MasTicA: That's us! a band name that holds this Austin trio together. Gum B. sings and plays cello, mandocello and basses - lots and lots of basses. Munkey sings too, and plays sax & clarinet and guitar. And Pat, he plays the drums stuff. Monkey is young and hasn't played with any big shots yet. Gum B. played with Alejando Escovedo, Poi Dog Pondering, Arhtur Brown and Stick People. And Pat, he played with all the big shots like King Crimson, XTC, Michael Penn, Ted Hawkins, David Sylvian, The Rembrandts, Jude Cole, and oh yeah - Mr. Mister. They made this record '99 available on FWD records. It was recorded in Austin, Tx. and mixed with engineers Bill Munyon, (Butthole Surfers), and Mike Mcarthy, (Fastball). It was mastered in England with David Singleton at DGM. The group initially performed live improvisations, and the obvious chemistry between the three eventually led to these recordings on '99, with the focus on songwriting. MASTICA (pronounced Mas-TI-ca) exudes an adventurous spirit that matches intuitive artistry with musical excellence.
" '99 blends an evocative mix of male and female voices with electronic and primitive drumming. Rounded out with the unusual instrumentation of multi-layered basses, cello, mandocellos, electric clarinets, saxophones and guitars. MASTICA delivers a strong debut."
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from MasticA 99,
released November 11, 1999
Gum B. sings and plays cello, mandocello and basses - lots and lots of basses.
Munkey sings too, and plays sax & clarinet and guitar.
And Pat, he plays the drums stuff.
Monkey is young and hasn't played with any big shots yet.
Gum B. played with Alejando Escovedo, Poi Dog Pondering, Arhtur Brown and Stick People.
And Pat, he played with all the big shots like King Crimson, XTC, Michael Penn, Ted Hawkins, David Sylvian, The Rembrandts, Jude Cole, and oh yeah - Mr. Mister
(2-CD set) This two-disc recording documents Pat's ongoing love affair with the recording studio. This is Pat's own brand of rock electronica, IDM and world music played with some of the finest. Pat Mastelotto
Another stellar release from this long-lived ensemble. Though the King Crimson influence is obvious & that comparison unavoidable, these guys have made many great recordings that can't be categorized as 'mere copies'. The perfect balance of aggressive riffing and serene soundscapes. Stephen Roberts
A forward-looking record that imagines the future of Rio de Janeiro, built on intimate textures, ambient, drone, classical, and bossa nova. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 4, 2017
The title of this one is a good indication of what’s in store: wonderfully bleak ambient music conjuring funereal atmospheres. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 29, 2022