difficult - even impossible - to try to describe the sound of this British band (formed in 1977) which is considered one of the three most interesting musical experiments that Britain has produced over the last thirty years .
Although not accessible to the masses, the "sound" of Cardiacs is something that is unique and extraordinarily innovative in its very essence and origin. The ingredients
in this explosive cocktail mixer are surely easy to find, but it is entirely the result of their unpredictable collision (certainly not because of "amalgam" we can talk) ... BANG sound often devastating to the unprepared listener.
I try to list them in any order and percentages are not defined as trying to find some steady is impossible. First
energy and punk attitude of the first animal, intelligence and complex polyrhythmic textures and multitimbral progressive bands as Gentle Giant and Frank Zappa as the more geometric, the irony of unknown groups such as Split Enz and other best-known such as Cure, Devo and Madness, the resigned melancholy of progressive darkest of Genesis and a certain "dark wave" (um ... it is now more clear underlying concept of true "hodgepodge sound"?)
Tim Smith, leader of the group once had to define "genre" of the band with an interesting and concise word: PRONK ... Progressive or Punk.
All this (only) apparent confusion is then dressed up with a visual approach clearly oriented towards a full trial, with a look to be taken into cosider in itself a work of art (from the initials of the English army uniforms torn post-conflict the pompous with band uniforms diplomatic representative velvet jacket and the last period combined with almost papal headgear style) is also characterized by an exaggerated alteration of physical features of the face with heavy makeup raids, dyes and various powders which make asymmetrical and monstrous mouths, eyes and anemic, unhealthy suffering and the faces of the protagonists.
while leaving aside the imaginative aspect of this combo and adventure and focus on the music listening experience in their territory is absolutely devastating, although in this case, either you love them the first time or you reject them immediately . I am part of the first group, and then I'm absolutely at ease in listening to any of their product, but I can understand that what released from their articles is not just for ... "Hard of hearing."
THE SEASIDE (published in 1984 but actually contains recordings made between 1980 and 1983) is a good entry level starting .... or ... "Let us harm NOW"
in a way that allows the inevitable skimming immediadamente "natural selection" of the listener.
The masterpieces of this album are certainly many ... "Jibber & Twitch," "Gina Lollobridgida", "It's a Lovely Day," "Ice Spot and a dot on a dog" and especially the unattainable
"RES"
and "To go off and things."
After four years out the incredible A LITTLE MAN AND A HOUSE AND THE WHOLE WORLD WINDOW honestly where the number of tracks reaches almost missed the entire contents of the album itself.
The sound is here enriched with extra horns, violins and voices with a feast at times moving.
Fortunately, (the fans) just a year after leaving another dense masterpiece, or ON LAND AND SEA IN THE where the focus of the composition the band is perfectly centered and "balanced" (?) with substantially greater strength and overall thickness (at the expense of sound chaotic aggression original).
In 1991 SONGS FOR SHIPS AND IRONS closes a first step "collective" group ... disc is a powerful and absolutely valid although it seems that the devastating power of live performances is too controlled and too stifled by the intelligent general manufacturing.
It is no coincidence that the parable of the first phase of Cardiacs will close then with an exceptional live document ... a video (and CD) recorded in June of 1990 (and released only after five years) to Salisbury in a former disused church (and how could it be otherwise?) converted to a cultural center and titled All That Glitters IS A MARES NEST .
HEAVEN BORN AND EVER BRIGHT released in 1991 was the pace and clearly brings a new dimension in the quartet a step backward in terms writing, but not in terms of energy since the dates of the period they become "pure adrenaline" sound often in a deafening roar continued.
and size remains the only live (and rare) opportunity for enthusiasts to compare with the evolution of new Cardiacs ... at least until 1995, when the epic double SING TO GOD sees the light.
SING TO GOD is a disc that pushes on the accelerator even more of the physical power, but effectively recovers the clever writing (musical and literary) of the previous season giving the world the music (now sadly) last masterpiece ... so angry and edgy as it was extraordinarily impressive. Four years after leaving
GUNS that - though in the wake of the above - it adds nothing to the history of the group (perhaps a hit single ... but always in the narrow circle of faithful and loyal loyal fans).
A bitter fate awaits the group, however, and especially its mind inspiring when in 2008 (the eve of the publication of new material and a substantial return to live) while attending a concert of My Bloody Valentine remains TIM SMITH victim of cardiac arrest (usually ironic since the group was called just before CARDIAC ARREST abbreviated Cardiacs) and actually dies for a few seconds. Is brought to life thanks to medical technology, but his condition are (and unfortunately still remain) critical, with all functions and perceptual motor terribly compromised.
The group and the whole entourage is closing ranks around the family of Tim Smith and suspend any and all activities, denying even the slightest indiscretion on the health of the singer and guitarist, and also creating some discomfort and embarrassment to all fans of band.
Only in June 2009, the Alphabet Business Concern (historic label / brand of) issue a press release confirming the disconsolate precariousness of the situation and to close any possible realistic shot the group's musical adventure.
few days ago, the ABC has ever issued a new press release is being signaled its intention to publish what was "suspended" in recent months but did not provide further information.
However human affairs should be the protagonist, is a strong testimony to the extraordinary step of this artistic spirit thanks to the product over the years (currently hard to find, but probably destined to reappear in some so in the near future).
