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School Of Emotional EngineeringSchool Of Emotional Engineering Architecture/Shock I first came across Ben Frost about four years ago, playing solo at the Enigma Bar with the sadly missed Suvome. One man, a guitar, and a computer, made one of the biggest impressions on me: I bought his handmade CD-R, and listened to it constantly afterwards. Unfortunately he hasn't come back to Adelaide since. He's recently been co-producing Gelbison's second album and crafting remixes for Björk. But Frost's main focus has been on his School Of Emotional Engineering project, originally meant for release on the now defunct Quietly Suburban label. He takes his cues from the likes of Sigur Ròs (incidentally, some of this album was recorded in Iceland). 'School Of Emotional Engineering' remains totally unique, however, with Frost immersing the listener into a simultaneously beautiful and ominous cinematic world. Recurring musical themes are explored and developed throughout. The highlight of it all is the eight minute Falling For Sylvia, with drums and pulsing basslines that drift in and out of focus. The closest we get to a traditional song structure is in Redline; it's really the only time we get any decipherable singing. However it's best to avoid considering 'School Of Emotional Engineering' track by track in its entirety, and as such, it's an atmospheric masterpiece.  |
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