Musica Orbis - To The Listeners

from the acid archives website .."This group of Swarthmore College graduates (they formed while still students, but recorded afterwards) is rather unique and somewhat ahead of their time. They’re not really a “rock” band, though most of the songs take rock forms. They seem like a bunch of music majors who were cool enough to go beyond their jazz and classical roots, and were also too smart to play mainstream pop or rock. This type of background could lead to some really pretentious stuff, but not in the case of Musica Orbis, who are more interested in thoughtful experimentation than in showing off their chops. Kitty Brazleton (who is still active in the NYC music scene and has been leader of some interesting experimental jazz/rock/chamber music bands in the 90s and 00s) is the voice of the band, and what a voice she is: reaching insanely high notes here, and achieving an impressive calm there. The chorus to “It’s Hard To Say,” where she really belts it out, is stunning. Side one of the album is much more experimental than side two, and includes a jazzy instrumental as well as some progressive-style rock. The instrumentation is diverse and unusual throughout, and while this side is all over the map, it’s pretty fascinating. If side one is a slightly qualified success, side two, which comprises five relatively short and accessible songs, is an Unqualified success. It’s impressive how no matter what kind of experimentation they’ve got up their sleeve, the melodies are memorable and the songs sound like they could have been radio hits. The lyrics are pretty great too. “Home” is a feminist tale of self-reliance that predates the Waitresses’ “No Guilt” by five years. While they don’t go out of their way to remind you, you’ll continually notice how smart this band is. If only all progressive music could be this heartfelt and passionate. Highly recommended, even though the pressings are awfully noisy straight out of the shrinkwrap. "

The Fire Opal Sequence (14:20)
A1 Welcome 2:52
A2 Samuel 7:18
A3 Red Winds 4:10
A4 Cataracts 6:11
Songs To Take With You
B1 It's Hard To Say 4:04
B2 Happy 3:00
B3 Home 4:45
B4 Against The Night 3:06
B5 Walk Outside 3:20

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