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Monoliths & Dimensions

Sunn O)))

Type:
Full-length
Release date:
May 5th, 2009
Catalog ID:
SUNN100 / sunn100
Label:
Southern Lord Recordings
Format:
CD
Reviews:
11 reviews (avg. 92%)
1. Aghartha 17:34   Show lyrics
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2. Big Church [Megszentségteleníthetetlenségeskedéseitekért] 09:43   Show lyrics
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3. Hunting & Gathering (Cydonia) 10:02   Show lyrics
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4. Alice 16:21   instrumental
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Band members
Greg Anderson Guitars, Bass
Stephen O'Malley Guitars, Acoustic arrangements
Guest/Session
Tim Smollens Double bass (tracks 1, 4)
Jessika Kenney Vocals (alto), Vocals (soprano) (track 2), Ensemble arrangements (track 2)
Eric Walton Piano (track 1)
Julian Priester Conch shell (track 1), Trombone (track 4)
Mell Dettmer Hydrophone (track 1), Bells (track 2)
Angela Kiemayer Vocals (alto) (track 2)
Verena Bodem Vocals (alto) (track 2)
Keith Lowe Double bass (tracks 1, 4)
Jutta Sierlinger Vocals (alto) (track 2)
Stuart Dempster Dung chen, Conch Shell (track 1), Trombone (track 4)
Taina Karr English Horn (track 1), Oboe, English horn (tracks 4)
Katharina Einsiedl Vocals (alto soprano) (track 2)
Josiah Boothby French Horn (tracks 1, 4)
Loma Döring Vocals (alto soprano) (track 2)
Randall Dunn Acoustic arrangements (track 1)
Stephanie Pfeffer Vocals (alto soprano) (track 2)
Eyvind Kang Viola (tracks 1, 2, 4), Ensemble arrangements (tracks 2, 4)
Timb Harris Violin (tracks 1, 4)
Oren Ambarchi Guitars (tracks 1, 2, 4), Oscillator (tracks 1, 4), Effects (track 1), Gong (track 3)
Hans Teuber Clarinet (tracks 1, 4), Flute (track 4)
Rex Ritter Synthetizers (tracks 2, 3)
Steve Moore Dung Chen, Conch shell (track 1), Organ (track 2), Brass arrangements (track 3), Trombone (tracks 2-4), Synthesizers (tracks 3, 4)
Cuong Vu Trumpet (track 2)
Brad Mown Concert bass drum, Percussion, Vocals (choirs) (track 3)
Tony Moore Trumpet (track 3)
Moriah Neils Double bass (track 4)
Melissa Walsh Harp (track 4)
Attila Csihar Vocals (tracks 1-3)
William Herzog Electric tamboura, Vocals (choirs) (track 3)
Joe Preston Vocals (choirs) (track 3)
Daniel Menche Vocals (choirs) (track 3)
Dylan Carlson Guitars (track 2)
Miscellaneous staff
Floyd Reitsma Engineering
Richard Serra Cover art: "Out-of-Round X" [1999]
Stephen O'Malley Art direction
T. Ketola (R.I.P. 2020) Artwork
Mathilde Darel Artwork, Photography
Cathy Ward Illustrations
Gisèle Vienne Photography
Rob McKeever Photography
Marco Fusinato Photography
Jenn Anderson Photography
Kerry O'Sullivan Photography
Mell Dettmer Producer, Engineering, Mastering
Randall Dunn Producer, Engineering
Greg Anderson Guitars, Bass
Stephen O'Malley Guitars, Acoustic arrangements
Tim Smollens Double bass (tracks 1, 4)
Jessika Kenney Vocals (alto), Vocals (soprano) (track 2), Ensemble arrangements (track 2)
Eric Walton Piano (track 1)
Julian Priester Conch shell (track 1), Trombone (track 4)
Mell Dettmer Hydrophone (track 1), Bells (track 2)
Angela Kiemayer Vocals (alto) (track 2)
Verena Bodem Vocals (alto) (track 2)
Keith Lowe Double bass (tracks 1, 4)
Jutta Sierlinger Vocals (alto) (track 2)
Stuart Dempster Dung chen, Conch Shell (track 1), Trombone (track 4)
Taina Karr English Horn (track 1), Oboe, English horn (tracks 4)
Katharina Einsiedl Vocals (alto soprano) (track 2)
Josiah Boothby French Horn (tracks 1, 4)
Loma Döring Vocals (alto soprano) (track 2)
Randall Dunn Acoustic arrangements (track 1)
Stephanie Pfeffer Vocals (alto soprano) (track 2)
Eyvind Kang Viola (tracks 1, 2, 4), Ensemble arrangements (tracks 2, 4)
Timb Harris Violin (tracks 1, 4)
Oren Ambarchi Guitars (tracks 1, 2, 4), Oscillator (tracks 1, 4), Effects (track 1), Gong (track 3)
Hans Teuber Clarinet (tracks 1, 4), Flute (track 4)
Rex Ritter Synthetizers (tracks 2, 3)
Steve Moore Dung Chen, Conch shell (track 1), Organ (track 2), Brass arrangements (track 3), Trombone (tracks 2-4), Synthesizers (tracks 3, 4)
Cuong Vu Trumpet (track 2)
Brad Mown Concert bass drum, Percussion, Vocals (choirs) (track 3)
Tony Moore Trumpet (track 3)
Moriah Neils Double bass (track 4)
Melissa Walsh Harp (track 4)
Attila Csihar Vocals (tracks 1-3)
William Herzog Electric tamboura, Vocals (choirs) (track 3)
Joe Preston Vocals (choirs) (track 3)
Daniel Menche Vocals (choirs) (track 3)
Dylan Carlson Guitars (track 2)
Floyd Reitsma Engineering
Richard Serra Cover art: "Out-of-Round X" [1999]
Stephen O'Malley Art direction
T. Ketola (R.I.P. 2020) Artwork
Mathilde Darel Artwork, Photography
Cathy Ward Illustrations
Gisèle Vienne Photography
Rob McKeever Photography
Marco Fusinato Photography
Jenn Anderson Photography
Kerry O'Sullivan Photography
Mell Dettmer Producer, Engineering, Mastering
Randall Dunn Producer, Engineering
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Jewel case is sheathed by a velum O-card. Expansive 24 page booklet with velum cover and specially coated heavy-weight paper.

