CUE DOT SERIES - CUE DOT 003:
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We're honoured to share this third installation in our "Cue Dot Series".
SAD MAN and Francis Lowe have collaborated to create and record six stories, each one unique, but each one revealing layers of a mysterious place where magic, the supernatural and tales of the unexpected intertwine across time.
"All restless sounds, inverted rhythms and sharply skewed musique concrète" - Mat Smith, Electronic Sound
"It’s cinematic in scope, brilliantly written and composed, and it definitely leaves it mark on the listener. Part homage to folklore, the occult and the traditions of magical storytelling, part exploration of the human psyche; ultimately it is something quite unique. Bigger than the sum of its murky and mysterious parts, Stories From An Island is an endlessly fascinating album" - Bobby D Gant, Iniquitous Glory
"Press play and begin to absorb yourself in Stories From An Island. Close your eyes, listen carefully and allow yourself to be transported." - Gordon Rutherford, Louder Than War
"The third chapter in the Cue Dot series is a truly escapist and immersive experience of well-crafted, descriptive sonics and winding, brilliant literature" - Monolith Cocktail
SAD MAN is the music producer Andrew Spackman. His music has been regularly featured on national radio including, BBC Radio 3 - Late Junction and BBC 6 Music - Stuart Maconie Freak Zone. He has collaborated previously with Mark Springer from Rip Rig and Panic and has created remixes for Dorcha, Steeling Sheep, Vula Veil and the High Llamas. In 2019 he was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 DJ Nick Luscombe to produce a 15 minute musical piece for a large scale light installation that took place on NYE at Coventry Cathedral.
Francis Lowe is a writer, actor and animator. His career has taken him from working in TV and movies for Turner Entertainment and Boss Films in Los Angeles, to delivering talks around the world on storytelling and drawing. Alongside this he has continued further work in animation and as an actor, such as his most recent performance for the stage production “30 Odd Feet Below Belgium”.
For more information relating to the release, please consult the attached pdf liner note booklet...
credits
released December 4, 2020
A recorded work by SAD MAN and Francis Lowe
Al tracks recorded from August 2019 to August 2020
All music written and recorded by Andrew Spackman (SAD MAN)
supported by 39 fans who also own “Stories From An Island”
REALLY wish I'd subscribed sooner to be able to enjoy this on vinyl! Curious the artist cited 12 Monkeys and not La Jetee as one of the key inspirations. For me, this has a more somber, introspective and timeless feel more akin to La Jetee than 12 Monkeys (though I also am a big fan of Terry Gilliam). Gorgeous music and you get the bonus of a list of excellent movies to enjoy (another note to the artist: Time Crimes is also a good film to watch). Now to somehow procure a vinyl copy... Anthony Childs
supported by 39 fans who also own “Stories From An Island”
This entire album is staggeringly good, but my favourite is Slowly Coming Together, which does indeed seem to slowly distill all that is Jilk into one track. Amazing work, and wonderful to come across through the subscription library. swansither
supported by 39 fans who also own “Stories From An Island”
Such a great idea translating stamps into music. Four brilliant tracks hotter than a Bunsen burner flame. I would love to see this issued on vinyl. roblove1
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