This disc has been a long, long, long time in the making. Officially, I started putting it together last winter
(2005); but most of the recordings had been around in varying degrees of completeness for a couple years. The basic instrumentation
for the final song, 'Genepool Lifeguard' had been recorded back in 1997, and sat unfinished on a cassette tape until I was
able to finish it, last year, digitally.
A few of the songs date back to the early 1990's. 'Dry' was written for the
band that became Mosquitohead, but we were never able to play it live properly. The version included here was recorded live
direct to cd in '02, just me and a beat-up acoustic guitar.
The newest track on this disc is 'Martian Dixon', even
though it's a remake of 'Happy New Years from Mars' from my Rise cd (2005). The idea at first was a sort of country-stomp
version; but somehow in the process of recording, it evolved into this sort of post-modern pop anthem. I think the feel of
it captures the yearning of the lyrics.
Actually, that is how this disc came to be what it is. I started with one
particular idea of what I thought I wanted, and in the process of putting it together, it grew and took on a life of its own;
and became something bigger, but entirely different from what I had intended. I love when that happens.
'Monks Message'
was one such experiment. I wanted to see what would happen if i took the music from one song, and cram in the lyrics from
another song. ('The Electric Monk' and 'Exit Message'; both from 'Rise'). This sprawling, indulgent, creepy song scared me
at first when it emerged. Everytime I tried to remix it it got a little longer; I finally had to call it 'done' as it was
threatening to take over the world.
But, I suppose that is what my music in general is, and has always been about.
Starting with one little idea, and seeing where It will take me. Instead of trying to force my idea's onto a guitar or onto
tape, I try to let it grow on its own. Leaving plenty of room to breathe.
'Fling', I believe, is a fair and honest
representation of me and my music at this point. As an album it has taken on a lush feeling- lots little crevices to lose
yourself in. It gets indulgent, it gets weird, it gets scary, but I think it also has fine, shining moments.
am offering
this disc at a rediculously low price with the hope to introduce myself musically to some people who would not otherwise take
the chance. I hope you enjoy.
10 tracks of sprawling weirdness, intertwined
and tangled. Madness with a melody.
Robert Emmett: Fling is available through cdbaby.com in cd format. It is also available for immediate downloading
from i-tunes. ask for it where ever you hear noises.
The disc features wonderful artwork generously provided by Steve Dwyer.
If you already own your copy of Fling, or have heard it and
absolutely love it ;) Please write a little REVIEW. Every good word helps immensely. Thank
you very many.
Every copy of "Fling" is hand-made in the United States by people who hate
their day jobs.
A while back I made a silly but mostly pointless video for "Genepool Lifeguard" which you can see if you really really want to. You've been warned.
