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Reviews of TELESMA at FaerieCon 2009

Telesma777 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:27:31 +0000

Checkout these great reviews of TELESMA’s performance at FaerieCon 2009 in MD.

Thanks for the kind words! And amaazing photos of the show.

http://bensguitarwisdom.blogspot.com/2010/03/telesma.html

http://thepaintingqueen.blogspot.com/2010/03/telesma-channels-spirit.html

Album Review of “O(h)M”

Telesma777 — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:34:25 +0000

A review of our studio album “O(h)M” Appearing in the the Chesapeake Music Guide Magazine, by Michael Macey.

“…Refusing to conform to anybody’s pre-manufactured idea of how music should be structured or the elements it should contain, Telesma literally dances to the beat of their own drum.”

Didgeridoo, kubing, and dumbek, an aboriginal wind instrument, a mouth harp from the Philippines, and a Middle Eastern drum used for Arabic music respectively, mix it up with the electronics of the Theremin, guitar synth, sampler, programming, frequently disembodied vocals, and an electronic percussive device invented by guitarist Chris Mandra called the manDrum.

Their multi-genre-ational sound drawls from influences such as, but not limited to, prog rock, trance, pop, psychedelic ambient, world, funk, and experimental, O(h)M‘ moves from otherworldly to rock, aboriginal to Middle Eastern, and tribal to electronic, in an often mesmerizing, sometimes epic soundscape full of richly textured musical shapes and sonic constitution.

With an adventurous mix and a grand production, O(h)M is awash in sweeping waves of atmosphere. From the grandiose sound of Chapel Perilous, with its thunderous pounding, to the airy psychedelic’s of Synesthesia and the title track, which seem to just waft from the speakers, Telesma presents a colliding collage of sound that at times threatens to overwhelm you, but never does. Pounding percussion gives way to softer subtler passages, and Telesma crafts a nice balance between intense and delicate.

O(h)M is music without boundaries. From ancient instrumentation to modern-day technologies, Telesma embraces each with equal aplomb and presents them in bold fashion. If you’re looking for something that’s totally different, then you really have to look no farther than O(h)M. It’s a sensory experience that flows from your speakers in torrents of brightly colored sound and unlimited imagination. When was the last time you heard that?

Buy Telesma’s ”mesmerizing” studio album “O(h)M” online here:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/telesma

http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=telesma

http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000004808

Review of Telesma Equinox 2009

Telesma777 — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:25:07 +0000

SEN Magazine Baltimore ~ Review of Equinox Show!

Great review by Jess Snow from SEN Magazine!

“… From the first faint rumblings deep within the didgeridoo, you are captivated. From the moment that the bass lines fill your body, you are no more than a prisoner to the music. A hauntingly beautiful voice reaches out to you, enticing you to come closer, and you are on the floor, on your knees, shackled and unable to move. Fingers laced, begging for more, one might think: “If this is slavery then I am your captive; just don’t stop that guitar.”

This is psychedelic rock like it hasn’t been seen in ages. Combining traditional tribal instruments with new-age electronic sounds, this music is an unstoppable force. Listening to the high-pitched screaming of the guitar is like the longest orgasm you’ve ever had, and it comes in a thousand different melodies. They played a number of songs from their 2007 album, O(h)M, as well as a handful of jams and unreleased goodies. There are the faster-paced sounds of “Penumbra,” heavy with drums and bass. “Amor Fati” is great funkadelic rock, wrought with the sounds of a mouth harp, and ethereal chanting. They go from chanting to singing; tribal drums to acid-trip guitar and an electric upright bass. The absolute eclecticism of their music is made apparent on all fronts: whether live or recorded, they span genres…”

Read the entire article here:
http://www.senbaltimore.com/music/live/nox-telesma.shtml

Winter Solstice review by Doctor Trip:

Thanks to Doctor Trip for this review of our Winter Solstice show at Sonar, with Alex & Allyson Grey.

”…Telesma was certainly the highlight of the night for me. There guys and gals were giving out a sound that is unlike anything I have come across in a long time. It is a fresh & unique sound, Jambase has classified their sound as, “electro-acoustic psychedelic world dance music”. I don’t know if this is right or wrong, but I know they had me dancing and feeling the primal beat that had me wanting them to play more than they had. Telesma played for about 1 hour, offering an arrangement of instruments that was fresh and primitive, the djembe and didgeridoo. The energy at Sona during their set was mystical in nature and drew a crowd to the floor that lived up to their psychedelic classification. If given the opportunity, you should drop any pending plans and check these guys out. Out of all the new bands I have seen this year, they are by far the most innovative, creative and unique band.”

Read the full article here:

http://doctortrip.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=116:alex-grey-live-painting-sonar-nightclub-122008-review&catid=34:blog&Itemid=61

Robbie Whelan of the Baltimore City Paper wrote:

“Dozens of acts, from David Byrne to Angelique Kidjo to Paul Simon, have treaded the same waters, but what sets Telesma apart is that the dialogue between its members disparate influences doesnt feel forced. Their approach is based on a feeling, an optimistic hunch, that everyone in the world is somehow connected, and that we can all benefit from that connection. … Its based on the idea that indigenous tribal culturesfrom Aborigines to Masai tribesmen to Arabian emirs can be forced into an intelligent dialogue that goes deeper than the fact that such musics can sound good when played together.”

Read the full article here:

http://www.citypaper.com/music/review.asp?rid=8307

Studio Album ~ “O(h)M” available online.

Telesma777 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:08:58 +0000

Review of our studio album “O(h)M” Appearing in the the Chesapeake Music Guide Magazine, by Michael Macey.

O(h)M is music without boundaries. From ancient instrumentation to modern-day technologies, Telesma embraces each with equal aplomb and presents them in bold fashion. If you’re looking for something that’s totally different, then you really have to look no farther than O(h)M. It’s a sensory experience that flows from your speakers in torrents of brightly colored sound and unlimited imagination. When was the last time you heard that?

Buy Telesma’s ”mesmerizing” studio album “O(h)M” online here:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/telesma

http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=telesma

http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=ALB000004808