Let me start by saying that I'm not here to break down all the details of experimental free noise music. When it comes to accurately articulating my thoughts about this ever-expansive sub-genre, I undeniably consider myself a novice. I also intend to keep it that way, so get over it. I'll leave the task of explaining all its intricacies to the fine-tuned devotees and artists, and I'll just use my time here to express my adoration for the latest bombastic noise drones of Chondritic Sound founder, Greh (aka Hive Mind).
Black Tempest, one of many releases from Hive Mind this year, is a single-song 3" CDR that takes you on a 21-minute apocalyptic journey of pulsing agitation. In my mind I see it as a ride on the wing of a World War II fighter plane that has been called into battle. And trust me, you'd better hang on for dear life. As the song begins, slow punches of lo-fi drum machine doom are increasingly joined by the buzz of a propeller-like sound. At this point, the music is still somewhat restrained and the idea of something wicked lurks around the corner. Perhaps it's the enemy?
Being careful to take its time, Black Tempest slowly becomes louder and more intense with each successive minute. At about the 14-minute mark, you can hear the "propellers" begin to pull back as if to signify the plane has reached maximum flying altitude, but now, intermittent high-pitched noises have joined in to slowly add another dynamic to the already intense affair. It's hard to believe that, as I type these words, I feel as though I'm not accurately describing just how pleasurable it all really is.
Greh's contribution here is indeed very short. With not a lot of structural change occurring throughout its duration, it's pretty difficult to go in to too much detail. I guess there's really no point, either. That' s certainly not to say Black Tempest lacks in being affective; because for the 21 minutes you devote to this song, there's a good chance you will be transported to another place. Let's just hope your skin doesn't get blown off in the process.
Being careful to take its time, Black Tempest slowly becomes louder and more intense with each successive minute. At about the 14-minute mark, you can hear the "propellers" begin to pull back as if to signify the plane has reached maximum flying altitude, but now, intermittent high-pitched noises have joined in to slowly add another dynamic to the already intense affair. It's hard to believe that, as I type these words, I feel as though I'm not accurately describing just how pleasurable it all really is.
Greh's contribution here is indeed very short. With not a lot of structural change occurring throughout its duration, it's pretty difficult to go in to too much detail. I guess there's really no point, either. That' s certainly not to say Black Tempest lacks in being affective; because for the 21 minutes you devote to this song, there's a good chance you will be transported to another place. Let's just hope your skin doesn't get blown off in the process.
1. Black Tempest
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