Comments on: wh012 Saluki Regicide – Mirage Emigrants

By: C.P. McDill

C.P. McDill — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:07:58 +0000

Hello arctus, thanks for your comment. There is no historical or folkloric precedent for the mirage emigrant concept, as far as I know. The phrase is derived from an abstract poem I once wrote, in which the line “emigrants of the mirage” appeared. I found it very evocative, and in the production of the album I try to make each recording evocative in the manner of just such a poem. No story or myth is being deliberately communicated, but enough is provided within each track that the listener can “collaborate” in the creation of stories from them. Nostalgia is a very important theme in Saluki Regicide, and this is conveyed by the use of audio samples from early-mid 20th Century. The cover pictures and track titles are also considered in the same way.

By: arctus

arctus — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:02 +0000

Hi, I would like to know the story behind this recording. I love all your albums, but this one is the one return to every so often. I’m trying to make a connection between the cover photo and music but am unsuccessful. It seems like all your albums tell a story. I can’t find any useful information about “Mirage Emigrants” in world’s history. And yes, this album sounds very nostalgic, reflecting an era I was not even born in yet. Any information about who or what the “Mirage Emigrants” were, if not fictitious would help me to achieve higher understanding of the recordings. Thanks! arctus, Slovenia

By: C.P. McDill

C.P. McDill — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:20:50 +0000

To “Sir Wally”

I’m pleased that you’ve been enjoying this release.

The spoken sample from “Clasp and Medal” comes from a World War I era recording that I found amidst a huge collection of early 20th-Century audio on mp3, available for download from the National Library of Canada, back in ‘03. Unfortunately I cannot recollect the title of the source recording or who it was, so I regret I won’t be able to give you any more specific information.

By: Sir Wally

Sir Wally — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:16:29 +0000

Thanks for this release, I really appreciate it – and yes, in the evenings I usually do not get to listen the whole album either. I fall asleep too soon. ;-)

I have one question: what is that male voice in “The Clasp and Medal”? Where did you find that sample? It really fits in nicely and generates a strange, surreal atmosphere.

By: RogerP

RogerP — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:08:57 +0000

I have really tried to listen to this, really, but…after half-an-hour I fall fast asleep, yep even sitting up – must be some sync within my brain – enjoyed the first 30 mins, enjoyed them 4 times! Good work.