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| Name = The Radiolarian Series
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| caption = The cover of the 2009 box set compiling the three-part series
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*[[Allmusic]] {{rating|4|5}} [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fpfrxzqkldje Vol. 1]
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'''''The Radiolarian Series''''' is an album project by [[experimental music|experimental]] [[jazz fusion]] trio [[Medeski Martin & Wood]] released in three installments in 2008-2009.
'''''The Radiolarian Series''''' is an album project by [[experimental music|experimental]] [[jazz fusion]] trio [[Medeski Martin & Wood]] released in three installments in 2008–2009.


== Background ==
The project is unique among studio albums because, in a reversal of the typical recording process, the band decided to compose and then develop the songs through a series of tours ''before'' recording the music in the studio.
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In early 2008 the band announced on their official website: "Medeski Martin & Wood are planning three tours, plus three albums in 2008. Each tour and subsequent album will consist of all NEW MUSIC. The plan: ''Write > Tour > Record > Repeat''."<ref name="mmwnet">MMW.net. The Radiolarian Series News Postings (Not dated). Online: [http://www.mmw.net/ www.mmw.net] Accessed: June 13, 2008.</ref>

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In early 2008 the band announced on their official website: "Medeski Martin & Wood are planning three tours, plus three albums in 2008. Each tour and subsequent album will consist of all NEW MUSIC. The plan: ''Write > Tour > Record > Repeat''." <ref>MMW.net. The Radiolarian Series News Postings (Not dated). Online: [http://www.mmw.net/ www.mmw.net] Accessed: June 13, 2008.</ref>


"The problem with us," keyboardist John Medeski explains, "is that when we record an album, by the time a record company gets it out, we’ve already been playing the music for six or eight months, and we’re ready to move on."<ref>MMW Online Store. Radiolarians 1 Pre-Order Site. Online: [http://mmw-preorder.shop.musictoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14506&pc=MWCD41] Accessed: Sept. 23, 2008.</ref>
"The problem with us," keyboardist John Medeski explains, "is that when we record an album, by the time a record company gets it out, we’ve already been playing the music for six or eight months, and we’re ready to move on."<ref>MMW Online Store. Radiolarians 1 Pre-Order Site. Online: [http://mmw-preorder.shop.musictoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=14506&pc=MWCD41] Accessed: Sept. 23, 2008.</ref>


The three volumes of ''The Radiolarian Series'' were first released as three separate albums. The series will also be released as Box Set in 2009.
The three volumes of ''The Radiolarian Series'' were first released as three separate albums. The series was also released as a 5-CD box set in 2009.


''The Radiolarian Series'' takes its name from [[radiolarians]] (also radiolaria), amoeboid protozoa that produce intricate mineral skeletons, typically with a central capsule dividing the cell into inner and outer portions, called endoplasm and ectoplasm.
''The Radiolarian Series'' takes its name from [[radiolarians]] (also radiolaria), amoeboid protozoa that produce intricate mineral skeletons, typically with a central capsule dividing the cell into inner and outer portions, called endoplasm and ectoplasm.


Radiolaria grow their intricately beautiful patterned skeleton around their soft core in defiance of normal biological process. This is, according to the band, "similar to Medeski Martin and Wood's latest creative cycle." <ref>ibid.</ref>
Radiolaria grow their intricately beautiful patterned skeleton around their soft core in defiance of normal biological process. This is, according to the band, "similar to Medeski Martin and Wood's latest creative cycle."<ref name="mmwnet"/>


''The Radiolarian Series'' consists of music composed and developed over the course of the band's three-part 2008 "Viva la Evolution" Tour:
''The Radiolarian Series'' consists of music composed and developed over the course of the band's three-part 2008 "Viva la Evolution" Tour:


* ''Part One:'' February 19–29 (Northeast U.S.)
* ''Part One:'' February 19–29 (Northeast U.S.)
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#Chasen vs Suribachi
#Chasen vs Suribachi
#Dollar Pants
#Dollar Pants
#Amish Pinxtos
#Amish Pintxos
#[[Baby, Let Me Follow You Down]] <small>(traditional)</small>
#[[Baby, Let Me Follow You Down]] <small>(traditional)</small>


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==Radiolarians Box Set==
==Radiolarians Box Set==
* ''To be released on November 24, 2009''


Contents of the Box Set will include the original Radiolarians I, II, III installments, plus a full-length DVD, a LIVE disc, a REMIX disc, a Double Vinyl Album ... and more.
The 2009 box set included the original three discs, plus a full-length DVD, a live disc, a remix disc, and two vinyl records.


