I received a package of goodness from the desert of AZ today. One very special item was this Dvd, from the japanese label, Headz. This is a conceptual Dvd pairing Basinski's meditations on aging with the very real event of 9/11 that unfolded less than a mile from his apartment. The music is evocative by itself, but nearly sublime when heard coupled to this imagery. Click some links and read what others have said about the work.
Tape loops, digital delay and decay are the stuff of the music both of my bands trade in, but we have achieved nothing with the power of this Dvd. I am struck really, and embarassed somewhat, that the japanese are releasing this. Apparently the RIAA didn't see any profit potential. This Dvd won't get much play at my house. Once a year I think.
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