May 27, 2019

Abstract Orchestra "Madvillain Vol.2" (Album Stream)


Madvillain Vol.2 is the second part of the eagerly anticipated new LP from Abstract Orchestra. Madvillain Vol.2 takes the blueprint laid out on their debut LP “Dilla” and applies it to the work of producer Madlib and MF Doom’s Madvillain project. Led by Saxophonist Rob Mitchell, Abstract Orchestra have been a consistent presence on the UK music scene, steadily building a loyal and supportive fanbase. Inspired by the legendary live performances of The Roots with Jay-Z and the 40 piece orchestral arrangements by Miguel-Atwood Ferguson of the work of J Dilla, classic arranging techniques underpin modern loop-based structures, breathing new life into familiar material. The band itself is based on the classic jazz big band instrumentation of saxes, trumpets and trombones. Madvillain Vol.2 was recorded live in it’s entirety at ATA’s own vintage analogue studio in Leeds. All tracks were recorded in one take with little to no overdubs and no editing, quantizing or other such studio trickery. Listen to Abstract Orchestra's excellent project below...