After the deng tape, I decided to launch my solo noise project, Goatfish, with this tape. This was actually the third release on MPAE - Squeakquencer's Aerobics for Dead People was second.
Unfortunately, The End of a Fortnight doesn't hold up as well as Spasmodic Goat. Most of the tracks lack focus and end up as chaotic free-for-alls.
All 50 tapes came in the above purple sack, which was hand-sewn by Hellicine, the artist who drew the cover.
I've since continued Goatfish as Ghoatefische, with a much more focused, controlled approach.
About the songs:
01. Gone - Probably the first solo noise track I ever recorded. Too bad I can't remember anything about it.
02. Longing - Four tracks of a power drill through various effects. I think the idea was better than the result.
03. Missed - Lots of chaos that doesn't really go anywhere.
04. Frustration - A "serious" attempt at mimicking Masonna.
05. The Wait - A quieter track that didn't turn out so badly.
06. Distance - A little like Aube maybe?
07. Alone - Definitely one of my favorites. This is much more the direction I've headed with Ghoatefische.
08. Lament - My favorite track on the tape. I found samples of goats bleating online, mic-ed my computer's speakers into my four-track and added effects. The result is quite unnerving.
09. Remembering - Way too long track of my guitar feeding back over rumbles from my newly bought bass. I really should have watched the time here.
10. Silence - Another favorite track that shows the more controlled, focused direction I would go.
Goatfish
The End of a Fortnight CS
(MPAE)
1997
The End of a Fortnight CS
(MPAE)
1997
Not only does the name 'Goatfish' project a very grotesque image in my mind, but it really gives the blalck-metalheads a run for their mone, namewise.
ReplyDeleteSoundwise, 'Lament' is a great way for me to test the limits of my crappy computer speakers.
a giggle to see the goatfish again. was a pleasure. take care.... .h
ReplyDeleteCool, I'm really glad you found it.
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