Rothko - 291 7"
(Zeal)
Rothko are a 3-piece from England who employ a unique approach to ambient
music. All three members play electric bass and often utilize a handful of
effects to alter the bass guitar sound to otherworldly rumbles and pulses.
Their songs wander between intertwining bass melodies and washes of sound.
The first song, "291," is comprised of simple meandering bass melodies, with
a set verse, chorus, verse structure. The parts themselves sound very open
and freeform, which gives the song a spacious feel, like their tone
collages, despite the absence of any ambient noises.
The B-side, "St. Seno" combines soundscape with melody. The end result is
fairly similar to the A-side but much easier to grab onto. Droning
waves of sound provide a full backdrop for the simple harmonies of the two
bass guitar parts. Faint clinking of bells and sound loops playing backwards
create a dream-like ambience which smears the song into a short, to the
point, bliss out.
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