Pythagumus Olaf Marshall... acoustic guitars, various percussion, flutes/recorders/pennywhistles, harmonium, hurdy gurdy, various bells, chimes and shakers, singing bowls, coaxing the birds outside to sing, and voices...
And on occasion: Kelly Wyse...brilliant piano playing, harmonic singing, and a good friend from the old world.
Chelsea Robb of Arrowwood graciously helping with live shows.
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With past assistance by:
Josh Lovejoy... djembe and other assorted percussive devices for live shows and a good friend.
Daniel Armstrong... not only a talented percussionist, but a good friend as well.
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I am open to collaboration with other willing semi-talented individuals, let me know if youre interested
If you would like more info, or are interested in what I do, don't hesitate to let me know... thanks, mongrel...
for a good conversation, IM me at: novemthreesongs@hotmail.com ...this is how you may contact me as well.
Also, you can contact me in regards to any of my current (or past) projects by sending mail to: Little Somebody Records P.O. Box 4983 Federal Way, WA 98063
Influences
My beautiful wife and daughter!
In general:
Autumn leaves, the whispers through trees, forests, open meadows, jagged snowy peaks, Tudor architecture, patina-laden old and dusty wooden floors in dark corners, warm and cozy inglenooks, Cotswold Stone, small scurrying woodland animals, European history, the way moss grows on limestone, Hermann Hesse, Albert Camus, Carl Sagan, Richard Dawkins, Erich Fromm, philosophy, biology, the social sciences, well-brewed coffee & tea, the lovely songs of birds, those seldom spaced but much needed reclusive times, warm friends, loving family, the act of collecting books and musical instruments, etc...
My mom was definitely an influence. I haven't seen or spoken to her since the summer of '90. Ive tried contacting her a million times, but to no avail. Her name is Virginia Torres. If you know her, would you ask her to contact me? She may be in New York, Virginia or Germany. Thanks
"Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend." Albert Camus
"If God is willing to prevent evil, but is not able to
Then He is not omnipotent.
If He is able, but not willing,
Then He is malevolent.
If He is both able and willing,
Then whence cometh evil?
If He is neither able nor willing,
Then why call Him God?" Epicurus
Here's an update on the happenings of novemthree (updated irregularly):
8 July, mmviii...
Hello there. You may have noticed that I uploaded a ditty called 'various snippets'. If not, why not take a listen? The tune consists of three separately recorded movements, captured live in Chelsea's parlor over two recent evenings of tea, coffee and baked snacks. A new project is budding; a hybrid... Although still unnamed and all members still not accounted for, I am feeling very optimistic and hopeful that this will swell into a fine floret all its own...
Also, Kim Larsen of :OTWATM: asked me to contribute to his wonderful Solanaceae project a while back. He has been very patient and forgiving of my procrastinations and insubordinations, and for that I am truly grateful.
May 28th, mmviii...
Thanks to all who came out for the folklife show! And thanks to Jason and Arrowyn Craban for inviting us to play!
We are currently looking for venues in the Puget Sound area in which to perform. If you know of any, please let us know...
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My new split release with Arrowwood is now available! Click on the picture above to go to the right place to get it, thanks!
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Handpanther has just released the novemthree/mechta split cassette! It is limited to 50 copies...e-mail me for details and availability.
Here's what the folks at Handpanther have to say:
"Pythagumus crafts a gentle tale of rising darkness in 6 parts, an anthropomorphic vision of sweetness and fear and absolute wonder. This is one of the best sides I've had the pleasure of foisting onto anyone who will listen. Don't you usually pay more for a treasure like this? Side 2 is Mechtas elegy to Cliff Burton, his favorite musician of all time. Electronic drones and acoustic cat-improv based around the opening note from "Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth)"." - Ash Rivera
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A big warm hug and a thank you to everyone who ordered my cd! If you didn't get one, I may make it available in the future...
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Your music is wonderful . . . I especially appreciate the feeling of time slowed down, becoming aware of underlying and hidden movements . . . it is imbued with the natural world, moon, stars and sun. Thank you.
Ball de bastons (Catalan for "stick dance") is the name of a ritual weapon dance spread throughout Europe and the rest of the Iberian area (cossiers in Mallorca, Portuguese pauliteiros, Aragonese palotiau, Basque ezpatadantza and Spanish paloteo or troqueado). English and Welsh Morris dances are well-known relatives to these traditions. Most melodies are based on easy 2/4 rhythms. Instrumentarium includes tabor pipe, shawm or bagpipes. Some of these tunes as Villano de Zamora were strikingly popular grounds among European Renaissance and Baroque composers. Various different traditions are encompassed in the phrase, but normally the dancers will all carry one or two sticks (bastons) traditionally of holm oak, about 40-50 cm long and 5 cm thick. In the most common set, two opposite rows of dancers elaborate some patterns of stick-clashing. Sometimes, a peculiar chief character directs the movements and changes. The dancers may wear white skirts or short trousers, as well as red ribbons and ornaments.
:) When I was a child I used to dance that dance ;)
To pay attention, I invite each holy generation, Heimdall's sons, great and small; I will proclaim the mysteries of the Father of the Chosen, Ancient traditions of the heroes that I learned in the past.
I remember the Iotes (Jötuns) born in the beginning; Long ago, they taught me: I remember the nine worlds, the nine forests, The great tree in the middle, on the earth here below.
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Then three Thurs maidens arrived Very powerful from the world of the Iotes (Jötuns). I know an Ash named Yggdrasill, Hairy tree, moistened by a brilliant cloud, From which springs the dew that falls in the valleys; It raises, ever green, above Urd's fountain.
Out from there came three Virgins of much knowledge, From this lake that is under the tree: One was named Urd, another Verdandi; They carved on tablets; Skuld was the third: They consulted the laws, they inquired of the fate, And proclaimed the destiny for the children of men.
novemthree: Thank you for becoming 'a friend' here. Love your music with all of the natural sound elements that you include in it - not to mention, the thoughtful, sombre atmosphere's that you conjure up - that has my mind and spirit poetically traveling.
