In the drifting, wordless space between wakefulness and sleep: music of lost civilizations.

Echoes lingering long past their creation;

reverberations seemingly without end.

Unusual polyrhythms juxtaposed with polyphonies neither western nor eastern;

music of civilizations long lost and forgotten

— and until now unheard.

Propitiations to an ancient muse?

Celebrations of forgotten feasts?

No one knows: no physical traces remain; the only surviving legacy is sound — and the imagery it inspires.

This is a recording of a performance by the Lost Civilizations experimental music project (http://goo.gl/OznNw), with Amanda Huron on percussion, at the Black Squirrel on the evening of November 13, 2013.  

From http://dcrocklive.blogspot.com/2013/11/lost-civilizations-brer-marian.html:

"I have long been a fan of this improvisational outfit and they (along with their well chosen opening acts) are particularly welcome tonight after last night's big name band debacle. The core of this group is Ted Zook on an electric basscello and Mike Sebastian on saxes. They are joined tonight by percussionist Amanda Huron sitting at a drum kit. Although jazz obviously comes to mind with the improvisational approach and choices of instruments, they hit many avant garde buttons along the way and live up to the 'experimental music' part of their name. Yet it is easy to drift off in the tones, occasionally being jarred by moments of sharp contrasts and integration between the players. It is not too far removed from the urban sounds of the no wave era of NYC. Urban comes to mind, but that got me thinking if a saxophone can ever truly sound rural? If there is an example, please let me know. Anyway, this was another fine set that let me drift off into those thoughts and more and I again recommend this band to anyone who enjoys the creative process and music lovers that want to grow outward."

Details:  http://november13lostcivilizations.tumblr.com/; for further information, please contact t_a_zook@hotmail.com.

Lost Civilizations 11-13