short and much gentler acoustic affair.The final track "Numen Omen" is a very slow and hypnotic drawn out piece of music reminding me very much of the Velvet Underground with its scratchy violin, electric guitars, slow plodding bassline and simple effective chorus.Probably the best debut EP I have heard this year.Available now in an edition of 42 hand numbered copies.
24/8/2010:
New Release:
Sproatly Smith "Pixieled" (RW 126)
This is the second Sproatly Smith release on Reverb Worship.“Pixieled" is a really superb and enchanting recording which takes its inspiration from folklore.Many tales exist of mischievous spirits of the dead or other supernatural beings such as pixies
attempting to lead travellers astray so that the hapless traveller becomes hopelessly lost, even when they are on familiar territory .In Devon folklore this is known as being pixieled.The way to cure yourself of being pixieled is to take your clothes off, turn them inside out and then you can find your way home again.
This new album features lovely vocals from Sarah aka Mrs Sproatly Smith.Some of the songs feature vocal samples taken from various sources alongside field recordings amidst a fremework of a myriad of acoustic and electric guitars, flutes, violin and birdsong.The album contains twelve wonderful tracks recorded at Oxford & King Studios in Hereford during 2009.Overall a wonderful and worthy follow up to "The Yew And The Hare".Available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
17/8/2010:
New Release :
Wereju "The Fear Of God" (RW 125)
I am very pleased to introduce you to the lastest album from Wereju."The Fear Of God" is one huge drone recording made especially for Reverb Worship.It contains just two tracks, "It Keeps You Awake At Night" and "By Day It Haunts Your Prayers".This album visits very dark subject matter conveyed via dense drifting and cavernous musical soundscapes.The cover is made to look like a momento from a funeral with a white paper band around its middle.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Sleep tight.
12/8/2010:
Latest Reviews :
Thanks to Phil and Buisness Lady from the ever reliable Norman Records for two rather super reviews.Both of these limited edition releases are still available now from me.
Underwater Wind "Death Of Sorrow"
We got a bunch of things in this week from Reverb Worship. I randomly picked up this Underwater Wind CD mainly 'cos I liked the name as it conjured up amusing (recent) memories from bathtime! Still the less said about that the better! It's only been on for 2 minutes while I've been writing my opening gambit and already I'm sucked into it's odd little world. The opener is a weird percussive beast with tribal rhythms and weird noises. There's a whole weird psychedelic spaced out vibe throughout the album which is pretty lo-fi in essence. 'Scratching The Surface' has loads of weird electronic space noises and some super low bass squashing your brain into submission. It's all very aquatic sounding! It's an album which is gonna take you to places you didn't know existed but only if you're prepared to be taken there. Enter at your own peril...... It's really rather good!.
Book Of Shadows "Cosmic Sovereignty"
This is the second offering from Book Of Shadows on Reverb Worship and it's a mammoth beast of a record. Six tunes clocking in at 80 minutes is way too much to review in one sitting (I usually get about ten mins per release) but from what I'm hearing now it sounds great. Ambient vocal chants wrestle it out with abstract noise attacks and bizarre dry percussive drum machines to create an unearthly tranquil hum. I'm digging the random form of this track. I reckon there's loads to explore here so you should have a listen to the sound clips to get a better idea of what to expect or, just take my word for it... This is real nice. Reverb Worship, you've done it again. Congratulations lads !.
11/8/2010
You will probably have noticed that I have made some changes to the website.These were long overdue in my opinion.The next release will be by Wereju and called "The Fear Of God".I have got some pretty cool stuff in the pipeline.I don't really want to spill the beans at this point in time.
1/8/2010:
New Release
Underwater Wind
"Death Of Sorrow" (RW 124)
The mysterious Underwater Wind hail from New Jersey in the USA.With a wish to remain anonymous, "Death Of Sorrow" is their debut release.The music of Underwater Wind is modestly self described by them as "background music for the foreground".To my ears they create interesting electronic ambient textural soundscapes with treated instrumentation, wordless vocals,rythmical patterns and outerwordly psychedelic oddness.The album contains eleven tracks with a cover design by Underwater Wind themselves.Available now in a hand numbered edition of 40 copies.This is the first of two releases.The second will probably appear towards the end of the year.
24/7/2010:
The Fractal Skulls cd is now sold out here.If you would still like a copy please email Chris using the following email address : thefractalskulls@googlemail.com
22/7/2010:
Mountainhood
"Year Of The Mountain" Reissue
(RW 122)
Doing this reissue of ¡°Year Of The Mountain¡± has brought back many memories for me.Its great to hear these six tracks again.You may recall the original issue of this cd having a gatefold spray painted recycled card sleeve (which at the time to take ages to do)¡¦.and not forgetting the pipe cleaner that held it all together.
For this reissue Michael has made new artwork for me.The original issue of this is now extremely hard to track down.During the time it took to create all the covers for the first issue, I recall Michael informing me he was changing his name from Almaden to Mountainhood.Then the title of the cd went from ¡°Prince Fish¡± to ¡°Year Of The Mountain¡±.Finally, right at the last minute we went from five tracks up to six tracks with the addition of the final song ¡°Grassy¡±.It all worked out rather well in the end.This reissue is in a limited hand numbered edition of 50 copies.The cd also has a new catalogue number.
6/7/2010:
New Release
Timas 23 "Flames On Venus"
(RW 123)
This is the third release on Reverb Worship from Timas 23.I asked Timmy to write a brief description of the album for me. "One long stellar track over 70 minutes in length! Featuring the Moog Theremin, Synths, Electronics, Bowed Tibetan Ritual Bells & Bowls. Recorded with hands moving energy in the air around the antennas qualifies a spontaneous free form recording. Channeled from deep within a cave on Venus where the flames from the planet's surface can be heard as they echo through the chambers of the cavern. A luminous violet glow leads you deeper into the underworld caverns of the unknown". The cover features a scientific astronmical filter chart plotting the path of Venus for the years 1994 through to 2001.This cd is available now in a limited edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
I decided it was time to release "Flames Of Venus".This is the third release on Reverb Worship from Timas 23.I asked Timmy to write something describing the album and this is what he came up with.The album consists of "one long stellar track over 70 minutes in length!, featuring the Moog Theremin, Synths, Electronics, Bowed Tibetan Ritual Bells & Bowls. Recorded with hands moving energy in the air around the antennas qualifies a spontaneous free form recording. Channeled from deep within a cave on Venus where the flames from the planet's surface can be heard as they echo through the chambers of the cavern. A luminous violet glow leads you deeper into the underworld caverns of the unknown".The cover features a scientific astronomical chart plotting the path of venus through 1994 to 2001.The cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
27/6/2010: Reviews from miuzik.it magazine
Thanks to Massimiliano for five reviews in the italian miuzik.it magazine.You have to be able to read italian though...
Various people have enquired about older sold out releases.You will still find some of these at the following very fine establishments.In the UK ... Norman Records (do a search for Reverb Worship) and Boa Melody Bar (look for individual titles or email Gayle Brogan and enquire).In the USA ...Mimaroglu (check out the labels inventory) and Eclipse Records. New items have been added to the distro section.
22/6/2010:
New Release
The Fractal Skulls (RW 121)
Let me introduce you to the debut release by The Fractal Skulls.A solo drone project which struck an immediate chord with me straight away reminding me of the "In D" track from the Acid Mother Temple's Terry Riley inspired "In C" album.The cd contains three excellent ten minute plus tracks based around an ambient sitar drone.This album is a co release with the artist.It is made in hand numbered editon of only 40 copies.Available now.
21/6/2010:
RW T-shirts reminder
Just a reminder about my limited edition t-shirts.I do not have many of these left now although I do have all five colours available in different sizes.The colours are heather grey, sunshine yellow, khaki, mint green and steel blue.Sizes in medium and large.Prices include shipping postage.UK = £10.00 / Europe, USA & ROW = £12.00.Paypal your order to roger.linney@btinternet.com Please email me first for availablity.
19/6/2010:
New Release
Book Of Shadows
"Cosmic Sovereignty" (RW 121)
I am highly delighted to announce the release of the new recording by Book Of Shadows."Cosmic Sovereignty" is the bands second release for Reverb Worship following on from their excellent "The Bear Queen" album."Cosmic Sovereignty" is a gorgeous, shimmering psychedelic delight of an album.In my opinion this is the bands best album so far.The cd contains six very long tracks clocking in at almost eighty minutes.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
13/6/2010:
New Release
Mempis Khan "We Can't Say" (RW 119)
The time has arrived to announce the second release from Memphis Khan on Reverb Worship.This time the band serve up a wonderful ten track album entitled "We Can't Say".If you liked the bands debut release which was "The Merchant" EP (think fuzzy psychedelic folky/pop/rock with a Medicine Head / Kevin Ayers feel) you will really love this album.The new album takes similar musical stylings from the debut but gives them a twist using more varied instrumentation and added band members.The cover features an image taken from a second world war archive of collection of kids wearing gas masks.Each cover has been hand finished and comes in a limited edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
19/5/2010:
New Release
Lapizjack (RW 118)
Lapizjack is a duo from japan which is a collaboration between Spiritjack and guitarist Lapiz.Both play in different bands.Spiritjack is a member of Mizuumi and Lapiz is member of Friction.All of the tracks on this cd were recorded "live" at two different venues in Tokyo (Guru Guru & Mothers Ruin).Musically Spiritjack uses electronics, many samples, a good many of which you will recognise together with field recordings and all sorts of other stuff.Lapiz adds layers of inventive bluesy electric guitar and effects.The cd is available now in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies.
12/5/2010:
I have three copies each (cd and cassette) available of Gnod's "The Crystal Pagoda".Released on Justin Wright's (Expo 70) "Sonic Meditations label in a limited edition of only 150 copies each.Both formats contain the same music which is two long monster jams.You can see a photo of this on the Distro Section.
11/5/2010:
Here are some reviews of recent Reverb Worship releases from the Boa Melody Bar.Thanks to Gayle & John:
Hayaken - Jugti cdr (Reverb Worship)
If the words "gentle" and "soothing" are in danger of sounding a bit flat as a description of this record, they're not meant to, it's simply that Hassaka Kenichi, aka Hayaken, makes rather lovely music which is both gentle and soothing! Acoustic guitar and banjo go forwards, sometimes electric guitar goes backwards, there's a heartfelt singing style and a more experimental side to sound too. I can't find any connection between Kenichi and Maher Shalal Hash Baz, but if you like Tori Kudo's work, you'll probably enjoy this too. (JC)
Kwannon - The Twisted Book cdr (Reverb Worship)
Another fine disc from Jenne Micale, subtitled "A Meditation on the Sorrows of Derdriu". 12 songs tell the story of Derdriu, heroine of Irish folk mythology. It's perfect subject matter for her medieval inspired drone-folk soundworld. Jenne's hypnotic operatic warble is accompanied by various stringed instruments such as hammered dulcimer, kantele, harp, bulbul tarange and Appalachian dulcimer and the rhythmic undertow of frame drum. "Invocation at the Southern Gate" is Kwannon at her most ethereal - murmured invocations and a siren's chorale heard over glassy chimes (courtesy of Bob Neigh). Completely unique and highly recommended.
Oortcloud - cdr (Reverb Worship)
Beams of lunar synth light transmitted by Clive Murrell who also records as Wyrdstone. This is very 1970s, bringing to mind Radiophonic Workshop music for schools programmes of that era, Neu! and Cluster. Different coloured flourescent sleeves. Recommended.
Yoshino - Sun, Moon cdr (Reverb Worship)
Solo release from Yoshino of Tranko / Mizuumi. Mystical Eastern-influenced psych-ballads featuring electric saz and esraj. Gorgeous hand-made pink lace cover.
Mark Bradley / The Big Drum In The Sky Religion / Noz Diloar - Chronological cdr (Reverb Worship)
Three way split on which each artist aurally represents an era in time. The Big Drum ... open up in the Stone Age with a long piece consisting mainly of field recordings - low rumblings, rain / water, bird song. Noz Diloar, French electronic musician, traces the Bronze Age with 7 tracks of starry-eyed synth instrumentals. Mark Bradley's 5 tracks form The Iron Age and are minimal synthscapes full of lunar woosh and pulsar plants.
Pete Fosco - Byzantium cdr (Reverb Worship)
Solo distorted guitar howl. The final track is particularly fine, a fuzzball of notes howling into the night. Hand sprayed sleeves.
10/5/2010:
New Release
Pete Fosco : Live (RW 117)
This is "Pete Fosco : Live".My idea with this one was to make something which looked like one of those 1970's bootleg lp's.A rather superb album which features two improvised workouts from different locations.The first track is loud and was recorded by Jon Lorens in Cincinnati at the Art Damage Lodge.The second track which is quiet and spidery was recorded by Mike Kasunic in Pittsburgh at the Morning Glory Coffee House.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
This is "Pete Fosco : Live".My idea with this one was to make something which looked like one of those 1970's bootleg lp's.A rather superb album which features two improvised workouts from different locations.The first track is loud and was recorded by Jon Lorens in Cincinnati at the Art Damage Lodge.The second track which is quiet and spidery was recorded by Mike Kasunic in Pittsburgh at the Morning Glory Coffee House.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
"Pete Fosco : Live" is the third release on Reverb Worship from the superb Cincinnati, USA based guitarist.A rather cool improvised two track "live" album recorded in two different locations.My idea for this release was to create something which looked similar to one of those 1970's bootleg lp's.The first track is "loud" and recorded by Jon Lorens in Cincinnati at the Art Damage Lodge.The second track is "quiet"and very spidery in form.It was recorded by Mike Kasunic in Pittsburgh at the Morning Glory Coffehouse.The cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
This is "Pete Fosco : Live".My idea with this one was to make something which looked like one of those 1970's bootleg lp's.A rather superb album which features two improvised workouts from different locations.The first track is loud and was recorded by Jon Lorens in Cincinnati at the Art Damage Lodge.The second track which is quiet and spidery was recorded by Mike Kasunic in Pittsburgh at the Morning Glory Coffee House.This cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
7/5/2010:
A selection of rare records and cds have now added to the Distro Section.Many more titles and collectables will be added soon.
7/5/2010:
As from today I will no longer be selling my releases via my ebay shop.This decision will not effect you in any way.All previous order made via my ebay shop have been processed as usual.All paypal payments for orders are to be made directly to me at my usual email payment address at prices stated on this website.Please contact me queries, questions and for larger orders for postage/shipping discounts.
Im really delighted to be able to finally announce the release of the "Scattered Ashes" album by Anubis.Anubis is a duo project which features the considerable talents of Sand Snowman and Demian Castellanos.Originally conceived and recorded in 2004 and 2005.It has remained on the shelf and unreleased until now.The album itself is an absolute delight.It contains six tracks which have an egyptian theme moulded together with the usual Sand Snowman arrangements, instrumentation, musical stylings and field recordings which present something very interesting indeed.This cd is available now in a limited edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
This release features two excellent bands.The first is Temple Music from the UK.Their track is a long atmospheric ambient organic drone piece which has chimes, bells, detuned strings and sound effects amongst slow percussive repetative rumbling passages.The second band is Al Qaeda from the USA.Their track has a low heavy distorted scuzzy feedback fused noise with effects, robotic high pitched voices and electronic glitches.This is actually two pieces of music which are merged together.The cover has an image of an old print from the 1800's.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
This release features two excellent bands.The first is Temple Music from the UK.Their track is a long atmospheric ambient organic drone piece which has chimes, bells, detuned strings and sound effects amongst slow percussive repetative rumbling passages.The second band is Al Qaeda from the USA.Their track has a low heavy distorted scuzzy feedback fused noise with effects, robotic high pitched voices and electronic glitches.This is actually two pieces of music which are merged together.The cover has an image of an old print from the 1800's.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
This release features two excellent bands.The first is Temple Music from the UK.Their track is a long atmospheric ambient organic drone piece which has chimes, bells, detuned strings and sound effects amongst slow percussive repetative rumbling passages.The second band is Al Qaeda from the USA.Their track has a low heavy distorted scuzzy feedback fused noise with effects, robotic high pitched voices and electronic glitches.This is actually two pieces of music which are merged together.The cover has an image of an old print from the 1800's.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
15/4/2010:
New Release
Pete Fosco "Byzantium"
(RW 114)
I am very pleased to announce the new album from Pete Fosco called "Byzantium".Recorded in late summer 2009.The cd contains three new tracks which Pete described as "nice, thick and fuzzed out, droney type solo Telecaster hot summertime deep woods jams".He certainly is correct.These three tracks are probably the most scorching feedback layered music Pete has released so far.The cd is available now in a edition of 50 hand numbered copies.The covers are sprayed in flourescent yellow and emerald green using leaves as stencils.
