Monday, December 14, 2009

music from a film

Throbbing Gristle - In the Shadow of the Sun (1984)
the music of industrial founders throbbing gristle hasn't always translated well to recordings. there's a disorienting sense of doom and unrest here that must be experienced in person. luckily, i was able to catch them earlier this year on their reunion tour and was not let down by their show. although decidedly nostalgic, there were moments of striking force. arguably their finest moment came in the first set when they preformed In the Shadow of the Sun, a film score that was preformed, in full, alongside the companion film. below i have linked a download of the album, which works well on its own. here we find a creeping ambient piece which projects sinister vibes as it meanders for almost a full hour. on par with some of the best works of the genre, In the Shadow of the Sun is required listening for anybody with more than a passing interest in ambient music.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/rib2zn

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