Pan-American
Good morning.
Today we’re listening to Pan-American, an ambient project from guitarist Mark Nelson. His first musical adventure was as guitarist and singer in the Virginia-based post-rock band Labradford. Around 1997, he was drawn in a new direction, seeking to “explore the possibilities of sampling and computer technology as well as his interests in dub and techno.”1 His new album, Reverberations of Non-Stop Traffic on Redding Road, just came out a few weeks ago. It’s a collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Kramer, and consists of ghostly Americana tracks, as if William Basinski or The Caretaker were handed a guitar. We’re also playing Pan-American’s eponymous debut LP from 1998. Nelson was previously a guest on the Ambient Country podcast, where he discussed influences like Duke Ellington, Rachika Nayar, and KMRU.
Reverberations of Non-Stop Traffic on Redding Road - Pan-American (50m, no vocals)
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Pan-American - Pan-American (50m, subtle vocals on some tracks)
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We wish you a great start to your week.
Woo
Beautiful stuff, as usual. I can additionally recommend his latest album "The Patience Fader" which I tend to find very suitable for work and focus, especially if your work casually involves staying at otherwise empty highway motels in the desert.