musicforafilm

RESTOCK. Genuflecting guitar melodies beautiful weave within a drifting ambient wash of strings, bells and moody electronics from Mr. Xian Hawkins (of Silver Apples reunion fame). Armed with an array of live instruments (including guitars, upright bass, cello, violin, bells, whistles, drums, etc.) and various electronics, Xian has managed to create a flawless, symphonic album that lies somewhere between a modern chamber orchestra and experimental, dub-tempo house music. Incredibly intimate and lush in both approach and execution