Haris Pilton: Balkan Voodoo Orchestra – Soon in Your Village

Ok, as a fan of Haris Pilton and his DubOf course I “have to” take a stand on this.
My first reaction to this album was more along the lines of "oops, now things are really getting going." However, the direction didn't quite suit my "Dubpicture” fit.
However, I really liked "Gipsy Soul Balkan Heart" right away, and not just because the "Heavenless" riddim forms the basis, even if not with all the corresponding notes. Perhaps the mix also "swallows" a few notes, so that only the basic feeling of the "Heavenless" riddim remains. Since the riddim has such a strong effect on me, this already provides a really good basis. The other instruments in this instrumental version are played with a certain Dubatmosphere but very pleasantly integrated into the tune and provide a nice
Melody and sound experience. I also think I hear an accordion, which complements the not-at-all-intrusive brass section very nicely. The "shamanic vocals" are – for my taste – just right and add to the overall psychedelic feeling. I won't write a separate review for each tune, but "Pirates Of Danube" hits me right in the head. DubHeart. Even though I don’t really see it as Dub but rather as “DubbyMusic" with a good portion of space. The riddim and instrumentation, and especially this enchanting female choir, give me goosebumps from the first to the last note. I can say with a clear conscience, I LOVE THIS TUNE! Just a quick note about
"Bubblegum for a Shepard" .... For me, this is a really fat dance hall riddim that really kicks me in the butt. And here, too, we have this beautiful choir that completely wins me over. The instruments are also in a kind of waiting position here, which I much prefer to them banging each other's heads together at the front and overloading the entire rhythm carpet. I also really like "No Brass No Love" but explaining it in detail here would take up too much time. The choir, or what sounds like a choir, plays a very big role again. It really has a magical effect on me.
Overall, my perception of the album has changed a lot. I actually wanted to mention a few tunes I didn't really like. But I can't think of a single one I don't like at all. And on a Monday, that's!
Well, what am I supposed to do (other than quit work)? Even though my first impression didn't inspire boundless enthusiasm, I have to say I really like this album by Haris Pilton and the Balkan Voodoo Orchestra, and it's brought me a little closer to my long-gone youth.
No! This album is much better than an ordinary DubFan may appear at first glance.
So be careful what you write! Think carefully and consider your feelings more than twice. Otherwise, the impression might arise that you are just ordinary DubHeads ….. ;-)
Maybe my form today is extremely good for this album.
I can't promise—even myself—that the brass section won't annoy me a little here and there, because that was once again the main reason why I didn't immediately experience complete ecstasy with the album. Among other things, there's an instrument whose sound reminds me of an "Indian vuvuzela" every now and then, and it annoys me just as much as "Hazel" Dean Fraser and his "sackophone" often do.

That’s my uncensored opinion on this…………….. lemmi