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Cast Spells, the newest project from Dave Davison (Maps & Atlases, Hey!Tonal), is a raw exercise in sonic verisimilitude. The avant-pop delivery of Cast Spells’ debut EP, Bright Works and Baton points to the influence of artists such as Brian Eno, Bill Callahan and Cat Stevens but breathes quickly into the lungs of a new lyrical body.
Driven by sonic experimentation, Davison and producer Jason Cupp charged the recording process with an ambitious immediacy. Twenty-eight songs in seven days with one microphone were born out of their electric symbiosis in the basement of Davison’s childhood home. Six of these songs lent themselves to a collection and twenty-two others will interlock for future releases.
Pounding the notes of any instruments within reach, Davison and Cupp performed nearly the entire album themselves, often using the first take. Infused by the talents of fellow musicians, tracks such as “American Quilt” and “Glamorous Glowing” vibrate with the poetic intonation of Charles Simic and the brazen intensity of David Byrne. The brassy tone and melancholy falsetto of Davison’s vocals layer seamlessly with rhythmic swells and moving instrumentation to create warmly minimalist sonic variations throughout the album. Bright Works and Baton deserves to be sipped slowly at high volumes as it crashes into orchestrated circles in the sand.
http://www.myspace.com/castspells
Driven by sonic experimentation, Davison and producer Jason Cupp charged the recording process with an ambitious immediacy. Twenty-eight songs in seven days with one microphone were born out of their electric symbiosis in the basement of Davison’s childhood home. Six of these songs lent themselves to a collection and twenty-two others will interlock for future releases.
Pounding the notes of any instruments within reach, Davison and Cupp performed nearly the entire album themselves, often using the first take. Infused by the talents of fellow musicians, tracks such as “American Quilt” and “Glamorous Glowing” vibrate with the poetic intonation of Charles Simic and the brazen intensity of David Byrne. The brassy tone and melancholy falsetto of Davison’s vocals layer seamlessly with rhythmic swells and moving instrumentation to create warmly minimalist sonic variations throughout the album. Bright Works and Baton deserves to be sipped slowly at high volumes as it crashes into orchestrated circles in the sand.
http://www.myspace.com/castspells
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| Glamorous Glowing | 2:22 |
| Potted Plant | 2:26 |
| Pioneer Scalps | 2:40 |
| FULL TRACK American Quilts | 2:15 |
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Bright Works and Baton
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1223334Zs wrote:
This is awesome.
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DeafenedMetal wrote:
new material goddammit
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alphamale909 wrote:
this page needs some updates, this really isn't that new of stuff. but it's still really good
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SexWithMinors wrote:
work on getting M&A to reach their potential before careening off, bro.
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TimeColumns wrote:
New album in July from similarly minded instrumental prog/post/math rock band TIME COLUMNS: http://timecolumns.bandcamp.com
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stretts wrote:
gimme a full length buddy! [3]
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TheApollo wrote:
gimme a full length buddy! [2]
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perffectONpaper wrote:
gimme a full length buddy!
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povlja wrote:
Amazing!
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CthulhuEyes wrote:
Great stuff had no idea it was the guy from Maps&.
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ummanturkoglu wrote:
Dave sounds like Neil Simon! It's awesome
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glueboyblue wrote:
Please release more songs Dave! Your much too enjoyable to not!
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roemilca111 wrote:
i can't be the only person that thinks "Neutral Milk Hotel" when i listen to this. seriously.
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harveyn590 wrote:
Love the Ep and the Split. Dave just gets better and better
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dikiz wrote:
What a disappointment
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TylerGroves wrote:
I love this project so much. I wish Dave would release the songs quicker.
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neoneoneon wrote:
oohhh awesome! thank you lastfm recommendations.
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WhoisLilo wrote:
Dave is my hero!
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16N0R4N7 wrote:
Camea Obscura-ish.
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Gbacardi07 wrote:
Saw him play last night, was a great show. I was instantly hooked.
Videos
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Interview with The AV Club
13 Sep 2011 | from daviddavison.tumblr.com/
Dave Davison and Erin Elders
The band members discuss their biggest
influences
Maps &
Atlases formed in 2004 at Columbia College, and soon
gained notoriety for their frenetic musicality, impressionistic
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Light & Noise LIVE - Maps & Atlases - Austin TX
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Thanks to Brooklyn Vegan and Grant MacAllister for the photos of...
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The Link: To Serve The Song Above All Else Maps & Atlases Move in a New Direction
16 Jul 2011 | from daviddavison.tumblr.com/
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