55°N, 5°E sees Smith presenting a multi-format representation of a naval disaster in 1904 that saw took the life of his great-grandfather in the North Sea. Russian Warships fired upon a fleet of British fishing trawlers, mistaking them for Japanese Warships killing two, and injuring six of the fishermen. This recording sees an audio narrative unfolding, representing the various stages of the incident, and skilfully moving between a fractured vocal narrative and a slowly building suite of modern-classical composition that falls somewhere between chamber classical and experimental music concrete.
It's best listened to as a continuous piece of work (download available as detailed on the supplied insert), and results in a wildly absorbing work, both foreboding and beautiful. Definitely a must for fans of Constellation Records, or any of the more shadowy Gizeh records outings (Aiden Baker et. al.)
A superb collaborative outing from some of the top artists working in and around the bustling Northeast avant-ambient scene, and a thoroughly spellbinding listen
It's best listened to as a continuous piece of work (download available as detailed on the supplied insert), and results in a wildly absorbing work, both foreboding and beautiful. Definitely a must for fans of Constellation Records, or any of the more shadowy Gizeh records outings (Aiden Baker et. al.)
A superb collaborative outing from some of the top artists working in and around the bustling Northeast avant-ambient scene, and a thoroughly spellbinding listen
TRACK LISTING
1. 55°N, 5°E 06:54
2. Shell 05:22
3. Crane 04:59
4. Compass 09:21
5. Statue 08:03