The Allegory of Hearing
Roy Montgomery · 2000
47 min · 10 tracks · neo-psychedelia
A meditative journey through layered guitar textures and ethereal soundscapes, reflecting a deep introspection and experimental spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Resolution Island Suite: i) A Vessel Sublime ii) And But a Gentle Swell iii) Hubris Fills the Rash and Young iv) Now the Reef-Dashed Mariner v) The Sirens, They Feel Pity vi) Wind Upon the Sails, Light Upon the Sea vii) Cast Away This Island, Cruel So, Fate Will Set Me Free — This expansive suite showcases Montgomery's ability to weave complex narratives through sound, emphasizing both tranquility and tension across its lengthy progression. Its ambitious structure allows for deep exploration of themes such as isolation and longing.
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Rock, Sea, Muse, Seek — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its swirling guitars and haunting melodies, inviting listeners into a contemplative space that feels both vast and intimate. Its vivid imagery resonates throughout the album's overarching themes.
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I Hear You Mocking — This piece stands out with its dynamic shifts between serene passages and more abrasive sounds, reflecting the duality of the human experience. It serves as a pivotal moment on the album where vulnerability meets resilience.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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As the Dali Lama Was Remarking I Believe
The lyrics shift from philosophical musings to personal reflections at a critical juncture, creating a sense of urgency amidst calmness.
This transition in tone contrasts abstract ideas with tangible emotions, effectively drawing listeners deeper into Montgomery's introspective narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ex cathedra 2:48
- 2 Rock, Sea, Muse, Seek 5:26
- 3 As the Dali Lama Was Remarking I Believe 3:35
- 4 Sounding the Abyss 2:36
- 5 I Hear You Mocking 3:27
- 6 Where the Belltower Once Stood 3:45
- 7 From a Promontory 2:24
- 8 Resolution Island Suite: i) A Vessel Sublime ii) And But a Gentle Swell iii) Hubris Fills the Rash and Young iv) Now the Reef-Dashed Mariner v) The Sirens, They Feel Pity iv) Wind Upon the Sails, Light Upon the Sea vii) Cast Away This Island, Cruel So, Fate Will Set Me Free 17:37
- 9 At the Intersection of Herzog & Wenders 3:52
- 10 Above All, Compassion 1:47
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