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Panda Bear & DJ Scott Mou: Ethereal Jams Emerge
2 Oct
Summary
- EP recorded in 2002, released later as limited CD-R.
- Features two lengthy skeletal jams from Panda Bear and DJ Scott Mou.
- The EP explores murky beats, granulated effects, and ethereal vocals.
The 'Coconuts' EP, a 46-minute collection from Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) and DJ Scott Mou, was initially released as a limited-edition CD-R. Recorded in 2002, it showcases two lengthy, minimalist tracks.
The EP captures the nascent stages of the duo's creative partnership. It features Mou's uncluttered beats and granulated effects layered with Lennox's wordless, ethereal vocals, recontextualizing them in a striking micro-industrial soundscape.
The 21-minute track "Coconuts" is characterized by a relentless, psychedelic propulsion. It establishes a grainy, repetitive rhythm, punctuated by experimental noise and keyboard patterns, with Lennox's vocals floating above.
The second track, "Ossie," is more diffuse and longer at 25 minutes, foreshadowing the liquid textures of future work. It presents a more episodic structure, with Lennox's vocals navigating scattered electronic sounds before a hesitant pulse emerges.
