Open Ground

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:37:28
Personnel includes: Kyle Fischer (vocals, various instruments); Caithlin De Marrais (vocals, guitar, piano, bass); Matt Turner (cello); Mike Kinsella, Mark Haines (drums). Recorded at Smart Studios, Madison, Wisconsin and Electrical Audio, Chicago, Illinois between December 2000 and May 2001. Personnel: Caithlin De Marrais (vocals, guitar, piano); Matt Turner (cello); Mark Haines, Mike Kinsella (drums). Recording information: Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL (12/2000/05/2001); Smart Studios, Madison, WI (12/2000/05/2001). Photographer: Henry Leutwyler. A side project helmed and titled under Rainer Maria guitarist Kyle Fischer, Open Ground also boasts the collaborative talents of bassist/vocalist Caithlin DeMarrais, drummer Mike Kinsella, cellist Matt Turner, and producer Mark Haines. Though his singing often veers off-key, Fischer's literary visions of romance and self-doubt are well-served by the spirited performances and stellar musicianship. Fischer's acoustic guitar prowess shines brightest on the traditional folk-rock arrangements, especially in the opening cut, "Headphones," which blends legato harmonies on cello between guitar harmonics, arpeggios, and multi-layered vocals. Ranier Maria bandmate/vocalist DeMarrais comes to the rescue early in the game, singing lead on her own composition, "Too Soon to Know," a cut that details the insecurities of a young relationship, and Otis Redding's "Just One More Day," rendered with an Americana face-lift. A far cry from the sonic identity of Rainer Maria, Kyle Fischer's solo debut is a pleasant and somewhat unexpected surprise. ~ Tom Semioli
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)