Another review of The Ruby-Leif has come in from Tobias Fischer at Tokafi. This is my favorite bit:
"The Ruby-Leif is subtlely majestic electronica performed by a virtual jazz combo – Warp should take notice."
The first review of The Ruby-Leif has come in from Audiversity. Here are a few excerpts:
"The handful of songs present on this EP rely on a quiet storm of liquid bass grooves and synths with just a hint of reverb for maximum laid-back pleasure."
"Fields puts on a really smooth show, and it's evident not one full listen through that he's done this before."
"Fields has succeeded in releasing a free album that's worth more than that in both quality control and replay value."
I am happy to announce the release of my latest work The Ruby-Leif, a 5 track mini-album on the Kikapu net label. It's free to download, released under a creative commons license.
The Ruby-Leif is a return to my earlier Asoka/Branches style of beat-driven melodic electronic music, which is really my true love. Thanks to Brad at Kikapu for putting this out. Thanks to you for listening. I hope you enjoy it.
The Ruby-Leif
Label: Kikapu
Released: 10/2007
1. Sunwire
2. Hakea
3. Umber
4. Cairn
5. The Ruby-Leif
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Press/Reviews/Feedback:
"Killer sonics on this one, and the thick beat is fantastic with its reverse hi-hats. If you’re into atmospheric electronic works or if you’re into more beat-driven electronics... you’re sure to enjoy this one. It’s got something to please both."
-- Review of "Cairn" on blocSonic [Details]
"On his new EP, The Ruby-Leif, Arden electronic composer William Fields lays out an experience containing the unpredictability, calm, danger, and comfort of an ocean. Each song is an individual experience within a larger one."
--Kathleen Hebblewaite, Out & About Magazine [Read Full Review]
"The Ruby-Leif" is subtlely majestic electronica performed by a virtual jazz combo – Warp should take notice.
--Tobias Fischer, Tokafi [Read Full Review]
The handful of songs present on this EP rely on a quiet storm of liquid bass grooves and synths with just a hint of reverb for maximum laid-back pleasure. [...] Fields puts on a really smooth show, and it's evident not one full listen through that he's done this before. [...] Fields has succeeded in releasing a free album that's worth more than that in both quality control and replay value."
--Patrick Masterson, Audiversity [Read Full Review]
First listening to this album I was quite astounded. Clearly melodic, clearly experimental, clearly beautiful but also abstract - I never thought a mix-up like this would work, but William made it work. A first-class audio experience!
--Stratophera [Read Full Review]
Zur Beruhigung und quasi als akustischen Guglhupf gibt’s eine feine Release vom Oktober - von einigen Zeitgenossen unter die besten Netveröffentlichungen des Jahre 07 gereiht . William Fields heisst der guteczz hörempfehlung Mann , der - geboren 1977 - seit Jahr und Tag ostküstenseitig bis mittelwestlich Clubs , Festivals oder auch mal ein MIT- Event beschallt . Dass er stylistically , wie es heisst , über einen broad range in Sachen Elektronica verfügt : Nehmen wir diese Phrase als das , was sie ist - nämlich LEER - und wenden uns Fields’ wesentlich erfreulicheren akustischen Gestaltungen zu . Zuletzt also die 5- track EP The Ruby-Leif beim Netlabel Kikapu : Warme , organische Valenzen , gruppiert um gelassene , indes energetisch gut unterfeuerte Pulse : Eine Musik , die von der Handhabung spricht und vom Körper , durchkomponiert und ohne aufdringlichen Anspruch nach Originalität . Die Klangfarbe könnte mitunter an die Boards of Canada erinnern … Aber man höre doch besser selbst.
-- in|ad|ae|qu|at [Read Full Review]