Friday, 12 February 2010

Schattenboxen

In a time when music is sold in cheap and gaudy jewelcases or terribly-sounding MP3, it's fun to follow artists that try to put some effort into presenting their music. For a beautifully presented record can provide an extra dimension to the experience of music, much in the same way that good popcorn can make a movie more enjoyable.

Neofolk labels and artist have always been good at producing “cult objects”, but one wonders if the boxed version of Sturmpercht’s new release, Schattenlieder, don’t set a new benchmark even in this genre.





The idea is to use the musical instruments to record a cover of one of Sturmpercht's songs, which will then be released in a compilation. Lord Bassington-Bassington is working on how to carry out this project, as he - apart from howling - has little aptitude for making music.



(Thanks to Lady Mju for the pictures).

9 comments:

  1. Wow! What a thoughtful project they are encouraging. Intamacy between the artist and fan has long been overlooked by most music makers.

    Good luck with making some music!


    Regards,


    - A humble observer

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  2. intimacy***


    My goodness I've been up for far too long!


    - A.H.O.

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  3. Yes, that's another thing I appreciate about neofolk: It's a small scene where you can contribute yourself. As someone who was infected with a DIY attitude early on, I really like that. So this blog, and organising concerts etc. is my way of giving something back to musicians that enrich my life.

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  4. Great Schattenboxen!
    still waiting for this box, :(

    best regards from Madrid,

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  5. Well, if you're interested in neofolk, you know that patience is a necessary virtue when you're waiting for new releases.

    But as my mother says, waiting for a joy is also a joy.

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  6. My dear Lord Bassington-Bassington,
    I can inform you that I have lately - inspired by Howling bassets on YouTube - discovered the joy of howling! This also appears when I protect mum from the dreadful vacuum cleaner monster, but then it's more of a frantic Wagner touch in my voice.

    Gustav Beowulf of Lulubelle

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  7. My dear Gustav Beowulf, that is splendid news! A frantic Wagner touch is always a good thing when singing. Perhaps you could be a guest vocalist?

    And I'm sure your mum appreciates you protecting her from the dreadful vacuum cleaner monster.

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  8. Mind you, I am a gentleman!

    Gustav Beowulf

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  9. Of that, I have no doubt!

    By the way, we'll be publishing the pictures from last weekend's rendezvous this coming Wednesday. You sure know how to carry off the droopy-ear look.

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