Surfaces of a Broken Marching Band

Released in 2008 on his own Anticipate Recordings, Surfaces of a Broken Marching Band represents the peak of Ezekiel Honig's 'found sound' aesthetic. While his previous works explored similar territory, this album achieved a new level of cohesion, blending abstract textures with a more pronounced sense of melody and structure. The title itself suggests a deconstruction of traditional musical forms, replacing the bombast of a marching band with the quiet, tactile 'surfaces' of everyday objects. Critically, it was a breakthrough, landing on Resident Advisor's year-end list and solidifying Honig's reputation as a leader in the micro-house and ambient techno scenes. The album is notable for its lack of traditional synthesis, relying instead on heavily processed field recordings and muted acoustic instrumentation to create its signature 'dusty' sound.