1/4/2010:
New Release
Lady Space
"Long Lost In A Twilight Head"
(RW 113)
The 1st of april brings news of a superb new release.Lady Space are a wonderful trio from Sweden."Long Lost In A Twilight Head" is the bands debut recording.This album has been a real favourite of mine of late.In fact its the best album I have listened to all year.Think of it as a continuatition of the psychedelic folk trilogy from a while back comprising Wyrdstone, The Hare And The Moon and Sproatly Smith.In fact "Long Lost In A Twilight Head" could be part four.The album contains twelve tracks of acoustic delight with electric guitars, bass, mandolin, organ and flute with the addition of lovely harmonised vocals.There are various psychedelic twists and a touch of Comus in the mix too.The album gets the highest possible recommendation from me.Thanks to Andreas, Leif and Jocke.
This cd is available now and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in a white card sleeve with paste on artwork.
22/3/2010:
New Release
Yoshino "Sun, Moon"
(RW 112)
Yoshino should be a fairly familiar name to you via his Tranko and Mizuumi releases on Reverb Worship."Sun, Moon" is his debut solo album.This album shows Yoshino in a more psychedelic rock mode than before in a similar vein to an electric Voice Of The Seven Woods.The cd contains six tracks featuring contributions from percussionists Yoshinari Kishiba from the Tokumaru Shugu Band & Andersens and Wataru Mitunaga from Chimuni.The cd is available now in a limited edition of 45 hand numbered copies.
Yoshino should be a fairly familiar name to you via his Tranko and Mizuumi releases on Reverb Worship.This time let me introduce you to "Sun, Moon" which is his debut solo album.Yoshino is in a more "rock" mode here similar to the electric Voice Of The Seven Woods style.He is joined on these recordings by percussionists Yoshinari Kishida from the Tokumaru Shugo Band & Andersens and Wataru Mitunuga from Chimuni.The cd is available now in a limited edition of 45 hand numbered copies with a pink hand made lace paper cover.
15/3/2010:
New Release
Kwannon
"The Twisted Book" (RW 111)
Its always a great pleasure to release new music by Kwannon."The Twisted Book" is her fourth release on Reverb Worship.Recorded throughout 2009.The album contains twelve superb tracks featuring lovely operatic tinged vocals and a array of assorted instrumentation.Made in a limited edition of only 40 hand numbered copies with insert.
9/3/2010:
New Release
"Chronological" (RW 109)
Im very pleased to announce the release of "Chronological".This is a thirteen track themed three way split cdr from The Big Drum In The Sky Religion, Noz Diloar and Mark Bradley.The original idea for this came about in late 2009.It has taken me around a month or so to do the artwork myself.All done in water colour, pen and ink with aerosol sprayed touches.My cover theme has been influenced by cave paintings.Each cover is different, hand numbered and unique.Musically each of the three artists has created music depicting a specific period in time.First we have the "Stone Age" with one huge track by The Big Drum In The Sky Religion.This comes over like some slowly evolving soundtrack to a National Geographic Channel documentary with a rumbling volcano, bird calls and animal cries, gurgling mud, flowing water and primative percussion.The next seven tracks are the "Bronze Age" by french electronic musician Noz Diloar.Finally we have the "Iron Age" and five tracks by Mark Bradley.
This cd is available now in a limited edition of 50 copies.
I am very pleased to announce the release of "Chronological".This is a themed three way split cdr by The Big Drum In The Sky Religion, Noz Diloar and Mark Bradley.Each artist contributes music to depict a specific era in time.The Big Drum In the Sky Religion have the "Stone Age".This is one huge soundscape like some soundtrack to a National Geographic channel documentary with an rumbling erupting volcano, gurgling magma, bird calls, animal cries and percussion.French musician Noz Diloar, who is new to Reverb Worship has contributed seven excellent electronic tracks to the "Stone Age".Finally the album ends with the "Iron Age" with Mark Bradley's five rythmic, drone-dub influenced tracks. The artwork for this release has taken almost a month to create by myself using water colour, pen and ink and aerosol spraying.Each cover is unique and hand numbered.The cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
2/3/2010:
New Release
Hayaken "Jugti"
(RW 110)
Hayaken is japanese musician Hasasaka Kenichi."Jugti" is his new album recorded in 2009."Jugti" is a lovely album of folky, delicate and sometimes psychedelic tinged songs.The cd contains nine songs featuring acoustic and electric guitar, tenor banjo, harmonica and vocals sung in japanese.Available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
23/2/2010:
New Release
Lunar Miasma "Mirror Squares"
(RW 106)
Lunar Miasma is electronic musician Panos Alexiadis from Athens, Greece.¢®±Mirror Squares¢®± is his superb debut for Reverb Worship.The album contains five tracks of deep space drone fused with spikes of psychedelic electronic pulses and wave forms.This music evolves slowly subdividing in and out of a void, like being enveloped in a cosmic hailstorm .Recorded in may to july 2009 using anolog synthesizers, guitars and effects.The cd is available now and comes in a limited edition of 50 copies with hand numbered insert.
9/2/2010:
New Release
Mountainhood "Live At Deerborn House"
(RW 100)
Art Edition 3" cdr EP
Last year I discussed with Michael Hilde the idea of doing something special for my 100th release on Reverb Worship.Michael very kindly agreed to do something memorable and very worthwhile."Live At Deerborn House" is a 5 track 3" cdr EP.We are very proud to announce this release which both Michael and myself have spent a lot of time and effort preparing and working on.Michael spent roughly three months doing the artwork.Each and every one of the 100 covers has been hand drawn,painted and numbered by Michael himself.The artwork is totally gorgeous and straight from a very talented and creative mind.You can see all of the cover designs on the "Mountainhood" page on this website and on my myspace page too.No doubt Michael will be posting up images too on his website www.mountainhood.com Made in a limited edition of 100 hand numbered copies.Each cd is individually titled.This release has been priced to compliment the hard graft, labour and artistic input involved to create such lovely collectables such as these.You are not only getting a twenty plus minute "live" cdr but a individual work of art as well.If you want to order one of these it will be one copy per person only.Available now !!
4/2/2010:
New Release
oortcloud
(RW 107)
I am very pleased to announce the release of the oortcloud debut album.oortcloud was created in early 2006 by producer and musician Clive Murrell.You will recognise Clive's other project Wyrdstone. The UFO wave of 1977 across the St.Brides Bay region of Pembrokeshire, South West Wales has an influential effect over the sounds produced along with the ethereal and mysterious Sussex countryside. Also, a major inspiration in making this music is directed towards forward/free-thinkers such as T.C. Lethbridge & Julian Cope. Taking influences from Tangerine Dream, Ashra, The Egg, System 7, Can, Neu! and many others."oortcloud" is a fourteen track album clocking in at around 70 minutes.Mostly instrumental although it does feature various sampled voices.Available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in a range of five different flourescent sleeves with insert.
31/1/2010:
New Release
Magic Carpathians "Gharana"
(RW 106)
The end of January sees this superb new release by the Magic Carpathians."Gharana" has been specially recorded for Reverb Worship.The recording consists of three collective improvisations by the band featuring Eric Arn, Anna Nacher, Marek Styczynski and Audrey Widota.Available now in a limited edition of 50 copies.
26/1/2010:
New Release
Greenhouse "Learning Curve"
(RW 105)
Greenhouse is canadian drone musician Curran Faris.Last year he self released "Learning Curve" which is his debut recording.Curran kindly sent me a copy and I instantly liked his music right from the start."Learning Curve" is a five track album clocking in at just under 40 minutes.It was recorded over the course of 2008 and 2009.All the music you will hear is improvised and contains no overdubs.Currans music does not go anywhere quickly.It consists of gorgeous organic drones, sometimes with clicks ,ticking sounds, pulses, harmonics and minimal plucked strings.This cd is available now and comes in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies.The covers are stencil sprayed and made from handmade ochre coloured paper and come with different coloured card inserts.
23/1/2010:
Release News
There will be a second edition of the Magdalena Solis "Lady Of The Wild Things" EP.Im still waiting to hear back from Michael about the covers he's making for the Mountainhood release.The next release looks like being by Greenhouse and called "Learning Curve".Im also working on the Magic Carpathians "Gharana" cd.Future releases include Lunar Miasma, Oortcloud (this is a different project from Clive Murrell aka Wyrdstone), Kwannon and various other too.Just a brief reminder about t-shirts.I have only had 50 of these made.I only have a small amount of copies left of The Hare And The Moon (3rd Edition) cd.
19/1/2010:
Reverb Worship T-shirts
(RW 104)
Reverb Worship is now very pleased to announce its latest product which comes in the form of this lovely screen printed t-shirt design.These are printed on top quality 100% cotton Fruit Of The Loom t-shirts in medium (38 inches) and Large (42 inches).They come in a range of five different colours Mint Green, Khaki (shown above), Sunflower Yellow, Steel Blue (shown above) and Heather Grey (shown below).
Prices include postage/shipping : UK = £10.00 Europe, USA & ROW = £12.00
These are available now.If you would like to order one please contact me roger.linney@btinternet.com or you can order one directly off ebay.
16/1/2010:
Thanks to Aquarius Records in San Francisco for the following review of the Expo 70 "Galaxy Of Mysticism" release : "Another gloriously spaced out missive from one of our favorite purveyors of space-kraut-drone, Expo 70, aka Justin Wright, with occasional help from a small cadre of fellow sonic explorers. This one disappeared in no time, sold out in a flash, limited to 100 copies maybe. The label agreed to whip up another batch just for us, but once these are gone, you're out of luck, so grab one while you can, cuz it's another good'un. Then again, we've yet to experience a bad one from Wright.Three tracks, three movements, each an extended part of Expo's Galaxy Of Mysticism, the parts named Altar Of Mystic Rites, Entrance To The Outer Circle, and Central Sphere Of The Mystical Galaxy, which should give you an idea of what sort of druggy, spacey, heart of the sun shit we're talking about here. Spiralling strands of guitar reach out into the warm whirling blackness, looped effects pulse and throb, the sound crystalline and delicate, but subtly ominous as well, hypnotic, mesmerizing, and dreamily psychedelic. The second movement amps up the energy a little, a thick wash of whirring organ is the foundation, for high end squiggles and spidery melodies, the sound growing thicker and thicker, the underlying drone getting more and more dense, finally giving way to the closing movement, a swirling cloud of chordal swells, and layered shimmer, all held together by the simple pound of a drum machine, the track quickly growing more freaked out and psychedelic, lysergic leads stretching out amidst streaks of glitched out and swooping space FX, the guitars finally loosed and offering up heaving walls of crumbling doomic distortion. Heavy and spacey and divine. Seriously transcendent spaced out kraut psych... and INSANELY LIMITED, these are the last copies ever, cool hand screened splatter sleeves with pasted on logo, and mini printed insert". By the way folks....if you want one of these Expo 70's I have not got many left.
13/1/2010:
New Release
Magdalena Solis
"Lady Of The Wild Things" EP
(RW 102)
Magdalena Solis formed early 2009 in Brussels. The band consists of three members who all play multiple instruments. They love to goof around with samples using software, mostly slowing them down, reversing, or adding huge amounts of G-verb. The songs are the results of jam sessions and improvisations, which are then mixed with the soundscapes they create, into more structured pieces.The electric guitars are often played with a violin bow, an e-bow, drumsticks, glass tubes, knives, etc... even just blowing air onto the strings, plus cello and a bass guitar (sometimes played with a bow). Voices are often drenched in reverb, for strange mystical layers. Framedrums, bells, chimes, percussions, rainsticks and other ethnical stuff are also very present. Kitchen stuff too, or just things lying around. Anything can be an instrument really. They also use a usb keyboard with sampled instruments, but always put numerous effects on them, thus creating new 'unexisting' instruments.These guys love to jam in a free 'everything is allowed' atmosphere. The band is very hybrid and can appreciate all kinds of music and get ideas from all sorts of music. Every new song is like a new adventure to them. They have only one rule: 'amaze ourselves!'. This superb EP is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
11/1/2010:
New Release
All In The Merry Month Of May...
"At Home" (RW 103)
All In The Merry Month Of May... is Joelle Premo and "At Home" is her debut recording.Joelle came to my attention after I heard her lovely renditions of folk songs and ballads.You can just imagine sitting on the front porch with the wafting tones of singing,the banjo, accordion and other instruments drifting away into the night air."At Home" contains twelve tracks of fairly low-fi recorded music.Please don't let this put you off.This collection of songs is totally charming and worthwhile.The cds come in a white card sleeve with stencilled bird designs and a small 12 page booklet made and hand bound with red cotton by Joelle herself.The cds come in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
4/1/2010:
New Release
Wooden Spoon "Tape Loops"
(RW 101)
Its been a while since the last release by Wooden Spoon aka Owen Hills.You may recall his Wooden Spoon 3 album which gained excellent reviews and was one of the earliest releases on Reverb Worship.Here we have "Tape Loops" which is a brand new recording which contains two long tracks featuring autoharp, electric guitar and a Sharp RD-303E tape recorder.These two tracks are very delicate with slowly repetative ambient chiming themes.Owen has produced yet another lovely album here.This cdr is available now in an edition of 80 hand numbered copies.The covers have a very minimal design and are printed on white embossed snow leatherette card.
26/12/2009:
New Release
Mark Bradley
"His Masters Voice" (RW 099)
This is the first release for 2010.Mark Bradley has made yet another lovely album for Reverb Worship."His Masters Voice" contains ten excellent tracks and is probably more experimental than his previous release.Some of the tracks explore rhythms, others employ drone textures.The cd comes in a hand numbered edition of 42 copies.The covers and inserts are made from hand made blue paper.You can order this release now but it will not arrive until 2010.
17/12/2009:
Expo 70 Review
Thanks to Dave Miller for this Foxy Digitalis review of the Expo 70 "Galaxy Of Mysticism" cdr.
