Echolocation

Eric Johnson's debut as Fruit Bats is a very interesting take on what in 2001, was a burgeoning Indie Folk scene. He makes good use of added sounds, modulated instruments, and varied recording styles. An example would be the multiple percussive instruments on "The Old Black Hole" that sound like they were recorded from across the room. It gives them an airy sound in the back of the song and prevents the sharp peaks that can puncture a songs sound. Using odd sounds and effects is ... read more