Product Description A thirteen-track album that reverentially explores and reinterprets the darker, more recessed ancestral music created by North America's indigenous people, the title reflects the countless individuals who contributed to these songs but went un-credited throughout history. Review I-pod headphone listening experience Part 2: I hopped on my bicycle and took a journey through the back lakes and quarry of my hometown. The sun was shining bright, and nature was at its finest. All the while, my soundtrack was the new album by Masterchief Mike Patton (Faith No more, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, Peeping Tom) and his tribe known as Tomahawk, also comprised of little Indians Duane Denison, (U.S.S.A, ex-Jesus Lizard) and John Stanier (Battles, ex-Helmet). The theme this time around is reinterpretations of Native American tunes. The original composers we do not know, and thus the album is appropriately titled Anonymous. Duane Denison was curious to find Native American tunes that were more Spooky, aggressive, and kinetic. He came across books written in the time of President Teddy Roosevelt. With these findings of Native American music transcriptions, Tomahawk set out on their mission to shed light on these wonderful and powerful indigenous music.Denison and Stanier recorded their parts in Nashville while Patton added vocals and samples at Vulcan Studios in San Francisco. Patton's style is evident from the first measure in. As I continued my ride, I became one with Mother Nature; I felt an incredible spirit flow all around. - Andy Smyth -- Zeromag, June 2007When ex-Jesus Lizard guitarist Duane Denison, ex-Faith No More singer Mike Patton and ex-Helmet drummer John Stanier formed Tomahawk and put out their self-titled album in 2001, their name had nothing to do with their style of progressive avant-metal. But with their third disc, Anonymous (out June 19), the band has delved into the tribal sounds of Native American music and created Tomahawk's most evocative and cinematic work yet. "It was not our idea to do an album like this when we started the band, " Denison tells Headbangers Blog, but now that we've done it, it seems like it was destined to happen. " Denison, who arranged most of the album, became interested in Native American music and culture several years ago after touring Indian Reservations with Hank Williams III. He soon discovered a variety of contemporary Native American blues and new age musicians, but nothing truly heavy. "I was somewhat disappointed by the Native bands," Denison says. "I figured there must be native music somewhere that was more aggressive, spookier and more kinetic." Denison's research led him to books of transcribed Indian songs from the early 1900s, around the time of Teddy Roosevelt's presidency, when the public had particular interest in Indian culture and artifacts. Tomahawk's Anonymous is composed of reworked versions of these songs, combining the atmosphere of the originals with a heavy, modern approach. Denison and Stanier recorded guitars and drums for the album in Nashville and Patton later recorded vocals and samples in San Francisco. "The arranging and recording of these tunes began about a year ago," Denison says. "And we had to work in sections, like a movie. But the album came together quite easily once we got started and had all listened to the rough demos. I think Tomahawk fans are a fairly adventurous bunch and will enjoy this departure." While the music on Tomahawk is serious and ominous, Denison hasn't lost his sense of humor. When Headbangers Blog asks him if he had any revelatory encounters with medicine men during his tour of the reservations, he replies. "I never met any medicine men, but I did meet a medicine woman named Doctor Quinn... Sorry." That's alright, Duene. Just keep your day job. -- Headbanger's Blog, April 19,2007 P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Artist Tomahawk's third release, Anonymous, links the outfit with the Native American culture that bore its name. A thirteen-track album that reverentially explores and reinterprets the darker, more recessed ancestral music created by North America's indigenous people, the title reflects the countless individuals who contributed to these songs but went un-credited throughout history. At the turn of the millennium, Duane Denison (U.S.S.A, ex-Jesus Lizard) toured with Hank Williams III, frequently finding himself on Indian Reservations. "I was somewhat disappointed by the Native bands." Duane explains, "They were usually very conventional, kind of blues and country type stuff, or too much like 'new age' music. I figured there must be native music somewhere that was more aggressive, spookier, and more kinetic." Duane began to research the culture's music; about a year into his research he found books that were written around the time of Teddy Roosevelt's presidency, a period in U.S. history when Indian culture and artifacts were in vogue. The books, dated to the early 20th century, recorded transcriptions of the songs contained herein. The titles: "Totem," "Mescal Rite 1," "Song of Victory" are all true to the names uncovered by the people who originally transcribed them, although Duane says "Red Fox" was altered to be more accessible. One song, "Long, Long Weary Day," is a non-Native American "parlor song" song of the same time period, and also un-credited. Now a three piece, Tomahawk recorded Anonymous in two-parts. Duane Denison and John Stanier (Battles, Ex-Helmet) recorded guitars and drums (respectively) in Nashville while Mike Patton (Peeping Tom, Fantômas, Ex-Faith No More) added vocals and samples at Vulcan Studios in San Francisco. See more
G**Y
Green Andy Reviews: Tomahawk - Anonymous
It really pays to be a Mike Patton fan, since the man releases new music on what almost seems like an hourly basis, and it's always interesting to see what he comes up with next. While he occasionally gets stuck in some stylistic ruts (a few of his more abstract shrieking projects tend to blend together), the new album by Tomahawk is one of his fresher ideas. On this album, the band (rounded out by Jesus Lizard guitarist Duane Denison and Helmet drummer John Stanier) tackle a sound that hasn't really had much exposure in modern music: 19th century Native American tribal chants.If you're a big Tomahawk fan from their first two albums, you actually might get a bit bummed out by the lack of aggression here. The primary mood is ominous, with occasional explosions of sound. Only "Omaha Dance" and "Sun Dance" come close to approaching their old energy level, and it's in a very different way. The rest of the album is all about slow build, both within each individual song and throughout the album as a whole. It opens and ends quietly, with the eerie rumble of "War Song" and the lyrical guitar piece "Long, Long Weary Day". In between is a set of rhythmic, repetitive chants sung beautifully by Patton, and played with both power and admirable restraint by the band, embellished with samples as well as actual Native American instruments. The end result almost approaches new age territory at times, and it's definitely one of the most ambitious works to come out of Mike Patton's stable of bands.Like I said, it pays to be a Mike Patton fan, and if that's what you are then this is definitely going to be a treat for you, since it's an entirely new direction for him, and a successful one. If you're specifically a Tomahawk fan, you really need to give this a listen before you buy it, because it's a marked departure from their previous work. I'm sure you'll like it anyway, though.