"Just a second¢®gasp¢®I need to catch my breath¢®gasp¢®It¢®¯s hard to keep up with all the¢®gasp¢®jillions of releases that Expo 70 has been cranking out. Geez, how many did Justin Wright put out in ¢®¯09 alone? At least 10, I think¢®it¢®¯s gotta be more though. Like I said, it¢®¯s hard to keep up. Wright¢®¯s brand of krauty spaced-out ambiance is definitely a winner though. Sometimes I feel like my soul¢®¯s leaving my body. Sometimes I just feel like I¢®¯m levitating. Sometimes I feel like I¢®¯m in some cosmic channel communicating with other life forms. Any way you slice it, ¢®°Galaxy of Mysticism¢®± is another tithe left at the celestial altar. These three tracks are a fragrant offering rising up into the galactic unknown. This one is not just another Expo 70 release to be lost in the pile though. No, this one stands out from the others. This one is sure to be coveted by fans as a beacon of greatness in his back catalog.But, don¢®¯t just listen to me. Look at the many others who have become converts to Expo 70¢®¯s astral guitar homilies. Reverb Worship released this one in a run of 80 copies and they sold out of them within the week or so. They released a second edition of 100 copies to appease the masses. It is so good because it¢®¯s psych unlike what you¢®¯ll hear anywhere else. Wright is really coming into his own and mastering his style. This will cram you into a rocket and fly you to the moon. Lose the gravity and get ¢®°Galaxy of Mysticism.¢®± Captain¢®¯s log: ORDER THIS NOW BEFORE IT¢®¯S TOO LATE! 10/10 -- Dave Miller(16 December, 2009).
Well, sometimes things in life take some time.In the case of this particular release quite a time (and I¢®¯m talking my fault here folks).I would like to cordially invite you to the latest offering from W-S Burn.This album has been called ¢®°Tislightisoundtislightisoundislightisoundislightisound¢®¢®±
Many thanks go out to Pixie and Steve from the band for many hours of graft creating this which they consider to be their best recording so far.Pixie has hand drawn some lovely cover artwork and all the text for the lyric sheet.The band present twelve tracks recorded ¢®°live¢®± using either one or two condenser mikes on a hand held recorder.A huge thank you go out to Jamie Stewart from Xiu Xiu for mastering the album which has been produced by John Clercx.The album begins with Steve¢®¯s voice declaring ''welcome to another late night rehearsal¢®'' and ends with a piece called ''Reverb Worship Guitar''.You also get a lovely cover version of R.E.M.¢®¯s ¢®°Swan Swan H¢®±.This album is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
This will be the final release for 2009 from Reverb Worship.By the way I forgot to mention in my last missive that Reverb Worship is now two years old.What an amazing trip its been¢®.so far.
9/12/2009:
New Release
Expo 70
"Galaxy Of Mysticism"
(Second Edition)
(RW 097SE)
As previously announced in the last post there is a new second edition of this album available now due to a big demand.This time there is 100 copies.To distinguish this from the 1st edition we have done a different insert and the cover is not numbered.One copy per person please.
6/12/2006:
Just a brief update about release news.The Expo 70 "Galaxy Of Mysticism" cdr really took me by surprise how quickly it sold out everywhere.I had so many people inquire about getting a copy.So the decision has been made by Justin and myself to do a second edition of the cdr.It will be similar but slightly different to the first edition.May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who purchased a copy and expressed interest in getting one.
In preperation is a new release by Michael Hilde aka Mountainhood.This time it will be a five track "live" 3" cdr.This is a joint effort by Michael and myself.Michael will be doing all of the artwork and making all the sleeves.Looking forward to this one.I have also been working on a new release from W-S Burn which is called "Tislightisoundtislightisoundtislightisoundislightisound...".
29/11/2009:
The Expo 70 "Galaxy Of Mysticism" cdr is now SOLD OUT here.Copies of this are available from Norman Records, Boa Melody Bar in the UK and Eclipse Records and Time-Lag Records in the USA.
26/11/2009:
New Release
Expo 70
"Galaxy Of Mysticism" (RW 097)
I have been a fan of the music of Expo 70 for sometime.We started discussions about doing this album many months ago.Justin went away and recorded this specially for Reverb Worship.On hearing "Galaxy Of Mysticism" I was very impressed and highly delighted.On this recording you will hear Justin Wright (electric guitar and analogue drum machine) and McKinley Jones (voices and realistic moog).The album is made up of three long psychedelic improvisations that take you to another dimension.Like some lost soundtrack to a science fiction movie.The music pulsates, floats and reverberates to the centre of your mind. The cd is available now in an edition of 80 hand numbered copies with inserts screen printed by on a gocco press by Justin and his girlfriend.
13/11/2009:
New Release
The Ophelian
¢®°Seasonal - Early Jams & Improvisations¢®±
(RW 096)
Sometimes you hear something and you like what you hear straight away.This was the case with The Ophelian who are a new trio from London.This is the bands debut recording called ¢®°Seasonal - Early Jams & Improvisations¢®±.Although the cd contains just two long tracks it shows what a cool and very promising band they really are.The first track ¢®°Lizards And Monarchs¢®± is a recent rehearsal recording of the first song the band played together. The second ¢®°Morphelian Requiem¢®± is a long twenty minute foray into slow meditative progressive rock.Effectively this song is a long jam of the original jam.Starting tentatively but building into a long psychedelic take of what it was before.The cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.
2/11/2009:
New Release
Mangled Bohemians
"Degeneration" (RW 094)
This is "Degeneration" by Mangled Bohemians.The band come from Portland, Oregon, USA.The album contains five long tracks of creepy atmospheres and drones featuring guitar, keyboards effects and manipulations.The cd is available now and comes in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies.
31/10/2009:
New Release
Venereum Arvum
"A Pentacle Of Pips"
(RW 095)
Venereum Arvum are the husband & wife duo of Rachel McCarron and Sean Breadin.They focus on the harmonious beauties of folk song & balladry from the English speaking traditions & beyond. Minimal on arrangements & instrumentation, concentrating on drones & modality, performed using a diversity of folk instruments such as Black Sea Fiddle, Indian Harmonium, Electronic Shruti Box, Appalachian Dulcimer, Hungarian Citera and Medieval Welsh Crwth, the music of Venereum Arvum is '...as historically timeless as it is vernacularly universal...'
I am highly delighted to announce the release of Venereum Arvum¢®¯s wonderful ¢®°A Pentacle Of Pips¢®±.You may recognise Sean from his other guise of Sedayne.This five track album has been recorded on location in Lancashire throughout August and September 2009.Available now it comes in a limited hand numbered edition of 50 copies.The cover has been designed by Sean and printed on a selection of different coloured papers.
18/10/2009:
Many thanks to Volcanic Tongue for the following review of the Kawabata Makoto "Farewell Kiss After Rain" cd.
"Hand-numbered edition of 100 copies solo album from Kawabata of Acid Mothers Temple. Acoustic and electric guitar works. The opening track features picked acoustic guitar accompanied by backwards and bowed electric and sounds somewhere between Roy Harper and the slow sunrise tone style of Popol Vuh. Second piece is a pulsing loop composition with plenty of spectral detail".
The second edition of the Wyrdstone "Cuffern" cd is now sold out here.Only one copy remains here of the Wooden Spoon 3 cd.The Pistil Cosmos "Mystical Wall Of Lost Minds" cd is also running low along with various other titles.These are all available from my ebay shop and selected distros.
16/10/2009:
New Release
Moonswift (2nd Edition)
(RW 091)
This is the second edition of Moonswift's debut album.It comes with a similar cover design with a pink moon rather than a blue moon on the sold out first edition.It contains the same three tracks and is not numbered.Available in an edition of 50 copies.
14/10/2009:
New Release
Shores Of Darkness
"In The Shadow Of Distant Nights"
(RW 093)
This is "In The Shadow Of Distant Nights" by Shores Of Darkness.The three tracks on this album were created by Cronin Drumlish.Musically this is very dark and brooding with formless deep, dense and claustrophobic drones.The cover has a very minimal feel with a gold circular design on black card.The idea was inspired by the diamond ring effect during an eclipse.Previous releases have been on Idrone Park.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 40 copies.
The Kawabata Makoto "Farewell Kiss After Rain" cd is now sold out here.Contact the distros listed below for copies of this release if available.
9/10/2009:
News:
A big thank you to everyone who got copies of the Moonswift and Kawabata Makoto "Farewell Kiss After Rain" cds.The Moonswift cd is now sold out of the numbered first edition.If you missed out you can get copies from Boa Melody Bar, Volcanic Tongue and Norman Records in the UK, tonefloat in europe and Time Lag Records in the USA.There will be a second edition of this cd available when ready with a slightly different cover.The Kawabata Makoto cd has almost sold out now.There are a few copies remaining which are available on ebay.You can also get copies of this cd from Boa Melody Bar, Norman Records, Blackest Rainbow, Volcanic Tongue and Time Lag Records and Eclipse Records in the USA.
6/10/2009:
New Release
Kawabata Makoto
"Farewell Kiss After Rain"
(RW 092)
Hi again folks !!! Here is a real treat for your ears.Makoto has recorded this album just for Reverb Worship at Acid Mothers Temple in August 2009."Farewell Kiss After Rain" contains two long tracks and clocks in at almost 55 minutes.Both tracks feature acoustic and electric guitars.Opening with the title track with a lovely repeating acoustic folky guitar theme.The second track "Bells Of Doomed Love" is much darker with a repetative humming, buzzing drone and various chiming notes. The cdr is available in an edition of 100 hand numbered copies with insert in a white card sleeve.Each cover is unique and has been paint rollered in a selection of different colours.One copy per person please.
1/10/2009:
New Release:
Moonswift (RW 091)
You may recall a while back in Reverb Worship¢®¯s early days being introduced to the music of Sand Snowman with his two wonderful ¢®°I¢®¯m Not Here¢®± and ¢®°The Twilight Game¢®± albums.Featured on these and also on his more recent ¢®°Two Way Mirror¢®± album on Tonefloat is the gorgeous vocals from Moonswift.Not only is she a very cool singer but also a talented songwriter and musician too .Evidence of this can be found here on her debut album simply titled ¢®°Moonswift¢®±.The cd contains three long tracks clocking in at over 35 minutes.On this recording she is responsible for most of the music aided by guitarists Mike Baluk and Sand Snowman.This is an outstanding album with a delicate understated jazzy psychedlic feel.Electric guitars weave in and out of the spaces within the music giving a dreamy chilled late night vibe.The cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in a stencil sprayed sleeve.
25/9/2009:
New Release:
Ammonites
"The Tenth Transmitter" (RW 091)
You may recall the debut "33.3"EP by Ammonites sometime ago.The band have been working away culminating in this second recording entitled "The Tenth Transmitter".This time the guys have expanded and developed their sound with a more proggier feel in places.The cd contains seven excellent tracks and comes with ivory coloured handmade lace paper cover with inserts printed on transparent plastic by the band themselves.Available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
You may recall sometime ago the debut release by Ammonites on Reverb Worship called the "33.3"EP.The band have been hard at work creating their second release which has culminated in the bands first full length recording entitled "The Tenth Transmitter".The cd contains six tracks expanding the sound with a more progressive feel again using feild recordings, voices and varied instrumentation.The cd comes with a cover made from ivory handmade lace paper with transparent acetate inserts designed and created by the band themselves.Available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
16/9/2009:
New Release
Timas 23 "Levitation"
(RW 090)
Reverb Worship is proud to release the second album by Timas 23 called "Levitation".Recorded in 2008 this album contains seven new tracks with a similar cosmic outer space feel to the debut "Cloud Vortex" album.If you like the music of Vangelis, Klaus Schultze, Tangerine Dream, Ash Ra Temple and Bass Communion you will really love this cd.Available now in a hand numbered limited edition of 50 copies
7/9/2009:
New Release
The Restless Dead
"Live / Dead" (RW 088)
This is "Live/Dead" by The Restless Dead.Released in an edition of 60 hand numbered copies.Please note that I only have 30 copies of this cd for sale.The edition has been split with the artist 50/50. The Restless Dead use a range of homemade and ethnic instrumentation amped up in a rudimentary cognotronic style giving a Sun City Girls ethno/Morricone feel.
"For this spectacularly knarly live recording, The Restless Dead chose to perform a set comprised entirely of tunes originally composed by frequent collaborator C.Joynes.Filling the room with a slowburning aural smog, the stark folk structures of the originals are filtered through a sea of fluctuating frequencies and fluttering
speakertone.As the performance gains charge and momentum, the sound blossoms to take in reverb-laden slowcore, middle-eastern modes, ecstatic garage primitivism and barely-there drag-racer rock moves, all generated by equipment of uncertain provenance.Enveloped in the murk, the audience for the most part maintain a zoned silence throughout, giving sections of the recording an eerie disembodied quality.While the sonics might give the impression of a rudimentary cassette bootleg, with audio fidelity struggling to emerge through layers of magnetic tape crud and dictaphone hiss, it is claimed that this is a detailed and accurate document of the sound in that room on the night".Available now !!!!
This is "Live / Dead" by The Restless Dead.A live recording made a few months ago.The Restless Dead play a range of homemade ethnic instruments amped up in a cognotronic style to give a Sun City Girls, ethno/Morricone feel.This cd is a joint release with the Fenland Electricity label in an edition of 60 hand numbered copies. "For this spectacularly gnarly live recording The Restless Dead chose to perform a set comprised entirely of tunes originally composed by frequent collaborator C.Joynes.Filling the room with a slowburning aural smog, the stark folk structures of the originals are filtered through a sea of fluctuating frequencies and fluttering speakertone, revealed then obscured in the manner of distantly-recieved radio broadcasts.As the performance gains charge and momentum , the sound blossoms to take in reverb-laiden slowcore, middle-eastern modes, ecstatic garage primativism and barely-there drag-racer rock moves, all generated by equipment of uncertain provenace.Enveloped in the murk, the audience for the most part maintain a zoned silence throughout, giving sections of this recording an eerily disembodied quality.While the sonics that night give the impression of a rudimentary cassette bootleg, with audio fidelity struggling to emerge through layers of magnetic tape crud and dictaphone hiss, it is claimed that this is a detailed and accurate document of the sound in the room that night".
6/9/2009:
New Release
Wereju "Fairytale Ending"
(RW 089)
Last year I first heard the music of Wereju after getting a few of his limited edition releases on Basses Frequences.Wereju is irish musician Cathal Rodgers.I am delighted to announce the first Wereju recording on Reverb Worship."Fairytale Ending" is a superb five track offering which fits rather well in the same ambient sphere as Fear Falls Burning and Bass Communion.The cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered limited edition of 50 copies.The covers are all different and are stencil sprayed using fig leaves from a tree in my garden at home.
4/9/2009:
New Release
UFO Zion "Si Music Festival At The Living Room" (RW 087)
Hello again.Here is the next release from Reverb Worship.This is the debut release from UFO Zion called ¢®°Si Music Festival At The Living Room¢®±.Recorded in Buenos Aires in 2007.UFO Zion come from Argentina and are a five piece band comprising Roberto Conlazo, Tomas Muller, Francis Martinez, Gene Krupas and Frank Vega.The cd contains improvised jams of shuffling percussive rhythm¢®¯s, hypnotic riffs, synths, free form guitar solos and space jazz.Tomas Muller has been
active in the experimental scene since late 90´s.He did a tour in Japan in 2003/2004, playing and recording with the late Jutok Kaneko. He also did gigs with Kei of Hanadensha and Tori Kudo of Maher Shalal Hash Baz among many others.He has released his work in Canada, Finland, UK, USA and Argentina under differents labels (including My3Yeah on Reverb Worship).Roberto Conlazo is a founder member of Reynols.The cd contains a bonus track featuring Flor Grunesu (Indian Percussion) and Pacu Conlazo (Indian Percussion, Mouth Harp and Harmonics) recorded ¢®°live¢®± at FNP3 Radio Station, Buenos Aires 2008.The cd is available now and comes in a numbered limited edition of 40 hand numbered copies featuring artwork by Duilio Pierri.
