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SticklerPhonics: Technicolor Ghost Parade
ByGaradedian and Lubin-Laden co-led the funk/rock/R&B Brass Magic and also participated in the collective improvisational group Insect Life. SticklerPhonics is a chordless ensemble with no piano, bass, or guitar. Amendola is the glue holding the sounds together, and thankfully, he readily loosens his grip throughout. The Afrobeat of the title track bubbles up from New Orleans funkiness as it does on "Sharptooth" with Garabedian and Lubin-Laden's horn lines inviting listeners to make it a dance party. The trio pays tribute to the Malian folk singer Oumou Sangaré with "Oumou." The West African groove is accented by dovetailed horn lines that weave and knit a sound full of hope. The weave is also evident as Lubin-Laden's compositions "Skip To A Stop" and "Looking Outside To See In." Both open into group improvisations that feel naturally instinctive. Amendola adds light touches of electronics throughout. The dreamy group improvisations "A Courting" and "Bonfire Eclipse" are delivered sans percussion with Amendola looping ambient soundscapes. SticklerPhonics invites you to their party, one that can take you to the dance floor or blast you into the stratosphere.
Track Listing
Technicolor Ghost Parade; A Courting; Lion’s Heart; Well Blazed; Oumou; Skip To A Stop; Looking Outside To See In; Thursday Night Dinner; Bonfire Eclipse; Sharptooth; Unheard.
Personnel
Additional Instrumentation
Scott Amendola: percussio, live processed electronics.
Album information
Title: Technicolor Ghost Parade | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Jealous Butcher Records
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