 | For Don Meers' 4th release on Groovescooter Records, the Australian producer builds a sonic bridge between the frenetic beats and electro jazz of his debut ep 4.30am, and the lush cinematics of his much lauded longplayer Train Noise. Also included are collaborations with Martin Kennedy's All India Radio and remixes. The result is not only Don Meers' most personal audio journal to date, but his most diverse. The 14 tunes also include a freshly mined vocal direction. Although fronting bands as a vocalist in the past, for his solo career, Meers has almost exclusively crafted instrumentals.
Coupled with his work in TV and film, the result has meant the name Don Meers has become synonymous with the new vanguard of soundtrackers. In fact one review for his Train Noise CD aptly said: If they ever remake bladerunner, Don Meers is the man for the
soundtrack. This new album Splint will therefore surprise some of his dedicated fans, but it won't disappoint. With a certain urgency, the album's first single Dum, comes early on and showcases an almost aching vocal approach, kick starting a string of tracks with dark, poplike appeal. |
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