25/8/2009:
New Release
Beggin' Your Pardon Miss Joan
"Avon" 3" EP (RW 088)
Sometimes you get nice surprises.This was one and a very good one indeed.I did ask Lex ages ago about doing another release for me.Then last week this turns up out of the blue."Avon" is a really lovely four track EP which clocks in at around 12 minutes in length.It was recorded over two days in July last year and features electric and 7 string guitar, 8 String Cuatro and vocals all by Lex Panayi.These four tracks take you on a short musical journey.Imagine sitting by a crackling campfire in a forest, the smell of burning wood and bracken where you mind drifts off somehere else to the sounds of Lex's voice and harmonies and guitar picking. This cd ia available now and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in a hand spray stencilled covers.
23/8/2009:
New Release
Jenisej (RW 086)
Jenisej is a solo recording from Delfo Catania who is from the wonderful italian duo Siddhi.The music on this cd was originally recorded in 2007 and shelved.It takes a different form to the music of Siddhi.Jenisej is a drone album which features on long 30 minute plus track.The music starts off with the sound of a blowing wind, gradually irregular oscillations and gurgling sounds occur with a droning backdrop.Effects weave in and out of the music.The piece is very organic sounding in nature and is similar to early germanic krautrock recordings. The cd is available now and comes in a edition of 50 hand numbered copies.The cover is made from white card with an overlay of sparkly metallic looking netting material.
17/8/2009:
New Release
Book Of Shadows
"The Bear Queen"
(RW 085)
Book Of Shadows is an experimental band from Austin ,Texas , USA. The bands current members are Carlton Crutcher (founding ST37 member), Sharon Crutcher, Aaron Bennack, Jonathan Horne, Jason Zenmoth, Douglas Ferguson and Michelle Waterman. The music is usually always improvised and is best described as moving and powerfully magical in its unique way of taking the listener to beautiful and strange otherworldly dimensions. "The Bear Queen" contains six improvised studio tracks and clocks in at almost eighty minutes.The music is mystical, ethereal and seems to morph and flow just like ghostly mist rolling in from the sea.Female vocals combined with guitars, bass, electronics and keyboards.Musically, this cd has similarities to the sounds created by Charalambides ,Scorces ,Christina Carter,Thuja and Black Forest ,Black Sea. This cd is available now and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.The cover and insert features images taken from 16th century woodcuts.
14/8/2009:
Check out this review of Wyrdstone's "Cuffern" cd in the "Folkus" column in next weeks issue of Shindig Magazine. http://www.shindig-magazine.com
....and thanks to buisness lady @ Norman Records for this cool and way out review of the Mizuumi "Motion" cd .......
"Motion" is the latest two track offering from Mizuumi on Reverb Worship. Reverb Worship specialize in limited CD-R print runs of obscure and bizarre experimentalists with Mizuumi being no exception. 'Motion' is mega chilled, like an opium den or one of those sheesh bars you see the kids frequent nowadays. These guys are fully in the desert searching for the new sound! First track, "Pushkar Lake" is the soundtrack to a dream where you meet Jim Morrison in the desert and he tells you to put on a rock concert. You want to tell him you are not interested but you don't wanna get all aggressive and harsh the buzz so you agree, so long as you can invite Aerosmith because they rock and have tune about a dude who looks like a lady called 'Dude Looks Like a Lady'. It's got tablas, guitar solo wig-outs and indecipherable female chants. It's completely peaceful and It's 40 minutes long. "Chooops" is a little easier to get into yet still opts to maintain the spaced out psyche rock travel path. The unending chants and ethereal drones are guaranteed to keep the most irate listeners at ease for at least another ten minutes. Totally monged hippy rock!! The ultimate soundtrack to that spliff you we're about to light.
13/8/2009:
Tranko III
(RW 084)
The Tranko III album is now available.The cd contains eight excellent tracks, (seven studio and one "live" track) recorded at different intervals during 2006.The tracks features eight different musicians playing a selection of instruments ranging from sitar, guitar, voices, tabla & percussion, harmonium, synthesizer, bass and electronics.The music has the usual middle eastern psychedelic feel this time with a more rockier fusion than the previous two Tranko cds.The cd covers are stencil sprayed with a multicoloured leaf design.Each cd cover is unique.This cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 50 Copies.
7/8/2009:
The Hare And The Moon 3rd Edition (RW 077)
Hi again.I have done a third edition of the Hare And The Moon cd.This time it comes in a black card cover.Previous colour covers were green (1st Edition) and yellow (2nd Edition). I only have a few copies left of the second edition on ebay.All being well there will be a new release by The Hare And The Moon towards the end of the year.
The next release on Reverb Worship will be Tranko III.The next two releases after this look like being by the Book Of Shadows and Jenisej.Jenisej is the solo drone project by Delfo from Siddhi.
I have been told by Makoto Kawabata that he has finished his new solo recording for me which should be making its way to me as I write this.I have not heard this yet.It has been specially recorded for Reverb Worship.
30/7/2009:
News
Hi again.Some snippets of information for you.First of all the first numbered edition of the Sproatly Smith "The Yew And The Hare" cd has now sold out.There may be copies of this available still at Boa Melody Bar and Normans Records.The second edition of the Sproatly Smith cd is available now in a different coloured cover. A big thank you to Norman Records for such cool reviews on their website of The Hare And The Moon, Sproatly Smith, Gnod, Light Of Shipwreck and Alan Scheurman cds.Nice one. As you can see in the photo below the next release is well underway.This will be Tranko III.Im working on the next release after Tranko III in the next few days.I will keep you posted about this.
25/7/2009 :
Take a look at this review of The Hare And The Moon.
I am very pleased to announce the release of "Dreamstate" by US based electronic musician Mark Bradley. The music has a lovely reflective feel with minimal drones (which at times sound like bagpipes or chanters) , delicate electronic flourishes, gentle industrial pulses and zen like reflective chimes which brings to mind Fuxa, Tangerine Dream and others. The cd is available now and comes in an edition of 45 hand numbered copies with hand made lace paper covers.
22/7/2009:
New Release
Gnod "Wuste Zeremonie" (RW 083)
Gnod have created some really interesting cosmic sounds on this album which is their debut release for Reverb Worship.The bands music is a mix of free tribal drumming, Hawkwind inspired festival band swirl, krautrock pulse and Sun Ra's outer worldliness."Wuste Zeremonie" is the bands new album.It contains three tracks and comes in an edition of 70 hand numbered copies.The covers are stencil sprayed in a variety of different colours.Each cover is unique.
15/7/2009:
Mizuumi "Motion" (RW 081)
OK.So, at last here is the debut release from Mizuumi called "Motion".Mizuumi are from Japan and are the duo of Hirano from Spiritjack and Yoshino from Tranko.The idea is to supplement the music with guest musicians.On this album we have Mayuri (Dance & Voice), Naoto Baba from Kailash Calling (Tabla, Voice & Pianica) and Dan from the Lickerish Quartet (Guitar).The cd features just two long tracks.There is a very cool and chilled out psychedelic vibe going on here.Floating ambient soundscapes with eastern sounding strings from a turkish Saz-Electro, guitar and percussion.If you like the sound of Tranko and the Taj Mahal Travellers this cd will float your boat. Made in an edition of 51 copies.The cd is available now and comes in a stencil sprayed blue plastic sleeve with cd and hand numbered insert.
Watch out for Tranko III and future solo material from Yoshino and the debut release from Spiritjack too.
14/7/2009:
Sproatly Smith "The Yew And The Hare" (2nd Edition)
This is the second edition of Sproatly Smith's wonderful "The Yew And The Hare" album.The 1st edition has almost sold out now.This second edition cd has the same artwork but is printed on a much more psychedelic looking paper.It has exactly the same musical content.
2/7/2009:
the spirit dies "death notes"
(rw 080)
Hello again.This is the new recording by the spirit dies entitled "death notes".the spirit dies is the mysterious/dark/ambient/drone/experimental project of Ninah Buckwell.This recording contains six tracks recorded just for Reverb Worship.Ninah's idea for the album had a japanese theme which suggested to me to use cover images of oriental looking fish.The cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered edition of 40 copies with hand decorated paper cd labels and recycled paper insert.For more info about Ninah visit her myspace page.
Hello again.On behalf of the band and myself I would like to say a big thank you to each and every one of you who got a copy of the first edition of the "Hare And the Moon".It has now sold out.We have now done a second edition of the cd which comes in an edition of 50 copies in a dark blue cover.So now even more of you can delight in the splendour of this lovely album.It features the same tracks as the first edition.This new cd has been rejigged so that you get the album and track titles on your ipod.This cd is available now.
Just in case you did'nt know, there is also as second edition of the equally fabulous Wyrdstone "Cuffern" cd.Keep your eyes peeled for the next release which is from the spirit dies and called "death notes" (rw 080).This will be available in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies.
The Pistil Cosmos "The Mystical Wall Of Lost Minds" cd is starting to get low in numbers.I do not have many copies left of this cd.All of these releases are available on ebay.
26/6/2009:
Just a reminder that various distros do still have some of my sold out releases.Check out Norman Records, Boa Melody Bar, Volcanic Tongue in the UK and Mimaroglu, Tomentosa, Time Lag Records and Eclipse Records in the USA.
24/6/2009:
Thanks to John Cavanagh for his lovely Boa Melody Bar review of the Wyrdstone "Cuffern" cd :
"A brief burst of The Quarrymen's Chant (which I suspect comes straight out of the archives at Cecile Sharp House) opens this album, giving way to a lovely original piece where voices float in a mist over guitar and, I think, mandolin. Much of the record is devoted to charming acoustic guitar from Clive Murrell, plus some recorder, a touch of birdsong, some loops and drones. As I write, it's a sunny late afternoon and Cuffern makes a fine soundtrack for the moment". (JC)
If there is anyone out there who would like copies of The Hare And The Moon" and Sproatly Smith "The Yew And The Hare" cds.There are not many copies left.They are available on ebay.There will be a second edition made of both cds.They will have the same artwork but different coloured covers.Similarly, if anyone would like a copy of the Beggin' Your Pardon Miss Joan "Dear Nautilus" cd I only have one copy left as well.Talking of BYPMJ, if you would like copies of the limited edition recycled packaged Centre Of Wood label cassette this is on sale on ebay as well.There are two copies of this cassette for sale.
23/6/2009:
New Release
The Pistil Cosmos
"The Mystical Wall Of Lost Minds"
(RW 079)
This is "The Mystical Wall Of Lost Minds" by The Pistil Cosmos.Available now in a limited handmade edition of 40 numbered copies.The Pistil Cosmos is Vincent Caylet who comes from Margerid, France.This cd contains five tracks of dreamlike space hymnals that float on levels of decay and cosmic reverb.Previous releases on the Great Pop Supplement, Peasant Magik, Cloud Valley and Dead Pilot among others.
The cd covers are all different and have been aerosol stencil sprayed in various colours on white card.
14/6/2009:
New Release
The Hare And The Moon
(RW 077)
The Hare And The Moon are an Anglo-Scots pairing, taking traditional ballads of murder, revenge, madness and the occasional talking raven and accompany these with a darkly psychedelic folk music. Mandolins meet pounding drums and distorted guitars alongside a classic English folk vocal.This is a superb debut selection of fourteen songs.It completes the third and final part of my recent psychedelic folk trilogy.The cd comes in an edition of 51 hand numbered copies and is available now.
12/6/2009:
The Hare And The Moon
(RW 077)
Available in a few days time......
8/6/2009:
New Release
Light Of Shipwreck
"When I Hold The Ashes" (RW 078)
After quite some considerable time im very pleased to be able to announce the latest cd by Light Of Shipwreck called "When I Hold The Ashes".Light Of Shipwreck is the one man ambient drone project of USA based musician Ben Fleury-Steiner.This cd has been delayed for a while but im more than happy with the finished cd itself.The music on this cd features deep dense drone sounds and shifting swirling melodies.At times pinned down with programmed percussive rhytmns.Ben has had previous releases on Peasant Magik, Crucial Blast/Crucial Bliss and Gears Of Sand among others.The cover and inserts are made from thick tracing paper which has a marbled effect running throughout giving a semi transluscent quality.The cd comes in an edition of 70 copies.
The Wyrdstone "Cuffern" cd has now sold out of its original 50 hand numbered copies.Thanks to everyone who has purchaesd these.We will be doing another edition of 50 copies.These will not be numbered but do contain exactly the same content.The Sproatly Smith cd has been selling well and has gone off basically all over the globe.Work on the next release which is The Yew And The Hare has been slightly delayed but im getting there....slowly !!!.This will be worth the wait I promise.
Finally I only have one copy left of the Mountainhood "White Banquet" cd.This will not be made again.
4/6/2009:
News
The Wyrdstone "Cuffern" cd is quite close to being sold out.We have decided to do a second edition of this cd.It will be exactly the same but will not be numbered.Many thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy of this superb cd.Even more thanks go out to Clive (Mr Wyrdstone) who is a really outstanding artist.
You may be interested to read the excellent review of the Far Black Furlong "Caerbre" cd by Evening Of Light.
The next release will be the debut release by The Hare And The Moon which is the third release in the psychedelic folk trilogy.Im also working on a release by Light Of Shipwreck called "When I Hold The Ashes".More news and images of this soon.
30/5/2009:
New Release
Sproatly Smith
"The Yew And The Hare"
(RW 076)
A while back when annoucing the release of the Wyrdstone "Cuffern" cd, I mentioned that it was the first in a trio of superbly wondeful debut releases of a psychedelic folk nature.All three of these get my highest possible recommendation.Well, here is the second of the trio.This time we have "The Yew And The Hare" by Sproatly Smith.Again, this album has been recorded especially for me over a number of months.I must admit that I have been smitten by the music on this cd.We have twelve tracks which takes a pastoral folk feel and twists it with a psychedelic edge adding voices,samples and field recordings to the mix.The cd features twelve tracks including a lovely version of "Gently Johnny" which was originally featured on the soundtrack to the original "Wickerman" film.
The cd is available now and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.The cover is made from paper which as been mottle sprayed in grey and overprinted with a 17th century woodcut design.
22/5/2009:
A brief reminder that all Reverb Worship releases are available on ebay at no extra cost.You may be overcharged for multiple purchases but I will give you a refund for the difference charged.If there is anyone out there after the Mountainhood "White Banquet" cd.I only have one copy left on ebay.When its gone its gone.It will not be done again.Similarly if you are after copies of Kwannon "Anahata", Beggin' Your Pardon Miss Joan "Dear Nautilus" there are only a few copies left of these too.Various older titles are also starting to get low.You might be able to find copies at various distros like Boa Melody Bar, Norman Records, Tomentosa, Time- Lag Records, Eclipse etc.
21/5/2009:
New Releases
Hi again.A few weeks ago I told you about a trio of debut releases of a psychedelic folk nature that were soon to emerge on Reverb Worship.The clutch starts off with Wyrdstone's "Cuffern" and then followed by Sproatly Smith's "The Yew And The Hare" album.The third release will come from The Hare And The Moon.
Wyrdstone "Cuffern"
(RW 075)
This is "Cuffern" by Wyrdstone.Released on Reverb Worship as RW 075.Wyrdstone is the psychedelic folk project of guitarist Clive Murrell.I first came across Clive's music late last year.To coin a phrase Clive's music can be discribed as "perfect pastoral psych-folk with hints of Camberwick Green".After a few discussions it was agreed that we would do this release.Clive went away after telling me that he was doing some recording over the christmas period and the new year.The cd contains ten delightful tracks comprising arrangements of traditional folk songs and new material.Clive seemlessly merges styles showing wonderful musicianship using acoustic and electric guitar, effects, percussion, recorder, field recordings and the odd voice or two.
The cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in white card sleeves with paste on artwork with a "Wickerman" theme.
