CD Review

[KILLINFO@aol.com]

Hi all. 

It seems like about every week or so my new CD is 
getting another review from somebody or another. 
I find my good fortune to be little short of amazing 
given the nature of what I do (and that I've been at 
it for 20+ years with nary a spec of recognition). 
Even if they are pretty obscure and out of the way 
publications, I figure I may as well "share the joy."

[Also, a few CD sales would help as well]

by A. Canales, The CRITICAL REVIEW, 
2523 Montana, El Paso, TX 79903

"This album brings experimental and artistic music 
out on the edge where few dare to travel. Killian's 
music is at times guitar jams that make the instrument 
cry, wail, shout, and moan--all at once. He explores 
various electronic-sensed atmospheric textures, 
nuances, and colors. In moments the music is 
ultra-alternative, speculative, mystical, and it can 
be understood, but in other moments the sounds 
are bizarre, ethereal, other-worldly, and weird. 
Noises and screeching[?] that must be heard. 
Such is cut 2 "Leaving Medford" (9:08).

Yes the songs are almost 'aeternal' giving us a long 
listen at the talented playing and experimenting. 
On "Cauterant Baptism" (8:29) we get a more 
nuanced elongated effort. Still his acid, acrid metallic 
electronic 'screamer' tones and sounds are both treat 
and irritant. This could be metal meets industrial 
meets electronica meets avant-garde meets the 
end of the space-time continuum.

Track 4 opens with less stress and makes it a nice 
change of pace. "Recurvate Plaint" at 8:40 exudes 
aspects of LED ZEP, Celtic touches, New Age tones, 
and rock undergirdings. It was one of my favorite 
numbers. This is really and interesting long number. 
"Nocturnal Interstices" has a more classical and mellow 
sense. It is dreamy yet without the loud edges.

Now speaking of long "Reverse Logic" (10:44) is the 
lengthiest cut on the project. Strange noises, white 
noise, feedback, and fiery guitar sounds are just a 
part of this selection. Add metal, etc. and it is one 
experimental work.

The prettiest track is number 8 "Convocation Solitaire" 
(5:30). Very nice tones! Cut #9 "Gravity Suspended" 
offers some haunting sounds to the theme. Even the 
names of the tunes are experimental and on the 
edge. Still these are not just experimental jam 
sessions. There is a spiritual awareness, a keenness 
and insight to the music. We end with the title track. 
There's a total music time of 70:40. That's a lot of 
music for thought. A very creative and exploratory 
work that deserves a listen."

MP3s and/or streaming RealAudio available at: 
http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/138/ted_killian.html

CDs are for sale exclusively at:  
http://www.pfmentum.com/
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