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tim bowness / peter chilvers - california, norfolk (cd)
Something of an extension of the duo's work as part of Samuel Smiles and a continuation of the ideas explored on 'Flame' (the Barbieri / Bowness album from 1994), 'California, Norfolk' is the debut release from Tim Bowness (No-Man) and Peter Chilvers (Alias Grace).
Combining dark, electronic textures and found sounds with lean, intense compositions and poignant lyrics, the album's highly original synthesis of singer-songwriter intimacy and imaginative production values echoes aspects of the pioneering work of Blue Nile, Randy Newman, Steve Reich, Mark Eitzel and late 70's Berlin-era Bowie/Eno.
From the brooding, cinematic and orchestral sweep of 'Hostage' to the epic ambition of 'Winter With You' through the bleak, icy overtones of 'Days Turn Into Years', the album forms a suite of musical short stories awash with domestic drudgery and fleeting hopes, misguided trust and thwarted dreams.
Ballad Electronica, Ambient Folk, or perhaps the soundtrack to the best film you've never seen, 'California, Norfolk' is one of the most heartfelt and haunting debuts of recent years.
Tracks
1. hostage (6.02)
2. california, norfolk (3.05)
3. post-its (5.01)
4. chant one (3:46)
5. also out of air (2.23)
6. days turn into years (4:55)
7. rocks on the green (3:53)
8. winter with you (10.10)
9. dreamer's song (5:32)
Credits
all tracks written by bowness/chilvers
except chant one and also out of air written by bowness.
tim bowness:
vocals, lyrics, tapes, electric guitar (post-its, rocks on the green),
acoustic guitars (post-its)
peter chilvers:
piano, synth, sampler, double bass, fretless bass, drum programming,
orchestration, tapes, radio, stick (winter with you), acoustic guitars (dreamer's song), electric guitar (also out of air), echo guitar (rocks on the green)
with
jon hart:
vibraphone (also out of air, rocks on the green)
marimba (rocks on the green)
produced and mixed by tim bowness / peter chilvers
engineered by peter chilvers
mastered by pete morgan
photography by brett gilbert
graphic design by carl glover for aleph
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If you're at all on the fence about this album, just get it. Tracks like "post-its" and "winter with you" are more than worth the admission price, but the album begs to be played without pause, and believe me, you'll likely never feel the need to mash the 'skip track' button.
Eric Caspary
One of my favourite albums of all time. "Post Its", "Days Turn Into Years" and "Winter With You" easily equal the best of both Tim's and Peter's incredibly accomplished yet under-rated back-catalogues.
Daniel
One simple question? When are we getting a follow up? The Bowness/Samuel Smiles stuff is very raw and stripped, this is lush , superbly produced and beautifull. If you love No Man , you will like this one. An essential.
Jonty
A beautiful CD to listen to on grey November evenings. reminds of David Sylvian pieces like Orpheus. Highly recommendable
Ulli Spiegel, Overath, germany
As with this duo's parent outfits -- No-Man and Alias Grace, respectively -- there's a deeply pacific quality about this music that calls to mind the long-absent Blue Nile. High praise indeed.
John Sakamoto , jamshowbiz.com
I was completely stunned. It's a great atmospheric album. It's got links with Tim's other work, but compared to the Bowness / Barbieri project, it's a great step forward. It's got the same mood, but the sound is more overwhelming. I liked it from the first time I heard it.
Wilco Barg
Deviating from their usual medium of on-demand CD-Rs, the Burning Shed online label debuts their first Red Book disc in a good old fashioned jewel case. Peter Chilvers (Alias Grace) and Tim Bowness (No-Man, Centrozoon) also collaborate in Samuel Smiles and Henry Fool. 'California, Norfolk' is a sort of extension of the former's 'World Of Bright Futures' album, the title track in particular. Bowness' ruminations on lost love and fading memories are fairly simple, but his rich tone and breathy delivery brings the inherent sadness and muted joys within them to life. The vocals are very forward in the mix but deftly framed by minor beats, sampled auras and tender piano, keyboard, guitar and bass melodies and textures. It's beautifully stark - part balladry, part ambient, part soundscape - think of Nick Drake's 'Pink Moon' spirit as processed by Brian Eno. It's strange how quickly this album floats by despite its 45 minute running time. And although good beginning to end and back again, "Hostage" and "Winter With You" are my personal favorites. For the former, sweeping orchestral synth and background giggling help tell the short story of "the girl you never forgot, was never happy with her lot ... walked around a hostage to her fright". And in the latter, the crunch of trodden snow drifts in and out of its 10 plus minutes. Chilvers subtlety steals the limelight by breaking up an instrumental passage with a delicate piano refrain. 'California, Norfolk' is another great addition to the ever growing Chilvers and Bowness related pile. - Mark weddle
www.brainwashed.com
You have shipped the album the same day (Friday) I ordered it and it arrived (Rome Italy) monday morning.. great!Thanks a lot, you are the best!
daniel
This cd is fantastic. It probably is a cross between No-Man's Returning Jesus and the forthcoming No-Man album All The Blue Changes. The words Lush and Velvet keep popping into my head. It's probably the album of the year, or one of very few best albums ever. Having said that, it might be even better when one is Out of love; and as I am just completely In love, I might not be the best person to ask at the moment; but I thought I'd share my feelings with you anyway. Peace.
Adrian Eyrie
I think this album California, Norfolk is something special.
D.M.
California Norfolk is fantastic! One of the finest albums I've heard in a long time. Simply beautiful.
Terje Embla