12/5/2009:
New Release
Annapurna Illusion
"Matins Of The Twelve Passion"
(RW 067)
Im really delighted to tell you that the Annapurna Illusion "Matins Of The Twelve Passion" cd is now finally available.This cd features just two long tracks, "Cannnibal Girls Mantra (Parts I-III) and "You Never See The Sun In Your Dreams (Parts I & II).The front cover features a skeleton of a snake.The reverse is a menacing human skeleton with mandala patterned eye sockets.The analogue psychedelics of the music on this cd reminds me of early Tangerine Dream with pulsing rhythms, buzzing and humming electronics and voices.
This cd is available now in an edition of 50 copies in a resealable plastic packet.
3/5/2009:
New Release
Michael Vallera
"Shallow Water Blackout"
(RW 074)
This is "Shallow Water Blackout" by Michael Vallera.Sometime ago I was contacted by Michael who is a Chicago, Illinois based experimental noise musician.After listening to his work which I liked very much we agreed to do a release together.The cd features four excellent tracks recorded at the Art Institute Of Chicago, Joyride Studio in Chicago, Workbook Studios in Columbus ,Ohio and at home.The music has been carefully built from analog synthesizer patches and modulated guitar, relying heavily on a E-mu modular systems synthesizer.Recording individual layers as been varied using everything from a broken four track cassette to hi-fi 2 inch reel to reel recorders.
The cd comes in a hand screen printed white card digipack style cover (printed by Michael himself) in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies.The edition is split between Michael and myself .I only have 25 copies for sale of this cd.
29/4/2009:
New Release
Alan Scheurman "Old Patterns"
(RW 072)
Tracks:
Ukupacha / Starless / The Ugliest End / Reds / Marco Polo / What You Think You Know (UK) / New York Underwater / Akasha / Heath Death / शवआसन
This is Alan Scheurman's "Old Patterns"cd.This album was originally available as a download only.Alan Scheurman comes from Detroit,Michigan and is in my opinion a very talented singer-songwriter indeed.Late in 2008 Al and myself discussed releasing this album as a limited edition cd after the album gained some really cool reviews (see below).
Al took on the job of producing the covers which are screen printed in graduating shades of red and blue.The covers are made from brown card which have been sourced from material made from recycled plastic bottles.The cd contains ten superb tracks and has a slightly different track listing for Reverb Worship version in the UK to the previously available.I will only have 41 copies of this cd available for sale.
Reviews:
"A low roaring feedback wraps the entire record in a fog, dense at some points, but often precious¢®haunting but somehow comforting. The ambience is that of an empty dark house in a light-wooded area of permanent night, pulsing with echoed memories. A chill wafts in through broken windows and the sad sonorous ring of a neglected piano shunted to a corner mixes with a lonely brass blaring like a lazy wind rolling over the roof, with tightly snapped acoustic strums like the raindrops falling through a network of floorboard cracks rippling the moonlight's reflection in the basement's gathered puddles." -DEEP CUTZ
"...like Animal Collective live from the Honky Chateau... his passion for music and art has gone unscathed... Scheurman gets his ghost on, singing haunted freak-folk that would probably sound awesome during that one sweat lodge scene from the third season of Lost." -DETOUR
"Alan's unique vocal styling shuffles between hushed soft spoken realizations and the adventurous poignant visionary rants and ramblings witnessed in Akasha. Exploration continues throughout the tracks with time given to wandering yet somehow unifying horns and space for deep sacred meditations." -DETROIT AS A PORTAL
"The psychedelic-folk blueprints laid out in Rodriguez's classic "Sugarman" ¢®ª a musician and his guitar out in front, with art-rock orchestration sculpted around it ¢®ª basically comprise the foundation of Old Patterns.Scheurman's voice and guitar strumming are fragile and old-fashioned against the record's recurring ominous motifs of bassy horn blasts, reverb and noise. The juxtaposition, as strange as it may sound on paper, makes for a chilly but quite sweet record." -METROTIMES
Quite simply this is a lovely limited edition album.Available now in a limited edition of only 41 copies.
28/4/2009:
New Release
My3yeah 3"cdr
(RW 073)
This is the My3yeah 3" cdr EP.My3yeah are a duo from Patadronia,Argentina.The band comprises Tomas Muller on electric guitar and GMC on drums.These guys play synth heavy and slow moving space improv prog jazz.My3yeah have had previous debut release on Ikuisuus.The cd contains two tracks and around 20 minutes of music.The covers are all individually handmade and decorated with a colourful hand rollered design in a resealable plastic packet with insert.The cd is available now in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies.
Following on from the My3yeah cdr there will be various releases.Starting off with "Old Patterns" by Alan Scheurman."Old Patterns" has a screen printed cover.Then an EP from Mike Vallera and the previously announced Annapurna Illusion "Matins Of The Twelve Passion" cdr.Later on psychedelic folk debut's from Sproatley Smith and The Hare And The Moon and many others too.
16/4/2009:
New Release
A Wooden Door
(RW 071)
A Wooden Door is USA based guitarist David Kellett.The cd contains twenty two low-fi instrumental tracks recorded at various intervals over the last few years.The tracks range from solo acoustic numbers,to fuzzy psychedelic tunes.Some tracks feature a recorder which brings a folky medievil feel to the music.David shows his musical influences with a few interesting covers too by Ulver, Burzum and Darkthrone.Overall a rather charming debut recording which reminds me of the music of Ben Chasny, Voice Of The Seven Woods and James Blackshaw.
The cd is available now and comes in a limited hand numbered edition of 40 copies with insert.
You may have noticed that I have made a few changes to the website.The discography section has now gone and been replaced with "available releases" .The photos section has been replaced with "gone" instead.I just think this makes it easier when you are looking rather than trawling down one long page.
I will be doing two releases which are being made in a collaboration with the artists themselves.These are slightly different cover wise having screen printed covers.The first one will have covers made from recycled plastic bottles and they look really cool.The second will have a card cover.These two releases will be quite limited.The editions will be split 50/50 with the artists themselves.The next release im working on is the debut release by A Wooden Door.More news about all this soon.There are many other releases in the pipeline for 2009 and beyond...
4/4/2009:
New Release
Drowning The Virgin Silence
"Beneath The Sulfur Sky"
(RW 070)
You may recall a few weeks ago I mentioned this Drowning The Virgin Silence cd and I posted a photo of the covers just after being stencil sprayed.Well, here it is.Drowning The Virgin Silence is the musical project of USA based musician Richard Vergez."Beneath The Sulfur Sky" is a super eight track instrumental cd featuring a culmination of musical elements including drone, shoegaze guitar stylings, keyboards and feild recordings.Some tracks merge the sounds of thunderstorms and rain with ambient ethereal guitars and ambient soundscapes and textures.Richard also does his interpretation of a Slowdive track which reminds me of a long lost 1960's spy movie.
Each cover is unique and has been individually spray stencilled.I wanted to come up with an image which suited the title of the cd.I have been inspired by two things.Firstly the wonderous rings of saturn and secondly volcanic activity, especially lava flow and magma.
1/4/2009:
New Release
Harps Of Fuchsia Kalmia
"The Angular Acceleration Of Light In The Unsound Mind Of My Uncle Dead In Michigan"
(RW 066)
This is the latest release by Harps Of Fuchsia Kalmia aka Salvatore Borrelli (Etre).This cd features ten tracks which are all improvised and recorded totally live at night time from ten different sessions between November 2007 and January 2008.Salvatore wanted to create music of a free folk nature that had an ancestral and mystic quality.Salvatore plays a staggering array of instrumentation including acoustic guitar, banjo, ectara, flute, turkish saz, shruti box, cymbals,harmonica, dulcimer, glockenspiel, blalemba, egyptian harp, lap steel guitar, celtic drone harp, organ and field recordings.He is joined on one track by Valerio Cosi.Each track is dedicated to a specific person.
The cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered limited edition of 75 copies in a black card cover with paste on artwork photographed by Federica R.The cds have sprayed cd labels which are all totally different and unique.There is also a folded A4 sized insert.
24/3/2009:
ST 37
Here's something for you to watch.This is ST 37 on tour playing live @ Club 1808 with special guest Mick Jagger on 03/03/09.The track is "Invocation Of My Demon Brother" and is taken from "and then what" (RW 057).
At the moment I have various releases in different stages of production.I thought you may be interested to see how one of these is taking shape.This will be RW 070.Its by Drowning The Virgin Silence and called "Beneath The Sulfur Sky".This photo shows the covers drying after being stencil sprayed.These turned out just as I imagined and hoped they would do.More details about this soon.
19/3/2009:
New Release
Far Black Furlong "Caerbre" 3" cdr
(RW 069)
Far Black Furlong are a musical project that I have liked for quite some time since hearing their limited edition recording on Barl Fire.So,its a great pleasure for me to release music by them in the form of "Caerbre".Far Black Furlong make experimental, ambient music that also draws on folk, drones, classical and electronica. Their music is based on live improvisation that is often later edited and treated, and otherwise mangled. FBF are comprised of baroque oboist Mark Baigent, composer Richard Moult, medievil harp and woodwind player Anne Marie Summers, guitarist Ian Tengwall & Andy Cotterill on electronics & drones.They have had previous releases on Barl Fire, Beta Lactum Ring and ICR.
"Caerbre" has two quite long tracks and comes as a 3" cdr with a cover made from black handmade paper strewn with flower petals."Caerbre" is available now in an edition of 52 hand numbered copies in a resealable plastic packet.
This is the "Death By Someone's Choice" by the very mysterious Moor Loups.The band come from Portland, Oregon and their cd features four tracks of quite dark,considered music.At times there is a psychedelic twist with samples of animals, distorted noises, dub, echoes, voices and murmerings, saxophone, keyboard and guitars pinned down by a simplistic slow drum machine pattern.The cd has a running time of around 20 minutes and comes with oversized photographic artwork featuring an antique photograph of two lumberjacks.
The cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies with an insert in a resealable packet.
11/3/2009:
Another New Release ...
Gorman
"Alum Creek" 3" cdr
(RW 065)
Hello again.
This is the "Alum Creek" 3" cdr by Gorman.A very lovely recording worth waiting for.Gorman is musician Jordan Spencer."Alum Creek" features two tracks of floating drones and chiming guitar like sounds that is a delight to behold.Recorded especially for Reverb Worship direct to tape in the autumn of 2008.Jordan runs his own music label called Cabin Floor Esoterica.He has forthcoming releases on Blackest Rainbow, Digitalis and L'animaux Tryst.The cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies in a folded black card cover with paste on artwork and insert in a resealable packet.
10/3/2009:
New Release
Directorsound
"The Day Of The Dance"
(RW 064)
Hi again.Its time to announce the latest release on Reverb Worship.It comes in the form of the new album from Directorsound and titled "The Day Of The Dance".Directorsound is the musical project of multi instrumentalist and alternative folk musician Nick Palmer."The Day Of The Dance" has been specifically recorded for me.The cd features eleven lovely tracks recorded in Dorset.The music on this cd features a varied array of instruments and percussion.It also features the voice of Sharron Kraus on the first track.The covers are made from cream handmade paper scattered with silver flecks.
The cd is available now in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies with a folded insert.
2/3/2009 :
New Release
TIMAS 23 "Cloud Vortex"
(RW 061)
After a fair time in waiting I can finally tell you about this release.Here we have "Cloud Vortex" by Arizona based ambient electronic musician TIMAS 23."Cloud Vortex" is the first of two releases im doing from TIMAS 23 aka Timothy Stamper.On first hearing of this music it took me back to the mid 1970's when I used to watch a television programme on BBC1 called "Cosmos".It was presented by Karl Sagan and was all about astronomy and space travel.The music on this TV programme fascinated me.Images of galaxies ,the solar system and discussions and theories of life on other planets became combined with music by Vangelis, Klaus Schultze, Tangerine Dream and others.TIMAS 23's music very much reminds me of this.The cd contains three tracks and over 70 minutes of dense cosmic sounds in a similar vein to the Bass Communion "Pacific Codex" album.
The cd is available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.The covers are stencil sprayed with paste on artwork and are all slightly different.
1/3/2009:
New Release
Pharoah Tickles The Sun
"Sabdavasini"
(RW 063)
Pharoah Tickles The Sun is the project of Paul de Haan Jungwirth."Sabdavasini" is influenced by ancient egyptian gods.There are eleven tracks on this album.Imagine manipulated sounds and voices evoked from deep within the core of a giant pyramid which echo, swirl and create a eerie haunting drone like soundscapes.The cover features multiple images of the goddess Hathor who is the main inspiration for the music on this recording.
This cd is available now and comes in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies with handsprayed cd label and insert.
16/2/2009:
Release News
Black Serama & Mountainhood
Hi again.Here are two new releases for me to inform you about.The first is the welcome return of singer-songwriter Mountainhood aka Michael Curtis Hilde.This is his third release on Reverb Worship.The second release comes from brother and sister duo Black Serama.Both releases are available now.
Mountainhood
"White Banquet : Live At The Story Chapter I"
(RW 062)
This release is an eight track complete live set recorded at the Story Club, Oakland, California on October 31st 2007.It is the first in a series of live gigs at the venue.The songs are quite dark and intimate sounding.The cd comes in a hand numbered edition of 50 copies in a red card sleeve with paste on artwork created by Michael himself.Michael has recently had a cool cdr released by Yod Tapes.Look out for two lovely future lp releases on the wonderful Time Lag Records label as well.
Black Serama "Rough Wood"
(RW 060)
Black Serama comprises Jonny and Bel.Together they have created "Rough Wood" which is the duo's second release.The music is more or less in a similar vein as Charalambides with soaring ethereal vocals from Bel and varied instrumentation including guitars, keyboards, percussion, bells and objects from Jonny.This cd contains twelve excellent tracks and comes in an edition of 40 hand numbered copies in a white card sleeve with paste on artwork featuring a painting by Jonny.
6/2/2009 :
Release News
This is a update on forthcoming releases at Reverb Worship HQ.The next release will be a very limited split cd by Feathered Totem / The Big Drum In The Sky Religion.There will be only 40 copies available of this cd which has four different paint splattered sleeves.The cover image is of a native indian crow dancer.It has three tracks clocking in at well over 40 minutes.More soon on this release in the next few days.Its available now.
Following on we will have releases by Black Serama, Mountainhood, TIMAS 23, Gorman, Annapurna Illusion, Light Of Shipwreck, Mizuumi, Wereju, Directorsound and various others including Belladonna Bouquet, Far Black Furlong, Tranko III, Sachiko, Book Of Shadows and others.
4/2/2009:
New distro items added.
2/2/2009:
New Release
Keijo "Here They Come"
(RW 058)
Hi again.It had to happen !!!.Its the return of Keijo on Reverb Worship.For his second release Keijo has produced yet another interesting and lovely album."Here They Come" has eight tracks beginning with a baroque sounding "Clear After Midnight" and ending with "At Night" with its lovely field recording of bird song.This album is a very worthy follow up to his "About Around" album.It has all manner of instrumentation and touches on blues and psychedelia with the addition of a few guests including Keijo's cat "Leila".
The cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered edition of 51 copies in a spray stencilled sleeve with a stylised organic leaf design.Each cover is totally different.
27/1/2009:
New Release
ST 37 "and then what"
(RW 057)
Hello again.
Its cool when you get the chance to release music with people who you have admired for a long time.This release is something that has been worked on for a while and has only just come to fruition.This is ST 37's "and then what" album.ST 37 play psychedelic infused rock and come from Austin ,Texas.Originally this album came out on limited edition vinyl in 2007 on Noiseville Records.The band have given me permission to do my own version of the album with different artwork to the original release.The cd contains seven tracks produced between Bryan Nelson and Jerry Page of Crust fame.The music here showcases various musical styles of the band. "Invocation Of My Demon Brother" is a noisy improvisational freakout which is inspired by the Kenneth Anger film of the same name.It incorporates Mick Jagger's synthesized original score for the movie."First Light" is a mediative drone piece which is taken from ST 37's original score to the Fritz Lang film "Destiny (Der Mude Tod)" and a cover of Roky Erickson's "Birds'd Crash".
