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September 27, 2005
her hair has too much reverb in it
This song is wordlessly trying to tell you a few things: that French horns should be savored, that the Wurlitzer and analog synth are worthy of your love, and that some sounds are made to be listened to in certain weather. Preferably, one would hear this song for the first time after going for a long run in a heavily-wooded park, at dusk, with a sly autumnal breeze pawing at your back. Torngat join the likes of Kingsbury Manx, Archer Prewitt, and BoC in making music that complements the crunchy leaves and cloudy skies time of year.
'Alberta Song' harbors a deep and abiding love for heavy drums. The percussion on this track really makes it as special as it is, pushing it away from mere 'curiosity' and making it something compelling and substantial. But there's more to it than that- Torngat fill the quiet interstices of their songs with thick, warm synth phrases, and with horns that wrap around the track like delicate climbing vines. This is the kind of music that's vital, life-affirming, and celebratory (without being maudlin).
'Alberta Song' is taken from Torngat's most recent recording, "La Rouge", which is available from the fine people at Cheap Thrills.
Posted by Kevin at September 27, 2005 12:46 AM