History Of The Visitation, by Guapo

History Of The Visitation

by Guapo

supported by

Russ I'm so excited to see the live recording from NEARFest! I was there and loved the performance!

The Sonic Archives Recording Co. thumbnail

more...

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Your download includes a digital booklet.

*** NOTE: The "Live" tracks on this download are audio-only. ***

If you want these audio tracks with video, you have to buy the vinyl or CD version, both of which include a DVD.

Purchasable with gift card

$14 USD or more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Compact Disc + live DVD + digital download + streaming

Includes unlimited streaming of History Of The Visitation via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 3 days

Purchasable with gift card

$23 USD or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
Gatefold Vinyl LP + live DVD + digital download + streaming

Includes unlimited streaming of History Of The Visitation via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 3 days

Purchasable with gift card

$31 USD or more

1.	The Pilman Radiant 26:15
2.	Complex #7 04:46
3.	Tremors From The Future 11:15
4.	Five Suns [Live @ NEARfest 2006] 32:21
5.	King Lindorm [Live] 14:44
6.	The Pilman Radiant ["radio edit"] 06:03	buy track

about

Prepare yourself for an experience that’s simultaneously otherworldly and assaultive. On paper, the music of Guapo reads like a riddle – the British quartet’s sound is based around ideas like controlled chaos, atonal harmony, uplifting darkness, and beautiful destruction. Nothing about the band or their work seems to adhere to even the most open-minded set of preconceptions about the meaning of umbrella terms like “rock,” or “progressive,” or even “experimental.” But when you abandon the need to reconcile any of these concepts with each other, and simply let their latest album, History of the Visitation, speak for itself, everything becomes radiantly clear.

History of the Visitation is the ninth album from the forward-looking foursome. This album finds them following through on the kind of epic constructions that sprung forth from their albums like Five Suns and Black Oni.

The record is dominated by the 26-minute tour de force “The Pilman Radiant,” offset only by the 11-minute journey “Tremors from the Future” and the considerably more compact sonic sculpture known as “Complex #7.”

The band currently comprises drummer and founding member David J. Smith with mainstays Kavus Torabi (Cardiacs, Knifeworld), James Sedwards (This is Not This Heat, Nøght), &Emmett Elvin (Chrome Hoof, Knifeworld) on keyboards.

In addition to the new studio album, this download includes live tracks by the group from their 2006 and 2007 USA and European tours. They feature former member Daniel O'Sullivan of Ulver and Sun 0))).

credits

released January 29, 2013

David J. Smith - drum kit, percussion, additional keyboards, santoor
Emmett Elvin - Fender Rhodes, organ, synths, harmonium, screech guitar
James Sedwards - bass
Kavus Torabi - guitar, santoor
guests:
Thomas Frasier Scott - soprano sax, flutes, clarinet, oboe, bassoon
Dave Newhouse - baritone sax, tenor sax, bass clarinet, alto flute
Chloe Herrington - bassoon
Sarah Anderson - violin, viola
Geri McEwan - violin
Sam Morris - French horn
Emma Sullivan - trumpet
Antti Uusimaki - additional keyboards and effects

all compositions by Guapo.

license

about

Cuneiform Records Washington, D.C.

Cuneiform Records is an independent record label releasing adventurous, boundary-bursting music by artists from around the world.

Founded in 1984.
Based in Washington D.C.

Recommendations

contact / help

Contact Cuneiform Records

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this album or account

Cuneiform Records recommends:

The Gift of Purpose [Hopper Family Benefit Album]
by Bone (Nick Didkovsky / Hugh Hopper / John Roulat)

The BENEFIT ALBUM for Hugh Hopper's family is now on Bandcamp! Cuneiform Records
go to album

If you like History Of The Visitation, you may also like:

Abracadabra In Osaka (Elton Dean, Allan Holdsworth, Hugh Hopper, John Marshall)
by Soft Works

supported by 58 fans who also own “History Of The Visitation”

The combination of Elton and Allan on this is absolutely incredible! Hugh Hopper and John Marshall fill it out BEAUTIFULLY! Jonathan Pryor
go to album
Hidden Details (HD)
by Soft Machine

supported by 50 fans who also own “History Of The Visitation”

I love Soft Machine and everything these players stand for. New track off of Hidden Details is amazing. Long live Soft Machine. gearmanx
go to album
Tentacles
by Stick Men

supported by 48 fans who also own “History Of The Visitation”

Another stellar release from this long-lived ensemble. Though the King Crimson influence is obvious & that comparison unavoidable, these guys have made many great recordings that can't be categorized as 'mere copies'. The perfect balance of aggressive riffing and serene soundscapes. Stephen Roberts
go to album
Furvent
by Le Grand Sbam

Progressive music ensemble The Grand Sbam's bombastic compositions defy tempo, genre, and description. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 17, 2020
go to album
Nivraym (Revisited)
by Koenjihyakkei 高円寺百景

The Japanese zeuhl band's remastered third LP showcases maniacal precision alongside brute force. Bandcamp Album of the Day Feb 16, 2023
go to album