Muslimgauze "Drugsherpa" Staalplaat STMCD 001 1994 (20:25)

(20:25)

Muslimgauze is Bryn Jones.

Bryn Jones (Muslimgauze) not only wanted to release as much music as frequently as humanly possible, he also desired that it be released on every possible format.  Staalplaat obliged with "Drugsherpa", their first ever 3" cd in 1995, which has just now been re-released.  The oh so cute 3" disc comes in an equally cute gatefold pocket and contains a single 20:25 track of the ominous 'desert trance' variety, similar to many other Muslimgauze releases in 1994 and 1995.  The music gently fades in as if we are joining an already in progress caravan journey.  The rings of cymbals, gentle hand percussion playing, looped drones of stringed instruments, bits of distant street noise and an off and on, repetitive 'thump, thump, thump' bass beat drift in and out of the mix, all seemingly representative of the phases of the trek across the desert and through the city streets.  The piece is moody but always relaxing as it gently shifts through roughly equal portions of ambiance and beat driven sections ... perfect for putting on just as you go to bed.  "Drugsherpa" is a small but certainly worthwhile piece of the massive visual and sonic art puzzle that is Muslimgauze.  Look for an untitled cd via the Klanggalerie label by year's end then a slew of new and re-released cds and vinyl in January from various other labels ...

Where did I get this cd? - mail order via Riouxs Records.

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