Origami Galaktika "The Power of Compassion" 7" Duplicate Records DUPLO 2 2002 (9:38)
The
Power of Compassion I (4:51)
The
Power of Compassion II (4:47)
The Galaktica agent of the multi-faceted, many-membered Origami art collective is one Benny Braaten. You might have encountered him late last year opening for the Legendary Pink Dots on their North American tour. There he ensconced those smart enough to show up early in drones and ambiance and manically bowed bass guitar strings. At the merchandise table were flyers advertising this forthcoming 7". Soon after the tour I sent off $7 to Norway and about two months later the record (one of 500) arrived. There are two versions of the title track, recorded in Canada and Norway respectively. Version I offers a slow, breathy drone that rises and falls at times into near silence, glass-like chimes gently touching in the distance. The latter half of the track gains new layers of warmth and the twinkles gain friction. Version II is more ominous with a sustained, darker hued hum as subtle trombone notes effectively add to the aura. Soothing stuff. But with both tracks clocking in at just under five minutes, it really leaves you wanting for more. Such as the stunning "Stjernevandring / Eesti Lilled Silmad Süda" double CD from Norway's Jester Records. It's the digital format that allows Origami Galaktika's music the mammoth track times it deserves ...
Origami
Galaktika
Duplicate Records
Vendlus Records (US distributor)
Where did I get this cd? - mail order via Duplicate Records.