D**D
Strange follow up to Mit Gas
This is a very unique disc and as many may have read in previous reviews. The results are interesting. By taking these unfinished old historical pieces of music and adding their twist, Tomahawk should be commended. It is a great accomplishment for Mike P as many of his sound effects are added in the mix creating sounds that only he can create. A very great mood setting piece of Music. Very refreshing to the senses..Difference with this and their last is worlds away when comparing. Mit Gas was great for its individual tracks wheras this is not really structured songs. Its interpretations from a sectre of music that has been unexplored by many mainstream artists. Especially by me. Though, i suppose the moody 'Omaha Dance' and the cool 'Sun Dance' could be used on radio, many of the other tracks are not so distinguishable in terms of structure, So a 'song' breakdown is tough.It is great exploration musically but i must admit i wanted a more straight forward Tomahawk release. Not to say this will not be played, but it is for an acquired taste and needs to be enjoyed in its entirety.I give them credit for the musicianship displyed throughout. The guitar and percussion are amazing. Not an easy task to create such ambiance. Just dont expect your 'typical' 10 song CD here. Let yourself go and enjoy the ride, because it is really an enjoyable CD. Leave it to Mike P to still find energy to produce such quality while being in 4+ bands.
J**N
Tomahawk Have Found Their Groove
Up until Anonymous, I have found Tomahawk to be a good but easily forgettable band. I always kind of wondered exactly what Mike Patton was doing as a member of Tomahawk because their self-titled album and Mit Gas, while enjoyable, weren't very significant in my opinion. I admit that I tend toward weirder things, and I was very satisfied by Anonymous. Tomahawk has always carried a Native American image but they finally filled the boots. The entire album is full of sounds you've never heard and haunting melodies that create incredible atmospheres and imagery in your head. Anonymous isn't the immaculate artistic experience that, say, Patton/Kaada's Romances is, but it is definitely different, new, surprising, and better than almost any music being released lately.
S**G
Pow Wow
First time listening to Tomahawk’s American Indian tribal album and was impressed. Mike Patton of Faith No More never seems not to impress you.
T**A
Pattonmania
I liked him since Faith No More days. All of Tomahawks albums are worth it. Long delivery ( cd comes from states) but perfect condition. I do recommend.
C**N
Ottimo
Tutto perfetto, materiale conforme alla descrizione e in ottimo stato
K**R
Five Stars
thnx
B**N
General Patton vs Indianer
Da ist es nun, das dritte Tomahawk Album. Wenn man bekennender Patton Fan ist, ist man wahrscheinlich eh schon auf gepflegten Wahnsinn eingestellt und den gibt es hier mal wieder frei Haus. Diesmal hat sich das All Star Projekt, passend zum Bandnamen, die indianische Kultur vorgenommen und einge hundert Jahre alte Originaltexte verschiedener Inianerstämme vertont. Wer den ehe straighten Rock der Vorgänger liebte, könnte hier schockiert werden, denn hier geht es ehe zu, wie in Pattons Fantomas Projekten. Der Meister singt streckenweise indianisch, auch die Instrumentierung hört sich schwer nach Prärie und ewige Jagdgründe an, gewürzt mit streckenweise Gitarrenlärm und dezent eingestreuter Elektronik.Gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber sehr interessant. Ab und an lässt sich Patton dann auch mal auf normalen Gesang ein und man fühlt sich an alte Heldentaten erinnert. Ist mal wieder ganz weit draussen!
N**E
Un album entrainant, avant gardiste, indispensable
La première écoute de ce genre d'album exigeant, peut dérouter, mais une fois les oreilles formatées mis de coté, et lorsque l'on s'ouvre pleinement, on est séduit par ce chef d'oeuvre d'originalités. Quelle merveille ces chants indien mis au gout du rock, une idée jamais exploitée et qui réussit une fois de plus au génie de Mike Patton. Merci maître !
A**I
Mike Patton sotto tono
non ci siamo stavolta. Tomahawk, il gruppo con Mike Patton, è eccezionale ma stavolta il disco sembra troppo spinto artificialmente. la musica non è naturale. O almeno io non ho capito. Gli altri loro dischi però mi erano piaciuti
L**S
Barré
On s'en doutait mais avec l'inécoutable Fantomas, on en était enfin sûr. Mike Patton a un grain.Les nostalgiques de Faith no More esperait qu'avec Tomahawk, Patton reviendrait dans le droit chemin mais ce dernier opus démontre qu'il n'en est rien. Anonymous ne ressemble en rien aux précédents Tomahawk. Patton refait dans le barré, seul les fans inconditionnels (mais en s'accrochant tout de même) y trouveront leur compte.Difficile d'évaluer "Anonymous"...0 etoiles ? 5 etoiles ? Patton est-il un génie ? Un dingue ? Et si j'écoutais autre chose ?
