Description
The LP:
Back in 1999, The Cinematic Orchestra’s debut record “Motion”set critical tongues wagging with its unique take on modern dance music production techniques and the sheer visual energy of its sound. The group returned in 2002 with a follow-up which is deeper than the ocean, packing a tremendous emotional punch, by turns mournful and celebratory and with a rigour that is so often lacking in contemporary cut and paste.
Across seven sweeping, dramatic tracks, the group take you on a journey through classic soul, jazz, choral pieces, sinking horn riffs, throbbing harp b-lines, minimalism and more. All imbued with a contemporary edge and an intellect that keeps things as far as is possible from lazy wallpaper wank.
J Swinscoe is more the arranger/conductor here than the producer, but of course, there’s little need for samples or effects with such an accomplished band sharing the burden.
For the opener “All That You Give,” Swinscoe and Co., plus harp player Rhodri Davies, spend a few minutes delicately paving the way for a deeply felt vocal by soul hero Fontella Bass ((the writer and performer of ’60s soul masterpiece “Rescue Me” and member of free jazz renegades the Art Ensemble of Chicago). “Burn Out” is a lush, meditative track with a pleasantly ambling solo from Phil Franceon electric piano, a few appropriately cinematic-sounding horns, an age-old vocal sample, and occasional creaking static phasing through. Bass returns for another splendid track (“Evolution”), and the mighty Roots Manuva appears on a magisterial, spoken-word quasi-autobiography, “All Things to All Men.”
Every Day is a textured, acoustic work; Cinematic Orchestra take their time setting up these songs — of the seven tracks, four last over nine minutes.
So sit back, close your eyes and be prepared to enjoy the latest home movie from J. Swinscoe and his associates. It’s anything but everyday
The Event:
We would like to host16 of you on Wednesday March 25 at 6.30pm when we willdim the lights, even offer you a blackout eye mask and then drop the needle for an incredibly deep listening experience.
For this one, we’ll be accompanied byCapsules own Simon Skevington who enjoyed an illustrious 25-year career at Ninja Tune, where he played a pivotal role in nearly every facet of running a busy, internationally respected independent record label. His experience spanned A&R, marketing, product management, logistics, and beyond.
In 200102, he worked directly on The Cinematic Orchestras Every Day campaignan album that went on to become a defining release of the early-2000s jazz-influenced downtempo movement.
Ticket prices are 50% off when bought with the LP.
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