That last M'Hamed Dammou post reminded me that I need to post this, the first Izmaz LP. Now, the other (second) Izmaz LP we posted way back in April 2012 (!! doesn't time fly !!) was a big hit in my head, and in some others' too, but this one has a rougher, more primitive sound. The guimbri (that 3 stringed hypno bass machine) doesn't feature so prominently and there is more emphasis on the banjo and rabab (the dry, rasping one stringed violin). The quality of this nth generation tape is poor, with the sound fluctuating slightly at times, the sound coming out of the speakers feels coroded, like it floats out into the room, rises in the air, disintegrates and dissipates into nothing. I think there's a lot to be enjoyed here.
Just as an extra little treat, here is some footage of Izmaz playing live in 1985. Check out the amazing three necked rabab:
IZMAZ 1985 by COCCIMARKET
Get it HERE.
2 comments:
Wonderful! This is a great cassette by Izmaz.
Thanks for this drop, Mr. T.
H.H.
Hey Hammer, thanks for dropping in. Hope you're all good.
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