Colin Stetson- New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges ALBUM REVIEW

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Colin Stetson- New History Warfare Vol. 2: Judges ALBUM REVIEW

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Colin Stetson's latest album redefines the saxophone in an avant-garde context. His drones, motifs, and highly technical sax runs are undeniably gripping and beautiful. Not every piece here may sound completely fleshed out, but the technical ability shown throughout the album is more than enough to distract from that extremely minor problem.
My Brightest Diamond and Laurie Anderson even show up for vocal duty on a good chunk of this album, too; bringing a new depth to the experimental nature of this album.
I guess I have to warn y'all, though. This album is music that's meant to be observed. It's nothing to party to, that's for sure. But while it may not be upbeat or "catchy," it's still a really unique experience--even in light of jazz titans like Roland Kirk and Ornette Coleman.
What do you think of this LP? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next, eh?
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FAV TRACKS: JUDGES, STARS IN HIS HEAD (DARK LIGHTS REMIX), HOME, LORD I JUST CAN'T KEEP FROM CRYING SOMETIMES, IN LOVE AND IN JUSTICE, FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN AND THE BLAZING SUN

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@legalizethegreen 13 жыл бұрын

this album is beyond music, it's an intrinsic audible translation of immortality. I give this album a strong 10.

@brandon201ba 4 жыл бұрын

8/10 with a red flannel, only Colin could pull this off

@shellacSOUP58 10 жыл бұрын

The circulatory breathing technique is what didgeridoo players use to keep the drone forever. Nice Rahsaan Roland Kirk reference by the way.

@dirgeofthedawn 11 ай бұрын

Back before the red flannel meant instant death to an album, glad to see it got such a good rating.

@sharpvonl201 7 жыл бұрын

>when anthony reviewed good albums

@curbyour____9506 4 жыл бұрын

And the flannels didn't take over everything

@rockomundo 8 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to some songs here and there for years but i just listened to the whole thing today & omg, it's brilliant! It blew my mind.

@Fatukut 12 жыл бұрын

I think this is a post-modern masterpiece, nice to see a "strong 8"

@FrF 13 жыл бұрын

This is indeed an exciting release -- thanks for the pointer, Anthony! For those interested in solo saxophone playing in an avantgarde context, I suggest artists like Evan Parker, John Butcher, James Fei and especially Anthony Braxton with whom Stetson has already performed. Braxton's vast catalogue contains at least a dozen solo albums, beginning with his classic "For Alto". His influence on solo sax music can hardly be overestimated.

@vmmunhoz 5 жыл бұрын

this is a 10, man

@filipr700 13 жыл бұрын

No. Thank YOU Anthony, for introducing me to more amazing artists than anyone else in the past year. My music catalog has probably doubled from TND alone. Your work is greatly appreciated.

@enyafreak2007 13 жыл бұрын

This album kind of has an epic feel to it, in my opinion. The song "Judges" slowly builds up into this haunting piece that makes me want to keep on listening to this album. Thanks for the review Anthony, I'll always appreciate what you do :-)

@Tom-wj6ku 10 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece album!

@zerois2801 Жыл бұрын

Masterpiece this is music for the soul Impacts me in a Spiritual way Honestly reminded me I’m alive

@vAbsolution 13 жыл бұрын

I had to look up a video of him playing to believe what I was hearing. Insane. I'd really love to see him at his own gig or show. Your channel is really enjoyable too. I've only subscribed just recently but I much prefer these reviews to most others on the internets

@8bitprice 13 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna start telling you now Anthony: March 8, LASERS - Lupe Fiasco

@theGodofDeath 13 жыл бұрын

Dear Anthony, thanks for being. Don't stop cause we love you.

@mikewazowski333 13 жыл бұрын

This sounds so phenomenal. I've never heard anything like it. I'm so glad you exist. My music palette would otherwise be so bleak. Thank you.

@DoTheAstralPlane 13 жыл бұрын

That was the greatest intro yet Anthony.

@HK83IE Жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I don’t know if I love or adore this album, but I certainly am fascinated by it. Provided you are a jazz fan, you must appreciate the progression in sound. Possibly I felt at times I was returning to a Prog rock scene or Return to Forever jazz extravaganza that I might not be so wanting to return to. However, we must find it necessary to shove these pre-conceptions out of the way so as to listen to what appears to be at least an idiomatic Revolution in music. I just wonder what Evan Parker might think about Collin.

@sovviedan6791 Жыл бұрын

I have no memory if i commented on this before, but if i haven't then i totally have to say that this album was like a gateway drug for me into avant garde jazz type music, and with the skill and technique and the story he tells through the music, i have to give it a 10/10

@dpowanator 13 жыл бұрын

so i was playing this and surfing. suddenly a beat entered the mix, then rapping. it fit so well it took me a good minute to realize there were two pages playing music.

