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offthesky (LND006)
CREEK CAUGHT FIRE is the full-length follow up to the 12k.term ep ‘Creek
Studies’. It expands upon the popular idea of extracting subjective/objective inspiration and creative abstraction from vast natural space; but specifically that of the Appalachian (red river) area. The use of an EEG system served to drive different sonic dynamics on the record. A heart rate monitor captured an essence of loose time. Temperature sensors left out for days shaped volume levels. Through articulate consciousness cataloging on numerous media the compositions eventually followed suit over several seasons. A series of drawings, photographs, field recordings, and writings about the smells, weather patterns, and cultural climate all became source material for this release.
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Some recent reviews:
It's a real pleasure to be able to bring you this latest release from New York's The Land Of label. Following hot on the heels of the Green Kingdom album comes this absolute beauty from Jason Corder, aka Offthesky. As you're probably all too aware, I'm something of a fan of his work and this album is such a neatly parceled, lovingly created work of electronic goodness, that I'm sure you'll understand why. Temptingly deep tracks which feature a wonderful balance between minimalism and melody sit aside the kind of delicate, processed tones and textures that you feel wouldn't be out of place on a label like 12k or NVO. That's what I really like about this album... it's a chance for Offthesky to dive into slightly more abstract waters than some of his other work and you end up with a warm, friendly and really quite lovely work. As usual these are limited in quantity so I'd be in there pretty quick smart to secure a copy. Highly recommended. - Smallfish
The trio of Jason Corder (composer and producer), Jordan Munson (noise textures), and Colin Cambell (percussive samples) make up the intriguing unit known as Off The Sky. This delightful album, Creek Caught Fire, although continuing The Land Of’s lo-fi packaging aesthetic, demands focussed and concentrated listening on hi-fidelity equipment. Here we have a music akin to much of the early 12k output, combining delicate, minimal slices of instrumentation, filtered through a scree of texture and fine sampling manipulation. This is not unlike early Sogar, Taylor Deupree, or Sebastien Roux in feel, as carefully crafted pieces are dissected and dessicated into fine slivers of elegant sound, tumbling around in a froth and foam of ethereal organic textures. These gently decaying pieces would certainly not be out of place amongst some of the higher end minimalism emerging from labels such as 12k, NVO, Room 40 , and a host of others, and this further enhances the reputation of a small label rapidly emerging as a contender for larger audiences, by introducing an ever stronger roster of talented artists.
With titles like Willow Piece, Cloud Spotting, and Red River, it would be all to easy to assume that these are pastoral pieces, borne of a kind of backwoods electro-folk aesthetic – far from it, Off The Sky present us with eight carefully rendered sound tracts that although not entirely original, are beautifully sculpted, and sophisticated layers and fracturings, perfectly paced for passive listening in a meditative environment, the ideal backdrop for a chilled winter afternoon by the fire, or even as a pre-sleep come down – neither too intrusive, nor too demanding on the ear, yet utterly fascinating and immersive listening, particularly standing up to close scrutiny under headphones. One of the year’s finest minimal/ambient/crossover albums, that I have played several times per day since it arrived at my door. Most excellent. BGN/Whiteline
JASON CORDER’S early years were spent mingling amidst broken tape recorders, 8bit Amiga programs, and dusty instruments. His career has consisted of bending software, painting sound, creating interactive public art pieces, constructing analog gear and performing at festivals such as Mutek, Communikey, and City Sonics.
