Haines, Greg
Where We Were
The influences evoked here may at first appear at odds with Greg's previous work, but an affinity between the dense poly-rhythms of Africa and beyond have long been an influence for contemporary composers such as STEVE REICH, and their reach and importance on western music is undeniable. But now the lines have been blurred, and its impossible to say where one "style" or influence stops and another begins - something that was perhaps the only concept for this record. The symphonic synth crescendo of "So it Goes" would not have the same impact if it were not following the head- nodding drive of "Something Happened". The delicate arpeggios of "Wake Mania Without End II" only exaggerate the unrelenting, rhythmical explosion of "Habenero", and without starting with the intimate piano of "The Intruder", the album's cavernous ending wouldn't feel so otherworldly. Its all in there or at least whats left of it after the hiss, the dirt and the degradation of the tape machine destroyed it, reworked it, and spat it back out fullyformed. Mixed and mastered together with NILS FRAHM at his Durton Studio, Berlin. In line with Greg's new album Denovali Records will release his first three albums "SLUMBER TIDES", "UNTIL THE POINT OF HUSHED SUPPORT" and "DIGRESSIONS" as a 3xCd with completely new artwork. These albums can now be seen as a wholesome introduction to a composer who is sure to keep surprising us in the years to come. Cd: nice digipak packaging.