Available now in an hand numbered edition of 50 copies in white card stencil sprayed sleeves.Each cover is different.
For anyone who missed out on the sold out debut Tranko cd there is some good news.I have had five copies of this cd returned to me from a UK distro.If anyone wants a copy they are on ebay as a Buy It Now.These will not cost you anymore to get hold of.I still have some copies left of the Tranko II cd.Tranko III should be available in the coming months as well.
21/1/2009:
New Release
Eli Keszler "Tilt"
(RW 056)
I am delighted to announce the release of the latest recording by Eli Keszler called "Tilt".Eli is a very talented and inventive percussionist from the USA.He has played with Jandek,Geoff Mullen and various others as well as having his own label called Rel Records.This cd EP has been recorded specially for release on Reverb Worship.The cd features three tracks of acoustic percussuion all recorded live using double bowed cymbal,crotales,metal,snare drum,bow and sticks.
The cd is available now in an edition of 60 hand numbered copies.The covers are hand sprayed in a kind of slate-marble-conrete design.
Hello and welcome to the first release of 2009 from Reverb Worship.It comes in the shape of the "Folklore" 3" CD EP by japanese singer songwriter Muffin.The EP contains seven beautiful and fragile songs of bedroom folk pop all created and played by Muffin.The cd has aerosol sprayed covers with matching hand numbered inserts and is completed by both english and japanese translations of the lyrics.Available now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
14/1/2009:
Harvey Lord Competition
Thanks to everyone who purchased a copy of Harvey Lords "I Don't Believe I Exist" cd.The first two people drawn out of the hat will get one of two competion copies of the cd featuring alternative artwork.
The winners are :
Martin Paulkner from Germany and Nicholas Shore from Australia.
Well done guys !!!
2/1/2009:
HAPPY NEW YEAR
To welcome in the new year I have three new releases for you.These were all in various stages of production during the month of December and are well worth waiting for.
Kwannon "Oisin"
(RW 052)
The first is "Oisin" by Kwannon.This is the third album on Reverb Worship for Kwannon aka Jenne Micale.I have to confess that to me "Oisin" is my favourite release so far.The album features ten tracks and comes with a similar contrasting cover theme to her other two previous releases.This time the covers are made from handmade paper with orange flower heads and leaves and stalks.Available in an edition of 50 numbered copies.
Dead Black Arms
"Caretaker Cherry Bird"
(RW 053)
The second release is by Dead Black Arms and called "Caretaker Cherry Bird".Dead Black Arms is one of the many musical projects from musician Claus Haxholm.Some of this other projects include The Doom Riot, Kanada Brothers, Satanism Around Hollywood, Tanko Oroshi and My Love We Found The Skies.
"Caretaker Cherry Bird" contains four long tracks.Track one "Tape Drones & Prayers" features layered drones and a preachers voice fed through delay pedals.The second track is electric guitar played through distortion pedals creating a dirty deep vibrating drone.Track three "Phoenix Piano" has treated piano sound effects.Finally the fourth track "With The Birds In My Garden" is solo zen like electric guitar played in a room with all the doors and windows open to the birds outside.The cd is available in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in a dark blue card cover with paste on artwork of a 15th century woodcut.
Tranko II
(RW 054)
Last but not least is the follow up to the now sold out Tranko debut cd from the later part of 2008."Tranko II" is again another lovely album containing five tracks of traditional indian and ainu instrumentation and trance raga like programmed keyboards effects.This time the cover features a pink stencilled star design.Available in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
All three cds are available now with a combined postage/shipping cost for all three cds.
11/12/2008:
Pete Fosco
"Petals To The Sun"
(RW 051)
After a very busy productive period I am very please to tell you about my final release of 2008.Pete Fosco is a superb guitarist from Cincinatti,USA.He debuted with a wonderful and long sold out cassette on Digitalis Ltd earlier this year and then a further self released cdr called "Pit Blues".
"Petals To The Sun" features three recently recorded feedback laden and distorted guitar workouts.Pete has described this album as like Keiji Haino meets Stars From The Lid.The cd is available now and comes in a hand numbered edition of 49 copies.The covers are made from white card with paste on artwork and are hand spray stencilled.The cd labels are similarly decorated.There will be another Pete Fosco release on Reverb Worship next year.
Finally a very big thank you to everyone who has helped and encouraged me during my first year. It really means a great deal to get compliments from friends, buyers, distros and artists.I have had some pretty cool reviews as well which obviously helps the label a great deal.There are lots more to come in 2009.
Thank You !!
9/12/2008:
Blood On Tape
"Language & Movement"
(RW 050)
During the summer Blood on Tape sent me a package containing some really superb improvised drone tinged music.I was very impressed and it was obvious they were brimming with interesting ideas.They eventually sent me a new piece they had been working on which turned out to be "Language & Movement".This is a 24 minute piece which slowly evolves,gradually morphing in and out of different themes starting quietly with what sounds like chattering bird noises.The cd is available now in a hand numbered edition of 47 copies featuring a stencilled organic design.Its also Reverb Worship release number fifty and has the new RW logo on its reverse.
I have three copies left each of the Kawabata Makoto "Subjection Of Drone" and Tranko cds left for sale.They are on ebay right now.
SOLD OUT !!!!
Thanks !!
5/12/2008:
Work In Progress
Blood On Tape and Pete Fosco
As you can see in these photos I have been working on a selection of new releases.The above photo is of the covers for the Blood On Tape "Language & Movement" cd just after being spray stencilled.Blood On Tape are a duo from Texas who are really superb and are very passionate about what they do.Check out their self released cassette on the Softland City label.More about this release soon.
So at the same time I have been working on this which is the new album by guitarist Pete Fosco called "Petals To The Sun".You may recall he had a recent wonderful cassette release which went really quickly on Digitalis Ltd.Again more info on this soon.Both of these should be available in the not too distant future.
2/12/2008:
New Release
Memphis Khan "The Merchant EP"
(RW 047)
Hi again.This release has been delayed for a while but I think that you will find this well worth waiting for.
These guys have produced a superb six track cd of lovely songs which features a great cover version of Michael Jackson's "Beat It".The band have a very hazy psychedelic tinged 60's sound with harmony vocals,acidic sounding guitar playing with a raga-esque feel.
The cd is available now and comes in a limited numbered edition of 50 copies with lime green covers featuring a cover design of a "space knight".
Many thanks to Volcanic Tongue who have given the Tranko cd the following review "Hand-numbered edition of 50 copies from this new Japanese underground group with a previous single on The Great Pop Supplement. The sound is based around hand-percussion, ethnic instruments, sitar and chants and they have a great, light-fluffy communal psych feel that balances the ritual work of Ghost with east-Asian jags, some of the more ethnic-focussed Krautrock - Embryo et al ¨C and even some Moondog-esque minimalism".
Nice one !!
26/11/2008:
New Release
Tranko
(RW 049)
Tranko are a superb psych band from Japan.You may recall a while back that they had a really lovely debut 7" single released on Dominic Martin's Great Pop Supplement label.This will be the first of a trio of albums that will be released by myself.This cd features seven tracks featuring sitar, guitars, gentle rhythmic percussion, floating ethereal trance elements and subtle female vocal backing.The cd is available now and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in spray stencilled white card covers.Each cd is slightly different.
23/11/2008:
New Release
The Shooting Star Experiment Of Lights
"The Sound Of The World Collapsing" (RW 048)
Hello again.
Here is the first of two new releases that have been on the backburner for a while.The Shooting Star Experiment Of Lights is american musician Kurtis Kouns.The photo above is of Kurtis playing live in Paris.His cd contains two slow burning,humming,fizzing ambient drone like tracks constructed from just manipulated guitar and effects and voices.There are no synthesizers or computers used on this recording.The cd itself clocks in at just under forty five minutes in length.The cd is available now in an edition of 50 copies.
Thanks to everyone who purchased copies of the Kawabata Makoto "Subjection Of Drone" cdr.It was my fastest selling release so far.It actually sold out in about 36 hours.For those that missed out check out Norman Records, Volcanic Tongue, Boa Melody Bar, Eclipse Records,Time Lag Records and Tomentosa for copies.
16/11/2008:
Kawabata Makoto
"Subjection Of Drone"
(RW 045)
SOLD OUT
14/11/2008:
Kawabata Makoto
"Subjection Of Drone"
(RW 045)
After being a fan of Kawabata Makoto's music for a long time it really is great to be able to announce this new solo recording on Reverb Worship.We discussed doing a release sometime ago and due to his touring and musical commitments it seems to have taken a long time to come to fruition.However the wait has been really worthwhile and here is the result."Subjection Of Drone" is a solo improvised "live" recording from a performance at Music Japonica in Osaka,Japan on 4th October 2008.The cd features one long track which flows in different segments starting off with ethereal jazz styled technique then into bowed string playing,then multitracked drone,followed by glissando styled effects finishing off with ever increasing guitar noise.The piece comes to an abrupt end followed by polite applause.
The cd comes in a one time edition of 100 hand numbered copies.Each cd is different and comes in a resealable polythene style packet.
5/11/2008:
Its great to think that Reverb Worship is now one year old.I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has taken an interest in what I am up to.There are some rather good releases coming your way including a cool Kawabata Makoto drone cd and this little beauty......
Bjerga / Iversen
"Amplified Spectral Decay"
(RW 046)
This wonderful drone duo comprises Sindre Bjerga and Jan-M.Iversen.The cd features one long "live" organic shifting drone which morphs in and out from a dense fizzing harmonic soundscape with slowly amplified percussive noises to intensifying decaying haziness.The card covers are all individually stencilled using various colours depicting a psychedelic round eye shape.
Available now in an edition of 52 hand numbered copies with inserts.
27/10/2008:
Yet More Release News !!!!
Phosphene
"The King Who Would See Paradise"
( RW 044)
This is "The King Who Would See Paradise" by Phosphene.Released on Reverb Worship as RW 044 in a limited hand numbered edition of 50 copies.Phosphene is musician,broadcaster and writer John Cavanagh.The "King" was originally released on the now sadly defunct Nidnod label in 2004.We decided to reissue this recording.It was John's idea to supplement this with three new tracks to add a new twist.Originally "Story Of The King" ..was collected by Andrew Lang and published in The Orange Fairy Book in 1906.Without doubt this is a lovely and charming recording.
Available Now in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
27/10/2008:
New Release
Nils Helstrom
"Discarding All That Was Before"
(RW 043)
This is the new "Discarding All That Was Before" album by Nils Helstrom.Nils Helstrom is a superb drone musician.He offers up here six lovely drifting,shimmering tracks of drone which at times move from cavernous expanses to slowing fading minimalism.
Available in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies with insert.
AVAILABLE NOW
11/10/2008:
New Releases and Competition
Harvey Lord
"I Don't Believe I Exist"
(RW 042)
This is Harvey Lord's "I Don't Believe I Exist".It follows on from his debut "Weighted Down" cd and his "Static" cd recorded with Dave George (both on Reverb Worship).On this new album Harvey presents eleven acoustic based songs delivered in his usual laid back Nick Drake-esque vocal style.The album was partly recorded in a dilapidated old church in Liverpool and features some lovely inventive acoustic guitar playing. On the bluesy "Roll Down The Hill" we also get the introduction of a dubby percussive rhythm.This cdr is available now.It has a white card sleeve with paste on artwork done in five different pastel shades.
Each buyer of Harvey's new cd from me will be entered in a competition draw.The prize is one of the above cds made with alternative artwork.There is only two copies.Good luck.
Kwannon "Anahata"
(RW 041)
This is Kwannon's second release on Reverb Worship."Anahata" was originally recorded in 2004.It features thirteen superb tracks and comes in a cream coloured handmade paper cover containing pink leaves and grass stalks.If you like Tara Burke's Fursaxa project and Joanna Newsom this will be right up your street.AVAILABLE NOW in an edition of 48 copies.
8/10/2008:
Cone II Review
This is a really nice review from the Boa Melody Bar of the Cone II cdr.
"Cone is Hermann Blaupunkt of the Netherlands. The album starts with a psych-dirge which recalls Loop but this is a diversionary tactic it would seem as the rest of the release is constructed from hypnotic acoustic guitar picking, expansive drone and field recordings. "Vaderdag" is particularly fine - a bottomless well of ambient drone echoing with exotic birdsong".
Mmm... nice one !!
4/10/2008:
Yet More Release News !!!
Jeez !!!..this is the second of my new releases which has come together much quicker than I originally expected.
Dugoutcanoe "Demonstration"
(RW 040)
Dugoutcanoe is a one man project in the form of Jacob Isaacs from Denver, Colorado,USA.We struck up a friendship via email over the last two or three months.Jacob eventually sent me his "Demonstration" cdr which I really liked.He plays freaky multitracked electric guitar, tape loop effects,a horn and percussion... and sings all at the same time.
This cdr is available now in an edition of 48 copies with numbered brown paper insert.The covers are made from material sourced from India.They have all been hand stitched by myself and are all different.They come packaged in a resealable cellophane wrapper.
The camellia "-23'39-" EP (RW 039) is available now.
camellia are an excellent trio from Japan.The band play instumental post/progressive rock with some interesting time signatures reminding me a little of a more commercial version of Koenjihyakkei or Ruins.The cd features three excellent tracks and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.
Hello folks.I have been working on three new releases of late.The first one which is available now is by japanese trio camellia.The second is by Dugoutcanoe and called "Demonstration".The covers are made from indian made fabric and should be complete hopefully at the end of this week.The third release comes from Kwannon and is called "Anahata".
We were here @ the ICA,London on Saturday the 27th September:
18/9/2008:
Siddhi
"Goabdesaijgge"
(RW 038)
You may recall that Siddhi had a previous release on Reverb Worship entitled "Whispering Wood" which sold out very quickly.Siddhi are the italian duo of Delfo Catania and Elena Mandolfo.This new recording was made at home in July 2008."Goabdesaijgge" is one wonderful long shamanic track which features voices by Mariaelena Catania.The title of the cd is a Saami word meaning "time of drum" which refers to the pre christian time when a drum was used in shaman rituals.
The cd comes in an edition of 53 hand numbered copies.
AVAILABLE NOW !!
16/9/2008:
The Magic Carpathians
Sambucus & Ginko
(RW 037)
I am highly honoured to announce this release on Reverb Worship.This is the new cd by The Magic Carpathians called "Sambucus & Ginko".The Magic Carpathians come from Poland and are a duo consisting of Anna Nacher and Marek Styczynski.
On this tremendous cd of improvised recordings they are supplemented by guest musician Vlatislav Matousek.The cd features six wonderful atmospheric tracks of sound manipulations, traditional carpathian & balkan woodwind instruments, guitars, feedback,percussion immersed together with Anna's wonderful ethereal vocals.
The cd comes in a limited edition of 50 copies with hand numbered insert in a resealable polythene packet.
AVAILABLE NOW !!
14/9/2008:
Matt Baumann
"An Island"
(RW 036)
This is "An Island" by saxophonist Matt Baumann. Over the summer months we talked about releasing an album.Matt's response was to send me this wonderful solo recording.The cd is split into eight tracks.Imagine the waves breaking on the beach of some remote deserted island with echoing calls of a lyrical,mournful and lonely saxophone crying from a inner soul.
I wanted to combine the release with a recollection from my past.I always loved the music of saxophonist Jan Garbarek and cover designs of the german ECM record label he was on.So this is the result.
This cd is available now together with the "Spirit Of Being" 3" cdr by Pregnant.
