11. Cities Without People

Finding instant inspiration in the provided haiku, I put this together in response to Naviar's 508th assignment "naviarhaiku508 – Deep, dark Summer night":

Deep, dark Summer night
A sudden shaft of moonlight
Blesses the temple

(John Hinks)

Not sure how well these sounds connect to the poetry, but in any event, this is what came to mind. May I direct your attention to the somewhat shrill, inside/outside yet meditative-ish melody making an entry around half of the way in. As usual, I keep adding backdoor enhancements, so check back periodically for (likely very minute) changes. (Densified on 15 Oct 2023)

Thanks for the inspiration, Marco and John.

More about this project can be found at https://www.naviarrecords.com/2023/09/27/naviarhaiku508-deep-dark-summer-night/

Deep Halo I Densified

### The Rose and The Rope by Laxá

COVER ART BY FRASER CORMACK - Angry sky over Mosstodloch

In Ísafjörður, Iceland, Laxá's evocative piece "The Rose and The Rope" unfolds without words, instead conveying emotions through its music. With a blend of 80s reggae-influenced bass and post-rock guitars and strings, the composition creates a rich, immersive experience.

Bjarne Guðjohnsen's bass pulses with the deep, resonant groove reminiscent of 80s reggae, setting the stage for the journey. Matthias Helguson's drums join with a steady pace, their beats echoing through the fjord's stillness. Jussi Siglarson's guitar melodies soar and dive, embodying the post-rock essence with layers of emotion. Mike Taylor's keyboards add ethereal textures, blending with the ensemble's soundscape.

The Heima Kvartett—Lisbeth Heima (violin), Sif Árnadóttir (violin), Natasha Guðmundsdóttir (viola), and Ída Sigurðardóttir (cello)—enrich the piece with their strings. Lisbeth and Sif's violins intertwine like fragile rose vines, while Natasha's viola adds haunting undertones and Ída's cello provides depth and strength.

Together, the music represents the delicate balance between beauty and resilience, akin to the rose and rope symbolizing life's contrasts. The composition evolves, capturing Iceland's rugged beauty and emotional depth.

### The Origin of the Title

The title "The Rose and The Rope" has a poignant backstory. During a tour, Jussi Siglarson and Bjarne Guðjohnsen stayed in a remote village. Their host, an elderly woman, had a unique artifact hanging on her wall—a dried rose tied with a rugged rope. Intrigued, Jussi asked about its significance.

The woman recounted a tale from her youth. During a harsh winter, the village was cut off by snowstorms, and supplies were scarce. The young woman tended a rose bush through the winter, finding solace in its survival. Her future husband, determined to support the village, crafted a rope to brave the snow and gather provisions.

In spring, as the village emerged from the cold, the rose bloomed, symbolizing resilience. On their wedding day, the man gave the rose tied with the rope to the woman, representing their balance of beauty and strength.

Moved by this story, Laxá adopted "The Rose and The Rope" as the title, reflecting the harmonious blend of emotions and themes in their music. It symbolizes unity, strength, and beauty amidst adversity, encapsulating the essence of their composition.

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The Rose And The Rope by Icelandic Postrock band  Laxá

CJLO Program Director Cam sits in to chat about the recent Godspeed You! Black Emperor show and our thoughts on MTelus as a venue, "Transistor Sister" host Allison calls in to discuss her rivalry with Cam and his "War on Christmas", we chat about ways you can help those in need in Gaza, gush about the lovely Maktaba Bookstore in Old Montréal, drop the news about the big CJLO 25th Anniversary Party, and the Maiden Voyage kids drop by with some yuletide spirit.  Plus all the fuzzy tunes your heart desires!

● Autolux - "23 Watt Apple Juice" (Intro)

*talk spot - i miss title fight*

● Title Fight - "Chlorine"
● Hilsboro - "Fell"
● Tucana - "Sun's Coming Up"

*talk spot - cam talks godspeed and mtelus*

● Godspeed You! Black Emperor - "Baby's in a Thundercloud" (bed)
● Big Brave - "I Felt a Funeral" (bed)

*talk spot - allison calls in to talk to cam*

● MY DISCO - "Turn"
● FACS - "Wish Defense" (request)
● METZ - "Light Your Way Home"

*talk spot - 12 days of Steve Albini*

● Feeling Figures - "Imagine Nations" (request)
● Guided by Voices - "Rhine Jive Click" (Track from Way Back '96)

~hour break~

● 9Million - "The Trick"
● Solids - "Haze Away"
● Ducks Ltd - "Grim Symmetry" (request)

*talk spot - ways to help gaza*

● Narcy - "Swords" (request)
● Kendrick Lamarr - "Squabble Up"
● Fraud Perry - "Not Sexy"
● Kim Gordon - "Bangin' on the Freeway"

*talk spot - you gaze, i gaze, we all shoegaze*
	
● forty winks - "Spurs"
● Wisp - "Pandora"
● Ellis - "It'll Be Alright"
● Housewife - "Divorce"

*talk spot - cjlo 25th anniversary party!*

● Land of Talk - "Some Are Lakes" (CJLO Classique '08)

*talk spot- maiden voyage*

● The Pom-Poms- "Star Spangled Banner"

The CJLO 25th Anniversary Party - Jan 10, 2025 @ Sala Rosa
feat. Land of Talk, Bodywash, and Dresser
DJ sets from No Joy, Flat Cola
Hosted by Eve Parker Finley
Get your tix here - https://www.blueskiesturnblack.com/show/landoftalk2025

Maktaba Bookstore - https://www.maktaba.online/en/
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