 BLACKFIELD
S/T
Koch/Snapper Records 2005
www.blackfield.org
Sample it here
What’s the 4-1-1?
Recorded between 2001-2003, Blackfield is collaboration between Porcupine
Tree’s
Steven Wilson and Israeli superstar Aviv Geffen. It was released
last year overseas, and is now available in the U.S.
Genre
Alternative / rock
The Good
“Open Mind” is awash with soft acoustic guitars and vocal melodies
that are briefly interrupted by a harmonious electric guitar lick. Faint piano
is thrown in to help set the mood. “Blackfield” is also dominated
by acoustic guitars, with pleasing piano changes. The vocals are both emotional
and melodic, while the lyrics are compassionate in nature. It makes for an instantly
memorable piece of music. Somber keyboard tones and soft, passionate vocals help
define “Glow”, a tale of how one’s life is falling into darkness.
The added string section help bring out the passion.
“Lullaby” has
a simple musical structure, but deep meaning. It explores how drugs can tear
relationships apart. It’s no tough to see that most of the songs revolve
around a tortured soul. The echoey, mechanical vocals of “The Hole in Me” helps
drive that home. The chorus helps push the track to a temperamental high. A bonus
disc is included with the U.S. release that features three audio tracks; “Perfect
World”, “Where Is My Love”, and “Cloudy Now (live)”,
and a QuickTime video for “Blackfield”.
The Bad
Nothing
The Verdict
Blackfield has a dark, sullen feel to it. It encompasses plenty of feelings
and emotions though it’s soft, yet powerful music. The songs are well
written and thought-provoking. It’s a must for those willing to explore
an emotional journey.
Did You Know?
Aviv Geffen performed his ballad “I Cry for You” in front of 300,000
people. After the show Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin congratulated him backstage.
Moments later, yards from where Geffen stood, Rabin was gunned down. From that
moment on, “I Cry for You” became an unofficial national anthem.
Rating:  out
of 5
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--George Dionne
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