Alternate Moon Cycles (IA11 Edition) - Black LP
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03/28/2025
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140 Gram Vinyl with 12x12" Insert Booklet, IA OBI Strip and Printed Poly-Lined Inner Sleeve.
Catalog Number: IARC1LP11
Color: Black
Format: LP
UPC: 0634457198272
Rob Mazurek's Alternate Moon Cycles was International Anthem's first release. The incredibly spare single-note-centered cornet, bass, and organ chant was recorded to tape at pint-sized Chicago bar Curio as part of a performance series that predates any notion of our label's existence. Documenting this performance--highly unique even within the depths of Mazurek's vast catalog--stirred those notions, and soon talks began of releasing the recording on a fresh imprint.
The music unfolds glacially amongst the gentle creaks, clinks, whispers, and scuffles of the active room. It's difficult to imagine a more honest rendering of the two sidelong pieces of organic minimal music, and nearly impossible to separate the sounds from their performance context. It's also difficult to imagine a more subtly striking way to introduce a new label to the world.
Now this long-gone gem of supernatural frequency excavation is back in print with fresh liner notes by Mikel Patrick Avery and obi design by Aaron Lowell Denton. Featuring Rob Mazurek, Matt Lux, and Mikel Patrick Avery.