Jeph Jerman - Chin Progress

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Review by Rodrigo Linck

Chin Progress, the latest album from experimental musician Jeph Jerman, is a fascinating exploration of sound and texture. The album consists of six tracks, each of which features a different approach to creating sonic landscapes. From the opening track, "Chin Progress," which features a collage of found sounds and field recordings, to the closing track, "Chin Progress (Reprise)," which reworks the opening track into a haunting ambient piece, Jerman demonstrates a mastery of his craft.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Chin Progress (Part Two)," which features a hypnotic drone that slowly evolves over the course of its nine-minute runtime. The track is both meditative and unsettling, as Jerman adds layers of noise and distortion to the mix, creating a sense of unease that builds to a crescendo before fading into silence.

Another highlight is "Chin Progress (Part Four)," which features a more traditional musical structure, with Jerman playing a variety of instruments, including a bowed cymbal and a prepared guitar. The track has a dreamlike quality to it, as Jerman weaves together disparate elements into a cohesive whole.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Contact Mic'd Agave Stalk (Entire), Manipulated W/Contact Mic'd Sound Totem (F.R.)4:18
Prickly Pear Needles In Agave Stalk, Plucked And Rubbed 3:36
Prickly Pear Pad Moved Against Other Prickly Pear Pad 2:56
Yucca Stalk And Branches Moved Against Wood Surface 3:45
Agave Stalks, Played 2:43
Yucca Whistle, Chimes And Agave Branch, Manipulated 2:15
Contact Mic'd Yucca And Agave Sound Totem (F.R.)6:50
Contact Mic'd Sotol Stalk, Plucked 0:51
Agave And Sotol Stalks, Bounced On Concrete W/Same, Vibrated 1:51
Agave Branch Vibrated On Wood Surface 2:45
Yucca Stalk Chime, Dropped W/Yucca Chimes In Wind 0:33
Agave And Sotol Stalks, Vibrated 1:27
Bees In Agave Stalk (F.R.)6:48
Prickly Pear Pad Moved Against Wood Surface 5:20
Yucca Flower Stalk And Branches W/Seed Pod, Plucked 2:47
Contact Mic'd Yucca (Field Recording)4:33

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Formats

  • CDr
  • Cassette

Notes

  • Inlay with photographic print attached to the front.
  • Cassette j-card is made from an actual photograph.
  • Includes folded paper insert with liner notes and tracklisting.

About Jeph Jerman

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Born January 16, 1959 Agana, Guam. "In 1986 I began recording and performing under the name Hands To. Most of the early soundwork was sampler and tape loop based, though over the course of ten years it evolved into using environmental recordings with very little to no manipulation or electronic processing. In 1996 in Seattle I embarked upon a weekly series of concerts at Anomalous Records which brought me into contact with the city's improvised music community. For the next three years I played with anyone who would have me. During this time I began giving solo performances using only natural found objects (stones, shells, bones, driftwood, pine cones, etc), as soundmakers, a practice which continues to today. Eventually I stopped using the name Hands To. In 1999, the Animist Orchestra was founded. The AO focuses on making music that hopefully bypasses our individual egos. Most of my previous work could be interpreted as being 'idea-based'. I find that most of my work nowadays is sound-based. I believe this is due to my growing interest in listening, in what happens when one listens, and my concomitant disinterest in contextualizing sound." - Jeph Jerman

Name Vars

  • J Jerman
  • J. Jerman
  • J.Jerman
  • JJ
  • Jarman
  • Jeph
  • Jerman

Aliases

  • Hands To
  • Big Body Parts
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Summary by Rodrigo Linck

Chin Progress is a challenging but rewarding listen, showcasing Jeph Jerman's unique approach to sound art. Fans of experimental music and avant-garde soundscapes will find much to enjoy here.