CIRCUIT SCARECROW- CIRCUIT SCARECROW– ETHOSPINE
Approximately 3 years ago, Circuit Scarecrow released an EP entitled “Mechanical Laughter”. I was fortunate enough to review this ear-catching project. Mechanical offered an element not attempted before in Hip Hop. That element is known as “Noise”. For those in the dark about this genre, noise music is a sub-genre of experimental music constructed from noise as opposed to recognizable sounds or pitches. Mix that with Hip Hop type tempos and add a lyricist and you have Circuit Scarecrow.
And now with their newest and official debut album, CS are about to make some serious noise in the industry! What I love about the LP is the punishing tempos and abrasiveness heard throughout this 9 track manifesto. Although being under 30 minutes long, this LP packs a powerful punch in such a short time. Some of the characteristics you will notice will be steel walls of white noise, non-linear pulses, arrhythmic beats, distorted sound loops, unintelligible dialogue and eerie sirens.
Tim Cosner is the man behind the boards and combines the brutal soundscapes for Mario Nieto to spit various poetics to. Tim has also structured noise elements into harmonious, rhythmic pieces that defy easy categorization. Combined, the duo has created a new aesthetic not only for Hip Hop but, for music as a whole. An outburst of emotion is the effect given by the performances of both Tim and Mario especially on tracks “Exit Caricature”, “Thought Ration” and “Carpentry for Children”. Circuit Scarecrow may not appeal to everyone but, should be given a chance. You’re maybe looking at the future of Hip Hop! To support Circuit Scarecrow visit http://www.ethospine.com/ , www.myspace.com/circuitscarecrow or www.deletememory.com . Thanks CyPheR777
