The low frequency wall is like a muffled, distant waterfall; with a hard bass undercurrent. The power of this water flow is unmistakable and clear, but it remains deadened by distance or an obstruction between itself and the ear. When the high frequencies come in, they bring a much more different sound world into play. Here, the metaphors must be of rock and stone; the high wall sounds like rain of the smallest gravel - “gravel” taken to its finest, most exquisite, crystalline sense. As another stark contrast to the low frequencies, the sound of the high frequencies is close-up, microscopic, very sharp and precise. Layered together, as they are for the remaining fifteen minutes, the two walls combine to produce an incredibly strong, distinct wall. Whilst it is hard, there’s no real sense of brutality; possibly due to the allusions to abstract art, science and formality in the artwork, colouring and guiding the listener’s perception. It does seem to demand a detached, contemplative listen.

Ink Runs Recordings has been producing some great work of recent and this is just another example. “Columns Of Blood (For Adriana Varejao)” has a very distinct, idiosyncratic feel to it; helped by its unusual formal gestures: the division of roles according to frequencies and the entry of the high frequencies after exactly five minutes. This, almost “scientific”, approach is new and different; its one of the ingredients which mark out the label as one of immense interest and importance. Another excellent release from an excellent label.