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“Small Portion”
From Digitalis:
ltd230: mind over mirrors “small portion” c22 $7 US / $8 CANMEX / $9 INTL
i couldn’t be happier about mind over mirrors return to digitalis with this brief glimpse of what is coming next. “small portion” picks up where “the voice rolling” left off, but finds jaime fennelly harvesting new ground with new ideas. “barely spun (again)” is the perfect segue into this step forward into the bluest of skies. using positive pipe organ, electronics, and tape to weave each sequence into something fantastically symphonic, “barely spun (again)” floats. light as air and totally mesmerizing, the only thing you can do as it absorbs you is drift ahead.
recorded in belgium at AIR in antwerp, it is amazing how fennelly is able to use their pipe organ and bend and sculpt it so that it sounds like his entirely. the hypnotic rhythm of “barely spun (again)” is puncuated by the meditative sprawl that is “curious shape.” as it unwinds through minimal passages that flicker and drone away, there’s a very slow and casual build up of tension. it’s not instantly recognizable until the piece comes together at the end and lets it all run free. it’s beautiful and reassures you that these are still sonic mountains you want to climb. edition of 125.
From “Small Portion” cassette forthcoming on Digitalis!
Looking forward to two new releases in January (Small Portion cassette on Digitalis, and Near Your Dwelling 7” single on Dirty Knobby) all to coincide with the Winter 2012 Tour w/ Cleared (and most dates with Koen Holtkamp). Really excited to play these shows and see y’all!
Live at The Burlington last night in Chicago.
I was fortunate to be in good company all night long. Scott Tuma’s band sounded excellent, and was so great to finally see Zelienople live.
(photo by Thomas Stanley)
Coming up in Chicago….
Saturday, November 19th - 9pm
Zelienople / Mind Over Mirrors / Scott Tuma
@ The Burlington - 3425 W Fullerton Avenue
$7 donation
screen printed posters by Tim Breen!
Mind Over Mirrors is playing at the opening of Judy Natal’s Future Perfect show at Co-Prosperity Sphere in Chicago, IL on Friday, October 21st. Reception from 6-9pm, Music at 8pm.
(photo by Judy Natal from Future Perfect)
Back home to Chicago today! Many thanks to everyone that came out to this first string of Euro shows for Mind Over Mirrors, as well as those who organized them. They were all a total blast. Some audio/photo/video documentation will appear in the coming days. And special thanks to those involved that helped make my residency at AIR Antwerp a reality.
(Incubate Fest - photo by pieter66)
Excellent last weekend with Corsano & Tyfus in Lyon & Geneva! Many thanks to Grrrnd Zero & Cave 12!
This coming Saturday in Lyon, FR!
Spent the day at the Verbeke Foundation today in Kemzeke, Belgium. Highest Recommendation!
Mind Over Mirrors @ Open AIR #5, Antwerp BE - Aug 27, 2011
photo by Hans van der Linden
In just a couple of weeks, I’ll be starting the recording of a new studio album, which will be centered around a continuo pipe organ while in residence at AIR in Antwerp, Belgium. I’ve been asked to play a few shows while I am over there, so please come on out and spread the word. These will be the first Mind Over Mirrors shows outside of the US.
August 27, 2011 - AIR, Antwerp BE - curated by OHNO COOPERATION
September 2, 2011 - Bunker, Brussels BE - presented by KRAAK
September 10, 2011 - Grrrnd Zero, Lyon FR
September 11, 2011 - Cave 12, Geneva CH
September 16, 2011 - Incubate Festival, Tilburg NL
September 17, 2011 - Espace En Cours, Paris FR
September 18, 2011 - Les Ateliers Claus, Brussels BE
Mind Over Mirrors - Little Berlin, Philadelphia 7/16/11
