Oren Ambarchi And Martin Ng - Fateless
2006
Asphodel's premiere DVD release features the Australian duo, turntablist MARTIN NG and guitarist OREN AMBARCHI in collaboration with visual artists TINA FRANK and ROBIN FOX for an AV expedition into the sublime and fascinating worlds of Fateless. Read more
| Starring | Martin NG, Oren Ambarchi, Tina Frank, Robin Fox |
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| Director | Oren Ambarchi, Martin NG, Martin Ng |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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Not For Sheep
In an Interview some time ago, an Icelandic singer made a comment on how she thought that music made with traditional instruments was “so over”. I have to say that I generally agree with those sentiments. As a format for making music, the standard rock and pop configuration of lead guitar, bass guitar, singer and drums has become a rather tired old trope. So, if like me, you are bored of hearing the same old Arctic Patrol of Franz Monkeys and want to embrace an alternative to the mainstream then I highly recommend giving Fateless a spin.
The performance recorded for this DVD occupies an unfamiliar sphere and province of its own. It’s very experimental, but it’s not inaccessible and not quite so far from traditional playing as you might think. If you first encounter Oren Ambarchi and Martin Ngs’ Fateless without prior knowledge of the pairs previous output, you will be surprised to learn that those haunting noises emanating from your speakers are in fact from an electric guitar and turntable. What makes it so remarkable though is the unconventional method of playing and performance; the sound is processed and transmogrified beyond all recognition and the accompanying visuals (provided by Tina Frank and Robin Fox) oscillate in the darkness like a drugged - up cinema screen. The musicians are (crucially) not filmed at all throughout the entire two - piece set.
The overall form can best be described as abstract / minimalist and the sound discordant. There is a vague uncanniness to the proceedings like deja vu of some forgotten white noises from your childhood. The imagined milieu would be a post-human type of deathless consciousness, where sounds of the nervous system are unremittingly discharged in a black void. (but don’t let that put you off) It’s beautiful and ominous at the same time. If you can, listen to it via the 5.1 surround sound option for a really unique experience.
If you are of a curious disposition and enjoy a challenge to your senses, this film will be of interest to you. If not, then go and watch the Killer Chiefs of Bloc Shambles with all the other sheep instead. Baaaa! -
Watch when you're high
This film would be fantastic to watch if you are just sitting around and have nothing better to do. Also, being high would help enjoy it as well, as the abstract visual/audio combinations really lend themselves to hallucinogenic drug usage. If I had some magic mushrooms, I probably would have rated this film as five stars.
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Not For Sheep
In an Interview some time ago, an Icelandic singer made a comment on how she thought that music made with traditional instruments was “so over”. I have to say that I generally agree with those sentiments. As a format for making music, the standard rock and pop configuration of lead guitar, bass guitar, singer and drums has become a rather tired old trope. So, if like me, you are bored of hearing the same old Arctic Patrol of Franz Monkeys and want to embrace an alternative to the mainstream then I highly recommend giving Fateless a spin.
The performance recorded for this DVD occupies an unfamiliar sphere and province of its own. It’s very experimental, but it’s not inaccessible and not quite so far from traditional playing as you might think. If you first encounter Oren Ambarchi and Martin Ngs’ Fateless without prior knowledge of the pairs previous output, you will be surprised to learn that those haunting noises emanating from your speakers are in fact from an electric guitar and turntable. What makes it so remarkable though is the unconventional method of playing and performance; the sound is processed and transmogrified beyond all recognition and the accompanying visuals (provided by Tina Frank and Robin Fox) oscillate in the darkness like a drugged - up cinema screen. The musicians are (crucially) not filmed at all throughout the entire two - piece set.
The overall form can best be described as abstract / minimalist and the sound discordant. There is a vague uncanniness to the proceedings like deja vu of some forgotten white noises from your childhood. The imagined milieu would be a post-human type of deathless consciousness, where sounds of the nervous system are unremittingly discharged in a black void. (but don’t let that put you off) It’s beautiful and ominous at the same time. If you can, listen to it via the 5.1 surround sound option for a really unique experience.
If you are of a curious disposition and enjoy a challenge to your senses, this film will be of interest to you. If not, then go and watch the Killer Chiefs of Bloc Shambles with all the other sheep instead. Baaaa! -
Watch when you're high
This film would be fantastic to watch if you are just sitting around and have nothing better to do. Also, being high would help enjoy it as well, as the abstract visual/audio combinations really lend themselves to hallucinogenic drug usage. If I had some magic mushrooms, I probably would have rated this film as five stars.
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Oren Ambarchi And Martin Ng - Fateless
Asphodel's premiere DVD release features the Australian duo, turntablist MARTIN NG and guitarist OREN AMBARCHI in collaboration with visual artists TINA FRANK and ROBIN FOX for an AV expedition into the sublime and fascinating worlds of Fateless....
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