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Category Archives: Recorded Music
Ball of Wax 68 Songs: S. Eric Scribner – “Processional”
S. Eric Scribner‘s “Processional” is a solemn affair. Even without the title, the slow, insistent drum beat and swirling soundcape of flute, ambient sounds, and piano manipulations call to mind a long train of dignitaries, possibly from some ancient or … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 68 Songs: electric bird noise – “si ti sa”
I’m always happy to have some new loopy guitar weirdness from our pals electric bird noise in my inbox, and “si ti sa” does not disappoint. Despite its pop song run time, this piece is just as compelling and fully … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 68 Songs: The Luna Moth – “Lamb”
Years ago at the graduation celebration of a friend’s daughter, I stood over a fire grilling salmon and chatting with the recent graduate’s father. He was from Greece and curious about how to cook salmon over a grill. I thought … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 68 Songs: sceneries placements w/ nonetheless notwithstanding – “complex city”
Swirling layers of warm, static-like fuzziness are turned into something cohesive by a few simple bass notes. Then, like coming up from a subway at night, the white noise of the underground gains a new life on top of that … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 68 Songs: Lake Mary, Drew Danburry, zweiton – “You Say Love”
“You Say Love” is the title track from a collaborative album by our pal Drew Danburry, Chaz Prymek, and Dylan McGuinn. I don’t know much about the other folks, but based on what I’m hearing in this track, this seems … Continue reading
Album Review: The Foghorns – Turn to the Moon
The Foghorns – Turn to the Moon (Self-released, September 2021) “Apocalypse (for Alan Wilson),” the opener on the Foghorns’ recent Turn to the Moon album, is hands-down my favorite song from their vast, expansive catalog. It’s the simplest of arrangements … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 68 Songs: THEATH / MANNING – “The origin of consciousness”
Our old pals THEATH and Marc Manning have returned with another collaborative piece designed to expand and interrogate our minds. This particular piece is, according to the duo, from an upcoming collection of songs inspired by the concepts of Julian … Continue reading
Album Review: Sam Russell and the Harborrats – Ocean Shores
Sam Russell and the Harborrats – Ocean Shores (self-released, October 2021) Seattle-based musician Sam Russell has spent the better part of a decade building a vast universe of anthemic, full-throated rock and roll. With his band the Harborrats, Russell bears … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 68 Songs: Squanderers – “Musics of the no sex trio #4”
One day (I’m not sure when), a musician (I’m not exactly sure who) found a copy of Ball of Wax Audio Quarterly (I don’t know which one) while flipping through the shelves at the St. Vincent De Paul thrift shop … Continue reading
Album Review: Casey Ruff and the Mayors of Ballard LP
Casey Ruff – “Casey Ruff and The Mayors of Ballard” LP (self-released, January 2022) The “Casey Ruff and the Mayors of Ballard” LP makes me feel a little drunk. Casey Ruff’s growl makes it ok to feel woozy and warm, … Continue reading