Steve MacLean's "Flies In The Face of Logic" is a captivating and unconventional album released on January 1, 1994, under the independent label Pogus. Spanning a duration of 59 minutes, this album is a testament to MacLean's unique artistic vision and experimental approach to music.
The album opens with the intriguing "Piano Drop," a recording of a piano being dropped from a 100-foot crane, setting the stage for the eclectic journey that follows. MacLean's compositions, such as "Piano 1" through "Piano 4," showcase his mastery of the instrument, blending classical influences with contemporary experimentation. Tracks like "Penguin Pulling a Cart" and "Dance, You Monster, to My Soft Song!" add a whimsical and playful element to the album, while pieces like "Death and Fire" and "The Twittering Machine" delve into darker, more intense territories.
MacLean's work is not confined to traditional musical structures. The album's titles alone hint at the imaginative and often surreal nature of his compositions. Each track tells a story, inviting the audience to explore the vivid landscapes he creates. "Flies In The Face of Logic" is a testament to MacLean's ability to push boundaries and challenge conventional notions of music, making it a standout piece in the realm of experimental and avant-garde compositions.
(C) 1994 Pogus
Tracks
Piano Drop (Recording of a piano dropped from a 100' crane)Steve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Piano 1Steve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Piano 2Steve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Piano 3Steve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Piano 4Steve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Penguin Pulling a CartSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Please Stop NowSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
All These Fine Ideas DisappearingSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
He Thinks Only a Little at a ime These DaysSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Don't Drop Those Coins in the SoupSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Look! Out on the Pond! Ducks!Steve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
My DecisionSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
There Is No Hope for People Like ThatSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
It's Like a Goddamn Crazy House in HereSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
First There Were Three Eggs, Then Four OrangesSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
I Wish I Was in St. RemySteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
A Man Shaking Hands With a SquidSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Why Buildings Fall DownSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
The Twittering MachineSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Dance, You Monster, to My Soft Song!Steve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Death and FireSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
A Young Lady's AdventureSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky
Little Jester in a TranceSteve MacLean, C.W. Vrtacek, Nick Didkovsky