Dive Index
Electronica / Ambient / Acoustic
Manhattan, NY
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About
A true collaborative effort, Mid/Air, the new album from Dive Index, gathers vocal ?and instrumental talents from across the globe and weaves them into a melodically ?rich and sonically intriguing sound. Using a blend of electronic and acoustic elements ?as the backdrop, the focus here is on the songs, leading the listener on a series of ?personal and emotional journeys. Being lost in a foreign country, the insecure political ?climate, the lonely life of a fisherman, channel surfing, and absorbing comfort in life ?and loss-- these are some of the melancholy themes touched upon throughout the ?album. And yet, Mid/Air still manages to retain some glimmers of hope.
The common thread is co-writer and producer Will Thomas, who releases minimal?electronic music under the moniker Plumbline on London's esteemed Hydrogen Dukebox ?label. Vocal and lyrical contributions from the truly amazing Natalie Walker, Merz,?Ian Masters (of the Pale Saints), and Cat Martino lend to the stylistically ?varied sound. Instrumentally, Kevin O'Donnell (drummer for Andrew Bird), ?CJ Camerieri (horn for Rufus Wainwright) and Julia Kent and Maxim Moston ?(cello and violin for Antony & the Johnsons) all add to the cast of incredible talent ?featured throughout the album. And Plumbline collaborator Roger Eno's string ?arrangements help raise the ethereal and thematic album closer 'The World is Kind'?to deeply moving new heights.
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May 20, 2008
Review by Popmatters.com
"Amazingly, despite spreading the work of a dozen odd singers and musicians over 11 tracks, the debut effort from Dive Index is singularly expressive."
May 19, 2008
Review by All Music Guide
Some formulas never get tiresome, and this is one of them: a sweet,
gentle female voice singing winsome melodies over edgy, jittery, funky
beats. Try to ignore the fact that {$Dive Index} claims to take its
inspiration from mid-20th-century architecture, and also …
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Richard Flemming, May 2, 2008:
we do love The Album Leaf...we have seen them in concert before. amazing stuff. we'll definitely check out your tunes.
seawallrunner, Feb 11, 2008:
your music is so soothing and beautiful.
ame ledisko(LÄDIKSSÖN), Feb 8, 2008:
I do love this,thank you for finding me,I hope all is well?Best wishes - Ame
Mike, Feb 7, 2008:
!! Awesome. Thanks for contacting me. :)
You should check my band out.http://www.virb.com/thesecretwindmillsofholland
What production tools do you use?
Vanea, Feb 5, 2008:
Excelente sound!
Your great!
Cheers,
V.