Monday 8 October 2012

the resistant concept album

the song sequence [of an album] is no longer an indifferent organisational aspect, but a prime location of meaning and significance, unfolding the actions or adventures of a protagonist.

How to Disappear Completely
voice decries existence "i'm not here, this isn't happening" - devolve into ahhs - voice disappears completely

cord progressions do not project a tonal centre within functional western harmony
expectations of resolution are continually frustrated

the triumph of electronic sounds over organic ones

Jethro Tull - Aqualung
Dettmar