Pablo's Eye—'southlite' (VanguardRecordings 001, 2017)
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'southlite was originally recorded in 1999 as the soundtrack to a film based on a story of the same title by Richard Skinner - novelist, poet, leading light of the Faber Academy and long-time member of Pablo's Eye. The film was unfortunately abandoned, but the album has finally been released 18 years on. There's much to admire about this seamless blend of electronica, dub, post-rock and spoken word. To the credit of all involved, it doesn't sound the least bit dated. The highlights include the gritty and fuzzy 'Water is like oil', the dark and icy blast that is 'Cold air', and the head-spinningly beautiful 'I can see the earth from space'. Think Global Communication meets 23 Skidoo meets Bark Psychosis and you'll be getting somewhere.' Push, Electronic Sound
‘It's been noted before that Pablo's Eye make music which defies the descriptive word because Libeert's emphasis on textures is so acute. It has something to do with the controlled atmospherics, the way one loses all sense of gravity on occasion.’ Louise Gray, The Wire.
‘Pablo’s Eye go well beyond most of what passes for Trance, Ambient and Fourth Worldism. Tenth World music anyone? Highly recommended.’ Paul Schütze, The Wire.
'Love this album. Unique soundscapes conjure up the diverse emotional interiors of urban nomads.'
Jacqueline Crooks, author of 'The Ice Migration'.
'Jeziah's story – a story in fragments, in smashed continuities – is mesmerisingly conveyed in a composition and story which teeter on the edge of comprehension, and invite us to give empathetic witness to their happening; as drums – loose, beating, dub – reflect the rhythm of traffic, they also reflect the rhythm of a mind which is passed by that traffic.'
Owen Vince is a writer, digital artist and electronic musician. His recent releases include 'body without organs' (Harsh Noise Movement, 2017) and 'sometimes, frequency' (Illuminated Paths, 2016). He tweets @abrightfar. You can read Owen's full review here.
'The slow, pulsing tracks are deep tunnels of expansive vibration and percussive texture suggesting a slow awakening, the self moving through phases of dream to consciousness.'
James Miller, author of UNAMERICAN ACTIVITES. You can read James' full review here.
'Quite brilliant.' Klaus Harvey, founder/lead singer of The Good Rain
You can download our press release here.
£10 incl. p&p (please add £4 for Europe / £6 for the rest of the world)
You can purchase a CD of 'southlite' via PayPal using: [email protected]
Alternatively, you can make a bank transfer to VANGUARD READINGS, Account Number: 21788057, Sort Code: 50-10-29. Please let me know your postal address via the Contact page.
‘It's been noted before that Pablo's Eye make music which defies the descriptive word because Libeert's emphasis on textures is so acute. It has something to do with the controlled atmospherics, the way one loses all sense of gravity on occasion.’ Louise Gray, The Wire.
‘Pablo’s Eye go well beyond most of what passes for Trance, Ambient and Fourth Worldism. Tenth World music anyone? Highly recommended.’ Paul Schütze, The Wire.
'Love this album. Unique soundscapes conjure up the diverse emotional interiors of urban nomads.'
Jacqueline Crooks, author of 'The Ice Migration'.
'Jeziah's story – a story in fragments, in smashed continuities – is mesmerisingly conveyed in a composition and story which teeter on the edge of comprehension, and invite us to give empathetic witness to their happening; as drums – loose, beating, dub – reflect the rhythm of traffic, they also reflect the rhythm of a mind which is passed by that traffic.'
Owen Vince is a writer, digital artist and electronic musician. His recent releases include 'body without organs' (Harsh Noise Movement, 2017) and 'sometimes, frequency' (Illuminated Paths, 2016). He tweets @abrightfar. You can read Owen's full review here.
'The slow, pulsing tracks are deep tunnels of expansive vibration and percussive texture suggesting a slow awakening, the self moving through phases of dream to consciousness.'
James Miller, author of UNAMERICAN ACTIVITES. You can read James' full review here.
'Quite brilliant.' Klaus Harvey, founder/lead singer of The Good Rain
You can download our press release here.
£10 incl. p&p (please add £4 for Europe / £6 for the rest of the world)
You can purchase a CD of 'southlite' via PayPal using: [email protected]
Alternatively, you can make a bank transfer to VANGUARD READINGS, Account Number: 21788057, Sort Code: 50-10-29. Please let me know your postal address via the Contact page.
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