Marc Anderson – Time Fish (Japanese edition)
Percussion, Sampler, Melodica, Keyboards – Marc Anderson
Vocals – Bruce Henry, Claudia Schmidt, Doug Maynard, Prudence Johnson
Bass – Enrique Toussaint
Cello – Michele Kinney
Guitar, Percussion – Steve Tibbetts
Saxophone – David Eiland
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Cisco Music
Original label : East Side Digital
Recorded at Studi-oh, St. Paul, Minnesota
Recorded by Marc Anderson
Mixed by Marc Anderson, Steve Tibbetts
Produced by Marc Anderson
Remastered by Calm (Kiyotaka Fukagawa)
Design by John Baumgartner, Kazuya Ito, Toi Whakairo
Photography by Anne Arndt, Marc Anderson (cover), Dan CorriganOriginally released in 1993 (as a CD)
Reissued in June 2022 (first time on vinyl)
Tracks :
Side A:
- 1177
- Kelele
- Della
- Smudge
Side B:
- Giant
- Remaining
- 40 Minutes
- Asylum Downs
Reviews :
"Usually prog fans expect a certain level of complexity in their music, and a quarter-century's worth of artists have pushed the level of complexity in rock music in many ways: structurally, melodically, and often rhythmically. With the marriage of technology and music, the 90's have offered a new approach, that of textural complexity. In this form the artist strives to produce timbres and soundscapes which challenge the aural senses and take the listener on a rich journey. With some help from Steve Tibbets (mixing, occasional guitar blurb) Marc Anderson uses percussion instruments as the vehicle for that journey, ranging from hosts of congas and steel drums to other more exotic world instruments. Naturally, the music is based on ethnic and tribal rhythms and the use of steel drums in the quiet passages (virtually the whole disc) to carry the melody is unique, but not very interesting for more than a single listen. Bass and guitar are used very sparingly as filler, and the whole album is very atmospheric and totally minimalist. Which isn't to say that it was doomed from the outset, because texturally complexity can indeed work very well as a prime focal point (Djam Karet's Suspension and Displacement ranks as one of the greatest achievements in that arena) but Marc Anderson has completely overlooked his tones and timbres. They are lifeless, dull and boring throughout, as is the writing. Strongly recommended for insomniacs.” Exposé on line Review by Dan Casey
The first issue from First on Vinyl is the legendary timeless album from 1993 “Time Fish” by Marc Anderson. This mesmerizing masterpiece will take you on a spiritual mind trip. Honestly surprising this was never available on vinyl!
Marc Anderson is an internationally acclaimed percussionist with credits on more than 250 recordings and numerous national and international tours. He is a priest in the Soto Zen lineage, and the founder / director of the M2 Foundation, a St. Paul non-profit that advocates for more mindful and compassionate communities. He’s on staff at Macalester College in the Center for Spiritual and Religious Life and at Hamline University in both the anthropology department and with the Wesley Center for Spirituality, Service and Social Justice.
Ratings:
Discogs 4.54 / 5