Noplace, by Aidan Baker, Simon Goff, Thor Harris

Noplace

by Aidan Baker, Simon Goff, Thor Harris

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1.	Noplace I 05:51	buy track
2.	Noplace II 05:40	buy track
3.	Red Robin 05:05	buy track
4.	Noplace III 05:35	buy track
5.	Tin Chapel 07:10	buy track
6.	Northplace 05:50	buy track
7.	Nighplace 09:41	buy track

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Noplace is an improvised collaboration between Aidan Baker (Nadja / Caudal / B/B/S/), Simon Goff (Molecular, Bee & Flower) and Thor Harris (Swans, Shearwater, Thor & Friends).

Having known each other for a number of years and previously contributed to one another’s recordings this trio finally came together as a whole on May 7th 2017 at Redrum Studios in Berlin. In a short, improvised session of just a few hours they set about laying down as much material as possible which was then subsequently edited and re-worked (without overdubs) to form this album.

The same evening the trio played together as part of a 9-piece Thor & Friends ensemble which also included Christopher Hefner (on musical saw) whose artwork graces the cover of the record and gave it its name.

Noplace is a hypnotic and deep listen. Kinetic rhythms pulsate throughout whilst the guitar and violin jostle and weave around the metronomic beats, creating a cathartic and all-encompassing experience. The very nature of the instrumental repetitions give it an immediate avant/krautrock feel but the whole record is coated in a wonderful psychedelic atmosphere that’s both melodic, textured and innovative.

Without doubt a perfect marriage and the sum of its parts. You would be forgiven for thinking Noplacetook years to craft but that’s testament to three excellent musicians who have produced a real treat of a record. Broken down into seven pieces but very much best enjoyed as a thrilling whole, Noplace is a powerful and highly addictive album.

credits

released November 10, 2017

• Aidan Baker (Nadja, Caudal, B/B/S/) - guitar
• Thor Harris (Swans, Shearwater, Thor & Friends) - drums
• Simon Goff (Molecular, Bee & Flower) - violin
• Edited/Produced by Aidan Baker
• Mixed by Simon Goff
• Mastered by Lawrence English
• Artwork by Christopher Hefner
• Layout by Richard Knox

Released on Gizeh Records

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"This is a beautiful and seductive album that draws you in, initiating you into its unique brand of pulsating, atmospheric, psychedelia. There is a massive krautrock vibe to it, the Jaki Liebeziet style drumming is obviously a massive part of that and the whole thing flows effortlessly across its 45 minutes running time. It’s hard to believe this was recorded in a matter of hours, it really feels like something that took months to grow and evolve into the final product. Noplace is a remarkable record." 5/5 Musique Machine

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Simon Goff Berlin, Germany

Simon Goff is a British composer and producer based in Berlin.

His album Vale released in 2021 was described as 'a statement of both awe and intent...it’s remarkable that the album marks his debut outing on his own terms.' - The Quietus ... more

discography

Spark Like Living Mothers

Oct 2023
Vale Reworked

Apr 2022
Vale

Apr 2021
The Bit

Aug 2020
Secret Sitter

Apr 2020
Noplace

Nov 2017
HUE

Nov 2016

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