Extended Vacation (LP)
VINYL FORMAT. Once dubbed "the rhythm section's revenge" by Jim O'Rourke, On Fillmore is back with their most elaborate work, Extended Vacation. The duo is formed by bassist Darin Gray and percussionist Glenn Kotche, who were originally hand-picked by O'Rourke as the rhythm section of his album Eureka and joined him on several tours.
Extended Vacation is the result of three years of collaboration, painstakingly labored over during the stretches of time when Gray and Kotche were not involved with their numerous other musical outlets. This slow process is apparent in the recordings - the melodies are delicate, beautiful and haunting, surrounded by driving rhythms and assembled into complex and precise collages of sound. On Fillmore make use of upright bass, unusual percussion, field recordings, vibraphone and various small instruments, exploring both repetition and spaciousness in the recordings. Joined by guest Dede Sampaio on bird sounds, Extended Vacation takes the listener on a strange, dreamlike journey. Melodies blend with atmosphere, the sounds are confusing and comforting, concocting a rich cinematic landscape of sound.
| Tracklisting | |
| Disk | 1 | |
| 1 | Checking In |
| 2 | Master Moon |
| 3 | Daydreaming So Early |
| 4 | Complications |
| 5 | Off The Path |
| 6 | Extended Vacation |
| 7 | Clearing Out |