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MH-229 Qua - Painting Monsters On Clouds  Qua’s second album, Painting Monsters On Clouds is an unrepentantly gorgeous and nostalgic mix of sunlit electronics and guitars, buoyed by complex arrangements, and crafted by a gentle iconoclast. The albums 11 tracks bring to mind the playfulness of Mouse On Mars, the sophistication of Ennio Morricone, and the quirky pop of Architecture In Helsinki. Though the tone may be predominantly light, with the whimsical nature of the tunes often cloaking their complexity, a careful listen reveals Qua’s dedication to craftsmanship and eye toward the miniscule. Painting Monsters On Clouds is both beautiful and harsh; is as exciting as it is soothing; and is the perfect second step by a sound designer continuing to solidify his own style. |
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| A unique and flawless blend - dB / Excellent - Boomkat / An unrepentantly gorgeous and nostalgic mix of sunlit electronics and guitars, buoyed by complex arrangements, and crafted by a gentle iconoclast - Australian Music Online / Electronics riddled with personality and expression - Cyclic Defrost |
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| This second album from Melbourne’s Qua is a departure from the comparatively simple abstractions of 2001’s Forgetabout, incorporating a greatly enhanced arsenal of acoustic instruments as well as featuring more detailed, technical production. "Painting Monsters" kicks off proceedings with a heavily textured piece of melodic electroacoustics, which shifts into the drum-heavy "On Clouds," layered with all manner of electronic and instrumental sounds, from dulcimers to laptop creaks and crackles. The album continues to be jam-packed with ear-ticklingly beautiful sound designs right up to the symphonic "Secret Space," which closes the album with possibly its strongest moment, recalling Boom Bip at his best and Four Tet at his most upbeat. Excellent. - Boomkat |
2XLP/Out Of Print