6/9/2008:
Reverb News
Pregnant "Spirit Of Being"
3" Cdr
(RW 035)
Just to keep you informed of my next release which is in the production stage at the moment.This is my first release on a 3" cdr.It is by Sacremento,California based musician and artist Daniel Trudeau aka Pregnant.The 3" Cdr is called "Spirit Of Being".Daniel has recorded a sweet and lovely four track ep of electronica which is superb.As part of the experience Daniel wanted to provide artwork for the project as well with a contribution from myself.It will be available soon in an edition of 50 copies with various different coloured inserts.
5/9/2008:
New Reverb
Les Beyond "Privacy Act"
(RW 034)
Les Beyond is the solo guise of Erin Ward from the US band Shearing Pinx.Her latest solo recording is entitled "Privacy Act" and recorded specially for Reverb Worship.Erin has created six lovely instrumental solo pieces for electric guitar.Her technique involves looped repetative guitar passages which evoke the solitary thought provoking feel of drifting.This feel is continued in the cover design which depicts sand dunes from high above.
This cd is available now in an edition of 50 numbered copies with an insert.
Next releases look like being by Pregnant, Magic Carpathians and Matt Baumann.
26/8/2008 :
Here are the two latest releases on Reverb Worship.
Uton "Shiva Blues" (RW 033)
This is yet another great Uton recording originally released on Jani's own label.Recorded in Monninkyla,Finland in August 2007. The cd features three tracks of heavy minimalism on guitar with harsh bowed strings floating amidst overtones of feedback.The first track sounds similar to the hillbilly mantras of Henry Flynt with its frenetic concentration.
This is the second edition is limited to 50 copies with a slightly different napkin (it protects the cd) and insert from the first edition on Om Ha Sva Ha Ksha Ma La Ka La Yam.The first edition sold out in super quick fashion.
The cds come with two inserts.The first with paste on photographic artwork and the second which is 260mm x 95mm and is folded
AVAILABLE NOW !!!
Fossils From The Sun
"Associate Of Mercy" (RW 032)
Fossils From The Sun (Ffrthesun) is Raymond Hare who is one half of the Century Plants duo.The "Associate Of Mercy" cdr contains eight superb tracks.Ray's music conjures up organic industrial rhythms,drones,strange muffled oblique vocal stylings and guitars.
Available in an edition of 55 hand numbered copies with flourescent orange card sleeves with a design featuring namibian face masks.
AVAILABLE NOW !!!
15/8/2008:
Sand Snowman
I would like to bring to your attention the superb vinyl reissues of Sand Snowman's "The Twilight Game" and "I'm Not Here" albums on tonefloat.You may remember that both of these wonderful recordings were originally issued on Reverb Worship.They are pressed in editions of 500 copies on 180 gram vinyl and have been remastered by Steven Wilson.You can order both from the Headphone Dust website.
You can find original second edition cdr versions of "I'm Not Here" at both Norman Records and Tomentosa.
14/8/2008:
If any of you missed out getting Mountainhood's "Year Of The Mountain" EP this is your chance.I have just had two copies returned from a UK distro.The first is No 23/53 and the second is No 41/53.I have not seen these for sale anywhere for a long time and it will not be reissued.They are both £5.00 each plus shipping/postage.If you are interested please contact me to reserve or purchase.
13/8/2008:
Just found out this evening that Joe Blanchard from Blackest Rainbow has a copy each of the original version of Keijo's "About Around" and Vapaa's "Crookedness" cdrs.They are £5.00 each.
Best of luck !!!
10/8/2008:
Kwannon "Clear Blue" Review
Many thanks to John Cavanagh for giving my Kwannon release this excellent review on the latest Boa Melody update.
"Clear Blue" is a solo project from singer & multi-instrumentalist Jenne Micale, her soaring operatic voice heard here alongside dulcimers (hammer & mountain), whistles drums and, according to the insert, chest beating... well, why not?! .She creates a mysterious and ethereal sound world which is rooted in her interests in medieval music. One track has a gently electronic feel to it, but most of the album is acoustic, with her lyrics drawing on Ralph Waldo Emerson and W.B. Yeats in addition to her own work. Those with a taste for Fursaxa or indeed something more gothic should definitely hear this". (JC)
7/8/2008:
New Release
Cone II
(RW 031)
I am delighted to announce this new release on Reverb Worship.Its a really superb album by Cone and called "Cone II".The cd contains six tracks from the mind of Hermann Blaupunkt and recorded @ Casa Cassette Studios in Eindhoven.Cone is a one man project with the addition of drums on the first track.The music features acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, vocals, swirling backwards effects and many feild recordings of speeding cars, passing trains and the screech of rolling stock, birdsongs, voices and other varied sounds.As a way to describe this recording if you like Six Organs of Admittance and/or Jakob Olausson you will really love this.The cd comes in an edition of 50 copies with a PVC coated cotton fabric insert with a grass design.
AVAILABLE NOW !!!!
6/8/2008 :
temples "Serpentine" review
Take a look at the review that the temples "Serpentine" cdr got on Foxy Digitalis.
Here are two latest installments from Reverb Worship.
Tom Tom Lamas "Rohayhu" (RW 029)
The first is from Tom Tom Lamas and called "Rohayhu".The band are a trio from Buenos Aires,Argentina.There are four tracks here dating from between 2004 & 2006.All recorded live direct to channel using one microphone.The music can be described as instrumental hypnotically played psychedelic tinged post rock.The cd is available now in an edition of 50 numbered copies in a printed and flourescent orange sprayed cover.
Translogic "Seven Souls" (RW 030)
The second release is by Translogic and called "Seven Souls".Translogic is one of the varied projects of Antwerp based musician and artist Kasja Noova.The cd features a cast of many superb players.Its music ranges from free from improv tinged themes to atmospheric spoken pieces and rhythmical percussive based songs.Some of Kasja's other projects and collaborations include South 33, Grisumbraevanethra, Caprisco, Diego Mazzoleni and Jason Tacker from Baba Yaga.The cd comes in an edition of 50 numbered copies in paint splattered card covers with paste on artwork using a still taken from another one of Kasja's projects called "Katakuma".
24/7/2008:
A big thank you goes out to Brad Rose for doing a label spotlight on my Reverb Worship label.This can be found at the Foxy Digitalis Online Music Magazine
This is the third of my new releases.Teeth Collection deliver two excellent untitled creepy tracks of drone inspired noise clocking in at over thirty minutes.The first track is a real monster which slowly pulses along from quietly menacing background noises to gradually increasing reverb soaked swaying washes of noise which stop abruptly at the end.The second track is a less intense gentle affair with what sounds like processed gurgling animal cries calling through an ambient industrial humming backdrop of eeriness.
Available in an edition of 50 numbered copies with a very odd looking cover showing four weapon laiden tribesmen.
17/7/2008:
Kwannon "Clear Star"
(RW 026)
This is the second of my three new releases.
Kwannon is the ethereal/wyrd folk project of Jenne Micale, formerly of the strange folk band Belladonna Bouquet.Her influences range from medieval and ethereal music to opera,psychedelia, chant, Pagan ritual and thealogy, victorian and romantic poets, and the Carmina Gadelica.A classically trained singer, Jenne also uses instruments from around the world, such as the kantele, mountain dulcimer and harp, giving her music a touch of the mysterious and otherworldly.
"Clear Star" features eleven tracks and is Kwannon's debut release recorded in 2002.The cd is available in an edition of 52 copies with hand numbered insert.The covers are made from thick handmade pale blue paper that are strewn with flower petals and leaves embedded into the surface.Each one of these cdrs are unique.
16/7/2008 :
Ammonites "33.3"
(RW 027)
This is the first of my three new releases.Its the debut recording by Ammonites and called "33.3".The band comes from Whitby in North Yorkshire.They have created five tracks of wonderful music which shows off how truly talented and creative they are.The music has a meandering ambient drone like quality which utilizes field recordings of streams,childrens voices and what sounds like a marching band playing in a procession.
The cdr is available in a limited edition of 50 copies with hand numbered insert.
14/7/2008:
Release News
At the moment im working on three different releases which will be available in a week to ten days time.The first of these is the superb debut recording by Ammonites and called "33.3".The second release is by Kwannon and called "Clear Star".Available in pale blue handmade paper sleeve inserts with wild flowers.The third release is by Teeth Collection and called "The Herdsman".For photos of the cover designs take a look at the discography section.More info nearer the release dates.
Finally the Sand Snowman "Im Not Here" (Second Edition) has now sold out.If you want a copy of this cdr please check out Norman Records and Boa Melody Bar in the UK and Tomentosa and Time Lag Records in the USA.If you want a lovely limited edition gatefold cover vinyl version check out Tonefloat Records.
11/7/2008:
Just some info about the LSD March "Jurando" cdr.Original copies can still be found at Norman Records and Boa Melody Bar.For buyers in the USA you should be able to pick up copies of the second edition at Time Lag Records, Tomentosa and Eclipse Records.
8/7/2008:
I have one copy left of my original first issue of the LSD March "Jurando" cdr.It is number 36/60 and was originally reserved for someone who never paid for it.I have put this on ebay as a Buy It Now.It costs £5.00 plus postage/shipping.Just search for LSD March and you will find it.Good luck !!
7/7/2008:
The End Springs "There Lies The Electric Reasons" and the Harvey Lord & Dave George "Static" cdrs are now available.
See discography section.
4/7/2008:
New Releases
Over the last week or so I have been working on two new releases.The first of these is by The End Springs and called "There Lies The Electric Reasons".Usually The End Springs music is acoustic based.On this cdr you get seven new interpretations of songs played in a hazy psychedelic electric style which adds a new twist.
The second release is by Harvey Lord & Dave George.You will know Harvey Lord from his excellent debut "Weighted Down" cdr on Reverb Worship.This time Harvey has recorded a superb ambient style piece of music with Dave George as a duo entitled "Static".Harvey and Dave are members of the Electric Free Time Machine."Static" is one long sixty minute track recorded in a caravan on a hot day in May 2008, and is an improvisation based loosely on the process of dreaming.The track contains some lovely acoustic guitar playing which morphs in an and out of ethereal ambient drones and looped found sounds.
Both of these releases will be available in the next few days (hopefully).If you would like these and/or the second edition of the LSD March "Jurando" cdr I do a combined postage cost.
30/6/2008:
I have been working on some other releases which will hopefully see the light of day over the coming weeks.More news on these soon.
I am delighted to tell you that it looks as though the Makoto Kawabata solo cd will be landing as well.Its arrival has been delayed due to commitments travelling the globe with the Acid Mothers Temple.I am hopefully going to be doing a release with Spires That In The Sunset Rise.
30/6/2008:
The second and final edition of the LSD March "Jurando" cdr is AVAILABLE NOW.It contains the same music as before only this time you get a different cover which is made from flourescent green card with black & white paste on photographic artwork.The first edition of this release sold out in rapid time.
21/6/2008 :
The LSD March "Jurando" cdr is now SOLD OUT.I will be doing a second edition in about two months time with a slightly different cover.If you missed out on this first edition try Volcanic Tongue, Boa Melody Bar ,Normans Records in the UK and Tomentosa in the USA.
17/6/2008:
Yet More Release News....
Both the LSD March "Jurando" and the Latralmagog "Bootis" cdrs are now finally available.The LSD March cdr is a "live" duo recording from Sapporo ,Japan in January this year.Recorded at the Bar Jurando Club to a small audience.The recording features nine tracks featuring Michishita Shinuke and Takahashi Ikuro playing intimate,minimal and very stripped down folky style songs.The covers are made from white card with paste on photographic artwork in four colours.
Latralmagog are a improv duo Ethan Tripp and Al Berheimer from Philadelpia,USA."Bootis" is a seventy two minute peice of music split into six parts featuring keyboards,noise and percussion.It fits well into the Sunburned Hand Of The Man and No Neck Blues Band musical sphere."Bootis" is the name of the 9th constellation (alphabetically) of the 88 constellations.I should The cover design has been influenced by the idea of erupting volcanic lava.They are hand sprayed over paste on crinkly silver foil.I must say that I am very pleased with these.
All four of my latest cdrs are available now.
17/6/2008:
Ophibre "NNNE"
(RW 021)
This is the next release that I have been working on.Its by Ophibre and called "NNNE".Ophibre is Benjamin Rossignol, a sound artist living in Boston, USA. His pieces tend to reflect upon the given medium/s of sonic delivery and the potential modes of engaging with them. He is interested in drones, ones that are aural and those to be translated or expressed. His label, Oph Sound, is focused on limited run releases of album art.
AVAILABLE NOW in an edition of 50 copies
See discography section
14/6/2008:
LSD March "Jurando" (RW 022)
I thought you would like to see the covers for the forthcoming LSD March "Jurando" release.They will be on white card with paste on photographic artwork in four different colours.More details of this release in the next few days.
13/6/2008:
New Releases
I am finally very pleased to be able to tell you that the temples "Serpentine" album is now back from being remastered in the USA.Although I say so myself it sounds awesome.The album has two long drone tracks entitled "Somnambulance" and "Almost Endless" sound sourced from a cassette of duo baritone guitar improvisations."The idea behind these pieces is exploring the "deafening" roar of silence and is an attempt to divorce the idea of of "heaviness" from that of "volume".This is meant to be music of sublety and patience that should be absorbed rather than listened to.Over time the music will appear".
This is available now in an edition of 48 copies.
Please see discography section.
Im also in the process of completing three other releases at the moment.These are LSD March "Jurando",Ophibre "NNNE" and Latralmagog "Bootis".All these three releases will also be finished soon.
10/6/2008 :
The hills are mountains cdr has now sold out here.Try Normans Records , Boa melody Bar and Volcanic Tongue here in the UK and Tomentosa in the USA.
8/6/2008:
The Sand Snowman "The Twilight Game" and Kelly Nesbitt "Kell's Bells" cdrs are now sold out here.Please check out Normans Records,Volcanic Tongue or Boa Melody Bar in the UK or Time Lag Records and Tomentosa for remaining copies and other various releases too.
7/6/2008:
There is only one copy left of the Sand Snowman "The Twilight Game" (Second Edition) cdr.This is on ebay now as a Buy It Now at no extra cost to you.I do not think at the moment that this release will be done again.So this is your last chance.The "I'm Not Here" cdr is starting to get low in numbers.This will stiill be available for a while.Again this will probably not be made again.We will see.
Latest on the temples Serpentine cdr.The good news is that this album is on the way to me after being remastered in the USA.It will probably be ready in about three weeks time.
6/6/2008:
Sand Snowman on vinyl
Both Sand Snowmans "The Twilight Game" and "I'm Not Here" albums will be released on the Tonefloat label in the near future.Both will appear pressed on black vinyl in gatefold covers.They are both made in a limited edition of 500 copies each and have been remastered by Steven Wilson.I must say well done to Sand who is a wonderful talented musician,composer and arranger.His recent success and recognition is well overdue.Long may it continue.Go by the lps they will be in the usual superb tonefloat style.
This is Mok Nok's "God Dwarf Lyar".Mok Nok come from Copenhagen,Denmark and are a duo consisting of Søren and Zven.The bands name means "best friends" in Innuit.The cdr consists of eleven tracks with a post punk krautrock inspired feel featuring crunchy motorik rhythms and analogue synths and guitars.They sound somewhere between Circle and Can.
The cdr comes in a spray splattered and hand pasted white card cover with a "witch" design by Elina Merenmies and adapted by yours truly.Each copy is different and contains a hand numbered insert.It comes in an edition of 50 copies.
Available from Friday 6/6/2008.They cost £5.00 each plus shipping (see discography section).
2/6/2008:
Back catalogue news.