@Agilaz1989 13 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work mate, you've opened my eyes to a LOT of good new music.

@bagofbeef 13 жыл бұрын

Inward singing makes non-stop rocking possible!!!

@snewso 13 жыл бұрын

I've seen that cover art somewhere before. Mr. Fantano, just when i think you'll get dull or boring you come up with a whole new bag of tricks! You truly are one of my favorite anonymous internet personalities i know of !

@Amitai45 13 жыл бұрын

Hey man, thanks for doing this. I got into music alot later than most people and I sometimes feel I have alot of catching up to do, so it's great when I find these videos of people who clearly know alot about music and truly love it talk about it so I can understand a little better. Your attitude is amazing and I really enjoy watching your videos for the style and delivery as well as for your thoughtful opinions.

@Moose1223 13 жыл бұрын

love the giddy end :) great review, again

@complicatedshoesproductions Жыл бұрын

Back when Ant was at his best. Amazing album.

@JPizzle1490 13 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard this album yet, but you have me totally stoked about it!!! I'm assuming Toro y Moi tomorrow?

@AgentALT 13 жыл бұрын

Great, i love hearing all kinds of new music, thanks mr montano.

@jfrazthespaz 13 жыл бұрын

I saw Stetson open and then later perform with Belle Orchestre. Twas' epic!

@blechtrommel90 13 жыл бұрын

Love this album. Saw him live before Godspeed You! Black Emperor and it was a bit weird, but then i downloaded the album and.. :O my god! One of my favourite record of this year, for sure.

@drunkass77 13 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Its pretty amazing how he manages to get all the different parts going on at the same time.

@GoshDarnHippies 13 жыл бұрын

saw Colin in a small old church at the Toronto jazz fest. One the most amazing things I've ever seen

@theneedledrop 13 жыл бұрын

@bathinthefountain yep.

@j2daonathan 13 жыл бұрын

Holy shit! definately digging this! Good call and great review!

@xTheOxx 13 жыл бұрын

You're going to review Tim Hecker's Ravedeath, right? Have you reviewed it already? Did I dream that?

@MazterChief1992 13 жыл бұрын

@theneedledrop I refused to give up the name of the youtube channel when interrogated, even under threat of waterboarding. That's how much I love you.

@berlinka 13 жыл бұрын

I'm very curious about this album! It's certainly nice that you mentioned the way this was recorded because I know it will make a very different listening experience knowing this. Oh and also thanks for your open hearted mention at the end of the video. I'm sure that many viewers/listeners will agree when I say you do a great job!

@mrmute05 13 жыл бұрын

This is a new sound to me and it's great!

@theneedledrop 13 жыл бұрын

@PHITheGoldenRatio fisher / jensen speakers. technics record player.

@opwanncanopie 13 жыл бұрын

I hadn't realized he played in Bell Orchestre.... awesome stuff, Anthony. Thanks for the recommendation.

@Pokebro921 13 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. I decided to check out Stetson, really enjoying it

@inertia5744 5 жыл бұрын

0:00 Am I also expecting for my brain to turn to mush after listening to this? Because I want that.

@inasafeplace 13 жыл бұрын

For something similar, check out Andreas Stahel, a swiss transverse flute player who uses similar technique.

@1aceraussie 13 жыл бұрын

loving it. New sound, blows my mind

@DallasShalDune 13 жыл бұрын

Glad you're having a good time as well.

@FreshmanThesis 13 жыл бұрын

Love this LP. It's so unlike anything I've ever listened to. I'm riding this high.

@theneedledrop 13 жыл бұрын

@sect164 a melodica.

@mariob1978 13 жыл бұрын

Saw this guy last week with Tim Hecker in Montreal!

@habertree 12 жыл бұрын

Just started listening to this today, and you nailed the review.

@mikewtp 13 жыл бұрын

Constellation really does support some of the best stuff. Thanks for introducing me to this genius!

@MastroCicio 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the introduction !

@thedrooze 13 жыл бұрын

How do you do that? This music is..., THANK YOU ANTHONY!

@pattuber 7 жыл бұрын

No reference to Einstein on the Beach? ESPECIALLY since Laurie Anderson is on it.

@blashthumm 13 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Anthony. We love you, and we love watching you. Keep droppin' needles! And please review Long Distance Calling's S/T.

@Twatzorz 13 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great. You've introduced me to some really good stuff

@IStehSHIT 13 жыл бұрын

@andrewgoulet93 i allways thoght he played both sax and horn?

@bCurious2 13 жыл бұрын

I preorderd this after you first mentioned it and checking the tracks on the needledrop website. I absoluty love it !!! Freekin amazing!! Thanks for introducing me to it!

@theneedledrop 13 жыл бұрын

@benjaminwilloughby1 sometimes i like poopular stuff. lcd sound system / mgmt are pretty poopular.

