This ever- fluctuating group of musicians from Russia finds themselves teaming up with other like-minded musicians in Finland. A precursor to a forthcoming LP on 8mm and a follow up to a self released cassette, Voda naidet telpy dym showcases the breadth of this collective’s sonic force as they explore improvisation by melding jazz, drone and folk melodies.
This double-sided suite documents the group live in Helsinki 01/02/2011.
Hand numbered, limited edition of 100, pro printed on heavy card stock.
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Novoe Tsarstvo- Voda naidet (excerpt) by //cae-sur-a//
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Novoe Tsarstvo’s Voda naidet teply dymis the audio equivalent of bleak isolation. The molasses-paced, doom-infected tape is full of clatter and blurred jazz that incorporates as much shrill, howling feedback as distant interludes of somber embers of droned strings. “Voda naidet” comprises the entire first side and begins with a cloud of high-pitched squalls on top of sustained guitar moans and percussion pummeled with an intent focused more on destruction than rhythm or pace. The band’s brooding demeanor reveals itself in the piece’s editing and elusive shifting. Never treading the same are for more than a couple minutes or so, the piece only presents glimpses of deep passages and dim offshoots. The effect might seem like a collection of half-baked ideas, but always leaves you wanting more. The notion of preying on mystique and leaving it up to the listener’s imagination is perfectly suited for Novoe’s aesthetic.
The grimness continues onto the B-side with “Teply dym” with an equally expansive array of sound. Opening with creaking drones culled from horns and possibly strings, the players let the notes organically build and alter into a massive heap of frozen noise. The sense of dread sustains throughout the extended session as unnatural tones collide together with chaotic order. As soon as the terror is relieved, the piece thaws a bit and presents a warmly eye-opening passage of comforting acoustics. This final act suitably comes with joyous celebration of percussion and rhythm, coming with complete surprise to end the tape. It’s utterly vibrant and takes a few moments to get used to, like when your eyes adjust from pitch black darkness to unrestrained sunlight. – Bobby Power, Foxy Digitalis
International collaboration effort between a flexible group of forward-thinking Russians (including members of Love Cult, who run Full of Nothing) and their Finnish counterparts across the border. This release is very loose and open-ended, reminding me of the expansive releases of artists like Pine Smoke Lodge, Indian Weapons, and Ous Mal. It seamlessly integrates elements of drone and folk, and also has a nice spotlight on some Albert Ayler freakout sax and some truly gruesome percussion. Damn! Challenging, but so worth your time.
Their website is a real treat too, and has live performances and artwork, as well as side projects in dance music and film scores. – KZSU Cassettes
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