If anyone out there wants the Mountainhood "Year Of The Mountain" EP the only place on earth that still has copies is Piccadilly Records in Manchester.The Sand Snowman "The Twilight Game" (Second Edition), hills are mountains, North Hero "January February" and Siddhi "Whispering Wood" cdrs are down to a few copies only.
30/5/2008:
The Kelly Nesbitt "Kell's Bells" cdr is down to ONE copy left.Its on ebay now as a Buy It Now.When this is gone I will not be making any more.There are a few distros that may have copies of this left.Try Time Lag Records and Tomentosa in the USA and Boa Melody Bar, Norman Records and Volcanic Tongue here in the UK.
I also have ONE copy left of the first issue of Harvey Lord's "Weighted Down" cdr.This is £6.00 plus shipping/postage.
28/5/2008 :
Shanyio "I-X"
(RW 019)
After many hours of work and preperation I can now announce my next release.Its by Shanyio and called "I-X".Shanyio is Romanian musician extraordinaire Alexandru Hegyesi.Alex plays in various musical projects mixing psychedelia,folk and traditional folk music from his own country.This recording utilises acoustic guitar and bass, zither, glockenspiel and all manner of assorted percussion.He is accompanied by percussionist Thomas Almadi.This is a lovely specially recorded selection of ten musical pieces with some superb musicianship.
The cdr comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies and its available now.
24/5/2008:
Just a brief message to say if you want a Kelly Nesbitt "Kell's Bells" cdr there are now only two copies left here of this wonderful album.One of them is on ebay as a Buy It Now.I will not be making any more copies of this cdr.Both copies of this cd are £6.00 each plus postage/shipping.There will be a few distros stocking these.Try the usual places like Norman Records,Boa Melody Bar,Volcanic Tongue,Time Lag Records and Tomentosa.
23/5/2008:
Introducing the next release on Reverb Worship.Its by Daniel Clough and called "Stories".Daniel is a tremendous experimental electroacoustic noise musician.He was previously known as bricksKILL.This cdr features five tracks of shimmering drones, sound sources and bristling ambient textures.The cdr comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies in stencilled paper sleeves and cd labels.
Available Now
19/5/2008 :
The Beggin' Your Pardon Miss Joan "Dear Nautilus" cdr is available now.
19/5/2008 :
The Kelly Nesbitt "Kell's Bells" cdr is down to six copies left.It will probably not be done again.The Siddhi "Whispering Wood" and hills are mountains cdrs are both down to a small amount left as well.
18/5/2008 :
This is my latest project.This little beauty is called "Dear Nautilus" and its by Beggin' Your Pardon Miss Joan.Its a really gorgeous seven track cdr available in a limited edition of 50 hand numbered copies.It will be available in a few days time.The covers and cds are spray stencilled with the same bright blue design.
Beggin' Your Pardon Miss Joan play lovely thoughtful, reflective and mostly acoustic based songs filled with multitracked harmonies,acoustic and electric guitars and drifting shimmering soundscapes.If you like Low's music you will really love this cd.
16/5/2008: I have one copy left of the original debut issue of Harvey Lord's "Weighted Down" cd.Its edition number is 48/50.If anyone out there would like this its £5.00 plus shipping /postage.Please email me before sending any payment.
15/5/2008:
The Jeremy Kelly "Pine And Crane" cdr is now available.He has recorded this album especially for me.It is his follow up to his recent self titled release on Brad Rose's Digitalis Industries.Jeremy's music consists of superb feedback drenched guitar playing which weaves in and out of organic analogue synth textures and effects.The album consists of six tracks and over forty minutes of music.Available in an edition of 50 copies with hand sprayed covers with hand numbered inserts.
13/5/2008 : The Kelly Nesbitt "Kell's Bells" cdr has sold more or less two thirds of its fifty copies (there are 15 copies left).If you want one of these lovely babies be quick about it....
13/5/2008: Im currently working on the next Reverb Worship release.It is by Jeremy Kelly and called "Pine And Crane".It will be available in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.This is Jeremy's newly recorded follow up to his recent self titled release on Digitalis Industries.More news soon....
11/5/2008: After a very busy felt cover manufacturing weekend the Kelly Nesbitt "Kell's Bells" cdr is finished and ready to order.
9/5/2008: If you are after a copy of the Kelly Nesbitt "Kell's Bells" cdr this is your chance.Im only doing 50 copies of which 20 have gone already.Im still working on the felt covers.There are another 30 covers to make.This means that if you preorder one of the 30 you may have to wait a while.If you preorder (and pay) you will get one.PLEASE EMAIL ME BEFORE SENDING ANY PAYMENT.When these are gone I cannot see these being done with the same covers again.
There are a few new items added to the Distro page.....go and take a look.
7/5/2008 : The hills are mountains debut recording is available now (see discography section).The cdr has five tracks and comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.These guys have made some really lovely floating ethereal music featuring bowed and plucked string instruments ,accordion , percussion ,bells and chimes ,keyboards and voices all wrapped up with drifting drones and the sounds of bird calls and distant radio broadcasts.
6/5/2008: I thought you may like to see what the Kelly Nesbitt "Kell's Bells" release actually looks like.Here it is.Im still working on the felt pouches at the moment.It should be ready fairly soon.
2/5/2008 : Just to update you on whats happenning at the Reverb HQ.Two new releases will be available hopefully fairly soon.As previously mentioned the first is Kelly Nesbitt's "Kell's Bells" cdr.Available in an edition of 50 numbered copies.The cd comes in a felt pouch with tag and numbered insert made from paper containing wild flower petals .The pouch comes in eight different colours.Black, red, white, purple ,green ,pink , yellow and blue.Its a wonderful album.They have taken quite some time to get all the parts together.Its been well worth it.
The second is the debut release by hills are mountains.This is a five track cdr.Available in an edition of 50 numbered copies in white card sleeves with a abstract black paint rollered design.See phots section and releases page for scans of the cover designs.
2/5/2008: Work continues on the Kelly Nesbitt album.The Siddhi "Whispering Wood" cdr is selling well and has probably 20 copies left.The first issue of the Harvey Lord cdr has 2 copies left.The second edition is available now with a different cover.The Eric Barnett cdr has about 20 copies left as well.Both Sand Snowman cdrs are selling and are getting quite low.I also have copies of the Wooden Spoon,Stone Baby ,North Hero and Mountainhood "Brother The Cloud" cdrs available.These will not be made again as a second edition.
28/4/2008 : At the moment I am working (among various other things) on a totally superb album by Kelly Nesbitt called "Kell's Bells".It will have packaging that is different from my previous releases.More will be revealed in the not too distant future.If there is anyone out there interested in my early releases by Vapaa, Mountainhood and Keijo may I remind you that the only distros to get these from are Norman Records,Tomentosa and Volcanic Tongue (see links page).You could also try the Boa Melody Bar too.Both of my current Sand Snowman "The Twilight Game" and "I'm Not Here" releases are starting to get fairly low.I suggest if you want these get them while you can.Some of my releases are available on ebay too.
25/4/2008 : I have some great news to tell you concerning Sand Snowman.The "I'm Not Here" and "The Twilight Game" cds will be issued in June 2008 on the Tonefloat label.They will both be issued on 180 gram vinyl in a deluxe gatefold sleeves.Both albums have been mastered by Steven Wilson.The artwork will be totally different from my own issued numbered limited edition versions of the albums.
24/4/2008 : The second edition of the Harvey Lord "Weighted Down" cdr is available now.It has a different cover and comes in a numbered edition of 50 copies (see photos page).
23/4/2008 : In preperation at the moment is a second edition of Harvey Lord's "Weighted Down" cdr.The second edition will be of 50 hand numbered copies with a different sleeve.The first edition has only a few copies left.I have added a few items to my distro page too.
21/4/2008 : I am very,very delighted to tell you about my next musical offering by Siddhi and called "Whispering Wood" (RW 013).Available in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.The covers are spray stencilled with a pink stylised tree design on six different colour card sleeves.The cd labels are spray stencilled in a similar design in white and pink.
Siddhi are italian duo Delfo Catania and Elena Mandolfo.The album is split into five tracks and is an elegy to wood.Each track is named after a particular species of wood.Musically the album is superb coming over like a mesmeric floating concoction of Popul Vuh and James Blackshaw-esque guitars with ethereal drones, percussion ,bells ,chimes ,birdsongs and field recordings.This is available now !!!!
18/4/2008 : The Wooden Spoon 3 cdr is down to about 20 copies left.It is unlikely that I will be doing a second edition.
16/4/2008 : New items added to the distro page including the rare "Black Morning" cassette release by Voice Of The Seven Woods.
15/4/2008 : At this moment in time its a difficult call to which release will be next.There are a number of probables including Siddhi, Kelly Nesbitt, The Antique Brothers and temples.I don't really want to tempt fate and mention too much for the future (for obvious reasons).
Still available at the moment from me are both second editions of the Sand Snowman "I'm Not Here" and "The Twilight Game" cdrs.Both are hand numbered as before and have different sleeves to the original issues.Eric Barnett's "All The Way, Here And Back" went on sale last week and orders for that are now being or have been processed.A small amount still remain of the Stone Baby "Understanding Urban Phenomena" and Harvey Lord's "Weighted Down" cdr plus copies of the North Hero "January February",Wooden Spoon 3 and Mountainhood's "Brother The Cloud".If you are after earlier sold out releases try the distros listed on the links page.If you can't find what you want anywhere I suppose I could make you a custom copy of what you want but it will not be numbered.
9/4/2008 : The Eric Barnett "All The Way, Here And Back" cdr is now available.They are £4.00 each.See catalogue section for details.
4/4/2008 : My next release is by Eric Barnett and called "All The Way, Here And Back".Eric plays acoustic and lap steel guitar,banjo and keyboards.He has used many effects pedals to create this 30 minute plus piece of shimmering,droning ambient music specially for this release.It was recorded totally "live".The covers are made from very pale peach coloured paper with feint white marbled effect.They have been stencilled in metallic green triangles with matching cdr labels (see photos section).Made in an edition of 50 copies with hand numbered insert.Each copy is different.This release will be available soon.
3/4/2008 : The second edition of Sand Snowman's "I'm Not Here" is available now.It is in an edition of 50 numbered copies this time in a white sleeve.My next release looks like being by Eric Barnett.We will see...
2/4/2008 : The distro page has now open.Go and see if there is anything you want ....
30/3/2008 : I will be doing a second edition of Sand Snowman's wonderful "I'm Not Here" cdr.It has now sold out here.I think Boa Melody Bar,Volcanic Tongue and Tomentosa may have a few copies left.This time it will have a white cover instead of black and will have the same music as before.I may be doing a second edition of the Harvey Lord "Weighted Down" cdr too.This is now fairly close to selling out.Both of these second editions will be limited to 50 copies.
27/3/2008 : I am now working on three new releases.However things are liable to change and to be swopped around.The albums are by Eric Barnett, Jeremy Kelly and temples.The covers are done for the temples release which is called "Serpentine".Im also going to start a distro page with various other items for sale.More later....
25/3/2008 : The second edition of the Sand Snowman "The Twilight Game" cdr is ready to order now.This time it has a black card insert rather than cream.Its design is done in various glittery shades of blue,gold,silver and red together with white and subtle pink.The glittery designs look much better than on the scans.It will be an edition of 50 numbered copies (see scans).Available to order now.
20/3/2008 : The North Hero, Harvey Lord, Mountainhood ,Sand Snowman and Stone Baby cdrs are now up for sale on ebay as a Buy It Now price at no extra cost to you.Im down to only a few copies of the Sand Snowman "I'm Not Here" left.The Harvey Lord cdr has done well over the last few days.All of my other releases are selling too.
18/3/2008 : The North Hero, Harvey Lord and Mountainhood cdrs are now available to order.
18/3/2008 : I have decided that I will be doing a second edition of the Sand Snowman "The Twilight Game" cdr.It will be in an edition of 50 copies and will have slightly different artwork to the first issue.This time on black card rather than cream paper.The cd will contain the same music as before.More details soon.
14/3/2008 : I am very pleased to announce the imminent arrival of my tenth label release.Its by San Francisco psychedelic higher minded folk hero Mountainhood and titled "Brother The Cloud".This follows swiftly on from his excellent "Year Of The Mountain EP".This time Mr Michael Hilde delivers a really "out there" seventy eight minute mind bomb featuring nineteen tracks of low-fi acoustic based acidic melodies with varied instrumentation, percussion, flutes, handclaps and communal singing.
The cd comes in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Each cover is different and sprayed in flourescent shades of orange or lime green on either red,orange,purple or yellow card.Actually the photos of the covers do not do it justice really.They look really stunning (see photos section).
This cdr is available for preorder now and will be ready hopefully in about 5 to 7 days time.
13/3/2008 : My next planned release is by acoustic guitarist Harvey Lord and called "Weighted Down" (RW 009).This will be a fifteen track cdr available in an edition of 50 hand numbered copies.Harvey's musicianship and dreamy hypnotic melodies fit somewhere between Ben Chasny (Six Organs Of Admittance), Rick Tomlinson aka Voice Of The Seven Woods,Nick Drake and John Martyn.
Check out my band links page
10/3/2008 : The next release on Reverb Worship will be by North Hero and called "January February".Its a cdr limited to 48 hand numbered copies.The covers are made from hand made yellow paper which is sprayed with white pigment.My idea was to recreate a parchment paper feel to the covers.They look pretty cool when you hold them up to the light (see photos page).North Hero are a duo from the USA.The album has seven tracks with music which features electric piano,keyboard effects and shoegazey shimmering reflective guitar parts that have a Cocteau Twins / 4AD feel to them.The cdr will be available in about 7 days time.If you want to preoreder a copy you can.
The Sand Snowman "I'm Not Here" cdr has almost sold out.If you want a copy contact me first please.
8/3/2008 : The Sand Snowman "I'm Not Here" album will be released on Friday 14th March 2008.Preorder can be taken now.
8/3/2008 : The Wooden Spoon 3 album has got some great reviews this week (see the Normans Records link).It has been compared with similar releases by William Basinski.This all goes to prove what a superb quality recording this is.Im so proud to be associated with its release on my label.
7/3/2008 : Many thanks to Steven Wilson for name checking my Wooden Spoon,Stone Baby and Sand Snowman releases on his March 08 playlist on his SWHQ website (see links page).
6/3/2008 : My next release will be another superb album by Sand Snowman called "I'm Not Here".The first track on this album is featured on the recent John Barleycorn V/A cd. At the moment im working on spraying the cds. The covers are now finished ...SEE PHOTOS SECTION. It will probably be finished in about 7 to days time.The album will be released in an edition of 60 hand numbered copies.
1/3/2008 : The Keijo "About Around" Special Edition cdr is now SOLD OUT here.I will not be making any more copies of this release.You may still find the odd copy @ Boa Melody Bar, Volcanic Tongue and/or a few others if you are lucky (see links page).Many thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy.
The Mountainhood "Year Of The Mountain EP" has SOLD OUT.This release took ages to prepare the covers which were very labour intensive but well worth it in the end.I will be releasing a full Mountainhood album called "Brother The Cloud" later this year.Its a real out there full on recording.
Wooden Spoon's wonderful "Wooden Spoon 3" album has gained a fair amount of interest and some pretty cool reviews too.Its my first 100 copy release.Available to order now.
Stone Baby's "Understanding Urban Phenomena and Modernism" cdr is now finished and available for ordering.It will be ready to ship/post mid week commencing 2/3/2008.Im very pleased to be releasing this.It has pale blue metallic coated paper covers and hand sprayed matching cdr's (see photos page).It sounds kinda like a cross between Robedoor and "Ghosts on Magnetic Tape" era Bass Communion.
