Hailing from London in the UK, A Pyxie Worm uses a laptop computer technology and real instruments to weave together found sounds, samples, rhythms and field recordings, A Pyxie Worm produce enchanting sonic landscapes that transport you to another world, if you just let their incredible music draw you in.
Although they are, as yet, unsigned, the male and female London duo, have built up a large group of admirers on MySpace and have released a self produced debut EP, 'Formica and Cork Tiles' in 2006, followed by two simultaneously released albums, Horizontal and Vertical in 2007.
I've listened to this track several times now and it always sounds just as good as I remember it from the first time. If you know me I'm a big proponent of music that sets a tone, especially based on the title. From the start you get a good picture of this track with the sound effects from the entrance to the song. Easing in with a light but effective acoustic riff the track flows well from the start. Some people may not like the repetitive nature of the acoustic but it's there for a reason. When the beat kicks in you get a good feel for where the track is going. I like the mixed rhythm which changes things up a bit. Once the soloing acoustic comes in you can only dream of a childhood memory. The spot that really gets the juice flowing for me is when the acoustic switches up. I can't tell but it almost sounds like some light strings in the background. It's a nice mix of spacial harmonies and it strikes a soft spot when the beat hits another timing. I can't really find anything negative to say except that I wish the track was a little longer. I think it could have really kicked into an extra gear after the acoustic change.
Overall I think it's a solid track which peaked my interest to listen to some of the other material on the EP. If they continue I can only assume that their writing ability will jump to another level as they learn the endless possibilities of working together.
