3 Seconds Of Air: The Flight Of Song

After the 3 Seconds Of Air gig - of which you can find a review on our blog here - we couldn't resist in buying some merchandise. Rosebud went for the CD-only release and I went for the limited edition of 100 copies which is an all-in package containing the CD + LP pressed on clear vinyl + a 3 Seconds Of Air T-Shirt, all together in a custom printed shoulder bag that comes together with an authenticity certificate, signed by all 3 artists. There's also a limited edition of 400 copies release, which consists of the CD and the LP on black vinyl. All of this is released by Tonefloat.

Anyway, yesterday evening I had my very first real listening experience (consuming the music without doing something else simultaneously or being distracted by something annoying such as a babbling person or a playing television) and I had a great listening trip. In fact, the reason I'm posting this here is because I'd like to explain a few words about the LP. On that LP you'll find a song on side A that's not on the CD and side B offers you a 3 Seconds Of Air song that was reworked by Bass Communion (Steve Wilson).

Side A is in the same vein as the CD and sounds exactly the way Rosebud described in his live gig review: a meandering sound tapestry that floats through air. It's very clear that air and space are very important for the music of 3 Seconds Of Air. Both components are critical parameters in making this music to reveal itself to its surrounding area.

What is absolutely amazing is that on side B, Steve Wilson achieved the complete opposite. As if Wilson decided to put the total aspect of the music into a long tunnel in order to prevent the music from using air and space. Instead, the music cannot go into any direction it wants to, but it can choose to go back- or forward or it can choose to crash upon itself. Besides that, Wilson also added a threatening drone that slowly but effectively tries to strangle the music. Fortunately, 3 Seconds Of Air wins this fight by strongly believing in the power of its positive music.

All of this is done very delicate and very subtle so you really have to listen to hear it, but once you've entered into a transcendent state, you will very much enjoy this listening experience.

Preferred Drink: Bruichladdich