No Ordinary Man

by Cipher

Overview

Cipher are Theo Travis (soprano sax, alto flute, piano) and Dave Sturt (fretless bass, loop programming). No Ordinary Man, their second album, echoes Brian Eno's Ambient 4: On Land with its gentle ambient soundscapes and a slightly melancholic jazz feel. Sampling through various moods that evoke ideas of contemplation or meditation, the duo is joined at various times by Richard Barbieri and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree. The atmospheres are mostly wordless throughout, with the notable exception of "Desert Song," a noir-ish phantasm featuring the gorgeous vocals of Rabbi Gaddy Zerbib. Travis expertly produces beguiling textures on his wind instruments, and Sturt provides subtle and moving foundations beneath. Best for quiet times, No Ordinary Man is an excellent starting point for this project, especially for people who come to Theo Travis via his Thread album with Robert Fripp. ~ James Mason

Product Details

Release Date:	03/22/2011
Label:	Gonzo Distribution Ltd. / Hidden Art / United States Of Distribution
UPC:	5023693900520
Rank:	2596

Tracks

1. Dusk
2. The Ldger
3. The Waitng
4. A Far Cry
5. White Cloud, Blue Sky
6. Desert Song
7. Canyon
8. Bodhidharma
9. No Ordinary Man

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Cipher   Primary Artist
Theo Travis   Keyboards,Sax (Alto),Sax (Soprano),Flute,Piano
Dave Sturt   Fretless Bass
Rabbi Gaddy Zerbib   Vocals,Guest Artist
Richard Barbieri   Keyboards,Electronics,Guest Artist
Steven Wilson   Guitar,Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Cipher   Producer
Theo Travis   Composer,Sample Loops,Arranger
Tom Smyth   Mixing
Dave Sturt   Composer,Programming,Sample Loops
Steven Wilson   Treatments