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Monocled Man

Monocled Man - We Drift Meridian (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Monocled Man - We Drift Meridian (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Description

You wouldn't even know they were there... but the minute islands and atolls amidst the vastness of our world's oceans provide intriguing inspiration for Monocled Man's second album, 'We Drift Meridian' - a concept devised by trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist and composer Rory Simmons. Packaged in a simple cardboard sleeve it is limited to 750 copies. With established colleagues Chris Montague (electric guitar) and Jon Scott (drums/electronics), plus vocal contributions from Emilia Mårtensson and Ed Begley, Simmons layers-up haunting electronic and acoustic soundscapes which reflect the remoteness and sometimes curious histories and characters associated with these far-flung, isolated spaces. Monocled Man's ethos of through-composition and open improvisation is carried over from their debut release on Whirlwind, 'Southern Drawl' - but here, a distinctive new dimension is introduced, emanating from Simmons' predetermined, home-studio-produced sonic environments. Cinematic beds of sound, carefully crafted with modular synths, sequencers and chopped audio, are all fashioned into an expansive framework which provides a springboard for individual artistry. Chris Montague's characteristically oblique guitar style and Jon Scott's hard-hitting, sparky drumming - both of which are unwaveringly inventive - join with Simmons' plaintive trumpet in generating these appropriately drifting, searching panoramas. But, far away from ambient lifelessness, this is a creative band whose energy also frequently crackles with filmic urgency as pulsating, electronic textures erupt into industrial, post-prog fervor. Personnel: Rory Simmons (trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards, guitar, electronics), Chris Montague (guitar), Jon Scott (drums, electronics), Also featuring: Emilia Mårtensson, Ed Begley (vocals - tracks 4 and 6)
  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Format Detail: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Whirlwind Recordings
  • Catalog Number: CD-WWR-4692

Condition Ratings & Details

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Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

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  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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