Dream loss and its companion alien observer is a small two part release from solo artist named liz harris, known better by her stage name. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. If youve been following along with the twists and turns of noisy ambient music these last few years, this collection of elements may sound familiar, possibly bordering on cliche. This is one of my favorite grouper projects because of the tight focus and arresting melodies. Dream loss and its companion alien observer is a small two part release from solo artist named liz harris, known better by her stage name grouper. Yet what genre do we stick this woozy and slowly evolving stuff into. At this point you shouldnt need any introduction to liz harris shes got a few albums and splits under her belt now, but chances are the first time you came across her music was the stunning modern classic dragging a dead deer up a hill, released back in 2008. But she doesnt just balance composition and atmosphere, she merges them.
Watch the video for alien observer from grouper s a i a. April 24, 2018 grouper grid of points 2018 november 11, 2014 grouper ruins 2014 january 30, 20 grouper the man who died in his boat. Grouper releaseproduct alien observer label kranky catalogue number krank224. Alien observer now gets the reissue treatment courtesy of groupers new label. While the original vinyl editions have long since vanished into the ether, kranky has announced a vinyl reissue of the two records. Grouper is the solo project of ambient musician liz harris, from portland, oregon, united. Instead, on alien observer and dream loss, grouper once again resides in the ethereal gauze of wide et al. Grouper alien observer live at emanuel vigeland mausoleum. Listen to a previously unreleased live version of alien observer now. Look into the night sky looking towards the big lights looking out to be free suddenly something passes by my window i feel it. Albums include dragging a dead deer up a hill, a i a.
A chronological order informs the thematic trajectory of the dual release. Grouper a i a dream lossalien observer music forum. Grouper alien observer dream loss i slept in these. Alien observer 2011 this feature is not available right now. Dragging a dead deer up a hill was released on type records in 2008 to much fanfare and is widely. A i a alien observer grouper mp3 buy, full tracklist. Grouper alien observer video i know there is an official video for this song, which you can view here.
Grouper released the critically acclaimed dragging a dead deer up a hill in 2008, followed by five more records, including a twopart album, a i a, and the pianoled album ruins. This is the first cd issue of groupers 2011 self released two part album subtitled dream loss and alien observer, comprised of songs written and recorded over. It was the distinct and singular blend of shimmering dreampop and tapemangled noise that had just about anyone worth. Please note, we are still shipping and attending to customer service inquiries as per usual. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures. Dragging a dead deer up a hill was released on type records in 2008 to much fanfare and is. Due to the current covid19 pandemic, our shipping and processing times have been extended. Grouper is the solo project of american musician, artist and producer liz harris. Grouper has a few releases out and three full length albums including wide in 2006 and the followup a year later with cover the windows and the walls. Harris first album was 2005s grouper, a selfreleased fulllength cdr, followed later that year by way their crept on free porcupine rereleased in 2007 on type records. Alien observer, the ethereal ambient masterworks from grouper, are reissued on vinyl via kranky. Posts about grouper written by awordinyourearphones.
The hushed harmonies sound like creatures from another planet trying to connect through an aesthetic. Back in 2011, liz harris simultaneously released dream loss and alien observer as two parts of the a i a series. Feb 06, 2020 02 alien observer 03 vapor trails 04 she loves me that way 05 mary, on the wall 06 come softly download links. Alien observer was easily one of 2011s finest releases. At this point you shouldnt need any introduction to liz harris shes got a few albums and splits under her belt now, but chances are the first time you came. The tools liz harris uses to make music as grouper tend to be pretty basic. Her eleventh album, grid of points, was released in 2018. Groupers dream loss and alien observer albums to be. Oct 25, 2019 buy alien observer by grouper on bleep. Grouper released the critically acclaimed dragging a dead deer up a hill in 2008, followed by five more records, including a twopart album, a i a, and the pianoled albu. Alien observer now gets the reissue treatment courtesy of groupers new label kranky. Listen to a previously unreleased, live version of alien observer.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. If you received a download code in a vinyl you purchased, you can redeem it for your download here. At the time, tmt wrote, this soundsynapse transposition is as haunting as it is beautiful surely grouper s best. Alien observer for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Nov 17, 2011 dream loss and its companion alien observer is a small two part release from solo artist named liz harris, known better by her stage name grouper. While split into two lps that can be appreciated independently of each other. Grouper is the solo project of ambient musician liz harris, from portland, oregon, united states. This is the first cd issue of grouper s 2011 self released two part album subtitled dream loss and alien observer, comprised of songs written and recorded over the last four years. Japan benefit edition proceeds to irc with customized art, print, and tee x 12. Alien observer, which starts with moon is sharp, a moving melody that is drowned in reverberation and an ambient fog from where its difficult to see clearly and which gradually picks in intensity, the overall effect being akin to moving closer to the source of the melody.
