CraigP Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I heard the band play an all new set, the next album in NYC two weeks ago at the Greenwich House Music. Two longish compositions...the drummer is also playing the melodies on vibes along with the band now. He's also playing more percussion, bongos(!), small gongs too. Matt Mitchell and Oscar Noriega are stars on the rise. I'm looking forward to a new album when it comes out someday. I love the new sound with the vibes. Cool! Is there definitely a new album coming on ECM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) I heard the band play an all new set, the next album in NYC two weeks ago at the Greenwich House Music. Two longish compositions...the drummer is also playing the melodies on vibes along with the band now. He's also playing more percussion, bongos(!), small gongs too. Matt Mitchell and Oscar Noriega are stars on the rise. I'm looking forward to a new album when it comes out someday. I love the new sound with the vibes. Cool! Is there definitely a new album coming on ECM? There's a new album coming, but I've only heard a rumor it's on ECM. Edited June 30, 2012 by 7/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Tim Berne: Snakeoil Salesman What does his new major-label exposure mean to an avowed avant-gardist? by Nate Chinen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Tim Berne: Snakeoil Salesman What does his new major-label exposure mean to an avowed avant-gardist? by Nate Chinen Thanks for posting that. I share his view of ECM as a constructive outlet for creative work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigP Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Nice article. I didn't know his wife heads up ECM in America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Recently picked up both of the Snakeoil albums during their performance at the Jazz Standard. So far only listened to the 1st one. Very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherbored Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) his new snakeoil release is entitled 'shadow man'; http://ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/2300/2339.php?cat=&we_start=0&lvredir=3092 this is what guy refers to as 'both' perhaps? Edited November 19, 2013 by etherbored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yes. These are two of my favorite records of the last several years. Really special music that rewards much re-listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 New one is excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I'll join the chorus of approval for the latest one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Sgud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Have been listening to the second Snakeoil album, The Shadow Man. I liked the 1st album just fine, but those who found it too "tame" or ECM-ish should at the very least give TSM a listen. Much harder-hitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Have been listening to the second Snakeoil album, The Shadow Man. I liked the 1st album just fine, but those who found it too "tame" or ECM-ish should at the very least give TSM a listen. Much harder-hitting. I'd agree with that. I've heard it a few times this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 from me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I listened to the Snakeoil album from 2012 yesterday and today, and I was struck by how much it reminded me of Henry Cow. I was a big Henry cow fan back in the day, and I enjoyed listening to Snakeoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I listened to the Snakeoil album from 2012 yesterday and today, and I was struck by how much it reminded me of Henry Cow. I was a big Henry cow fan back in the day, and I enjoyed listening to Snakeoil. Interesting, I thought they had a shade of Soft Machine! There's a bit of Canterbury in there, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 This Tim Berne album reminds me of The Soft Machine: Tremendous record. Off-kilter electric jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeway Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Now that I've been listening to Soft Machine, Elton Dean, etc, I'll have to go back to that Berne album and check it out. I just want to add that Berne's playing over the last 2 years has been at a remarkably high level. He's been doing a lot of gigs around NYC, with Snakeoil, and with other ensembles, and I think he has hit a new high in his performance. Maybe this is a renewed vigor. Anyway, I think it is reflected in the current album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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