b-quartet : conformity has replaced consciousness

[emphibian]

hello.

we are b-quartet, mongrel of a band, lab scientists of alternative whatnots. we are from Singapore and we have with us a new body of work entitled "conformity has replaced consciousness".

the title is taken off a lecture (Culture Industry Reconsidered) by social-philosopher Theodor Adorno in 1963. majority of the pieces written for this new album has been directly (and indirectly) influenced by the writings of said name. the content of this set of songs includes themes such as consumerism, identity, self and anarchy. but above all, it is in our best interest to remain free from being dogmatic.

we would like to extend our understanding and love for freedom of thought, creativity and objectivity to all you happy people.

you can pre-order the CD over at Getup Merch's page
HERE or browse our full discography HERE

visit us at
b-quartet's myspace
or
our pseudo blog
to listen to previews of our upcoming record.

better days ahead.

 

[PatheinRaindropMoe]

Yeeahhhh!!!

 

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pack up lunch and suck off teehee yay bquartet

 

[emphibian]

wasn't that weird?

oh yes... such interesting situations we'd all end up with sometimes.
maybe it's just me, but, it is funny that of all the bloody places on this planet, i could not use the infamous "f" word in an arts institution.

i'm sure there were reasons.

small note : do check the micro site for updates.

 

[emphibian]

a call

bounty board.

please refer to participate

 

[FluxUs]

can't wait to hear this!

though sometimes one wonders if instead it is convergence enhancing (self)consciousness to the point of obliteration of consciousness itself............watever that means hahaha

 

[hay88]

must sing the ocs song

 

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you must think of all the children in their skinny jeans and carpet fringes holding cigarettes in their hands

 

[emphibian]

a dull intermission

hello.

you heard it first.

TO PREVIEW

 

[emphibian]

solving conflicts on in appearance

hello again.

yes yes, here's a doubler.

TO PREVIEW

 

[emphibian]

this is a speed bump

hello!

not so much to look at here, but look all the way up! or rather page 1.

Pre-Orders are available!!

 

[dir]

you guys rock
NO LOGO

 

[AgingYouth]

B-Quartet's conformity has replaced consciousness sees the rock band taking a different approach to their trademark sound. Eschewing the electronic elements and synthesizers used in their debut LP, they opt for a more organic and mellow sound for the second offering. While the signature bombastic rock tunes might be stripped down, they form the overall sombre and dark mood of the album.

Recorded at Snakeweed Studio by Leonard Soosay and mastered at Peerless Mastering, Boston, USA by Jeff Lipton, the album is a light discourse on matters like modern culture, consumerism, anarchy, identity of self and dogmas. And this ties in with music, popular music and its culture, in particular. The new work here is based on several research material including the history of jazz and music as an absolute form of expression.

conformity has replaced consciousness, which is a phrase taken off a lecture by German social philosopher Theodor Adorno, will be released in early April 2010. Emotive and cerebral, their latest full-length outing promises to be one which please long-time fans and pull in new fans.

The track listing is as follows:

1) an ontoduction
2) this dull taste on my tongue
3) bad dialogues
4) composition #4
5) question problem
6) hypermarathon
7) composition #3
8) still homeless
9) cellardoor
10) intermission for peanuts
11) sleepy lanterns
12) we vacate
13) researchers

The album will be out on Thursday 8 April 2010. You can preview the entire album on their Bandcamp site: www.b-quartet.bandcamp.com

 

[rottenramone]

keep it up guys! best.

 

[AgingYouth]

conformity has replaced consciousness has just been released.

Please help us spread the word around by clicking on this link:

http://bit.ly/9dXHaY

 

[AgingYouth]

Hi, we are about 90% sold out for our launch show!

Do get your tickets from SISTIC before they run out. Which we hear will probably happen tomorrow!

Thank you so much for your support!

 

[AgingYouth]

Thank you to all those who came! We sold out the show.

Here are some photos, thanks to Perplexed and Shiro:

Perplexed:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/photoperplexed/sets/72157623713132477/show

Shiro:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?a...ts#!/album.php?aid=163942&id=569886028&ref=mf


Leonard Soosay's pictures:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=173830&id=635221961&comments

The new album 'conformity has replaced consciousness' is currently sold at Books Actually, Gramophone, Roxy, The Esplanade Shop and GetUpMerch.com.

 

[PatheinRaindropMoe]

interview of the "process"... i like!

http://wakingupto.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/b-quartet-the-bani-haykal-interview/

 

[kimura]

A B-Quartet& The Observatory double bill gig would be a heightened state of consciousness sans conformity.Confirm.

Darn someone make it happen!

 

[AgingYouth]

Actually, it happened...

Last August, the boys opened for the Observatory at NUS. Was a sublime gig.