... a small incursion in the past the Italian Cardiacs
Although not accessible to the masses, the "sound" of Cardiacs is something that is unique and extraordinarily innovative in its very essence and origin. The ingredients
in this explosive cocktail mixer are surely easy to find, but it is entirely the result of their unpredictable collision (certainly not because of "amalgam" we can talk) ... BANG sound often devastating to the unprepared listener.
I try to list them in any order and percentages are not defined as trying to find some steady is impossible. First
energy and punk attitude of the first animal, intelligence and complex polyrhythmic textures and multitimbral progressive bands as Gentle Giant and Frank Zappa as the more geometric, the irony of unknown groups such as Split Enz and other best-known such as Cure, Devo and Madness, the resigned melancholy of progressive darkest of Genesis and a certain "dark wave" (um ... it is now more clear underlying concept of true "hodgepodge sound"?)
Tim Smith, leader of the group once had to define "genre" of the band with an interesting and concise word: PRONK ... Progressive or Punk.
All this (only) apparent confusion is then dressed up with a visual approach clearly oriented towards a full trial, with a look to be taken into cosider in itself a work of art (from the initials of the English army uniforms torn post-conflict the pompous with band uniforms diplomatic representative velvet jacket and the last period combined with almost papal headgear style) is also characterized by an exaggerated alteration of physical features of the face with heavy makeup raids, dyes and various powders which make asymmetrical and monstrous mouths, eyes and anemic, unhealthy suffering and the faces of the protagonists.
while leaving aside the imaginative aspect of this combo and adventure and focus on the music listening experience in their territory is absolutely devastating, although in this case, either you love them the first time or you reject them immediately . I am part of the first group, and then I'm absolutely at ease in listening to any of their product, but I can understand that what released from their articles is not just for ... "Hard of hearing."
THE SEASIDE (published in 1984 but actually contains recordings made between 1980 and 1983) is a good entry level starting .... or ... "Let us harm NOW"
in a way that allows the inevitable skimming immediadamente "natural selection" of the listener.
The masterpieces of this album are certainly many ... "Jibber & Twitch," "Gina Lollobridgida", "It's a Lovely Day," "Ice Spot and a dot on a dog" and especially the unattainable
"RES"
and "To go off and things."
After four years out the incredible A LITTLE MAN AND A HOUSE AND THE WHOLE WORLD WINDOW honestly where the number of tracks reaches almost missed the entire contents of the album itself.
The sound is here enriched with extra horns, violins and voices with a feast at times moving.
Fortunately, (the fans) just a year after leaving another dense masterpiece, or ON LAND AND SEA IN THE where the focus of the composition the band is perfectly centered and "balanced" (?) with substantially greater strength and overall thickness (at the expense of sound chaotic aggression original).
In 1991 SONGS FOR SHIPS AND IRONS closes a first step "collective" group ... disc is a powerful and absolutely valid although it seems that the devastating power of live performances is too controlled and too stifled by the intelligent general manufacturing.
It is no coincidence that the parable of the first phase of Cardiacs will close then with an exceptional live document ... a video (and CD) recorded in June of 1990 (and released only after five years) to Salisbury in a former disused church (and how could it be otherwise?) converted to a cultural center and titled All That Glitters IS A MARES NEST .
HEAVEN BORN AND EVER BRIGHT released in 1991 was the pace and clearly brings a new dimension in the quartet a step backward in terms writing, but not in terms of energy since the dates of the period they become "pure adrenaline" sound often in a deafening roar continued.
and size remains the only live (and rare) opportunity for enthusiasts to compare with the evolution of new Cardiacs ... at least until 1995, when the epic double SING TO GOD sees the light.
SING TO GOD is a disc that pushes on the accelerator even more of the physical power, but effectively recovers the clever writing (musical and literary) of the previous season giving the world the music (now sadly) last masterpiece ... so angry and edgy as it was extraordinarily impressive. Four years after leaving
GUNS that - though in the wake of the above - it adds nothing to the history of the group (perhaps a hit single ... but always in the narrow circle of faithful and loyal loyal fans).
A bitter fate awaits the group, however, and especially its mind inspiring when in 2008 (the eve of the publication of new material and a substantial return to live) while attending a concert of My Bloody Valentine remains TIM SMITH victim of cardiac arrest (usually ironic since the group was called just before CARDIAC ARREST abbreviated Cardiacs) and actually dies for a few seconds. Is brought to life thanks to medical technology, but his condition are (and unfortunately still remain) critical, with all functions and perceptual motor terribly compromised.
The group and the whole entourage is closing ranks around the family of Tim Smith and suspend any and all activities, denying even the slightest indiscretion on the health of the singer and guitarist, and also creating some discomfort and embarrassment to all fans of band.
Only in June 2009, the Alphabet Business Concern (historic label / brand of) issue a press release confirming the disconsolate precariousness of the situation and to close any possible realistic shot the group's musical adventure.
few days ago, the ABC has ever issued a new press release is being signaled its intention to publish what was "suspended" in recent months but did not provide further information.
However human affairs should be the protagonist, is a strong testimony to the extraordinary step of this artistic spirit thanks to the product over the years (currently hard to find, but probably destined to reappear in some so in the near future).
... a small incursion in the past the Italian Cardiacs
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