Name: RTZ
Brand: Six Organs Of Admittance

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375 Media

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2009-01-29

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5187882

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Six Organs Of Admittance

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Drag City

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Classic

Drag City is a renowned music label that was founded by Dan Koretzky and Dan Osborn. With an impressive roster of artists, Drag City has established itself as a leading force in the music industry. Known for their diverse range of genres, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and influential albums. From indie rock to experimental folk, Drag City continues to push boundaries and nurture innovative talent.

Since its inception, Drag City has been dedicated to supporting artists who defy conventions and create unique sounds. The label's commitment to artistic freedom has allowed musicians to explore their creativity without limitations. This approach has resulted in a catalog of critically acclaimed albums that have resonated with audiences worldwide.

With an unwavering focus on quality over quantity, Drag City carefully curates its releases, ensuring each album receives the attention it deserves. Their meticulous attention to detail extends beyond the music itself, with beautifully designed album artwork and packaging that enhance the overall listening experience.

Six Organs Of Admittance is the musical project of guitarist Ben Chasny. With a career spanning over two decades, Chasny has established himself as a prominent figure in the experimental folk and psychedelic rock genres. Known for his intricate guitar work and mesmerizing compositions, Six Organs Of Admittance creates music that transcends boundaries and explores new sonic territories. From delicate acoustic melodies to sprawling electric soundscapes, Chasny's unique blend of influences results in captivating and immersive listening experiences.
Throughout his discography, Six Organs Of Admittance has consistently pushed the boundaries of what can be achieved with a guitar. Chasny's virtuosic playing style combined with his innovative use of effects pedals and unconventional tunings create a distinctive sound that is instantly recognizable. His ability to seamlessly blend elements of traditional folk music with avant-garde experimentation sets him apart from other artists in the genre.
With numerous critically acclaimed albums under his belt, including "School of the Flower" and "Ascent," Six Organs Of Admittance continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other musicians, Chasny's live performances are known for their intensity and raw emotion. As an artist who constantly evolves and pushes artistic boundaries, Six Organs Of Admittance remains at the forefront of contemporary experimental music.

this double-cd, triple-lp epic called 'rtz' (named after the button on a tascam 484 that 'returns to zero') fashions several lesser-known pieces from six organs of admittance's early years into an massive prismatic arc, colossal and organic like some wonder of the ancient world. how could it be otherwise? even when existing as only one half of a record, as many of these pieces once did (and still do, somewhere), mr. 6ooa (ben chasny, y'all!) leans into the eternal - letting the winds of time scar his face and the light of all there is burn his skin black. grandmaster chas has sacrificed the body for his music time and again over the years. 'rtz' is an iridescent chimera in full flight, viewed through stained glass. cataloging these early non-album excursions requires a bit of leg-(and mind) work. 'rtz' travels back to the dawn of this century to locate 'resurrection,' half of a time-lag split 12" with charalambides. 'warm earth, which i've been told' is half of a mental telemetry split cd with vibracathedral orchestra and magic carpithans from 2003. 'you can always see the sun,' was part of three loved recordings' purposeful availments subscription cd series in 2002. and nightly trembling was released way back in 1999 in an edition of 33 copies, all given away for free! that's some spiritual shit right there. combined with a never-before released extended piece called 'punish the chasm with wings' from pre-millennial days and you've got yourself a deep, deep box set, crammed into a multi-faceted lp jacket. rich with excursions to exotic musical climes and rhythmic with prayerful chants from the dark shadows of the earth, 'rtz' uses strings and bells, riffs both warm and icy, glowing lead guitars, massed voices and the pure, open air for its mantras and rituals. as the title alludes, these old sounds were forged in that bastion of personal expression, the four-track recorder. when a man can record a few feet from his bed, he becomes more inclined to render his nocturnal intuitions. and when that man is ben chasny, he can use those remastered (but still good and dusty) early recordings to attain the ultimate goal: a multifaceted triple-gatefold lp! we should all be so lucky. oh wait, we are - now that we've got 'rtz' forever, and more.

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