new 2CD by dave phillips: should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal, let him resolutely pursue a solitary course; there is no fellowship with the fool / cicada trance (gatefold sleeve, edition of 200, released by no part of it)

dave phillips' trajectory as an experimental recording artist began in the mid-80s, with a punk background that expanded to wilder and more nuanced territories as a solo artist.

having utilized field recordings, both raw and arranged, for over 20 years, not to mention his well-established work with bombastic body sounds, surrealist strings, and tribal percussion, phillips has honed his use of source material in a way that comes off more as a soldier's sense of duty than anything resembling a hobby. with "should a seeker... / cicada trance", he returns with two badly needed physical issues of integral field recording-based pieces that were previously only available for digital download.

"should a seeker..." was initially published as a digital release on the radical matters label in 2008. it is a structured arrangement of sounds with reptilian, amphibian, and insectan origin, remastered for physical release in 2023. for over 56 minutes, gurgles, primal roars, and screams from creatures of the night swirl in and out of the stereo spectrum in complex, yet somewhat rhythmic patterns, for an almost hyperreal effect.

the main insect featured in "cicada trance" is the first one that drew dp to another world, through its sound. imagine these singing ringing cicadas create trance states. like being high on life, ultimately immersed in the present moment: immersion - to be part of something.

recorded in thailand, vietnam, indonesia and south africa between 1994 and 2015.

cicada trance is dedicated to the most important beings on this planet: insects.

should a seeker... / cicada trance

dp 2023

a short excerpt off new hour long piece of  ringing singing piercing insect psycho acoustics

about:

the main insect featured here is the first one that drew me to another world, through its sound. a piercing high ringing frequency that seems to go on and on, often alternating with a slower, winding kind of motion, until the sound rises, peaks and drones again. some of these cycles are short, a minute or two a round, others seem to go for an hour, their winding down phase often partly silent; many play in 10 to 20 minute cycles. their song can differ from one region to the other, like dialects. their sound can be heard for miles. it’s ear-splitting loud when you’re close.

i’ve been wanting to do this piece for a long time, maybe since i returned from my first half year in thailand, early 1995. one recording herein is from then.

mostly i don’t see these musicians. many locals all over south east asia told me that these are cicadas. a few others gave other names. i never verified any further. i hear individuals and tribes, not really species. besides, there are all sorts of sonic individuals in these recordings, and i don’t think they care much about what we call them.

recorded in thailand, vietnam, indonesia and south africa, most of these are daytime sonic activities, one is nocturnal. all play in hot climates, frequently during the hottest time of day. two are desert inhabitants (kgalagadi), the others live in the humid heat of tropical rainforests.

i often wonder what goes on in these creatures when they’re playing. when they sing or stridulate, or whatever you want to call it, it’s vibration, it’s ongoing, repetitive. it’s being in the very immediate here and now. the common scientific explanation is “mating call” (another scientific favourite is “territorial call”). this may explain one of many reasons, but reasons apart from “functional” ones seem excluded.

i could imagine these singing ringing cicadas create trance states. like being high on life, ultimately immersed in the present moment and their immediate surroundings and celebrating it. maybe their sound creates altered states of consciousness also in other beings.

immersion - to be part of something

assembled jun ’21 - jan ’22 in zug and brugg, switzerland
dedicated to the most important beings on this planet - insects
alternate headphone listening is recommended
www.davephillips.ch

cicada trance (excerpt)

this music came out of me after my mother's last journey. 
see bandcamp link for details.

https://dave-phillips.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-journey

name-your-price

the other three (from "the last journey")

this music came out of me after my mother's last journey.
see bandcamp link for details.

https://dave-phillips.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-journey

last journey MASTER

four (excerpt) (from "the last journey")

one of two new tracks off my new 7". edition of 100.

the label sez:

out now: dave phillips - the more we try to manage and control nature, the more unmanageable and uncontrollable our problems become 7" (ae3)

the artist's first solo 7" effort in nearly a decade, which since has seen his output blossom further into idiosyncrasy and sentimentality. these tracks were recorded during and after the sessions that comprise the immersive "to death" album, (released on misanthropic agenda) as 'part of an ongoing exorcising of demons'.
whereas his full length albums tend to encourage continuous, uninterrupted playback, this release emphasizes format-specific a/b juxtaposing.
two quick plunges into pneuma...

there isn't much else to say that hasn't been said countless times already regarding dp's oeuvre and live aktions, so i'll let the work speak for itself.

for the AMERICAS please direct orders & inquiries to archaetecture @ gmail
all others please follow the buy-link below

the more we try to manage and control nature, the more unmanageable and uncontrollable our problems become

moult (xcerpt) off new 7" on Archaetecture

NEW 2CD by dave phillips: should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal, let him resolutely pursue a solitary course; there is no fellowship with the fool / cicada trance (released by no part of it)

dave phillips' trajectory as an experimental recording artist began in the mid-80s, with a punk background that expanded to wilder and more nuanced territories as a solo artist.

having utilized field recordings, both raw and arranged, for over 20 years, not to mention his well-established work with bombastic body sounds, surrealist strings, and tribal percussion, phillips has honed his use of source material in a way that comes off more as a soldier's sense of duty than anything resembling a hobby. with "should a seeker... / cicada trance", he returns with two badly needed physical issues of integral field recording-based pieces that were previously only available for digital download.

"should a seeker..." was initially published as a digital release on the radical matters label in 2008. it is a structured arrangement of sounds with reptilian, amphibian, and insectan origin, remastered for physical release in 2023. for over 56 minutes, gurgles, primal roars, and screams from creatures of the night swirl in and out of the stereo spectrum in complex, yet somewhat rhythmic patterns, for an almost hyperreal effect.

the main insect featured in "cicada trance" is the first one that drew me to another world, through its sound. i imagine these singing ringing cicadas create trance states. like being high on life, ultimately immersed in the present moment: immersion - to be part of something. 

recorded in thailand, vietnam, indonesia and south africa between 1994 and 2015.

cicada trance is dedicated to the most important beings on this planet: insects.

should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal... (xcerpt)

off split LP with sist en 343, released by 4 labels (debila records, i shot god, noise mafia, [&]) in a small edition (number unconfirmed), black vinyl, with a lengthy text insert...

the track-title is inspired by the mighty AMEBIX

thinking future coexistence

the darkest hour (xcrpt) off "thinking future coexistence" split LP

sound as communication in direct and primal form, a tool of metaphysics, a conscience and a consciousness, unrestrained language, vibration. sound as a means to activate primordial shared emotions otherwise hidden under the debris of civilisation. works that oppose the omnipresent restriction and reduction of life and living. inviting rumination, encouraging intervention, endorsing catharsis & environmental e/quality, touching sentience, cleansing. dp re/searches and ponders existences and behaviourisms via audio de/construction, psycho-acoustics and sound rituals. sonic activism, ritual protest music, humanimalism.

solo works since 1987. 
part of SCHIMPFLUCH-GRUPPE (with Rudolf Eb.er, Joke Lanz, Marc Zeier, Daniel Löwenbrück etc.) since 1991.

projects present and past include OHNE, dead peni, perverts in white shirts, PK, ketsu no ana, fear of god & more;  collaborations with G*Park, Francisco Meirino, Randy Yau, Hiroshi Hasegawa, GX Jupitter-Larsen, Chris Galarreta, Masonna & more; ScHimpfluch Associates label with Rudolf Eb.er etc blablabla

contact/booking dp@tochnit-aleph.com