Tim Mechling – Sebastian & Kip (Fall)
Genre: Psychedelic / Freak Folk, Indie Folk, Folk rock
Likely the very first thing that you’ll hear a modern pop star say in an interview is how much thought they give to the storytelling aspects of their songwriting. Really? Can anyone possessing ears and an ounce of honesty listen to the pop charts and tell me that these tunes tell any stories? For the most part, these tunes are, at best, a bunch of cheap slogans about wealth and satisfaction.
This all makes it very difficult for the minority of artists that actually want to add some depth to their writing, tell parables, and create their very own myths. What they are dealing with is the quick reduction of the collective attention spans of their would-be public and a shift towards ever more shallow, counterfeit musical forms.
Tim Mechling throws everything into the song Sebastian & Kip (Fall) with a complete disregard for the magic musical formula meant to bring you fans. This is a twisted, detailed short story about siamese brothers embarking on a murderous trial. It doesn’t make it easy on the listener looking for a quick fix but rewards those willing to give it the attention that it deserves.
Sociedad Síntrica Dodecafónica – Diálogo Interior
Genre: Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Post Rock
Similar artists: Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Mogwai
A lot has been said about the diminishing role of modern music in the lives of young people. The fact that few musicians manage to earn the fortunes that their predecessors did is generally blamed on the quality of the sounds themselves. This could be one explanation, but it is likely unreasonably harsh.
Even the best kind of entertainment is most likely to make an impression when it has little to compete against. Novels, rock operas, or theatre productions all require a good deal of attention from their audiences. On the other hand, most of the thrills available on social media require a few seconds of focus.
The mysterious experiment presented by Sociedad Síntrica Dodecafónica on Diálogo Interior is constructed to wrap around the listener’s brain. Rather than arrest their attention, the music aims to become an irreplaceable background. It’s a valiant attempt to make this type of sophisticated musical expression palatable to all types of listeners. Sometimes, you must let something pirate your mental waves to develop a genuine appreciation for it.
