Pierrot Lunaire and I have been trading tapes, CD-Rs, and digital files now for awhile, and I'm pleased as punch to present Theme for Ascension and Eternal Love, his first vinyl release. This lovely green wax was released by the awesome Hooker Vision label on the first of the year, and it only seems fitting that one of the first releases of 2012 I've heard so far has been this one. I'm honestly not 100% sure what to think of myself as I sit here on my couch, dog in lap, typing this review of what is possibly, one of the strangest records pressed, or, at least, that I own.
The record starts out with strange squeals, blown out tape loops, and swirling voices, and then the sax comes in. I was reminded of Pharaoh Sanders, a broken radio, and that one time I drank too much cough syrup. It wasn't bad, but I was glad when it was over. It was an intense trip to say the least. The B-side (MUCH more preferable) was essentially the same set up, but seemed to flow much better and be less... intimidating? It was a bit more mellow, but just as psychedelic. The ending of the record is amazing, with this weird swing trumpet sample floating over the haze that the rest of the track developed.
While not entirely 'well developed', groundbreaking, or limit-pushing, I can honestly say I have never heard anything like this before and I can only hope that Pierrot Lunaire continues to grow as an artist, because he has something seriously amazing in his head that will only continue to pour out of a blotter-sized hole. This guy is so ahead of the curve, he's behind it. Keep an eye out in 2012 for Pierrot Lunaire, because this guy will be tripping out even the most experienced acid eaters in what can only be described as Stephen King's wet dream meets Stephen Hawking's worst nightmare.
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Theme for Ascension and Eternal Love was a really wild trip. can't wait to hear the other things Pierrot Lunaire has planned for 2012.
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