When you think “anarchist mountains,” you’re
thinking huge, am I right? Massive
geographical formation, towering in the sky, and not beholden to anyone’s rules. Punk weight, right there on the face
of the planet, in everyone’s line of sight. Well, Anarchist Mountains Trio, a
trio (duh) consisting of brothers Jordan and Stefan Christoff and joined here by
Joseph Sannicandro, are even more anarchist
than you think: instead of vying for your attention with a sound as big as
their name, something of the ear-splitting variety, they 180 that thought into
the quiet spectrum, turning inward, not beholden to anyone’s rules, even their
own. Or something like that.
And thus La
terre et la force, or “Land and strength,” understands the limitations of
how humans relate to things that are bigger, older, and relatively
incomprehensible. Again, instead of tectonic sounds to shock the system, the
trio approximates the movement and the scope and the energy of the growth of
something like the mountain range of their moniker over millions of years and distills
that vision, one clearly observed from beyond a terrestrial position, into a
graceful reverie. Don’t get me wrong, this thing is filled with awe – how can
it not be – and the synths, guitars, and field recordings intertwine as if they
were stardust reconstituting on the surface of the planet. You’re breathing
these sounds and reveling in silence, never once considering that the air
particles in your lungs are the size of continents. There really is some relativistic chicanery going on
here!
But this is perfect for Amek Collective,
beloved Bulgarian label. La terre et la
force redefines the rules even as they’re being redefined, keeping everyone
on their toes at all times and causing incomprehensible discombobulation – all while
being as chill as chill can be. This one requires a deep dive – take it, I beg
you.
https://amekcollective.bandcamp.com/
--Ryan