{"product_id":"nomad-war-machine-susan-alcorn-contra-madre-pre-order","title":"Nomad War Machine \u0026 Susan Alcorn - Contra Madre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eTracklist\u003c\/u\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Invocation 2. Grotto That Returns the Echo of My Cry 3. Face of Unknown Stars 4. This Who Do Not Dance 5. Boiling Vortex 6. The Shining Host\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe late \u003cstrong\u003epedal-steel guitarist\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSusan Alcorn\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves a final surprise hinting at new directions left underexplored on her collaboration with\u003cstrong\u003e Nomad War Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eimprovising metal duo \u003c\/strong\u003eof drummer Julius Masri and guitarist James Reichard. Their death-metal-influenced pummel adds new fire to her molten flow across a suite of improvised tracks that show off the vast range and simpatico of the trio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJulius Masri and James Reichard of Nomad War Machine: “An unexpected opportunity arose out of a catching-up conversation where Susan had revealed a recent fascination with death metal, confessing, ‘I’m 70 years old—I think about death!’ She had learned a couple of Arch Enemy songs on her pedal steel, particularly compelled by their frontwoman’s intensity and vigor as a performer. Voicing an appreciation for the hook-oriented sound of Swedish death metal made sense for a melodic thinker whose roots as veteran pedal steel player reached into the Texan Western swing circuit in the ’60s and ’70s. For her, ever the explorer, metal was a new, appealing point of departure into fresh musical territory. When she expressed an interest in playing with Nomad War Machine, it felt like there was a whole world of shared or complementary interests to explore.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough known for her fluency in jazz, country, and free improvisation, Alcorn had also studied Arabic, the oud, and maqam, with all holding a deep curiosity for her. Pre-’70s country \u0026amp; western music had also been a lifelong presence for both members Nomad War Machine. Masri, a Lebanese free-jazz and metal drummer, and devoted fan of Texas swing legends like Speedy West, Jimmy Bryant, Leon Rhodes, and Joe Maphis, was also steeped in Arabic music traditions. James Reichard, before coming to “freely” improvised metal, xenharmonic music, and non-Western tuning systems, had grown up being subjected to countless singalongs to numerous pre-’70s country records, entranced by the pedal steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- We unfortunately don't offer tax\/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nomad War Machine \u0026 Susan Alcorn","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":55416180703608,"sku":"VG+09","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/2704\/2955\/files\/unnamed_0b81fbcc-377f-4c77-af76-647e88f9a484.jpg?v=1768314958","url":"https:\/\/www.crashrecords.co.uk\/products\/nomad-war-machine-susan-alcorn-contra-madre-pre-order","provider":"Crash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}