New Kayo Dot live Album "Gamma Knife" Info - Progressive Rock Music Forum

STOP THE PRESSES

NEW KAYO DOT ALBUM DETAILS

We've been keeping a bit quiet about this one ever since our concert of new material on October 5, which we recorded for the sake of turning into an official release. For all of you that were there, thanks for showing your support and participating! Here are the release details:

The album contains four songs, runs a little under half an hour, and is entitled Gamma Knife. It was recorded by Toby Driver and Jeremiah Cymerman. It's going to be mixed by Randall Dunn shortly at the end of November, and released IMMEDIATELY after mastering - so, mid-December. Let's say December 16. If you're one of those weird impatient types that makes your best-of-the-year lists before December is over, well, shame on you.

This immediate album release I mentioned is going to be the digital-only version, self-released by the band, without the help of a label. It'll be available on our own website, iTunes, eMusic, etc. etc. And the hardcopy version is going to come just in time for our May 2012 USA tour, possibly through a label. So, look for that sometime in April.

The lineup:
Live ensemble:
Toby Driver - bass, guitar, keys, and vox.
Terran Olson - alto sax.
Dan Means - alto sax.
Keith Abrams - drums.
Tim Byrnes and Ron Varod - audience direction.

with: Mia Matsumiya - violin.
David Bodie - percussion.

Once again featuring lyrics by the inimitable Jason Byron.

[QUOTE=Vompatti]I wouldn't put a Warr guitar in my vagina.[/QUOTE]

^Who cares? Think of it as an EP if you want.

This is gonna be so beastly.

"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "

Quality over quantity. Coyote and Stained Glass were the best things Toby has done and the shortest

"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "

GUYS HE MAY HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THE COLLAB'S AOTY LIST

And regarding the album's length, let's just say I prefer Stravinsky's symphonies to Mahler's.

I have a hunch this could be the most intense stuff they have ever released. I'm expecting something in the way of "Twins Eating Fer De Lance"... I also believe the length won't be a problem.

"Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent" - Victor Hugo

Originally posted by sleeper

For a full album a sub 30 minute run time, particularly as they were recorded from a couple of live shows that I expect lasted over an hour each, is a bit short and underwhelming, but I get the feeling that it will be the most intense thing they've ever done. I just hope I'm not left with the feeling that they could have done more.

IIRC they played through the set twice at the show

[QUOTE=Vompatti]I wouldn't put a Warr guitar in my vagina.[/QUOTE]

Originally posted by Equality 7-2521

^Who cares? Think of it as an EP if you want.

This is gonna be so beastly.

Me and my wallet.

And we shall see. I share sleepers feelings about it, but of course I'm going to buy it.

Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.

I'm down with Kayo Dot releasing short EP-length material frequently.

Hanashukketsu

Frankly, I'm ready to pay just about anything Toby asks for new KD

[QUOTE=Vompatti]I wouldn't put a Warr guitar in my vagina.[/QUOTE]

Originally posted by Man With Hat

My point being, paying $15.00 or more for 25-35 minutes of music doesn't make me feel good. Doesn't matter who releases it.

Admittedly, it would probably help if I was a Driver fanboy.

Don't know if you're a CD zealot, but on Amazon MP3, Stained Glass is $0.99 and Coyote is $4.99. Quite a bargain, I think. Smile

Edited by Padraic - November 22 2011 at 21:17