Name: Kaleidophonica
Brand: Spiro

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

cdrw188

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Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-02-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Spiro

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

'kaleidophonica', like 'lightbox', was recorded live in the studio with no overdubs. it is more densely composed than 'lightbox' - the mesh and interplay between the instruments has been developed to create the "halls of mirrors" where the sound is made up of parts that are so enmeshed you can't hear who's playing what, creating a bigger, almost orchestral, sound. the music is composed using a combination of playing, imagination, and use of systems. the arrangements are constructed like an intricate piece of machinery, wound up and played out - with no ornamentation, no vibrato. most of the tracks are completely original compositions, with a handful based on traditional folk tunes. 'kaleidophonica' is an album of extremes - where chilled tracks, sit alongside some more intense acoustic dance music. sprio's music is moving, exciting, and transporting - a musical illusion that it is much more than the sum of its parts, and which gets off the ground and almost takes flight.

Kaleidophonica

Music GB