Colin Stetson could be the Jimi Hendrix of the Sax, but I can't say that for sure. I know about as much about the sax as Homer Simpson (see Saxamaphone episode), but that doesn't keep my mind from exploding in awe every time I listen to a song. From what I can find, he plays the sax nonstop (circular breathing) and uses 20 or more microphones placed around him to capture the sound in the most unexpected ways. He creates these other-wordly compositions that screech and drag, claw and wail, and locks you in a room of infinite sound.
His work is phenomenal, but it will definitely not be for everyone. Think Sigur Ros if they dropped the "prettyness" for energetic despair.
He just released a new album titled "New History of Warfare Vol.2: Judges" has worked with the Arcade Fire, and has badass album art. Not bad for someone I had never heard of. But judging by his talent, he'll be around for a while and will continue to pull sounds that even the sax never dreamt of.
Check him out here: http://cstrecords.com/cst075/
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