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Afghanistan by Garry Havrillay
An eclectic album using mostly synthesis, a few guitars and absolutely no sampling - released independently in 1991.
"A collection of atmospheric and dynamic pieces of diverse influence."
This album has nothing at all to do with traditional music of the region, and the mood of the title piece is an expression of sadness for the conflict in Afghanistan at the time of writing.
In hindsight, and especially in light of events since 1991, Garry concedes that it was an unfortunate choice of title for the album.
Tracks
1
Afghanistan
[4.16]
(Havrillay, Shirrefs, Ham)
DX7 synth wash & percussion (Michael Shirrefs), saxophone (Greg Ham), basses & electronics (Garry)
// Listen/download: http://havrillay.bandcamp.com/track/afghanistan
2
Save Every Drop Of It
[4.37]
(Havrillay)
ESQ1 & DX7 synthesisers, classical guitar
// Listen/download: http://havrillay.bandcamp.com/track/save-every-drop-of-it
3
Quadrant
[15.36]
(Havrillay)
DX7 & ESQ1 synthesisers, bass guitar.
// A long-form work that comes full circle after 4 distinct sections. Originally released on the CD 'Afghanistan' (1991). Listen/download: http://havrillay.bandcamp.com/track/quadrant
4
Short Memories
[3.46]
(Havrillay, Shirrefs)
// Also released on the 1993 compilation CD, 'Archon: Ambient Volume One' (Archon Music arc001)
5
Apollo
[4.52]
(Havrillay)
6
This Fragile Earth
[6.53]
(Havrillay)
7
Time Alone
[5.53]
(Havrillay)
8
Uplink
[4.33]
(Havrillay)
9
Afghanistan Revisited
[2.53]
(Havrillay, Shirrefs)
10
The Aggressor
[6.30]
(Havrillay)
11
Tibet
[4.16]
(Havrillay)
Garry: electronics, classical, 12-string, electric and bass guitars; tape and voice manipulations.
Michael Shirrefs: percussion and keyboards on 'Afghanistan', 'Short Memories' and 'Afghanistan Revisited'
Greg Ham: saxophone on 'Afghanistan'
Peter Maillardet: saxophones on 'Uplink'
Howlin' Wind: pan pipes on 'Short Memories'
