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Disaster Pony: Disaster Pony
ByThe roster presents a veritable assembly of luminaries from Toronto's jazz and independent music circles, spanning the saxophone prowess of Hyland to Andrew Roorda, who seems convinced his bass guitar doubles as a synthesizer. The collective effort, bolstered by cameo performances from cellist Liza McLellan and violinist Eugene Draw among others, navigates compositions with names that appear to have emerged from an exceptionally vivid dream.
The philosophical foundation of this album can be summarized as follows: why settle for mere sampling when one can dismantle and reassemble? Drawing inspiration from a wide array of influences, from Amon Tobin to the Beastie Boys, the album treats genres not as fixed guidelines but as flexible suggestions, shattering them to forge something as surprising to its architects as it is to the audience.
The album commences with "It's Got Tentacles," characterized by ethereal effects, followed by Andrew Roorda's guerilla bass lines and drummer Adam Hindle's funk-rock cadence, as Gordon Hyland continues the convivial atmosphere with his melodious saxophone solos. However, the tone transitions during the somber ballad "Fruit Flies in Cola," encapsulated by McLellan's plaintive articulations and Hyland's soothing tones.
"You're Still a Lousy Fink" highlights an unconventional rock rhythm, driven by vibrant improvisation through shimmering notes and Roorda's resonant bass. Yet, what distinguishes this album is not solely its bold fusion of jazz and EDM, but its capacity to evoke visions of a future where musical genres are so intricately interwoven that disentangling them would be as futile as attempting to unscramble an omelet.
Track Listing
It's Got Tentacles; Robot Pain; Hot Like Bugs; Dead Neon & The Noon Sun; Angle Boys Of The Cosmos; Fruit Flies In Cola; Sly, Dirty Machines; You're Still A Lousy Fink; Moons Become Planets.
Personnel
Disaster Pony
band / ensemble / orchestraAdam Hindle
drumsGordon Hyland
saxophone, tenorAndrew Roorda
bass, electricLiza McLellan
celloEugene Draw
violinIan Docherty
guitarAdditional Instrumentation
Acote: modular synthesizer & sound design (2, 7, 9); Vivienne Wilder: double bass (3, 6, 7); Gordon Hyland: synthesizer & piano (1-5, 7); Adam Hindle: percussion.
Album information
Title: Disaster Pony | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Lovetown Records
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