In October 2009, also released on 2xLP 180 gm black vinyl in deluxe packaging comprising a heavyweight cardboard 'tip-on' sleeve containing two printed inner sleeves and a fold-out 'poster' of the lyrics and credits. The package is then contained within a printed vellum dust jacket, all in a poly bag.

Purchasers direct from the Southern Lord website could also buy the vinyl as part of a package deal including a 'Monoliths & Dimensions' turntable slipmat, canvas bag and poster, and Sunn O))) earplugs.

The song "Alice" is dedicated to Alice Coltrane.

Recording information:

Recorded during 2007 and 2008 with Randall Dunn and features a host of collaborators, including Eyvind Kang, Oren Ambarchi, Jessika Kenney, Attila Csihar and Dylan Carlson, among others:

Aghartha recorded: Litho, Seattle Oct 08; London Bridge, Shoreline Jan 08; Aleph, Seattle Jan 08.
Big Church recorded: Litho, Seattle Oct 08; London Bridge, Shoreline Aug 08; Rochuspark, Vienna Aug 08; Aleph, Seattle, Jan 08; Forum Music Village Feb 06.
Hunting & Gathering recorded: Litho, Seattle Oct 08; London Bridge, Shoreline Nov 08; Aleph, Seattle Jan 08.
Alice recorded: Litho, Seattle Oct 08; London Bridge, Shoreline Jan 08; Aleph, Seattle Jan 08.

All songs mixed at London Bridge, Shoreline Nov 08.
Mastered at Sinister Kitchen.

Identifiers:

Barcode (On sticker on slipcase): 8 08720 01002 2
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 1108674 WWW.FURNACECD.COM - SUNN100 02
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LL29
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI QZD1
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 1108674 WWW.FURNACECD.COM - SUNN100 02
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI LL29
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 7721
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 1108674 WWW.FURNACECD.COM - SUNN100 02
Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI LL29

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