Alien observer moon is sharp, alien observer and more. Download grouper aia zip grouper aia a i a dream loss alien observer 2011 from 100 mb, grouper alien observer 2011 v0 rar from 49 mb free from tradownload. While split into two lps that can be appreciated independently of each other, alien observer and dream loss work best when played sequentially, especially since the two are thematically similar. At this point you shouldnt need any introduction to liz harris shes got a few albums and splits under her belt now, but chances are the first time you came across her music was the stunning modern classic dragging a dead deer up a hill. It features truly quiet, trembling vocals which resemble her previous work whilst what differentiates these are the breathless shaken syllables that come out like secrets. Released 11 april 2011 on yellowelectric catalog no. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Grouper is always haunting and mysterious, but aia. Weve previously mentioned alien observer, the title track to one of two lps that liz harris, aka grouper, selfreleased this month together the albums are called a i. Alien observer listening to liz harris music as grouper is like listening to songs lost deep inside a seashell. But if im honest, the below video is way cooler and fits much better with the song itself. Grouper alien observer dream loss i slept in these clothes.
Grouper aka liz harris has always managed to captivate audiences with her unique voice allowing her releases never go unnoticed and ruins is no different. On each, that aforementioned cognitive tampering is the most pronounced of groupers discography. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Grouper alien observer video a word in your earphones. Grouper aka liz harris released two albums simultaneously in 2011, a i a. Grouper is the solo project of liz harris since 2005. Alien observer, the ethereal ambient masterworks from grouper, are being reissued on vinyl this october via kranky to accompany the announcement kranky has released a previously unheard live version of alien observer, recorded at the emanuel vigeland mausoleum in 2009. Getting the double whammy of two albums from grouper at the same time has quickly ensured my immediate infatuation with the dense and gloriously hazy sounds that liz harris composes, and aia. It consists of hazy and melancholic songs, usually classified as ambient and drone music. One of the earlier releases on grouper s own yellow electric imprint, 2011 lp a i a. We sell independent label digital downloads, cds, lps, dvds, magazines, books, cassettes, 7 singles and related items to stores all over the world and to other distributors, as well as direct to consumers via midheaven mailorder. Alien observer via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more.
Alien observer is most definitely the perfect companion or sister album to aia. Alien observer by grouper, released 11 april 2011 1. One of the earlier releases on groupers own yellow electric imprint, 2011 lp a i a. She has released material on her own label and other independent labels since 2005. Alien observer, the ethereal ambient masterworks from grouper, are back on vinyl for the. Cassiopeiaon thrill jockey comp benefiting japan relief efforts. Apr 04, 2011 alien observer listening to liz harris music as grouper is like listening to songs lost deep inside a seashell. Here you can find alien observer grouper shared files. Alien observer is the seventh studio album by american musician liz harris under the stage name grouper. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. It is the second of her twopart album series a i a, released on. Alien observer is the more accessible of the two discs, and also has a slightly better arc. Harris music is a mixture of softlystrummed guitar, wurlitzer keys, and her delicate, dreamy vocals.
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