Marconi Union - Dead Air [CD]

Starting with the following years Under Wires And Searchlights, theyve created an explorative body of instrumental work thats shifted between electronica, dub, minimalism, avant-jazz and ambient music. Along the way theyve collaborated with the likes of Jah Wobble, remixed Max Richter and Vˆk and provided soundtracks for art installations and other visual media. Theyve also had their own music remixed by Biosphere and Japans Steve Jansen, among others.

The new album offers ample evidence of a band in its prime. Marconi Union still sound vital and original, enthused by the possibilities that music has to offer. Weve never wanted to repeat ourselves, states Talbot. Weve made ten albums and have been going for 17 years, but it still feels fresh. Thats been so important for us all the way through. Were looking to do new things all the time co-founder Richard Talbot says.

Indeed, the exquisite Dead Air bears only a passing resemblance to its 2016 forerunner, Ghost Stations. The trio have dispensed with beats, brass and guest musicians this time around, opting instead for a more intimate and textural approach, a constantly evolving soundworld of tones and sensory impressions.
Dead Air also bears little resemblance to the trios initial vision for it. The album we set out to make had far more of a rhythmic element, explains Talbot, but fairly late in the process, we decided to completely change direction. This is entirely in keeping with Marconi Unions guiding methodology. Ideas remain fluid throughout the writing process, until Talbot and bandmates Jamie Crossley and Duncan Meadows ultimately settle on what feels right to them.

As such, Dead Air is a sublime testament to their collective instinct.
Marconi Unions most successful album to date is Weightless (Ambient Trans-missions Vol. 2). Weightless is widely considered to be the most relaxing track in the world

Marconi Union are amongst todays most talented musicians - Sunday Times

Marconi Union have steadily released albums of pristine, clinical electronic music...continuing to refine their art in minimalist fashion and placing them firmly in the vanguard of acts making atmospheric, ambient music - Music OMH

Marconi Union have always excelled at the creation of a sonic space in which
to shelter - The Quietus

Marconi Union always find beauty in the bleakest places - Uncut

1. A.M.I.D. 2. Mossfield 3. Imbalance 4. Permafrost 5. Fractured 6. Dead Air 7. Burned

• Format Detail: CD
• Format: CD
• Genre: Dance & Electronic