Battles' multi-instrumentalist's full-length solo masterpiece to be released 14/15th September.
Platinum Rows, the 10-minute piece at the heart of the album, is available to sample here.
Details of strictly limited special edition vinyl announced.
Embed or Stream 'Platinum Rows' from Central Market below
Like much of the LP, Platinum Rows was scored for a large ensemble. Recorded live with the Wordless Music Orchestra of New York, the album was entirely composed by Braxton himself.
The instruments used in the creation of this piece include Vox, Kazoos, Synths, Piano, Guitars, Basses, Electronics, Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Bass', Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo, Trumpets, Horns, Xylophone, Glock. Harp, Drums/Percussion and some others.
Central Market was inspired by Igor Stravinsky, Bernard Hermann, Brian Eno, John Adams and Swans.
The album appears on CD, digital and strictly limited special-edition 180 gram audiophile double heavy-weight vinyl (which includes bonus track 'Ex Cathedra' and a free MP3 download of the album), to be released shortly after the CD and download date.
Preorder Central Market - 180gram Audiophile Vinyl (w. free album download)
Bleep.com (UK) / US Direct Store
Preorder Central Market - CD Version
Bleep.com (UK) / US Direct Store
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