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INSECT FACTORY and Insect Fields CDR

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Available on Insect Fields :
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INSECT FACTORY - "LOST PETS COME HOME" (IF007 cd-r) 32 minutes of lo-fi homespun fuzz sculpting. Slow and humid, just in time for Summer. $3/$4 world ppd
Insect Factory split 7" this Summer with RST from New Zealand!
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INSECT FACTORY "AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SLEEP" (IF006 CD)
Studio recorded full-length compact disc. Three extended tracks of sleepy transcendence. Indelible, dense life drones, just in time for Japan tour and late August cricket accompaniment.
"'Air Traffic Control Sleep'...is as quiet as sleep itself. The drones so soft and delicate, that they hardly exist, instead are merely imagined. Highlight is “Head Cloud Shells”, 29 minutes of gossamer fine sonic bliss that soothes and calms the mind." - Terrascope
"'Air Traffic Control Sleep'...remains delicate and deliberate. Whether they conjure air or water, unconsciousness or awareness, these three slo-mo tracks are vividly evocative." - Mark Jenkins, The Washington Post
"..both safe and eerie...Insect Factory's music grows with repeated listens, making Air Traffic Control Sleep worthy of multiple trips." - Marc Masters, The Wire

$7/$8 world ppd

U.S. = $7ppd
World = $8ppd
Insect Factory - "Snowflakes" mini cd-r (IF003 cd-r) An extended "cassingle" now digitized and micro-formatted. Crystalline harmonic cycles with a backdrop of frigid stars. The ultimate Yule log accompaniment."On 'Snowflakes'...beauty is envisaged in a chiming, gently falling shower of notes that does exactly what the title suggests. Extremely relaxing, it is well liked by babies apparently, I can hear why. Discerning adults will also enjoy its charms." - Terrascope $2/$3 world ppd
Insect Factory - "Ghosts Above a Warm Pond" (IF005 cd-r) Guitar/chord organ/farfisa moonlit winter glow, recorded live in December 2006. "Much of 'Ghosts Above a Warm Pond,' which was recorded live with guest musicians Scott Verrastro and Greg Svitl, is entrancing." - The Washington Post $3/$4 world ppd
Forbes Graham - "Invocation of a Quadrilateral" (IF004 cd-r) Trumpet and computer compositions that explore vast territories of micro-climates and extended techniques. Beautiful, warm, and powerful. free download
Insect Factory/DJ Rain SPLIT (IF001 cd-r) An early Insect Factory guitar track inspired by Fripp/Eno. then DJ Rain presents a series of electro- acoustic home plunkings, layered guitar sampling, tape and radio transfers, and an on-site manipulation of an aeolian wind harp sculpture by the enigmatic Das Kitchen group at Forest Hills Cemetery. free download
Earthen Sea (IF002 cd-r) 4 tracks of droning guitar/laptop bliss...completely mesmerizing. "Earthen Sea craft delicately developing drones, that begin life as a droney ultra minimal krautrock / postrock hybrid, with lots of swirling low end, pulsing melodies..."- Aquarius Records free download
RELATED RELEASES:
CARDBOARD RECORDS "LOVE AND CIRCUITS" A Cardboard Records Compilation (from Aa to Zs) featuring songs from Matt & Kim, Oneida, Numbers, Japanther, Parts & Labor, Shy Child, High Places, Oh Sees, The USA Is A Monster, Gowns, Wilderness, These Are Powers, Maps & Atlases, Pterodactyl, Neptune, Big Bear, Ecstatic Sunshine, Fuck Buttons, and many more. Contains an unreleased track from Insect Factory's "Air Traffic" sessions. www.cardboardrecords.com
INSECT FACTORY / GRASSHOPPER SPLIT 3" CDR Two killer 3" discs from the future of all music. Be there when it all goes down on your living room stereo. Or headphones. Or wherever. Shut Up! I Love You Records. www.shutupiloveyourecords.com. $5 ppd
INSECT FACTORY / ELDERS SPLIT CD - VALSE HOT TOUR SUPPORT SERIES NO.2 Two unreleased Insect Factory tracks from the 'Air Traffic' studio sessions and three unreleased Elders demos. Released in Japan to coincide with the I.F./Elders Japanese tour in summer 2007. A few are left. $6 ppd
SOCKETS CDR AUDIO ZINE 2 Insect Factory remix by DJ Rain. Also features the sounds of Chris Grier, Guy Picciotto and Eddie Janney, Slim Castle, Echolalia, Occupational Athlete, Radel Esca, Layne Garrett, Aaron Leitko, Dan Caldas, Justin Moyer, Rivers in Fields, Jonathan Morris, Carolina Mayorga, Gnome Hobo, Stereo Moon, and McCavitt|Jones . Available from www.socketscdr.com
INSECT FACTORY / EARTHEN SEA SPLIT 3" CDR Two early 3" discs with extended tracks from Earthen Sea and Insect Factory, released on the SoundETERNALSound label. Out of print
e-mail/paypal: insectfields (@) yahoo.com