==Performers==
==Performers==
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:46, 8 December 2024

The Radiolarian Series
The cover of the 2009 box set compiling the three-part series
Studio album by
Medeski Martin & Wood
ReleasedVol.1: September 30, 2008
Vol.2: April 14, 2009
Vol.3: August 4, 2009
Box Set: November 24, 2009
LabelIndirecto Records
ProducerMedeski Martin & Wood
Medeski Martin & Wood chronology
Zaebos: Book of Angels Vol.11
(2008) 		The Radiolarian Series
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Allmusic[2]
Allmusic[3]

The Radiolarian Series is an album project by experimental jazz fusion trio Medeski Martin & Wood released in three installments in 2008–2009.

Background

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In early 2008 the band announced on their official website: "Medeski Martin & Wood are planning three tours, plus three albums in 2008. Each tour and subsequent album will consist of all NEW MUSIC. The plan: Write > Tour > Record > Repeat."[4]

"The problem with us," keyboardist John Medeski explains, "is that when we record an album, by the time a record company gets it out, we’ve already been playing the music for six or eight months, and we’re ready to move on."[5]

The three volumes of The Radiolarian Series were first released as three separate albums. The series was also released as a 5-CD box set in 2009.

The Radiolarian Series takes its name from radiolarians (also radiolaria), amoeboid protozoa that produce intricate mineral skeletons, typically with a central capsule dividing the cell into inner and outer portions, called endoplasm and ectoplasm.

Radiolaria grow their intricately beautiful patterned skeleton around their soft core in defiance of normal biological process. This is, according to the band, "similar to Medeski Martin and Wood's latest creative cycle."[4]

The Radiolarian Series consists of music composed and developed over the course of the band's three-part 2008 "Viva la Evolution" Tour:

  • Part One: February 19–29 (Northeast U.S.)
  • Part Two: July 11–18 (Southeast U.S.)
  • Part Three: November 12–22 (Pacific Northwest (U.S. & Canada))

Track listing

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All tracks by Medeski Martin & Wood unless otherwise noted.

RADIOLARIANS 1:

  1. First Light
  2. Cloud Wars
  3. Muchas Gracias
  4. Professor Nohair
  5. Reliquary
  6. Free Go Lily (traditional)
  7. Rolling Son
  8. Sweet Pea Dreams
  9. God Fire
  10. Hidden Moon

RADIOLARIANS 2:

  1. Flat Tires
  2. Junkyard
  3. Padirecto
  4. ijiji
  5. Riffin' Ed
  6. Amber Gris
  7. Chasen vs Suribachi
  8. Dollar Pants
  9. Amish Pintxos
  10. Baby, Let Me Follow You Down (traditional)

RADIOLARIANS 3:

  1. Chantes des Femmes
  2. Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down (traditional)
  3. Kota
  4. Undone
  5. Wonton
  6. Walk Back
  7. Jean's Scene
  8. Broken Mirror
  9. Gwyra Mi

Radiolarians Box Set

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The 2009 box set included the original three discs, plus a full-length DVD, a live disc, a remix disc, and two vinyl records.

Performers

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Credits

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Produced by Medeski Martin & Wood Recorded at Shackston Studio, Kingston, NY Mixed at Synergy Recording, Kingston NY Recorded & Mixed by David Kent, Assisted by Jed Kosiner Mastered by Alan Silverman, Arf Mastering Management by Liz Penta, Emcee Artist Management

References

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  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Allmusic review
  3. ^ Allmusic review
  4. ^ a b MMW.net. The Radiolarian Series News Postings (Not dated). Online: www.mmw.net Accessed: June 13, 2008.
  5. ^ MMW Online Store. Radiolarians 1 Pre-Order Site. Online: [1] Accessed: Sept. 23, 2008.
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