Painting Twilight

by Mark Rownd

Overview

Painting Twilight is Mark Rownd's first contribution to Spotted Peccary's quest to forge a new style of American music. At that, it is an important contribution. Rownd has done much work with rhythms and their variations and relationships to melodies. Indeed, his first CD, Desert Waves, was dedicated to polyrhythmic textures. This disc bears similarities to that CD and borders on the avant-garde. Rownd's experimental techniques set him apart from his peers. His music is familiar and different at the same time. In short, it is a paradox and a conundrum -- delightful ones at that. Deep listeners are drawn into the mystery as Rownd toys with them, teasing and offering the solution while hiding it from view. The soundscape is confusing but it is worth the effort to sort through it. This CD will appeal to fans of Robert Scott Thompson, Terre Thaemlitz, Voice of Eye, and Polly Moller. ~ Jim Brenholts

Product Details

Release Date:	04/07/1998
Label:	Spotted Peccary
UPC:	0600028090122
Rank:	215991

Tracks

1. The First Day
2. Before There Was Rain
3. Earthbody Spiritbody
4. Portrait of Parting
5. From Somewhere Else
6. At the Edge of Calm Waters, Pt. 1
7. Through the Valley of Shadow
8. Eyes of Azure
9. At the Edge of Calm Waters, Pt. 2
10. A Moment Alone
11. Place of Grace
12. Storm's Passage
13. Painting Twilight

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mark Rownd   Primary Artist,Drums,Gourd,Cabasa,Shaker,Rattles,Keyboards
Deborah Martin   Guest Artist,Shaker

Technical Credits

Tony di Mito   Technical Support
Mark Rownd   Digital Sampling,Photography,Composer
Greg Klamt   Graphic Design
Jon Jenkins   Assistant Producer
Howard Givens   Engineer,Producer,Mastering
Ira Rubnitz   Technical Support