Preparations
Warp
BEATS
Whilst 'Preparations' is definitively a solo-thinking PREFUSE 73 album, there are still collaborations to be heard. The first features New York wall-of-psych band 'School Of Seven Bells', fronted by twin sisters CLAUDIA & ALEJANDRA DEHEZA. Introduced by BENJAMIN 'Secret Machines' CURTIS, also part of 'School...', they manage to create the same air of allure & impending danger as the Sirens of Lorelei.
Their turn with Guillermo is a centrepiece of the album; "Class of 73 Bells" which swirls with undeniable melodies grounded by Prefuse's stereo-rattling low-end. Speaking of low-end, if you've been to a Battles gig in the last couple of years, you will have heard the punishing kick drum of JOHN STANIER, a professor from the HELMET and TOMAHAWK schools of rock. On "Red Smoking" the front-and-centre BATTLES drummer offers a barrage of JAMES BROWN-meets-BORIS percussion, which Prefuse proceeds to slice and edit at breakneck pace, adding samples at will.
Many would agree, 2002's 'One Word Extinguisher' and 'Extinguished Outtakes' were landmarks, rippling with inimitable production that's since been infinitely copied. 2005's 'Surrounded By Silence' was a collaborative milestone teaming Prefuse with GHOSTFACE, GZA, Battles' TYONDAI BRAXTON and THE BOOKS, a lofty, exciting musical foray that sailed over many listeners heads. Once again Guillermo Scott Herren presents another Prefuse 73 specialty, and with the organic instrumentation entwined in the contorted beats, Prefuse 73 says more than most artists can on the microphone.
The single 'Class of 73 Bells will be supported with a stunning Warp Films produced video. We will send more details & screen shots as soon as they are available.
There is also a bonus disc entitled 'Interregnums' which comes as part of Prefuse 73's album and is an extension of the instrumental composition work from 'Preparations'.
The Prefuse 73 live show now consists of 3 people on stage sharing duties on drums, turntables, mpc, electronics and live instruments. A show not to be missed under any circumstances.
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