It's been a magical Christmas so far. I've attended a Solstice soiree, met a new intellectual peer to share musical passions, as well as the great pleasure of meeting a long-distance friend for some holiday company and esoteric antiquarian gift-giving. We took a trek up to see the Falls in their wintry glory, I visited several delightful Christmas parties, and tomorrow, I've been generously invited to attend a cozy Christmas brunch at a small gathering of beautiful and inspiring friends.
To mark the holiday, I'm quietly ringing in the new year indulging in two of the most hauntingly beautiful drone recordings ever committed to vinyl. Time stands still when you play these records, and sometimes that's all you need.
"I simply feel that they are making the most important music of the 21st century." - Ivo Watts-Russell - 4AD label founder
Here at last are ...and Their Refinement of the Decline and The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid. 6LP holy grails of tranquil solitary stillness.
Happy holidays, my friends. <3
