When the Detail Lost Its Freedom

by Brian McBride

When the Detail Lost Its Freedom cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 31 October 2005
  • Label: Kranky
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:03:19
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The solo debut from one half of the acclaimed ambient duo Stars of the Lid retains the sweeping, glacial grandeur of his primary project. The compositions drift weightlessly through beautifully orchestrated string sections, gentle brass, and shimmering drone textures, yielding an overwhelmingly peaceful and cinematic minimalist experience.

Genres

Descriptors: atmospheric, ambient, strings, piano, droning

Tracklist

  1. Overture (For Other Halfs) (6:38)
  2. Piano Abg (4:33)
  3. A Gathering to Lead Me When You're Gone (6:13)
  4. Prelude (1:44)
  5. Our Last Moment in Song (6:03)
  6. Retenir (5:47)
  7. I Will (5:44)
  8. The Stringer to Light Feed Frenzy (4:47)
  9. Theguilt of Uncomplicated Thoughts (7:51)
  10. For Those Who Hesitate (5:23)
  11. Silent Motels (3:56)
  12. Latent Sonata (4:36)

Credits

  • Brian McBride - primary artist
  • Stephanie Serpick - artwork
  • The Inland Empire Symphony Quartet - featuring
  • Chris Linnen - guitar
  • Cheree Jetton - vocals
  • Eden Batki - violin
  • Michael Linnen - guitar
  • The Morgan Park Step-Up Trumpet Section - trumpet

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