Crafted by guitarist and composer Ben Chasny – is an ever-evolving blend of ecstatic melody, acoustic intricacy, and spiritual noise. Rooted in fingerpicked guitar traditions, Chasny’s music dissolves boundaries between psych-folk, drone, and experimental rock, often layering delicate harmonics with sudden bursts of distortion or abstract sonic textures.
His compositions move like weather—unpredictable, immersive, and shaped by a deep intuition. Field recordings, tape hiss, analog synthesis, and spectral feedback often bleed into the acoustic space, creating soundscapes that feel both ancient and futuristic. There is a ritualistic quality to his music – cyclical, meditative, and emotionally charged – offering a sense of passage rather than arrival. Drawing from a wide range of influences including Eastern modes, American primitive guitar, and avant-garde minimalism, Chasny builds a sonic world that is at once grounded and transcendent. Six Organs of Admittance invites listeners to drift, dissolve, and reassemble – always slightly changed.
