Byron Recital Hall No5 August 28 2017 – A Noise-Fueled Sonic Trip
Alright, let me just say this upfront: Byron Recital Hall No5 August 28 2017 isn’t your typical chill electronic album. It’s not something you throw on while folding laundry or zoning out to TikTok. Nah, this is a full-on sensory assault—a chaotic yet oddly mesmerizing dive into the world of noise music. Released in 2017 by Alien Passengers (a label that clearly doesn’t care about fitting into any boxes), it features performances from Jesse DeRosa, Knox Mitchell, and Mike Collino. These guys? They don’t mess around.
Now, I gotta talk about one track specifically—well, technically all we’ve got here is “Untitled,” but wow, does it leave an impression. Like, imagine if someone took every sound your brain tries to block out—the hum of fluorescent lights, static from an old TV, maybe even the existential dread of Monday mornings—and turned it into art. That’s what they did here. There are moments where it feels like the speakers might explode, but then there’s this weirdly calming undertone, almost like the chaos has its own heartbeat. You can tell these performers weren’t just pressing buttons—they were feeling this stuff. And honestly? It makes you feel it too.
Another standout moment comes right at the halfway point, where things shift unexpectedly. The noise drops out for a second, leaving behind this eerie silence before slamming back in with twice the intensity. It’s like being punched in the gut—but in a good way? Weird flex, I know, but trust me, it works. This part sticks with you because it’s so raw, so unfiltered. It’s less of a song and more of an experience, ya know?
What really gets me though is how personal this album feels. Even without lyrics or traditional structure, it’s like each performer poured their soul into the mix. Jesse, Knox, and Mike aren’t just making noise—they’re telling stories through distortion and feedback. By the end of it, you’re not sure whether to laugh, cry, or go lie down in a dark room. Maybe all three.
Here’s the thing: albums like this make you rethink what music can be. Is it supposed to comfort us? Challenge us? Drive us slightly insane? Whatever the answer, Byron Recital Hall No5 leans hard into the challenging side. Honestly, listening to it feels like trying to solve a puzzle that doesn’t have a solution—but damn, do you enjoy the process.
Oh, and random thought—I bet aliens would love this album. Not human ones, obviously. Actual extraterrestrials. If Alien Passengers ever beams this record into space, those little green dudes will probably think it’s their national anthem.
