The first time I saw Chris Corsano play drums, I quickly realized I would never see another percussionist that was so amazing, maybe ever! Zach Hill, Jim White, Jerry Fuchs, Chris Brokaw, Britt Walford…while their techniques may be flawless, their creativity (even White’s) does not compare to Corsano’s. The second time I saw Corsano, he was on stage with Paul Flaherty at the now-(sadly)-closed Tonic. Holy fuck was that incredible. If you want a very small glimpse at what kinds of weird shit he does, check out his profile in VICE. If you need to see video clips…I don’t think I have to tell you how to use YouTube.
“Chris Corsano is fast becoming one of those musicians who needs no introduction or career summary at the start of record reviews. He’s already recently crossed over into the mainstream thanks to his work for Bjork on her Volta album, and is now quite rightly regarded as one of the very finest drummers of his generation. The Young Cricketer plays out like a showreel for Corsano’s miraculous dexterity and virtuosity as a drummer. It’s a set of recordings made during Corsano’s time living in Manchester back in 2006 utilising all manner of objects and apparatus to offset and treat his drumkit, often morphing its sound into something unrecognisable. A good example of this would be Corsano’s bizarre sticky tape/snare drum combination, in which he attaches one piece of tape to the drum surface, while stretching the other end to tension. The drum acts as a kind of amplification chamber for the resonant creaking sound made when Corsano runs his fingers across the bottom of the tape – it’s difficult to visualize but as documented here, it sounds pretty incredible. Quite at odds with the records he’s made his name on (all those collaborations with the likes of Paul Flaherty, C. Spencer Yeh Dream/Aktion Unit et al), The Young Cricketer is a beautifully recorded album, with Corsano’s expanded kit occupying a vast stereo field, and every percussive gesture allotted its own distinct place in the mix. Consequently, this is probably the most thorough representation of Corsano’s near peerless drumming yet committed to record and stands as a pretty indispensable document for all lovers of free music and percussive invention. Stunning.” – Boomkat
Chris Corsano
The Young Cricketer
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Tracklist:
01. What Do We Mean By Coaching
02. Why Are Some Cricket Coaches Better Than Others
03. How Will You Learn More Successfully From Your Coach Than By Just Looking And Listening
04. What Do People Mean When They Say “He Played Cricket”
05. What Do We Get From Cricket That We Don’t Get From Other Games
06. If You Want To Succeed At Cricket What Attitude Should You Adopt Towards The Game
07. How May Your Parents And Your Employer Help You In Your Cricket Career
08. What Is The Correct Way To Shop A Ball
09. How Do You Know That You Have Taken Your Eyes Off The Ball When You Attempt To Catch It
10. What Movement Helps You When You Are Trying To Run Out A Batsman
11. Why Should You Watch The Striker’s Bat
12. How Should You Pick Up The Ball And Throw It
13. How Do You Know Where To Throw The Ball
14. When Should You Throw The Ball At Top Speeds
15. How Should You Throw It On Other Occasions
16. Are You Going To Keep Alive The Spirit Of Cricket (Bonus Track)
