Five Weather Reports - III

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Five Weather Reports consists of five songs that set bizarre
weather reports heard over the radio by the protagonist, Moldenke,
from David Ohle’s seminal novel, Motorman. Although the book was
published decades ago, these excerpts take on contemporary
environmental and societal meaning.
One of the key themes from the novel is the deterioration of
Moldenke’s health. Moldenke’s mentor, Dr. Burnheart, has installed
booster hearts to help Moldenke with his weak heart. The “six
sheep’s hearts” surgery was a success, as they “help the big one
along.” However, there is a caveat: when one heart stops, they all do,
and when Moldenke is under duress, his hearts react erratically.
Five Weather Reports was written for TAK
in the Winter of 2014.

lyrics

III)
Roving chuff clouds, floxiness hovering above L.A. unpredictable,
nothing verified, minimum forecast, probable extensive sunsout,
birdfall index high per hundredcount, earlier reports not reliable,
premature, loy hopes for a sunsy weekout, otherwise rain and
sleet.

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from Ecstatic Music - TAK plays BROOK, released September 9, 2016
Five Weather Reports:
Taylor Brook, electronics
Laura Cocks, flute
Marina Kifferstein, violin
Liam Kinson, clarinet
Charlotte Mundy, voice
Ellery Trafford, percussion

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Regarded as “one of the most prominent ensembles in the United States practicing truly experimental music” (I Care If You Listen), TAK delivers energetic performances "that combine crystalline clarity with the disorienting turbulence of a sonic vortex.” (WIRE Magazine). The ambitious ensemble “impresses with the organicity of their sound, their dynamism and virtuosity” (New Sounds, WQXR). ... more

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