The Open Window Society

The Open Window Society

Notions on sci-fi, horror, psychedelia & other phenomena from the edges of reality in graphic arts, literature, music & film.

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Jacqui Oakley
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Jamie Lawson
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The Yelm Sessions - Eyvind Kang

Eyvind Kang - The Yelm Sessions

Doesn’t seem like often Eyvind Kang pulls out the synths, but man, they absolutely kill on this song. Not one prone to hyperbole, I can assure you that this is the best thing ever.

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Nels Cline / William Winant Duo - Wrong Path In A Garden Maze
Amazingly spooky & engaging improvisation between Nels Cline (Nels Cline Singers, Wilco, etc.) & William Winant (John Zorn, Mr. Bungle, etc.) - sounds more like badass soundtrackery than any other improv noodles you’re likely to hear today.

Outtakes from the documentary The Reach Of Resonance by Steve Elkins.
Candela Films

The grand thing about the human mind is that it can turn its own tables and see meaninglessness as ultimate meaning.

JOHN CAGE

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