I just returned from a wonderful trip to Italy. One of the best aspects of the trip was meeting up with some wonderful musicians and friends. Thanks to Claudio Alcara (stroszek/Frostmoon Eclipse), Romina Daniele, and Lorenzo Marranini (Sheen) for a great time.
A new interview is published today at the Heathen Harvest website. Thanks to Sage for a great and wide-ranging conversation! Topics covered include poetry, the mystery behind the name GODHEADSCOPE, reflections on the value of session work and collaboration, and the philosophy of Josiah Royce.
1. Production for the next GODHEADSCOPE full-length–tentatively entitled Threshold–begins now. Expect the most challenging and demanding GODHEADSCOPE work to date.
2. I have been asked to compose and record the coda/outro for the debut release by Twilight Congregation, which includes members of such bands as Smohalla and Velnias. Work has commenced.
A City Out of Sight is now available from the esteemed Malignant Records (USA).
In addition, reviews of the album have been published in the new issues of Rock-A-Rolla (Issue #14, Secret Chiefs 3 cover) and Maelstrom (Issue #61).
GODHEADSCOPE sincerely thanks all of the above for putting their valuable time and attention into A City Out of Sight.
I am flattered and honored to direct your attention to the following review of A City Out of Sight, published this week by Heathen Harvest:
http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20080414171801456
With respect,
M.
Excellent post-rock e-zine has published a new review of A City Out of Sight. Check it out HERE.
Two interesting reflections on new business models for a stubborn music industry:
- from The Artful Manager: When music ‘wants to be free,’ charge for something else
- from Last100: Music industry: Five alternative business models
I’m contributing clean vocals and piano to the next Dormant album, Autumnal Frost, currently in production. Dormant is led by Todd Paulson, the man behind God is Myth Records. I’m very proud to be a part of this work, and to contribute to Todd’s vision. Claudio Alcara (of Frostmoon Eclipse and stroszek) will also contribute. For more details and news on the recording and eventual release, check out the God is Myth Records blog. An early, unmastered mix of the track “Cry of the Wolf” is currently streaming on the Dormant MySpace page.
G.Rosin–the photographer behind A City Out of Sight–now has a new URL and a very nice new photo gallery, along with an online collection of poetry. Highly recommended:
In addition, God Is Myth Records–the excellent label behind A City Out of Sight–now has a nice new label blog. Check it out:
I’ve decided to share interesting essays and reflections by others on music that are worth your time. First up: a very interesting piece by Greg Sandow on the relationship between popular and classical music–and how promoters of classical music so often fail to understand it.
http://www.artsjournal.com/sandow/2008/02/a_serious_problem.html
Other writings by Sandow on the topic:
http://www.artsjournal.com/sandow/2008/02/pop_vs_classical.html
http://www.artsjournal.com/sandow/2007/08/miniatures.html