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Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:01 pm
by Jonse
EnforcedNo wrote:Spirit Fingers wrote:seanandcandy wrote:
if mike and marcus did a fart duet into a tape recorded for 2 hours and released it, it would still be better
that'd totally sound like You Could Feel The Sky
You Could Smell The Sky
Coarseair
From Two Sources All Gas Depends
(the brothers probably hate us by now
)
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:08 pm
by Jonse
Mexicola wrote:thedisavowed wrote:Moz wrote:
Yeah where did that come from? If it says "ambient" somewhere it's probably because there's probably no better word to describe it, like most of their music. Also whatever release you look at iTunes it lists Brian Eno as an influence.
No but I mean - I don't get this equivocation between "ambient" and "bullshit". It would seem to me that some of Boards of Canada's richest moments "Olson", "Constants are Changing", "Over the Horizon Radar", "Tears from the Compound Eye" etc etc are all quote unquote ambient and yet for some reason there seems to be quite a bit of fretting in this thread over the horrible possibility that the album might be "ambient".
Don't get it.
I don't think I could agree more. I'll be quite happy with a load of 'ambient bullshit' thanks very much.
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 9:55 pm
by Magrathea
I like ambient music, in a way.
Lustmord comes to mind, but that's nowhere near BoC, all I know is that TH as all new albums has a risk of being very divisive, because people expect something that will flow around axioms that they have, notions coming either from the cosecha work or previous BOC work or god knows what figment gathered over some cryptic post by someone who's a friend of someone who said...
That's why I think it's better to just keep a blank state of expectation, don't mean I am not excited as everything, but while I would love something Geogaddiesque, I am not expecting it, thunder doesn't strike twice. However I am REALLY looking forward to be submerged by emotions, and that is what art and music is all about.
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 10:42 pm
by Naal
armotron wrote:Naal wrote:A lot of pointless posts in here but : just dropping by to say that I'm really really really (really?,yes absolutely) looking forward to hear this new album.
Loving everything about it so far, brilliant artwork, song titles, the cosecha thing leading up to this, the fact they've been working on this for probably 8 years....I mean, this just can't go wrong. It will probably be the best thing i've heard in years.
In the meantime been listening to their back catalogue again, and yes I can safely say again that they are probably my most favorite band of all time!!!
fixd. and agreed
haha
, well my main reason for browsing this forum would be so I don't miss out on some vital information leading up to the release. Like I had a feeling that maybe before the album there would possibly be an EP or something. 'New Clear Dawn EP' would be cool.
But I guess that's not going to happen.
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 11:03 pm
by nickb523
Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 11:36 pm
by PlacentaSand
Ambient music is what you make it, man.
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 12:23 am
by EnforcedNo
PlacentaSand wrote:Ambient music is what you make it, man.
love this album
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 4:11 am
by ArbitersGround
Does this new album and subject matter have the feel of Terminator to anyone else?
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 4:21 am
by PlacentaSand
ArbitersGround wrote:Does this new album and subject matter have the feel of Terminator to anyone else?
Yeah i said that a while back in this thread. Terminator 2. Very eerie.
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 7:18 am
by breadmaker
ryetronics wrote:Helios wrote:My definition of ambient must be different, because those songs you listed have lovely melodies. When I say "ambient", I mean truly boring nonsense.
Agreed! Stars of the Lid, anyone?
yes please. my second favorite band after BOC.
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 8:22 am
by Mexicola
breadmaker wrote:ryetronics wrote:Stars of the Lid, anyone?
yes please. my second favorite band after BOC.
You and me will get on just fine and dandy
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 10:28 am
by Moloch
Magrathea wrote:I like ambient music, in a way.
Lustmord comes to mind
I can't help but second that. Lustmord is the man, saw him live 3 years ago and it was a blast.
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 12:31 pm
by thepastinsidepressant
oooo Lustmord, tis very dark industrial ambient
ambient for me is Biosphere
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 12:46 pm
by seanandcandy
Stars of the Lid are so ambient it's........barely listenable
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 12:51 pm
by Moloch
A bit off-topic but still, you BOC-lovers who like ambient music MUST try Gas (clever name eh) out:
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 12:58 pm
by solar_bleaching
Brian Eno's Lizard Point always sounded very BOC-ish to me.
BOC before BOC.
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:10 pm
by Spirit Fingers
Music For Twin Peaks Episode #30 is one of the most perfect songs ever made.
You people are strange.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaghVDvuO5Y
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 1:12 pm
by Spirit Fingers
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:05 pm
by Tenfoureightytwo
I rode around the south island of New Zealand for six weeks and I mostly listened to Stars of the Lid (and BOC of Course). Stars of the Lid bring such a sense of calm and serenity to me, their music was perfect to watch the landscape go by as I rode my bike. Like mana from heaven
Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:18 pm
by wash
I'll agree with the love for Stars of the Lid. Seeing them live a few years ago on the tour for 'And Their Refinement of the Decline' was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Never understood 'ambient' music for them. It's not meant to be played quietly - when turned up loud enough, their music becomes a huge, enveloping experience that takes you somewhere else deep within. I can't say I listen to them too frequently, but when I do it's always very therapeutic and comforting. Favorite track is probably Dust Breeding from Avec Laudeunum.