http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6cNvkl3ndk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTQa_aU7pfE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggOVNYFlP7Q
http://blog.richardlouissaint.com/?tag=hypnotic-brass-ensemble
I bought their self-titled album the other day and listened to it this morning. It's totally ruined for me by bland "professional" production (blurry reverb, gummy compression, no spit or grit whatsoever, sounds like a sample CD, and in places almost synthesized). But it's musically brilliant, especially when the arrangements open up and you start to get a glimpse of the energy in the group and the massiveness of the live sound. I will be previewing before purchasing next time. The youtubes are definitely worth your time.
And I love the music itself beyond reason. I will be catching these guys live the first chance I get.
