[MellySingsDoom]

Somewhat off-topic, but here's some stuff for me that I would consider to be (in one way or another) highly influential in the genesis of modern Noise.


Iannis Xenakis - La Legende D'Eer: A piece that is very particular and precise, with a great use of dynamics, using treated electronic sound sources, which certainly has a real impact as the piece progresses.

AMM - Like A Cloud Hanging In The Sky (from "The Crypt 1968" album): About 15-20 mins in, the group interplay hits an intense section where it becomes impossible to distinguish who's doing what, and the cumulative effect and energy certainly hits a good few noise peaks. AMM would probably bristle as being referred to as "noise" nevertheless, as a keystone in improvisation/noise, this is an essential work in the Noise sphere.

John Coltrane - Live in Seattle: This recording showcases the interplay in particular between Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, hitting moments where the sheer energy and passion of the playing becomes elevated and visceral. Viscerality is one of the key "ingredients" of Noise, and this recording certainly showcases this.

Evan Parker - Monoceros: Through using extended/circular breathing techniques, Parker's music here transcends the relative limitations of the soprano sax, and creates a sound that is intense, hard and powerful. This also goes way above any of the usual "jazz"/improv areas that Parker usually trades in, and it's direction and focus certainly guide the piece more towards "noise" than anything.