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BIOTA: Invisible Map
Basically, BIOTA’s modus operandi features homogenous abstract/folksy musings surrounded by traces of Middle Eastern motifs, Indian ragas, surreal or perhaps roguish pop-rock melodies and wistful harmonies. On the piece titled “Mineral”, the band executes slightly contorted proclamations in concurrence with a seamless blend of North African themes and ethereal interludes that might elicit notions of time travel or a lucid dream. At times, you will hear lap steel guitarist Mark Piersel plucking away with countrified charm atop accordionist Gordon Whitlow’s Parisian accents and Randy Yeates performances on something called a Biomellodrone keyboard. Hence, Invisible Map indicates another milestone for a band who inhabit a very special musical world. One that should be investigated by more than a select few. Highly recommended!!
Track Listing
Moment, The Rapid Color, Port, Call, Landless, Air on Water, Mineral, Common Broom, Birhtday, Dustman, Sleeping Car, Snake Out, Occurrence, Top Ray Done, Glass Lizard, Telegraph Plant, Spoonbender
Personnel
Genevieve Heistek; lead vocals, violin: Steve Scholbe; slide guitars: Tom Katsimpalis; guitars, Clavioline, balalaika: Gordon Whitlow; accordion, pump organ: William Sharp; electronics, hurdy gurdy: Larry Wilson drums: James Gardner; Rhodes, noe, trumpet: C.W. Vrtacek; piano: Randy Yeates; Biomellodrone keyboard: Mark Piersel; acoustic & lap steel guitars: Andy Kredt; electric guitars: Visuals by
Album information
Title: Invisible Map | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: ReR Megacorp
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