This triple album spans nearly 4 hours of dismantling and unfolding mutable soundscapes which mesh together with aplomb. The smarts of conjuring up such apotheosis of genres and crossovers is ultimately a stroke of genius too great a deal to overhear. Do yourself a favor and immerse yourself in this for as long as you are unable to find your way out of awe :)
An undeniable gemstone among contemporary field recorders. Had been following some of his work, little by little, ever since I had lived in Madrid. Over the years he has been compiling an impressive repertory of subsonic ambient music which cannot be artlessly matched. His best material, though, comes from sound-manipulation of natural phenomena, the bulk of which can be found right here in this collection of thought-provoking collages, ever-engrossing drones and impetuous slabs of harsh noise. ... read more
More often than not - and for all I care -, 'Busto' isn't considered her quintessential album, but, sure, encapsulates the hazy and unfathomable aura of Fado better than 'Com Que Voz', extending its clasps to the thrilling mistiness that once showed through Amália's countenance and voice. On top of everything, it showcases the skill of a one-of-a-kind artist drawing on some of the more significant Portuguese poets, Luís de Camões, David Mourão-Ferreira, Alexandre ... read more