Tim Story's 10th solo album, 2006's "buzzle" was quite a departure from what had come before. Known primarily for his subdued, classically-tinged electroacoustic miniatures, 'buzzle" presented an alternate reality of richly-detailed, rhythm-laden electronica. Originally released in 2006 on CD by a joint venture between Nepenthe Music (USA) and Barking Green Music (UK), the album saw a deluxe double-vinyl release in 2017 on Curious Music.
"A fascinating and engaging departure for Grammy-nominated composer Tim Story, Buzzle is a rhythm-fueled diversion into atmospheric electronica. Spiky, organic grooves mingle with vaporous, lush ambiances and creaky analog electronics - picture yourself in a post-modern film noir, and Buzzle is the soundtrack you'll have in your head.
"Those who know Tim Story as a craftsman of elegant, understated chamber music might need to dive beneath buzzle's kaleidoscope surface, but shouldn't be disappointed - there's much that's familiar here. Story's signature use of moody, elusive chord structures, angular melodic phrasing, and masterful sound design give Buzzle its spooky and suspenseful, slightly ironic character. Like those of Cluster or Boards of Canada, these pieces take on a life of their own... more
1. Rota 05:08
2. Prelude to Biting 02:41
3. Decelerate or Fasten 05:39
4. Vitreous 01:53
5. Monkey Builderizer 03:52
6. Pol Teesh 03:45
7. Otherize 03:32
8. Dust Bale Hole 05:09
9. Café Kaputt 01:25
10. The Woman Singing 04:43
11. Albacranky 01:42
12. You Are Patient 04:21
13. Something Happened Here (Remix) 03:43
14. Yeh! 04:06
credits
released January 1, 2006
all tracks composed and recorded by Tim Story
all compositions copyright 2005 Tim Story
published by Seventh Chance Music (BMI)
and barking Green Music Ltd (PRS)
with Louie Simon (drums: 10)
Scott Wilkinson (percussion: 1)
Martha (cello: 3,5,7)
Tom Toth (orchestra: 13)
Joachim Roedelius (piano: 13)
Anna Story (vox: 14)
Cara Story (vox: 5)
Andrea Mathews (vox)
cover photo Mark Packo
Design by Mark Packo and Tim Story