FOUND
SOUNDS!
JACK FASCINATO VS. DEAN ELLIOTT
by Tony Maygarden
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MUSIC FROM A SURPLUS STORE - JACK FASCINATO (Capitol
ST-1225) Released 1959. Found Sounds heard on the album:
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ZOUNDS! WHAT SOUNDS! - DEAN ELLIOTT
(Capitol ST-1818) Released 1962. Twelve pop standards performed by a swinging big band, with integrated "found sounds." Produced by John Palladino. Sound Effects Editor: Phil Kaye. Uncredited liner notes. Cover photo by George Jerman. Found Sounds heard on the album: cement mixer air compressor punching bag hand saw thunderstorm raindrops celery stalks "1001" clocks bowling pins automobile effects ax coffee cans cork popping costume jewelry crickets dog barking frog croaking hoot owl mechanical teeth Ping-Pong ball plumber's plunger pogo stick spring popgun ratchet raw apple and carrots short-wave signal squeaking door telephone direct-distance dialing signal train rumble tree bells underwater detonation wind chimes wolf whistle many human vocal noises |
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SUMMARY The original compositions are quite cool, although some veer into Leroy Anderson territory. The found sounds are for the most nicely worked into the arrangements, often carrying the melody, making for an unusual but not gimmicky sounding record. |
SUMMARY Subtlety is not the word here. One can marvel at the multitude of found sounds, but listening fatigue sets in after awhile. Surprise followed by surprise seems to have be the operating principle with the found sounds. The band arrangements are almost irrelevant. |
THE WINNER IS: A TIE! Subtlety vs. Gimmick, your choice.
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