Tunng
The term "Folktronica" has been recently attatched to everyone from Four Tet to Minotaur Shock, but honestly it has become, to ill affect, generally misused. An acoustic guitar and some bubbly electronics do not Folktronica make; instead I think the essence of the label, when used correctly, describes not the music but the musician. A group like Mum best represents the way I visualize electronic folk music -- with an earthy experimentalism and dreamlike quality that captures the idealism and focus of early folk musicians. Recording in lighthouses and playing homemade instruments. Now that's some folky shit. Of course, how you categorize music is certainly up to you but I think just about anyone who listens to Tunng will agree that they, unlike some others, truly update folk music for the digital age. Their brilliant 2005 release, Mother's Daughters & Other Songs is thankfully getting an American release, courtesy of the smart people at Ace Fu. The record -- today's post "Tale From the Black" is a great example -- is a definitve example of how guitars and electronics can mesh flawlessly to create a complete sound wherein contrasting elements are not compartmentalized. Moody, fantastical and well-executed, this is truly the music of 2006 -- one step back, two steps forward -- both historically pious and forward-thinking in a shared instant. Enjoy the track and trust me, if you like it, you will love the full-length. RIYL: Beta Band, Mum, Parsely Sound, Notwist, Neal Halstead, Badly Drawn Boy Resources
Tunng :: "Tale From Black"
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