***Following the ambitious all-analog explorations of Imperfect Space Journeys (1988) and Live Electronic Music (1989), Jeff Carney was determined to push further into new sonic territories and to continue to strive for even more originality while not yielding to the prevailing trend towards digital synthesis. And so, in 1990, Jeff Carney recorded some of his most ambitious analog electronic music. Those recordings were once thought to be lost—rumors about their existence made the rounds—but the long lost third solo album never materialized. Now, Skylogue will soon be here. Produced by Eroc and Jeff Carney and featuring a special guest appearance by Richard Pinhas, Skylogue reaches into cosmic territory that stays true to the masters of ‘70s electronic music while also managing to encompass a completely original and unprecedented musical statement. “In fifty-plus years of doing this, I’ve never covered anybody else’s music, but I may have to record this piece for a Heldon album. That should tell you what I think of it.”—Richard Pinhas, speaking about 'The Landscapes of Death,' on which he contributed his distinctive electric guitar The album has been transferred from the original analog master tapes by Jeff Carney. Newly mixed by Eroc and Jeff Carney and prepared for vinyl cutting in HD 24/96 resolution.
LP $25.50
11/22/2024
***Jeff Carney's sophomore effort for audioFile (1989) could not have been criticized were it to have remained in similar territory as the electronic wall of sound he had created on Imperfect Space Journeys. Instead, he created a more sparse, evolving tapestry of analog timbres. Using an exclusively vintage analog arsenal and recording live without overdubbing, Carney pushed forward with new ideas and uniquely developing sweeps of filter madness. The side-long 'Questions (Unanswered)’ is immensely innovative: the sounds are at once organic and of the earth, yet futuristic in their skyward drones and hypnotic hooks. Additional layers are gradually added, like a bubbling alien swarm tone that comes in successive falling surges, followed by cosmic whooshing and howling rushes of wind. The effect is simultaneously meditative and intense. And live. As Carney said, "I was quite proud because I managed to essentially perform the entire composition without error. Just about every sound came in at the right level. Every part was performed without mistake. And nothing was adjusted or corrected. This was what happened on the spot.” Carney explores different territory on the two B-side tracks: ‘ARP 2600 Improvisation’ is like a master class of cosmic effects. It feels like the soundtrack to a 1950s sci-fi movie, recalling Forbidden Planet’s most electrifying moments, but also at times sounding like sci-fi flick meets battle-in-space video game. ‘Pensive Mood’ roars out of the starting gate with a high octane electronic arpeggiated pattern, creating a somewhat white-knuckled brand of “pensive” contemplation. This is...
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01/21/2022