Grimms' Tales by Ancient, Inc.
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This album was recorded live in Denver, January, 2018.
I adore reading. There are so many fun stories in the Grimms' Fairy Tales. I read them to my kids while they take baths.
When this recording was performed live, all of the instruments were machines that 'self-played.'
Descriptions of a couple of the instruments:
• Air horn, as used on trains and barges. This was a homemade version using PVC pipe, a rubber diaphragm, and a large shop-vac converted to bow out to the horn.
• Mechanical sequencer - this has a spinning arm, similar to a clock, that hits clay pots as the arm swings around. I can change the melody by using different size pots and putting them in different positions.
• Drum machine - an old ceiling fan was converted to have a swinging mallet that would hit a large sheet of metal (an old shipping dock cover). Because the mallet was attached by rope, the rhythm is very erratic.
Tracklist
| 1. | The Singing Bone | 11:34 |
| 2. | Bremen Musicians | 17:46 |
Credits
All music written and performed by Don Poe
Photography by Don Poe, taken in Ireland
License
All rights reserved.Tags
The music of Ancient, Inc, is moving and emotional. The songs are created with real ethnic instruments, found objects, location recordings and tricks to warp the sounds.
Ancient, Inc., is Inspired by the music of Coil, Zoviet France, Muslimgauze, and others in the electronic and industrial vein. Additionally, the people & experiences of the desert, are always calling.