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Music:

Member Since: 2/16/2005
Band Website: insectfields.org
Band Members: jeff barsky + friends
Influences: sundown, beer, space. powered by coffee. ash ra, sabbath, lungfish, reggae, sleep's "dopesmoker", cocteau twins. jesus built my hotrod, NZ, earthen sea.

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RELATED:
Authorization

Civilians (w/ A.L. + M.R.)

the Kohoutek collective.

insectfactory(@)yahoo.com

Record Label: i.f.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

ON THE RADIO SUNDAY NIGHT 4/27

im playing live on WMUC on sunday the 27th, from 6pm-9pm.http://wmucradio. com/station/shows/613check it. Third Rail Radio with chris berry. tune in!www. insectfields. org ...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:35:00 PST

nice review & some pictures on brightestyoungthings.com

http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/live-dc/nudity-w-vincent -black-shadow-crazy-dreams-band-insect-factory-velvet-lounge /thanks!!!
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:32:00 PST

UPDATES!

Hey!I've been quiet lately, but it's because I've been really busy. I'm releasing a new Insect Factory cd-r in the next week or two - I'm working on packaging now. Also I will have a split 7" coming o...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:45:00 PST

UPDATE

last minute show in dc on MONDAY 3/10 with SIGHTINGS and THE PLUMS and the Red and Black!!new cdr "Lost Pets" should be available in the next week or two - its a 2 track/30 minute slab of lo-fi distor...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:13:00 PST

love from The Wire

Insect Factory"Air Traffic Control Sleep"Insect Fields CDInsect Factory is the solo project of Washington, DC guitarist Jeff Barsky, who uses guitars and effects pedals to make long, dense drones. Wh...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:40:00 PST

TERRASTOCK!

Very Limited Early Bird Tickets On Sale NOW! Pre-Sale Ends Feb 29th.http://www.terrascope.co.uk/Terrastock7/Terrastock7_tic kets.htmWho's Playing 20...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:10:00 PST

MASSIVE comp coming out soon!

cardboard records is putting out a 2 disc comp with a lot of great bands.  ive got a track on there.  its a short one from the same session that Air Traffic came from.  http://cardboard...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:00:00 PST

LAST MINUTE SHOW TONIGHT - 1/24/08

KohoutekSix Organs of Admittancewere playing first. 9ish. be there!Thursday, January 24Iota Club and Cafe2832 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA703-522-83...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:12:00 PST

2007

thanks everyone! hope to see you on thursday at 611. last insect factory set of the year. much love. see you soon.12/06/07 - 611 Florida - Washington DCKilt, Acre, Dark Sea Dream, Insect FactoryPr...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:34:00 PST

shows in boston, new york, and baltimore

playing some shows in the next week! hope to see some of you!Friday Nov 2 2007Middle East in Boston MA.Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, To Bad Catholics, Boy In Static, Insect Factory.Sat Nov 3 200...
Posted by INSECT FACTORY on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:44:00 PST