So how many of us have actually stood on the edge of the crater of an active volcano? Like me, you’ve probably seen eruptions on TV and marvelled at the force of nature in terms of the visuals, but not paid so much attention to the sounds. Geir Jenssen, who usually records under the Biosphere moniker, lugged his field recording kit to the edge of the abyss of the perennially active Stromboli volcano off the north coast of Sicily, and this is his report back.
It’s impressive, that’s for sure. It rumbles, it thunders, it roars. The ‘dub’ version on the flipside adds delay to the immense crashes and subterranean grumbles. Sounds comparable to a terrifyingly high tide or a violent storm and explosions blast from the grooves of this vinyl-only release, and it makes you stop and think.
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As a record, it’s so-so, in that it isn’t exactly every day listening, but as a soundtrack, background work and source of samples, not to mention a source of contemplation, it’s impressive.
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