@Kinshasa9200 13 жыл бұрын

underneath the pine / ravedeath 1972 por favor. oh and nice RR Kirk reference!

@nathanhill5877 13 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Thanks for introducing me to yet another great album.

@theneedledrop 13 жыл бұрын

@robgeorge87 They have a new album out?!?!

@XXRitsukaChosyXX 13 жыл бұрын

TYPO: I ment we hang around cause your awsome.

@theneedledrop 13 жыл бұрын

@WhoAteTheHotPepper um, thank you?

@oskarpetureinarsson3880 11 жыл бұрын

Saw Stetson play live in Reykjavik last nite. Un-Friggin-believable! Haven't had such a surge of goosebumps in a long while.

@el_mal_de_ojo 4 жыл бұрын

Have seen Stetson live twice, he's one of those guys I'll always go see if he's playing locally. Fucking mind-blowing, I loved the album when I first heard it and I loved it even more when I saw him play it live.

@Kubiak04 13 жыл бұрын

thx 4 the vid already gave this a listen while sleeping last week and I did like the vocals of that one chick and the track Judges. Gonna run through this again to pickup things I didn't get from 1listen. You gotta review the new Memory Tapes when it comes late 2011

@godzillaganja 13 жыл бұрын

Love your videos anthony , discovered many bands since i listen to your videos. btw , do you go on /mu/ often ?

@swimatnight 13 жыл бұрын

Colin Stetson blew my mind from the 1st minute. Thank you!!

@randytrashcan 13 жыл бұрын

Fuck! Not only do I love Stetson, but I've loved Shara for so, so long. Can't wait to listen!!

@rhymeswithgabriel 12 жыл бұрын

i totally disagree. i think this music is extremely rhythmic, physical, catchy avant-garde composition.

@benthrasher9739 6 жыл бұрын

Ik this is insanely old, but horns don't have reeds lol

@kirkanderson6640 5 жыл бұрын

In the jazz tradition that Colin comes from, reed instruments like saxophone are called horns. That's why he describes himself as a horn player. Brass instruments do not have reeds though...

@yakovsyskov191 9 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this album, actually. Cheers Anthony.

@imOverWhere 13 жыл бұрын

i want whatever was in the intro

@the.taxil.hoax. 13 жыл бұрын

This is a bad ass album! ....and is that Budos Band behind your left? ...you too are a bad man! Oh yeah and thanks for introducing me to Nicolas Jaar! loving everything right now! Peace.

@surroundgatari 4 жыл бұрын

why were his reviews so good back then what happened

@boogster123321 13 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Anthony Braxtion's For Alto or John Zorn's classic guide to strategy.

@LivinginCarpets 13 жыл бұрын

i really did not expect this at all. Really reminded of Philip Glass down to the spoken word like parts like in einstein. Just shocked thanks

@bison700 13 жыл бұрын

Whoa... I just listened to the album through the link... it's pretty much... totally mind blowing! I've never heard anything like it.

@philosivas 13 жыл бұрын

got a little teary eyed at the end there me too *sniffle*

@na_tash__a 13 жыл бұрын

I'll always love you Anthony

@gothelvis3541 2 жыл бұрын

Real music

@spiddlemyfiddle 13 жыл бұрын

that goddamn snow. is it ever not fucking winter where you live?

@MasonCartoon 11 жыл бұрын

He's playing in Dublin tonight. I freaked my shit... Cannot wait for this.

@MassacreTheGods 13 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite album of all time, just completely brilliant.

@jesuslovescock1 13 жыл бұрын

We love you Tonyyyyyyy

@SawnicYoof 13 жыл бұрын

This album is my favorite 2011 release so far, and it makes me really happy that you liked it too :3 Also perfect intro for this material. Also, a review of Tim Hecker's Ravedeath 1972 would be pretty awesome (. . . please).

@theperfectimperfect 11 жыл бұрын

this music has amazing conscience, there will never be an album like this ever again, Brilliant

@stewyjmu 13 жыл бұрын

the needle drop has easily infected so many of my conversations about music and i spread your germs gladly.

@bCurious2 13 жыл бұрын

I preorderd this after you first mentioned it, and checking the tracks on the needledrop website. I absoluty love it !!! Freekin amazing!! I give it a 9! Thanks for introducing me to it!

@jeremologyy 13 жыл бұрын

ah amazing piece of work here. and shara wordens track is truly magnificent. whereispjftw?

@lichtfilme 13 жыл бұрын

this album kicks so much big gigantic ass thanks for introducing

@SchlimmShadySmash 13 жыл бұрын

love these man =D

@HCMos 13 жыл бұрын

yea dude...you rock.

@slartibartfast8787 13 жыл бұрын

This video, from your excitement for the album to your cheery energy, brightened my terrible Presidents' Day that has been filled misery and vomiting. Thank YOU!