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"... I initially stumbled upon the odd and highly dangerous musical practices of Perhaps while on an assignment in Bermuda. There had been rumors of a local tribesman partaking in occult practices, of which I knew was native strictly to the Goat Bleeding Bad Men of the Congolese jungle . . . Upon arrival it was clear there was a strange foreign intervention within the community of the tribe, which was largely uninhabited upon first glance. Much of the surrounding foliage had been strung with the entrails of various animals and there were several disturbing fixtures composed of bones and various organs lining the commune. I managed to track down the tribesman, who appeared to be in some deep trance and was entirely unable to communicate, though seemed to be fixated on a single task: the drawing of a peculiar symbol. My researching the symbol resulted in only one hit, a piece of musical literature by a band Perhaps, who I later found to be recording in the area just weeks before . . . Wherever [Perhaps] went a small commune followed, which was typically composed of deranged acid freaks, occultists, and Norwegian dairy farmers who had sold all their assets to follow the band after 'hearing their music speak from the mountains'. After managing to crack into one of their camps that was stationed in an abandoned motel, I spoke with Jim Haney of Perhaps regarding their cultish practices, who gave little in way of detail but claimed to be working towards a deconstruction of reality through a linguistic utilization of vibration. My stint with the cosmic beings through the telekinetic transmission had led to one conclusion; that Perhaps have been in the works on something new . . . Through my continued interest I've procured the names of other members of this current project, which include: Sean McDermott, Tom Weeks, Ricky Petraglia, David Khoshtinat, Ben Talmi, Makoto Kawabata, Lucas Brode, Isiah Mitchell, Olivia Kieffer, Tyler Skoglund, Chang Chang. Though I can't say exactly what is to come, it seems as if the ideas that were proposed during my initial meet may have been surpassed. Perhaps' plans have begun to surface, and we are all at risk, for whatever that means. The great column and the vibrational prismic beings have shifted their attention to earthly matters, it would be foolhardy to not heed their warning. Though, self-preservation may be an impossibility." --Sam Hailstone December 2019 Includes download code; edition of 300.
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"The consequences of tampering with the fabric of reality are, and always have been, direct and brutal. An unrelenting quake of disruption amongst what we think, perceive, and accordingly act upon is an inevitable result, and thus leaves disaster in ways hard to conceive, much less prepare against. When these quakes initially began, the only logical cause was that Perhaps was again at the helm; though disruptive experimentation has always been a common practice of the band, it has become increasingly obvious things may have again gotten out of hand. Suspicions of a new album were presented by means of cryptic letters, and confirmed by reports of large quantities of beached whales and colossal squid washing up on various shores, as well as a disruption in the migratory pattern of elk nationwide. Following an interview with a local shaman, it appeared that Perhaps had stationed themselves somewhere in the great red canyons of Utah, apparently in attempt to create some sort of audio re-creation of cellular respiration. The band's success in doing so is hardly put to question, as all members have been front runners in the experimental recreation of natural principles through musical methods, and rarely come out empty-handed. Hexagon was crafted through similar unorthodox principles, leading scholars and music experts in various colleges to hypothesize that Hexagon exists within a shared linear relationship with the band' s previous album V (REPOSE 059LP, 2017). It has been confirmed core members and frequent contributors have returned with the making of Hexagon: (Jim Haney, Sean McDermott, David Khoshtinat, Ricky Petraglia, Ben Talmi, Tom Weeks) as well as appearances from collaborators Makoto Kawabata and Tabata Mitsuru (Acid Mothers Temple). Following cryptic letters sent to our office and eerie reports, several hikers in the Utah area reported hallucinations, as well as locals witnessing a massive blood red moon taking place the same evening. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that Hexagon was complete; many who were religious were granted time to seek refuge in their respective places of worship. For the listener, no pass is needed. And while what lies ahead may seem gargantuan, it is best to open one's mind and allow all that is necessary happen. Great spiritual wisdom is not attained without a daunting climb, and all Hexagon has to offer makes that climb worth the peril." --Samson Hailstone, Vancouver BC, 7/2/2018. Edition of 300, gloss-finished sleeve; includes download.
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Odd disturbances are about. Yes, definitely odd. Deep, carnal rumblings akin to the kind one only feels in times of great danger, or great reverence. The kind of hyper-intense inter-environmental buzzing that drives men to kill for no reason they can feverishly describe at a later period when the buzzing finally ceases, and their sanity returns with the cold, wet realization of the deeds they committed with their own god-given hands. Perhaps came into existence at the hands of Jim Haney at the Berklee College of Music in 2012. V is their fifth release, the previous four being self-released gaining infamy amongst listeners, and notably collaborating with Makoto Kawabata (Acid Mothers Temple), Cotton Casino (Acid Mothers Temple), Tabata Mitsuru (Acid Mothers Temple), Kenneth Topham (Giraffes Giraffes), Bryan Murphy (Man Man), Devin McKnight (Grass Is Green, Speedy Ortiz), Ben Talmi (Art Decade), Damo Suzuki (Can), etc. As Perhaps's discography grew, stories of the group's incredibly unorthodox and experimental methods of composition and recording began to emerge. With V, it appears as if their approach to recording and composition has changed very little by means of mystical influence and general mischief. The months in which the recording of V took place was certainly interesting; rumors began to emerge of the band's presence in the Himalayan mountains, presumably for the gargantuan natural acoustics Haney has notably mentioned as a key to Perhaps's recording process. While it is not entirely certain whether or not the group remained in the Himalayas for the entire length of the V recording endeavor, a certain cult-like attraction to seek their whereabouts became favorable amongst some diehards. The few who seemed to succeed on the trip returned with contrasting results. Those who were lucky returned in a perplexing state of enlightenment, divulging stories of mountains speaking great cosmic secrets, while others returned temporarily blind, or not at all. However, now that the album is finished, there is little left to do but go along for the ride, and while complacency seems the easiest way to approach the unapproachable, the daunting question still stands: How far did they go this time? One definite thing is for certain: V is done, and it's a doozy. No use for cardio or keto in preparation for this one, just light some incense, pour a Chivas, and buckle up. Or don't, it won't matter. Obi strip; 350gsm reverse board sleeve; Edition of 300.
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