Hegemonitized (2024)
Bright Dog Red
Hegemonitized began with a set of themes to inspire the individual contributors, the prevalence of misinformation, antiscientific thinking, and other forms of deception subverting online platforms and cultural and political discourses. The album is released under Ropeadope.
The tracks that comprise Bad Magic were created by recording live,
Hegemonitized began with a set of themes to inspire the individual contributors, the prevalence of misinformation, antiscientific thinking, and other forms of deception subverting online platforms and cultural and political discourses. The album is released under Ropeadope.
The tracks that comprise Bad Magic were created by recording live, improvised sessions with various members of the collective, creating foundational tracks on which other members could overdub ideas, and finessing pastiche compositions drawn from each of those approaches. Bandleader Joe Pignato, who produced both releases, explained the links between the albums.
As we started making Bad Magic, the sessions took on two palpably distinct characters. Some improvisations had a contemplative or atmospheric air, but others were more aggressive, reflecting a kind of urgency. It became clear that we were developing two discrete yet related concepts simultaneously. Those more forceful tracks became Hegemonitized.
Releases April 26, 2024
All compositions Bright Dog Red
Produced and mixed by Joe Pignato, the Disco Studio, Delanson, New York
Mastered by Bryan Brundige, Boston, Massachusetts
Personnel:
Joe Pignato Drums, percussion, concepts
Tim Lefebvre Electric bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 8)
Tyreek Jackson Guitar, electric bass (tracks 6, 9)
Anthony Berman Acoustic bass (track 3), electric bass (track 5)
Martín Loyato Trumpet, flugelhorn
Mike LaBombard Tenor saxophone, effects
Cody Davies Sounds
Matt Coonan Poetry, freestyling, voice
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