Michael Mull Octet

Michael Mull Octet
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Monday, July 19, 2010

Bjork Videos

I love Bjork! Check out the wonderful combination of instruments on this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qGutbLI0xk&feature=related

Upright bass, tabla, synth, flute, turntables/samples, and wine glasses (harpsichord too?). Yet it is put together so naturally, and it feels "normal" and relaxed, not to mention it is a beautiful song on it's own. How about two classical/flameno style guitars and wrenching, phone-filtered vocals? You got it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dJAnlG7nLc

Reminds us not to be afraid of sparseness, and of simple elements. The quality of the performance and composition will carry many, many orchestrational possibilities.