Harry Sword is the author of Monolithic Undertow, a book which explores the rich history of the drone, a sound capable of evoking womb-like warmth or cavernous dread alike. It can be found in archaeo-acoustics, ringing feedback, chest plate sub-bass, avant-garde eccentricity, sound weaponry and fervent spiritualism. In Monolithic Undertow Sword traces a line from drone’s Neolithic beginnings and its importance to Sufi mystics and Indian raga masters, through its cone shattering dubwise bass and on to the outer reaches of Faust, Ash Ra Temple, the ritual amp worship of Earth and Sunn O))) and many touch points in between.
Harry will be in conversation with The Catalyst Club host and musician David Bramwell for this exclusive online event.