Ambient Drone Doom

I recorded a frosty atmospheric slice of drone to celebrate(?) the icy temperatures that we've been experiencing of late, and to capture some of the feel of my solitary walks in the deep hemlock woods around my house.

http://www.mediafire.com/?yvqqlm455eh
Into the Frozen Woods, Within an Obsidian Swarm

What's the Story Behind the House?

The picture of the house on the header of this blog is the Coreopsis House. It was built in 1850, and in many ways, is unique. Most houses of the time in this part of New Hampshire were post and beam, and this house has a balloon frame. It also has no fireplaces, and was heated by a central coal furnace, which was a major technological innovation for the time. It was tiny in comparison to the mill owners' homes and row houses that make up the rest of the town, and at some point was moved from the center of Farmington to its present location, which in the 1880's was right on the railroad tracks which connected Boston to Lake Winnepausaukee, a major vacation destination at the time. The house has a welcoming feel, but there is also a deep atmosphere present within, and it is easy to completely lose track of time and of the world outside when you are inside. There is also a sense of incredible space, in spite of the fact that the interior is less than 900 square feet, including the kitchen and screen porch, which were early 20th century additions. I will post some more recent photos, which include the amazing decorative plantings designed and installed by Mrs. Coreopsis.

Invocation to the Mighty Maple

Depression Exorcism convened this morning and gathered beneath the ancient maple that stands at the heart of their compound in Intervale. This is a field recording, captured by me with the microphone on my mp3 player. In deference to the wishes of Depression Exorcism, I averted my eyes during the invocation rites, as these are not for the eyes of the uninitiated.

Ritual Ambient/Pagan Noise
http://www.mediafire.com/?12jpx2wkuzw (The Mighty Maple)
http://www.mediafire.com/?25jzmmexctc (Molten Aching Heavenly Bath)

I have also included my tribute to the Montauk "Black Ops" lab in New York.
http://www.mediafire.com/?b4otj3mnd4t (Waves at Montauk, Interdimensional Travel)

Country Lane

Three new mixes by Coreopsis! Folk-Psyche, with a dollop of Mali thrown in for x-tra flavor.

http://www.mediafire.com/?ekxn2ditzcz Country Lane

http://www.mediafire.com/?d5fbpx91gx9 Country Lane (Green Tambourine Mix)

http://www.mediafire.com/?dt2w8t5jhom Country Lane (Industrial Dub Mix)

My friends in Depression Exorcism have convinced me that programmatic music is worth experimenting with, so look for some field recordings and music sourced from materials in my back yard.

Depression Exorcism

Depression Exorcism is from Intervale, New Hampshire. They recorded this album, which is also called Depression Exorcism, under a waterfall that is located directly on the border between the U.S. and Canada. All sounds on the recording were sourced from an 8-track copy of "Voice of the Turtle", which had been previously left out in the rain during one of the band's extended, ritualistic performances.
The pieces on the album are based on a programmatic song cycle, which follows the progress of the Earth as it cools, then forms into megacontinents.
At the center of the album is a ritual, recorded in real time, entitled: "Regeneration". Stones, wood, iron, and water were all used, along with the human voice, to invoke water-logged and cthonic elder forces alike.
Depression Exorcism have released this press statement: Depression Exorcism is love.
We strive to communicate the big stories- epic scope has always been our perspective. Living as we do in a liminal space on the border, we find that the possibilities blend as categories strain and crack....
http://www.mediafire.com/?enagzdg9ysj
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http://www.mediafire.com/?ylt2z2bwerz
http://www.mediafire.com/?x19vn1guwgj
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http://www.mediafire.com/?yudxcicn4go

Track Listing:
1.)Acceleration and the Veil of Maya Descends Again
2.)Tectonic Plate Separation Apotheosis
3.)Evolution
4.)Tectonic Plate Separation Hairline Stress Fractures
5.)Tectonic Plate Separation Pangaea
6.)Tectonic Plate Separation Gondwanaland
7.)Regeneration