by: Rodney Clark
Here is a double disc release from Igloo Martian that came out very late in 2008. It’s being rumored if there was an experimental category in the Grammy Music Awards, this would have taken “Circuit Bent Album of the Year”. There seems almost two sides of Igloo Martian, the sounds from the studio and the live improve sets he’s known for, where he annihilated your eardrums with hardcore noise blast of experimentation. Igloo Martian hails from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where he’s played in a hardcore punk band, dishing out grind vocals for INVID with younger brother (life as number five.) on dueling vocals, and a one time front-man for a Madison, Wisconsin band called Master Killer, which was crusty all over, back in the mid 90’s as a young teen. I guess that is where he gets his live stage show state of mind. I guess I would have to tag what he gives us as “circuit bent, electronic, experimental fused punk, with a hint of genius. You’ll find this album a more relaxed, beat driven release, much like his second recording “Hard Work is Tedious”. This new album also features a track with Igor Amokian. Igor is a familiar collaboration partner of Igloo Martian…you might recall a couple of years ago they released a split CD together on Tiger Claw Records. Overall…I love this album and recommend the download, which includes a cut-out CD sleeve with track titles, and cover art! So sit back relax and get lost inside the Self Released recording with twisting sounds that tale of “The Mechanical Saviour“.
But thats not all…
Also feel free to check out ::vtol::’s debut release Static. ::vtol:: is a Russian circuit bending artist and his bent and DIY instruments can be further explored on his website. Great work. More information here.
Tags: Circuit bent Music, free music friday, Igloo Martian, Igor Amokian, The Mechanical Saviour
I must say that the Mechanical Saviour is one of my fav circuit bending albums right now. Listened to it all the way through and was really impressed by the music Rob has been making. Came really a long way from layered noise to beat driven tightness. Awesome album all around and I’m surprised that we’re just giving it away! Thanks Igloo you are the man!
The bar has well and truly been raised.
It’s a beautiful piece of work.
on a separate note, the default name in the reply ‘name’ box was IGLOO. Why? I don’t know, but I promise you that ID fraud is not my bag
Dude, that Vtol album is totally amazing! Wow!! Definitely a strong candidate for noisecasting!
Thanks for the kind words CM.
I’m just happy that people are given the chance to listen to the double cd.
Thanks again.
Igloo
The Mp3 version has also been uploaded. Thanks for waiting. Enjoy!
Been playing Igloo Martian tracks on my show for a couple months now. Mechanical Saviour is an epic piece of bent beauty.